Woods Equipment RD72, RDC54, RD60 manual Trouble Shooting, Belt Conditions

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

BELT CONDITIONS

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

Belt slippage

Mower overloading; material too

Reduce tractor ground speed but

 

tall or heavy

maintain full PTO rpm. Cut material

 

 

twice, one high pass and then mow at

 

 

desired height. Cut 90-degrees to first

 

 

pass.

 

Oil on belt from over lubricating

Be careful not to over lubricate. Clean

 

 

lubricant from belt and pulleys with

 

 

clean rag. Replace oil-soaked belt.

 

Belt hung up or rubbing

Check belt position in pulleys and

 

 

idlers. Check belt for free travel in pul-

 

 

leys. Check under mower and around

 

 

blade spindle shaft for wire, rags, or

 

 

other foreign material. Clean all mate-

 

 

rial from under mower.

 

 

 

Frayed edges on belt cover

Belt is misaligned

Re-align belt. Be sure belt does not

 

 

rub any other part while running.

 

Pulley is misaligned

Inspect to ensure belt is running in

 

 

center of backside idler. Shim idler as

 

 

necessary to align.

 

 

 

Belt rollover

Pulley is misaligned

Re-align.

 

Damaged belt

Replace belt. *

 

Foreign object in pulley groove

Inspect all pulley grooves for rust,

 

 

paint, or weld spots and remove.

 

Worn pulley groove

Replace pulley.

 

 

 

Damaged belt

Rollover, high shock loads or

Replace belt. *

 

installation damaged

 

 

 

 

Belt breakage

High shock loads

Avoid abusive mowing. Avoid hitting

 

 

the ground or large obstructions.

 

Belt came off drive

Check pulleys for foreign material in

 

 

grooves. Avoid hitting solid objects or

 

 

ground.

 

 

 

*Check belt for damage by laying it flat on the floor. A belt that does not lie flat (has humps or twists, indicating broken or stretched cords) must be replaced.

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Contents Heritage Rear Discharge Mower To the Dealer IntroductionLEA EL Instructivo Table of ContentsGeneral Information SpecificationsRD60 RD72 Preparation SafetySafety Rules TrainingTransportation MaintenanceStorage 11 20106 Rear Reflector RD60 & RD72 Only Safety & Instructional DecalsSerial Number Plate Be Careful Replace Immediately If DamagedOperation OperationAttach Mower to Tractor Adjust Cutting Height Tractor Top Link AdjustmentRDC54 Only Front Roller Optional Front Caster Wheel Interference CheckOperating Technique Owner PRE-OPERATION Check List Removing Mower from Tractor StorageLubrication Information Owner ServiceOwner Service Blocking MethodReplace Belt Service BeltDescription Frequency Sharpen Blades Install BeltRefer to Figure After Each Use Install BladesCleaning Chain ShieldingMowing Conditions TroubleshootingBelt Conditions Trouble ShootingDisassemble Spindle Dealer ServiceBlade Spindle Repair Remove SpindleAssemble Spindle Seal ReplacementSeal Installation Gearbox RepairSeal Installation Disassemble Gearbox Vertical Shaft Seal ReplacementHorizontal Shaft Seal Replacement Remove Gearbox from MowerAll Models Install GearboxInstall Drive Sheave RD60 & RD72Universal Joint Repair Joint DisassemblyJoint Assembly Dealer SET-UP Instructions AssemblyAssembly Instructions Install A-Frame ArmsInstall Chain Shielding Optional Install Rear Offset Link ArmsInstall Top Link Install DriveshaftChain Shield Installed RDC54 Only Install Quick Hitch Kit Optional RD60 & RD72 OnlyFront Roller Installation Install Front Roller OptionalDealer Delivery Check List Dealer Check ListsDealer Check Lists Dealer PRE-DELIVERY Check ListDealer Check Lists Parts RDC54RDC54 Part RD60 Part RD72 Part QTY Description RDC54, RD60 & RD72 Main Frame AssemblyPart Description QTY Description Part RDC54, RD60 & RD72 Gearbox AssemblyRDC54 QTY QTY Description RDC54Part QTY Description RDC54 Driveline Assembly ComerRD60 & RD 72 Driveline Assembly Comer 40776 Bearing ring, guard RDC54, RD60 & RD72 Driveshaft Walterscheid TWO-LOBE ShaftRDC54, RD60, RD72 Belt Guide Optional RDC54, RD60 & RD72 Blade & Spindle AssemblyRDC54 Rear Chain Shield Assembly Optional RD60 & RD72 Rear Chain Shielding Assembly OptionalREF Part QTY Description RD60 & RD72 Quick Hitch KIT Optional RDC54, RD60 & RD72 Front Roller Assembly OptionalMetric Series Bolt Torque ChartSAE Series Torque Chart AppendixAbbreviations Bolt Size ChartIndex IndexWarranty Rev /23/2005 MAN0260

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