Worksaver EM/2 60, EM/2 72 TROUBLESHOOTING continued, Belt slippage, Belt rollover, Damaged belt

TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)

P R O B L E M POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Belt slippage	Mower is overloading, grass is too
	tall or heavy

Slow tractor’s ground speed but maintain 540 RPM PTO speed.

Cut grass twice. Raise the mower for the first pass and lower to the desired cutting height for the second and cut at 90 degrees to the first pass.

Cut a partial swath only.

	Oil on belt from over lubrication	Clean lubricant from belt and sheaves
		with a clean rag. Replace oil soaked
		belts.Be sure to follow operator’s
		manual recommendations.
	Belt hung or rubbing	Check belt for free travel in sheaves.
		Check under mower deck and spindles
		for debris or other foreign material
		and remove if any is present.
Belt rollover	Sheave misalignment	Consult with authorized dealer.
	Damaged belt	Replace it with correct specified
		belt*.
	Foreign object in sheave groove	Inspect all sheave grooves for rust,
		paint or other foreign material.
		Remove these if present.
	Worn sheave groove	Replace with correct specified sheave.
Damaged belt	Rollover, high shock loads or	Replace it with correct specified belt*.
	installation damage
Belt breakage	High shock loads	Avoid abusive mowing.
		Avoid hitting ground with the mower
		and large obstructions.
	Belt came off sheave	Check sheave for proper alignment
		and foreign material.
		Ensure proper belt tension.
		Avoid hitting the ground with mower
		and large obstructions.

*Check damaged belt for cause of damage by laying it flat on the floor. If the belt does not lie flat (check for humps, kinks, twists or other damage), this is an indication that it has broken or stretched cords. Do not reinstall this belt, replace it with a correct specified part.

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