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BELT TROUtiLE S
HOOTING CHART
Failure
Probable Cause
Corrective Action
1 Broken Belt
1A Sudden stop or shock oad
to belt
IB Incorrect belt used
1C Abrupt engagement
1D Defective or damaged b sit
1A Inspect rider for cause such as foreign objects stuck in
between deck and frame or belt path. Remove obstruction
and inspect for damage. Replace belt per parts list in this
manual.
1B Replace with proper belt only. See parts list in this
manuai. Roll belt onto pulley. Do not use a screwdriver to
push or pry belt onto pulley. The sharp bend can damage
internal cords.
1C Slower engagement required.
ID Refer to IB.
2 Belt Shreds
2A Belt guides or guards In¬
correctly adjusted
2B Pulleys not aligned
2C Bad puliey—rough, rus y,
chipped, bent, frozen
bearing, etc.
2A Belt guides and guards shouid be adjusted to approxi¬
mately 1/16 to 1/8 inch from belt when in the engaged posi¬
tion.
2B Reaiign pulleys to be within approximately 1/16 inch of
each other. Check with straight edge. Be sure fastening
hardware is tight.
2C Repiace as necessary. Adjust as per 2B.
3 Belt Comes Off
3A Beit stretched
3B Broken or weak idier sf ring
3A Adjust as necessary when appiicabie. Refer to IB.
3B Repiace.
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