JD 316 Mower belt woes, belt flips over

[moeh1]

Joe,
Thanks for clarifying the year, I might have known that a long time ago. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] I got mine over 10 years ago, and rebuilt/replaced bearings, so I first thought it was that. I will try a JD-original belt as the easiest next step and again re-check everything as I do the install. I am going right by the manual every step, so yes belt tension was with the deck up. I can't say if the issue started with a change to non-JD belts or not, but if the answer is that easy, I'm in!

[moeh1]

Joe,
Thanks for clarifying the year, I might have known that a long time ago. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] I got mine over 10 years ago, and rebuilt/replaced bearings, so I first thought it was that. I will try a JD-original belt as the easiest next step and again re-check everything as I do the install. I am going right by the manual every step, so yes belt tension was with the deck up. I can't say if the issue started with a change to non-JD belts or not, but if the answer is that easy, I'm in!

[jd2210]

Can't speak to the 300 series but the 216's were famous for flipping over if the tensioner wan't lined up properly

[jd2210]

Can't speak to the 300 series but the 216's were famous for flipping over if the tensioner wan't lined up properly

[moeh1]

Sorry for the delay, I've had a tough time trying to log in. My woes are over, a rela JD belt is mowing just fine, Thnaks for the help!

[bontai_Joe]

Thanks for letting us know the good news. Glad to hear that it's running well.