Bx23 60'' MMM belt.

[LBrown59]

Bx23 60\'\' MMM belt.

Found a piece of slag about the size of a pencil eraser embedded in the belt.
It cut about half way through from the outside in.
Wonder what effect if any that will have on the life of the belt?

 

[midlf]

Re: Bx23 60\'\' MMM belt.

No experience with the Kubota belt but the Gates tooth belts on a Harley can be holed by a pebble if it gets between the belt and the pulley. This is not a cause for concern if the hole is towards the middle of the belt.

 

[LBrown59]

Re: Bx23 60\'\' MMM belt.

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( No experience with the Kubota belt but the Gates tooth belts on a Harley can be holed by a pebble if it gets between the belt and the pulley. This is not a cause for concern if the hole is towards the middle of the belt. )</font>
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This goes from the top of the belt through about half of the thickness of the belt and is right in the center of the width of the belt.

 

[midlf]

Re: Bx23 60\'\' MMM belt.

It doesn't sound like it damaged the cords. Pick the slag out, if it's not already out, and run it. Should be OK.

 

[LBrown59]

Re: Bx23 60\'\' MMM belt.

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( It doesn't sound like it damaged the cords. Pick the slag out, if it's not already out, and run it. Should be OK. )</font>

That's what I did.
Mowed the yard - Worked fine.

I learned on thing though don't run the mower with stuff on top of the deck - clean it off before using.
Could save you a $100 belt.