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  1. Futterman

    Kioti K9 2400 CVT belt squeal (similar to Mechron)

    It's still a 'V' belt functionally; they use the 'V' shape to apply pressure to the sloped sides of the pulleys to increase friction. The segments on the underside are not cogs as far as I understand; they are there so that the thick belt can flex to wrap around the tight radius of the pulleys...
  2. Futterman

    Kioti K9 2400 CVT belt squeal (similar to Mechron)

    Alright, I appreciate the guidance, thank you!
  3. Futterman

    Kioti K9 2400 CVT belt squeal (similar to Mechron)

    Interesting. Maybe cleaning it would produce some improvement. Back in the days of V-belts there used to be a product called belt dressing that improved belt grip on the shivs.
  4. Futterman

    Kioti K9 2400 CVT belt squeal (similar to Mechron)

    Hello, new member here. I've got a Kioti K9 2400 bought new in Spring of 2022 that has 35 hours on it. When I start it up cold and back it out of the barn, the CVT belt often squeals loudly. Once underway, it stops making noise after a moment. If I stop and shut down for a minute, upon starting...
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