JWR
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- Joined
- Apr 19, 2011
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- So MD / WV
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- MF 2660 LP, 3 Kubota B2150, Kubota BX2200, MH Pacer, Gravely 5660, etc.
I disagree that the belt is properly routed/installed. Looks to me like the idler pully (flat surfaced wide pulley that the BACK of the belt rides on) is not tensioning the belt at all. I'd be surprised that it will mow. For heaven's sake install the belt precisely as shown in your owners manual and if you lack one go download it and study the belt routing diagram as well as installation instructions. If the belt is the right belt and you install per the manual it will run right. Yes, there is considerable belt flap when properly installed but NOT like you show in your video.To me it looks like the pulley by itself in the center is the belt tensioning pulley. There is an arm under it connected to the spring. The pivot point of the arm is the bolt below the pulley in the picture. Make sure that arm moves freely through it's complete range of movement. A few more ideas: A larger idler pulley would compensate for the longer belt. Maybe all you need is a heavier spring