Blue Rhino TM72 - Manual (Page 139)

OPERATION
TM60/72/84/100 02/11 Operation Section 4-41
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BELT SLIPPING Belt loose. Replace with special RHINO belt.
Belt glazed. Use belt dressing or replace.
Oil on belt. Clean or replace.
BELT SLIPPAGE Mower overloading, material too Reduce tractor ground speed but
maintain full PTO rpm. Cut material
twice, one high pass and then mow at
desired height. Cut a partial swath.
Oil on belt from over lubrication. Be careful not to over lubricate. Clean
lubricant from belt and pulley with
clean rag. Replace oil soaked belt.
Belt hung up or rubbing. Check belt for free travel in pulleys
and belt guides. Check under mower
and around blade spindle shafts for
wire, rags, or other foreign material.
Clean all material from under mower.
FRAYED EDGES ON COVER Belt misaligned or belt rubbing Re-align belt or guide. Be sure belt
guide. doesn’t rub any other part while
running.
Pulley misalignment. Inspect to ensure belt is running in
center of backside idler. Shim idler
as necessary to align.
BELT ROLLOVER Pulley misalignment. Re-align.
Damaged belt. Replace belt.*
Carrier RPM too low. Inspect all pulley grooves for rust,
paint or weld spots and remove.
Worn pulley groove. Replace pulley.
DAMAGED BELT Rollover, high shock loads or Replace belt.*
installation damage.
BELT BREAKAGE High shock loads. Avoid abusive mowing. Avoid hitting
the ground or large obstructions.
Belt came off drive. Check drive alignment for foreign
material in grooves. Ensure proper
tension. Avoid hitting solid objects or
ground.
* Check broken belt for damage by laying it flat on floor. If belt does not lie flat (has humps or twists), which
indicated broken or stretched cords, it must be replaced.