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V-Belt Troubleshooting and Failure Analysis Guide

This belt failure guide is designed to assist in inspecting failed belts and understanding the possible cause of the belt failure. By having an understanding of the cause and effect relationship of belt failures, ensures an accurate and time effective repair. Most belts will operate for years with trouble-free performance. Assisting customers in determining the cause of a belt failure will result in increased customer confidence in the dealership and the product. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group belts specifically manufactured for use on Simplicity, Snapper, Murray, Brute, Massey Ferguson, Agco, Agco Allis, Duetz-Allis and Allis Chalmers Lawn and Garden Equipment.

High quality, Long Life Belts Each is designed, engineered and tested to assure extended trouble-free performance. Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group uses high quality belts for the following reasons: Resists oil, dirt and temperature extremes Lasts up to four times longer than automotive belts Lower cost per hour of operation Maintenance free and requires no lubrication Covers a wide range of horsepower Very rugged and will provide years of trouble-free performance even under the most adverse conditions Smooth starting and operation Most are constructed with Aramid cords

V-Belt Troubleshooting and Failure Analysis Guide

top 10 Steps for Checking V-belt Issues 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Check for correct blades and balancing. Check all deck pulleys for wear or inconsistencies. Check that all deck pulleys are on the same plane. Idlers should be checked for proper angle or if they are out of plane. Idler arm should be free to rotate and maintain correct belt tension. Make sure the belt installed is the correct length, part number, and construction, and has no damage. No objects, such as guides, should touch the belt other than pulleys and idlers. Check deck for proper adjustment. This includes proper height, side to side, front to back. Inspect belt tension springs for damage or defects. Turn spindles slowly and look for bent shafts and pulleys, and check for bearing wear.

test procedure With machine running and operator positioned in seat 1. 2. 3. Run at full throttle, blades not running. Notice if there is excessive vibration from engine. Repair as needed. At throttle, engage blades. Watch for extreme belt movement. Repeat this at throttle and full throttle. (Some movement is normal.) With blades running, note the vibration. (This should be checked as the throttle is moved slowly from to full.) Heavy vibration may require trying another belt or recheck pulleys and spindles.

V-Belt Troubleshooting and Failure Analysis Guide

Trouble Area and Observation
Short belt life Relatively rapid failure; no visible reason

Cause
Incorrect part number belt used Tensil members damaged through improper installation or adjustment Worn grooves in pulley. Check with gauge

Remedy
Replace with the correct original equipment belt Replace with new belt properly installed or adjusted Replace pulley(s) Remove oil and grease. Replace belt(s) and clean grooves with cloth moistened with non-toxic, nonflammable degreasing agent or commercial detergent and water Check for excessive slippage or excessive load Never use dressing on v-belts. Clean with cloth moistened with non-toxic, non-flammable degreasing agent or commercial detergent and water. Tighten drive belt properly to prevent slippage Remove obstruction or align drive to give needed clearance Adjust tension as per operator's manual or replace belt if severely damaged Be sure shields are in place and remove source of objects contacting drive pulley or blades Adjust tension as per operator's manual or replace belt if severely damaged Check and adjust Install new pulleys Use correct belt Replace worn parts and be sure proper shields are installed Install correct belt, adjust tension as per operator's manual Use recommended storage practice

Side walls soft and sticky, low adhesion between cover plies, cross section swollen

Oil or grease on belt or pulleys

Side walls dry and hard. Low adhesion between cover plies. Bottom of belt cracked Deterioration of rubber compounds used in belt

High temperatures

Belt dressing

Extreme cover wear Spin burns on belt

Belts rub against guard or other obstruction Belt slip while starting or stalling under load Sudden shock or impact

Broken belts

Worn side pattern

Constant slippage

Misalignment of pulleys Worn pulleys Wrong belt cross section Exposure to abrasive material Bottom of belt cracking Heat build-up from constant slippage damaging under cord Belt stored improperly

Belt operating near high heat raising Use correct shielding from heat operating temperature source. Check ventilation and debris buildup

V-Belt Troubleshooting and Failure Analysis Guide

BELT TURNOVER PATTERN

Trouble Area and Observation Belt turnover pattern Worn pulley grooves

Cause Misaligned pulleys Improper belt tension Tensile member broken inside belt through improper installation or adjustment Incorrectly aligned idler pulley

Remedy Re-align the drive system Adjust tension per Operators Manual Replace with new belt(s)

Carefully align idler, check alignment with drive loaded and unloaded

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BELT PULLED APART

Trouble Area and Observation Belt pulled apart

Cause Extreme shock load Belt came off drive

Remedy Remove cause of shock load Check for foreign material in the drive. Insure proper tension and drive alignment

V-Belt Troubleshooting and Failure Analysis Guide

SEVERE CORNER and SURFACE WEAR PATTERNS

Trouble Area and Observation Severe corner and surface wear pattern

Cause Constant slip Misalignment Worn pulleys Incorrect belt

Remedy Adjust drive per Operators Manual Re-align pulleys Replace with new pulleys Replace with the correct original equipment belt

V-Belt Troubleshooting and Failure Analysis Guide

WORN SIDE PATTERN

Trouble Area and Observation Side worn

Cause Misalignment Worn pulleys Incorrect belt

Remedy Re-align pulleys Replace with new pulleys Replace with the correct original equipment belt

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BOTTOM and SIDE BURNED

Trouble Area and Observation Side and bottom of belt burned

Cause Belt slipping while starting or stalling under load Worn pulley

Remedy Replace belt and tension drive as per Operator's Manual Replace with new pulleys

V-Belt Troubleshooting and Failure Analysis Guide

BAND SIDEWALL

Trouble Area and Observation

Cause

Remedy Remove source of oil or grease. Clean pulley grooves with a cloth moistened with non-flammable, non-toxic degreasing agent or commercial detergent and water

Band cover has flaked off and the Oil or grease on belts or pulleys sidewalls are soft and sticky

V-Belt Troubleshooting and Failure Analysis Guide

Belt Cut on Bottom

Trouble Area and Observation Belt cut on bottom

Cause Belt came off pulley

Remedy Check drive tension and alignment-- re-tension and align drive properly Shielding not in place Install new belt(s) properly

Foreign material fell into belt drive making belt come off Belt forced over the pulley flange during installation

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V-Belt Troubleshooting and Failure Analysis Guide

BAND SIDEWALL

Trouble Area and Observation Bottom of belt cracking

Cause

Remedy

Belt slipping, causing heat buildup Install new belts. Adjust tension and gradual hardening of under as per Operator's Manual cord Idler pulley improperly installed Check Operator's causing wear on the wrong side proper belt routing of the belt Improper storage Manual for

Avoid extreme heat conditions. Do not bend at extreme angles and lay flat during storage

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V-Belt Troubleshooting and Failure Analysis Guide

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