Stupid walk behind question

[rdsmith3]

I have a Toro pro-line 44" walk behind, gear-driven, not hydro. The mower has the T-bar control. It has four forward speeds.

Do I cause excessive damage or wear to the drive belts, or any other parts, if I have it in the highest gear (fastest speed) but the T-bar is not pressed all the way forward. In other words, I am going slower than the max speed. I go slower when I am going around trees and obstacles. Rather than stopping and shifting to a lower gear, I ease off the T bar.

Does this cause any problems?

Thanks.

Bob

[NCSERVICE]

The double pulley on the out put shafts will wear, and wear the belts faster.

[SCAPEASAURUSREX]

Yeah , the pullys are spinning full speed but your releasing tension on the belts casueing them to slip and wear a bit.. But there is no other way to do it with a belt drive machine.... Just the nature of the beast....