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blade belts?

Discussion in 'Mechanic and Repair' started by B&B LAWN, Jul 22, 2003.

  1. B&B LAWN

    B&B LAWN LawnSite Senior Member
    from Central Alabama
    Messages: 267

    have a toro w/b and was wondering how you know when the blade belts are bad. and what about the spindles?
     
    B&B LAWN, Jul 22, 2003
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  2. Rustic Goat

    Rustic Goat LawnSite Bronze Member
    from Shreveport,La.
    Messages: 1,194

    When the belts;
    Can not be tightened anymore

    Looked frayed or fuzzy, cracked and very hard when you try to compress with your fingernail

    Seem tight but you get burning rubber smell when trying to mow and you get a noticeably lousy cut

    Spindles/bearings, with belt off, see if there's more than just a 'little' play in them when you rock them back and forth. Spindles usually tell you when they need replacing, keep 'em greased.
     
    Rustic Goat, Jul 23, 2003
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  3. B&B LAWN

    B&B LAWN LawnSite Senior Member
    from Central Alabama
    Messages: 267

    where do you grease the spindles at on a toro w/b?i have never greased mine
     
    B&B LAWN, Jul 23, 2003
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  4. Rustic Goat

    Rustic Goat LawnSite Bronze Member
    from Shreveport,La.
    Messages: 1,194

    toro.com

    Tech manuals on line, check to see if info detailed there.
     
    Rustic Goat, Jul 24, 2003
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  5. redbull

    redbull LawnSite Member
    from Springfield, MO
    Messages: 182

    Depends on the unit - You can't grease a fixed deck - they use sealed bearings. Floaters have a fitting
     
    redbull, Jul 28, 2003
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