Belt Slippage? or Transmission Issue?

[Jcrowder69]

Not ever having seen one of these or driving one of these before I purchased them almost a year ago, I don't know exactly how they are supposed to drive.

Here is what is happening that seems kind of weird. I can keep the transmission in forward, and the machine won't move until I give it the gas. I don't even have to move the sticks forward, just operate the gas. Also the machine won't move immediately until I rev the engine, and then it squeeks like the belt is slipping. It then runs fine until I need to stop and then try and go again.

What is happening?

Thanks


Judson

[msafi65]

Sounds like belt to me. What machine and what engine does it have? If it's a max with the steering sticks spring loaded forward, it will go forward with throttle pressure. Have you driven it much?

[Rabbit929]

Spray some parts cleaner and a little dry live into your clutches, tighten your belt a bit by loosening the motor mounts and pulling te engine towards the rear. You don't want it tight, maybe about 1.5 in deflection or so?
It sounds like your clutch isn't grabbing till your pretty much wide open, which would indicate a loose belt or a sticky clutch.

[Jcrowder69]

Sounds like belt to me. What machine and what engine does it have? If it's a max with the steering sticks spring loaded forward, it will go forward with throttle pressure. Have you driven it much?

I've not driven it much simply because it has not been running well engine wise. It's a 1999 IV with an 18hp Vanguard. I haven't heard of sprung forward sticks, so I guess that is a possibility. Thanks

[dgeiman]

you might have glazing on the clutches where the belt rides if you do this will cause the squeal and slippage take some emory cloth and clean the clutch surfaces then wipe them clean as Rabbit said check your belt tension one other thing you have hold the sticks forward when driving to get full power

[Jcrowder69]

Spray some parts cleaner and a little dry live into your clutches, tighten your belt a bit by loosening the motor mounts and pulling te engine towards the rear. You don't want it tight, maybe about 1.5 in deflection or so?
It sounds like your clutch isn't grabbing till your pretty much wide open, which would indicate a loose belt or a sticky clutch.

Ok, just making sure I understand you correctly; spray and clean and dry the clutches, then spray dry lube into the clutches. IF that doesn't work then try pulling the motor back to tighten the belt leaving about 1.5" of deflection.

I hope I got that right. Thanks.

[wedge]

If your belt is worn some you can set it at 1" deflection as the belt is not as wide as when new.