Why Do Mower Belts Break?

[@TarylFixesAll]

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[@cabowabovhnut]

My wife heard when you threw the belts on the floor and started fussing, she said "that sounds like you honey lol!" I had to replay it for her to see and she said "yep, that's you!" LOL

[@markjohnson7508]

Lol... mine said samething

[@thekingsilverado9004]

Just get out the duct tape and tape it back together...

[@drizler]

Nope just wait till you try to take the blade off an old brush hog. Agony and you’ll immediately wish you were messing with a lawnmower

[@leadnsteel1428]

When we get older and fatter our belts break lol.

[@scottgm321]

You'd be a great shop class teacher. We learn and retain info best when we are laughing.

[@charleshines6155]

He does make a lot of his lessons funny

[@357bullfrog2]

True !!!

[@thekingsilverado9004]

Taryl is like twenty some steps ahead of any high school shop teachers I've ever met. I work off and on as substitute teacher here and not even in my area where I live. I at an inner city school near Reading Pa... I want to tell ya the school board is probably only capable of running a liquor store and that's about the extent of their knowledge. When I said that at meeting about 2-3 years ago it was one of more infamous smart ass comments people still remember me by that zinger because people and parents were spitting coffee all over each other laughing their asses off. People wanted me to run for an open position on their school board. I said within a week I would end up earning a lifes sentence at the state pen....

[@Standing_horse]

I've ran crews and trained guys in electrical, welding and ironworking and mainly air conditioning, now retired. I was always calm and cool and I had really great results in training but, I never thought about adding humor. It immediately makes sense. You sir are a genius.

[@TakeDeadAim]

Also, to help prolong the life of your deck belts engage them at low speed before throttling up to mow. Every time you engage, you get slip. Every slip equals wear. The lower the RPM, the less slip ergo less wear and longer life.

[@dekoldrick]

And don't just slam it into operation. Ease into the engagement so you don't shock the belt having it go from 0 to full speed suddenly.

[@alexanderdavidson6496]

Wrong the pto is designed to start at full throttle! If you start at low throttle it can damage pto

[@jordanlabre]

Says so in the owner's manual as well

[@amargill4819]

Taryl upload THIS LATE Must have been up late with that hamms

[@boondocker7964]

Must own some of Hamms stock.

[@larryshaw5297]

As a old wise man said.....lawnmower is not a Bush hog.

[@hunter7476]

That’s why you should cut your grass weekly I mean that’s how I do it and it looks nicer when your done if you cut 16 inches of grass it’s all dead because it didn’t get any grass plus it bogs down there mower if I want to cut that I use an old self propelled garden way sickle mower works great

[@dkeith45]

Well, if you go real slow, and have the deck set high, they'll bush hog pretty well. Depends on the HP too. I end up bush hogging sometimes when my horse pasture gets out of hand, when I've been busy on other projects and neglected mowing. I've cut waist and even shoulder high weeds and grass with a LT1000 with a 17 hp Intec, and it never bogged down, I just had to go real slow. Main problem bush hogging with a grass mower is the deck. It's too enclosed. Bush hog and brush cutters have the front of the deck open, so the blades can hit the weeds without being bent over by the front edge of the deck. I recently purchased a junk LT1000 with a deck for $50, and am planning on cutting the front and sides of the deck away, and installing it on my good LT1000 and see how that works cutting weeds and brush. The worst problem really with all of these riding mowers is you can't raise the deck high enough for the best brush hogging. I'd really like to be able to have the deck at least 6 inches off the ground. But all these mowers are designed for mowing golf courses it seems.

[@dkeith45]

@@hunter7476 I have one of those Garden Way sickle mowers. It's sitting in my barn unused for many years now. I got it used, in good working order, with two blade heads. The thing breaks teeth way too often, and they're a pain to replace. Plus, you can't use the cheap normal teeth for farm sickle bar mowers that you can get at TS. You have to use TB's special teeth that cost ten times as much. Eventually both cutter bars, the steel strip that the cutter teeth are riveted to, snapped in the middle. That little piece of steel costs $150 to replace. They get you coming and going. Someone needs to devise a way to make a better cutter bar for this little mower that can use regular farm teeth IMO. Till then, brush mowers that simply use a normal lawn mower blade are far superior because they are cheap, way more durable, and easy to sharpen or replace if needed.

[@johnchildress6717]

Or the shuttle

[@JuliaCV9]

I was able to mow 2 foot tall grass with a 1987 Craftsman lawnrider with a 12hp OHV engine in it. 36" deck on it. what I did to do that is had the deck set to the highest setting and went in first gear, full throttle. it cut that grass like BUTTER when I did that! never bogged down once. (the highest deck setting is I think 6.5 inches off the ground if I'm not mistaken) full-on BEAST of a mower just a little tip for y'all: if you encounter tall grass while on just a basic riding lawnmower, mow it in first gear with the deck at max height *THERE'S YOUR DINNER!*

[@chrissprague8338]

You must be psychic! My mower is about 10 years old and my belt broke Wednesday afternoon 8-19-20! I am planning on putting it on today! So here's my dinner!!

[@hunter7476]

Good luck what kinda mower do you have

[@chrissprague8338]

@@hunter7476 TORO TITAN Z 5200. Earlier this spring, I took care of a Fluffy problem.Taryl truely fixes all!

[@greggthompson7]

This guy explains things exactly how it needs to be done.

[@bentullett6068]

Belts even snap on large agricultural equipment like combine harvesters and field mowers due to the same issues and those belts and pulleys aren't cheap to buy or repair.

[@noahquintana6731]

Hi I love your videos as you can probably see by my profile picture your videos make my day thanks for all the dinner

[@jeffreydevoti7000]

Grass packs around pulleys & deck EVERY TIME I mow. Have a 48 inch air blow gun from Harbor Freight and use shop air to blow deck clean before putting garden tractor up. If used water to spray off, would have to wait to dry & might cause rust our damage grease seals.

[@cabowabovhnut]

Thanks Taryl!!! Loved this midnight snack..... yummmmmy!!!😎

[@harryboeckler7198]

Tayly i got a cub cadet 1040 cant get belt right .seems it slips no speed or drive problem.anyy suggestions.

[@dkeith45]

@@harryboeckler7198 Examine the deck pulleys. My nephew has a CC and it was throwing the deck belt constantly. He couldn't figure it out. I looked it over and on close inspection, you could see the tension pulleys mount, which should have been designed to have either a thicker threaded mount, or enough room for a nut under it IMO, had worn from the belt tension pulling on it. We had to replace the whole arm and that solved the problem. Part was a 'Idler Arm Bracket'. We also replaced the 'Idler pulley' because the bearing was shot, the Extension spring, belt and belt keeper rod. All those parts including shipping came to $173. It now works like new.

[@harryboeckler7198]

Thank you.

[@crossthreadauto4999]

Also if your deck is engaged with a cable, the cables can stretch over time and also the spring at the end can wear and therefore not be tensioning the belt correctly when in the engaged position

[@hunter7476]

Amine are old mechanical ones with the shaft on it good point

[@rockiemountin7535]

Belts are not created equal I have found if I order my belts through Sears with the stock number out of the tractor manual they’re $45 each which I’m not happy about but they last a long time I get 3 seasons out of them cutting grass in a large field I have tried belts from all over the Internet companies that have all these outrageous claims not one not one has made it through two sets of mowing through this field not one you get what you pay for

[@jerryf2426]

Aircraft Mechanic> Taryl, I have had Aircraft Mechanics not understand the V belt problem. Good job.

[@billkrause4585]

Thanks, you just can't beat experience. That's why we're here, to get the knowledge you share with us. A thumbs up friend!

[@glasstronic]

I'm surprised Ya' didn't mention engaging the cutter only at engine idle... I had to scold my neighbor (a dear friend) for smokin' deck belts engaging at full throttle. I love your work, guys; Learn a lot, always get some giggles.

[@greenkeeper448]

It seems most people do not value a sharp blade when that is where the rubber meets the road on the whole thing. Sharp blades are the number one fundamental in lawn mowing. Great job Taryl on explaining so people can understand whats going on with the mower deck.

[@cablekiller]

I'm surprised Taryl didn't mention pulley alignment. If your deck has adjustments for leveling, make sure the dang thing is leveled according to the manual!

[@markoaks8694]

Also running over tall ant hills at high speed with the blades engaged.

[@FishFind3000]

2:30 if the pulleys are really worn they will bite into belts and won’t want to release them. Learned that from an hvac guy that works on electric motors and fans. Wears the out even more and extra load.

[@KStewart-th4sk]

Don't think i would agree with that description. Worn pulleys would lead to the exact opposite of biting. Slippage, therefore heat, and glazing of the belt would be the result. Worn bad enough, the side of the belt isn't gripping the pulley at all, and could or more likely be riding on the inner circumference of the pulley.

[@moparnut6286]

When I saw the notification..... I thought the belt got between you and the Hamms and you took out the belt with your teeth!

[@ENDERTON2000]

What do you, or anyone think about electric clutch engaging at full rpms? I think the initial "shock" weakens and eventually breaks the belt. I've been advising my customers to find a half throttle position that will start the belts but not too slow and kill the engine

[@katanatac]

I used to have a problem with my mower deck belt coming off when I disengaged the blades. Found out if you throttle down and give it a second then disengage the mower deck the belts don't come flying off.

[@mrtechpat]

Another thing that is obvious in the video Clean the debris from the deck after mowing Like grass and stuff

[@chabat124]

I like when he loses his temper a little. He needs to yell at us more. Makes me laugh.

[@5153flash]

I just realized today a idler pulley on my mower was siezed and the beld has been rubbing on it hard. The pulley is suppose to go around very free to guide the belt,,,and when I shut the mower off I grabbed the pulley and dam near burned my hand off!!! lol

[@elisa737m4]

I go through V belts and no pulleys seemed seized idk I have a simplicity 44”’idk what to do

[@danielebrparish4271]

@@elisa737m4 Replace it with a Kevlar/Aramid belt after checking for places where it could be rubbing.

[@vtmcg1566]

Awesome segment! Reminded me of my Bolens ST180 hydro that used to go through belts like CRAZY, but only when I would have to raise the deck with the PTO on to get over rises, squirrels, etc. Turns out I had a burr on the bottom of one of the pulleys that would just slice em up if the angle of the belt came close to parallel with the PTO pulley.

[@paulg444]

when my pully gets worn I just increase the belt width from 1/2in.

[@kittyhawk7060]

I just broke a belt on a brand new mower with less than one hour mowing. Now I know why. I was cutting really thick grass which is now under the cut grass, and then driving into an area that the grass is already cut and cleared. The belt was snapping as Taryl said. I didn't hear it or feel it but it had to be happening if Taryl said so. Now I should be getting a long use from my belts if I cut the grass the right way. Don't cut grass on top of uncut grass. Cut grass onto already cut grass. Now off to the store to get a new belt. Thanks Taryl. We're never too old to learn.

[@Tractors101]

Regular fan belt will work fine on a modern belt drive hydrostatic mower, but may wear faster on manual transmissions because of the clutch. Also usable for starter-generator drive belts.

[@TedBishop1]

good advice for a problem many people have with mower deck belts Good content Taryl

[@johnwestenberger3860]

My father turned out alright because my grandfather always used the right belt.

[@berkeleycountysmallenginer3842]

Nice video. Forgot to mention frozen bearings on blade spindles will break belts too.

[@youjustdontgetit8117]

Im having this same problem with my toro grandstand...have replaced all my pullys including the tensioner pully...im not dropping my deck as your suggesting...any other cause

[@youjustdontgetit8117]

I have brand new blades as well

[@DAS-Videos]

Good tips. I have a 30 year old wheel horse that doesn't drive right away in 3rd gear, it screeches and then goes. I replaced the belt some years ago and used belt dressing but it still slips, I thought the belt was too big. But maybe my pulleys are worn out.

[@dandearman2871]

I've been using NAPA power equipment belts with very good service life. Tractor Supply Kevlar belts if they don't break they rot away.

[@calvinehlert4756]

five yrs ago I bought a used Cub Cadet LT 1042 and it would "eat" a belt every third/fourth mowing! I got some photos of the deck and found the one idler stand was bent over and the belt would start turning inside out and jump! I realigned and did a better welding of the stand and I can get two years out of a belt now! by the way where do I get the after market rocker cover gasket for the Kohler 19 hp"courage" engine?

[@driverslqqk7940]

Real real big problem why they paid a Cub Cadet yellow two piece of s*** I am learning had 18 hours on it when shift started going wrong and boy did it biggest piece of junk made there ought to be a Lemon Law for mowers go to hell Cub Cadet.

[@JOEZEP54]

Good education on belts & pulleys. Right tool for the job & maintenance go a long way. Stay safe, Joe Z

[@mikejohns3104]

That's ME when I got the wrong belt! 1. Throw wrong belt on the floor. 2. Cuss!

[@dougjacobson6232]

That is bullshit,the belts are rubbish come on mate

[@johnwalters7415]

Thanks, man love your videos.can you do one with the mower climbing a telephone pole. Lol!!!!

[@capeman10]

Yeah I like to see that

[@drizler]

Hold my beer , just watch this it’ll be 👍🏻 good……..

[@brian1326]

Good and correct information. Some belts are over $100 and while they do last a long time they eventually wear out and when they do it is time to look at and replace the pulley and idlers. Everyone wants to replace just the belt and then complains that it didn't last as long as the original. Duh. OEM belts usually cost more but you are already at the dealer buying new pulleys and an idler or two Right?

[@lottiecooper609]

Will we see more of professor elk skins? He needs his own line of apparel!! If slippers the slouch can have his own line, and never do any work, why not be nice to the elkster. He is always helping you!!!

[@999thenewman]

Great video, Taryl Dactyl!!

[@TheOzthewiz]

Also, make sure the pulleys are free of surface rust where the belt rides. This rust forms when mower is in storage during winter season. Polish the inside of the pulley grooves with 220 grit sandpaper until they are nice and shiny or replace the pulleys if they are too rough. Your belts will last MUCH longer! And, use OEM belts, NOT "direct fit" or OEM "replacement". They WILL cost more, but will be worth it in the long run!

[@andysukosd8177]

Thank you Taryl , you help us out so much with these videos. Thanks for saving us money.

[@TheCompound01]

Every time I replace the belt on my John Deere 42” deck. Does a good job when engaged. But, I notice the belt is so loose it would fall off the pulleys. If it didn’t have pulley cover belt holders. I give the John Deere dealer, correct information about the mower. They give me the belt called for. But always loose. Even with new spindles and pulleys. Any info you could send my way. That might help. Thank you.

[@JB-ro3sz]

the belt covers are also belt guides and are all part of the system if the belt covers are missing the belt will not stay on.

[@TheCompound01]

J B I’ll try with new covers. See it that works. Thanks

[@Vincent_Sullivan]

Charles; Have you considered trying to adjust the position of your mowing deck to be a little more to the rear of the tractor? In the manual for my mower (a 20+ year old Craftsman with the Briggs horizontally opposed 2 cylinder engine with manual deck engagement where the belt is also used as the clutch) there are good instructions for adjusting the deck to be "level" but they don't say a word about this affecting deck position fore and aft and it does. This is important because it directly influences how tight the belt is. It is a bit tricky because all of the adjustments interact but it may be possible to find an adjustment where the deck is still "level" but slightly to the rear of its current position. It should not take much change. Because the belt goes both to and from the deck moving the deck 1/4 inch to the rear would take a full 1/2 inch of slack out of the belt and that is quite a lot.

[@albundy4370]

Thankyou that was a delicious midnight snack

[@rabaloo6549]

Yup, there's no such thing as a bad mower, just BAD OWNERS! Great vids TD.

[@5475522]

I abuse everything when it comes to power equipment. Cutting a hay field full of weeds in what i do daily well when the weather permits. Funny how things like the belt holds up but i go slow when doing so. Bought some cheep spindles from online and that was rejects that caused more damage than the 53 dollars i spent on the 3 spindles. Lesson learned there.

[@TractorMonkeywithJL]

When the size belt you need is obsolete, you make do with the closest size you can find. Just saying.

[@Rickster2791]

Some items you can use after market parts and some you cannot. Belts and cables are a couple of the cannots.

[@scinto23]

Maybe a Stens or Oregon, deffinately not a generic made in India part from Amazon though.

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Good video. You say not to go too fast or mow too low because you're feeding too much grass and you point out to make sure you have the proper clearances. One thing I saw was a bunch of grass by the pulleys and you don't say to clean that grass out of there and another thing that goes along with abuse of the belt would be having a grass build up under the deck that prevents getting rid of the grass quickly and causing the slipping of the belt. Also found a portion of a tarp wrapped around one the the blades on a S160 John Deere. Good stuff. Thanks for the info.

[@thekingsilverado9004]

Not so much John Deere or even some of the other brands but mainly Craftsman had ill installed belt guides from the factory especially these new machines I have people bringing me year old machines with the belts all mangled. What I am finding on the new Craftsman and TroyBilt machines is the belt guides are way outta whack... Way out and just recently a larger Craftsman came in and it only had 2 belt guides out of the five it should have had. I asked the customer who had it apart before he said nobody that was the way he got the machine. The only water I could throw on the flames after he got pissed off at me was suggesting perhaps someone at the big box store LOWES removed em for a repair on another machine.

[@TexasNightRider]

Right video at the right time. I only have 60 hrs on my John Deere Z930M but I recently seized a blade on an exposed tree root. I smelled burning rubber before I freed up the blade by moving forward. Afterward I heard this slight rattling sound and realized I burned a flat spot in the belt. I considered purchasing an off brand cheaper belt but after careful consideration I purchased the correct deck belt from John Deere. It was expensive but after watching this video I know I made the right decision going with the OEM belt. Thank you.

[@ApprenticeGM]

How dare you look right down the camera at me & tell me what I might have been doing wrong! I resemble those remarks! As always, thanks so much for sharing and teaching this old dog new tricks :)

[@markoaks8694]

I think maybe Taryl has hidden camera in my shop and has watched one of my temper tantrums!

[@mightywhitey946]

Yeah, my messed up belts were my fault when I first started doing my own maintenance and repairs. I had every problem you talked about in this video.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Great tips bud. I find hitting stumps works great at breaking belts too 😀

[@14firewooddirtysouth]

I really. Love all your videos you have help me fixs lot of mowers. I been work on mowers for people. Over36 years. New mowers lose me you videos are the best keep up that grateful. For you i your biggest fan

[@randyjoe6582]

Sorry I'm in the belt section, but i m not used to posting Q's. I do like your page it's very useful, thanks Taryl

[@allenmckinney9533]

Another well timed video upload. I'm about to replace a belt on a mower I'm loaning a friend. The drive belt has a cut that keeps slipping it off a pulley.

[@jimvenizelos4649]

Old Cub Cadet 2186 Kohler 46" deck, new pulleys, PTO clutch. X4 belts shredding. Same PTO belts I've always used. None of these ideas seem to be the cause. Now I'm baffled. Heat from muffler? Too tight for some reason?

[@williamnewsome5169]

Enjoy your videos Taryl! I have a question maybe you can help me with. How deep into the PTO pulley should the deck belt ride? Whenever I replace my belt with a new Toro belt (mower - Toro MX5050 74770), the belt seats even with the outer edge of the pulley. After 50 - 100 hours of use, the belt relocates to deep into the pulley. Also, could I run a 5/8" belt instead of the factory 1/2" wide belt? The ExtremeOPE PTO (X0718) currently installed says it is made for both 1/2" and 5/8" belts. Thanks a bunch!! William

[@user-yi7sh7tl2s]

Very nice awesome! I love this keep doing it. Thank you.

[@charlesavery1880]

Thanks again for all of your advice I slowed down raised the deck and the belt did not come off my yard looks beautiful and there's your dinner / tonight steak and taters

[@BlackFoxProduc]

Thanks Taryl, had this problem myself, i appreciate your help. Rock on! 🎸🎶

[@redneckbryon]

MTD’s also use their own type of belts.

[@Jerm_2004]

What’s the reason for this? I’ve went through 3 belts in 3 weeks (MTD zero turn) 😂

[@johncalisi]

Thank you for the information you provide. Yea have helped me tremendously.

[@TheFritz423]

Bizarre...ordered a replacement belt last week but haven't put it on yet. Luckily we're in a terrible drought.....

[@jafinch78]

I didn't even think about different V designs. Size make sense... though didn't thinking about differences in thickness and V shape. Thanks for sharing!

[@jafinch78]

Now for what makes the squeaky belts maybe?

[@stephenroose498]

Thanks for the info had same thing deck belt just snapped brand new belt only lasted 3 hours work .he was mowing wet grass with blunt blades and it was clogging up the deck and shoot when i tried to explain to him no wouldn't have it blamed duff belt.

[@jwestney2859]

Informative and entertaining. Taryl should be on Saturday Night Live!

[@tomr2007]

I know what you mean about John Deere belts. My 214 has a horizontal shaft engine so the primary deck belt has to make a 90 degree twist in order to connect to the deck pulley. I was replacing the belt every year with good high quality belts. It turned that belt has a special cross section 9/16 x 29/64. I bought the proper belt and it's been good for 6 years now.

[@michaelwebb6743]

Man I love your videos! Very knowledgeable and hilarious too!!👌

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

Thanks for posting this very informative video. Cheers !

[@anthonyjoe9139]

Do they still make Hamms? I used to drink that for $0.25 a can. Tastes better too. None of those nasty bitter old hops. Where can I buy it? BTW the Hamms beer bear got a new job selling toilet paper I think. I love that stuff!

[@billypreston12]

As usual a great Hamms beer inspired video:) Taryl you rock!

[@richardlong6333]

Send that man a case !

[@billg.5775]

Hey Bill from Buffalo Here . How the Hell are ya? Looking for alittle help. I have MDL 42 inch Lawn Machine . I have been looking for the deck Belt. Having quit the time .Model # 13am667g515. Cant find that number maybe its change I don't know. Tired of pushing the walk behind . Any Help Thank My wife will love ya she going to start cutting grass . If I don't get a belt. Thanks from Buffalo

[@bebo21072]

I love a late night snack 😅. Thank you sir 😊

[@sandrelectric]

Thanks for the information on the Belt angle never thought about that, but more importantly where the hell do get the Hamm's t-shirt?

[@GoldSrc_]

Interesting, thanks Taryl for the info and the dinner.

[@amandagardner565]

another great video Taryl. i was given a Murray 38702x20c recently, and was told it just needed a bushing for a front wheel, i was later told it chewed up belts super fast. it's currently stripped down completely, there are four belt guides at the front, and three on the rear, 6 were bent and grooved from rubbing on the pulleys. the main frame assembly had patches welded on each side where the trans-axle bolted on, both patches were broken, so it was only held onto the mower with the brace near the brake disc, the reason for the strip down is a dozen cracks, someone way too heavy owned it in the past. the deck is pretty bad, but i might be able to repair it, at worst the mower can be a tow vehicle for the firewood cart or the lawn sweeper. regards from Australia.

[@lexidecimal9941]

Taryl, how about horizontal pulley, spindle and motor spindle (whatever its called) alignment? Do things over time slouch slop fall in small increments that you cant really see by eye? Perspective, lay down look at the deck belt. As you raise and lower the deck for cutting heights, would something like i describe be common enough so the belt no longer travels in a clean path across all wheels and then the belt comes off? Hard to explain... hope that kinda does it... My tractor ate 3 belts in a weekend. Ima gonna check the belt wheel surfaces today but it was fine for the first few cuts back in April. I've bought 7 belts this season, some oem, med quality and some cheapo. Is this a thing? or is it something else? Much obliged from Ontario Canada.

[@stevanrose7439]

Have been putting off sharpening my blades 😟 and just yesterday one of the deck belts broke. They will get sharpened today. I’ve got a lot to mow. Curley

[@Standing_horse]

I'll be damned. My international lo boy 62 model tractor was giving me fits with the drive and deck belts. I finally realized that the entire deck is worn out and a new one costs $1500. I bought a zero turn and the international sits behind the shop. I sure love the way the international runs and sounds. I got tired of spending money on it, more than I mowed.

[@PJRII]

Thanks Taryl, very informative AND entertaining to boot!

[@matthewtaylor2185]

So has anybody here tried a stens or other aftermarket kevlar belt on a john deere F series? I've seen Taryl has a 525 with one wheel in back. I have a 725 with 54" deck. John Deere belt is >$100 and aftermarket is

[@CompetentSalesUSA]

Thank you!

[@altonrowell613]

I hit a peace of steel yesterday. Brand new mower 😀. I could have craped a golf club. But what's done is done. Before I mow again I will look everything over. If I cracked a mandrel or bent a blade I will just have to replace or repair. I ran over a highway marker with a brand new cast iron mandel. It busted it into peaces. My old mower. But that peace of steel was my new Hustler Fas trak 54 inch deck mower.

[@samkitty5894]

Today's riding mowers even at the highest settings still cut the grass too short. Bad design... If you are on vacation for a week and then need to cut your grass, good luck...

[@Nitewatch-xc9yz]

Hey Taryl, how often do you come across a Sachs or Rotax rotary engine

[@silasaqui8833]

How many Hamms did you have before making this video, cause I learned a lot from you n I’m thinking of switching 🍺 jokes aside ❤your videos man!!!

[@NJUSA36]

I had a guy the other day go out using a flail mower on a really hot day and he was out for about four hours and came back with three belts ripped to shreds. He was trying to cut 5 foot tall grass at two fast of speed which caused the belts to overheat due to slippage. I’ve seen this type of thing way too many times even on Zero Turn lawnmowers especially when their blades are dull. When trying to cut too much material it puts way too much stress on the machine with doll blades.

[@OceanBreeze2022.]

Earlier the winter I purchased A belt for my lawn tractor snow blower attachment that cost about 170 from the dealer. I than ordered one from A small engine shop that sent me A B114 that was around $20. That cheaper belt which is much stiffer than the oem is A much stiffer belt that keeps coming off.

[@xgtmg]

I had a Bunton mower years ago that wore those drive belts out like you mentioned. Wish I hadn't sold it. Got lucky and found a set of original equipment belts when I rebuilt my deck. Had been shredding belts. Now I know why. Cuts nice again for a 21 year old Craftsman. Thanks for another great video.

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

A had a Simple City 100 years ago.... the deck belt was great.... But the long belt, than ran the snowblower you mounted on the front... Holy crap. I put a peg in my shed, and hung the spare belts on there.... Could never figure it out....

[@DavidGrassSr]

They sold me a new belt they said ... they put it own , i starting mowing and it starting making some noise...Oh well, they said it was the right belt ? Started smoking under the mower, Oh well, they said it was the right belt ?? Caught my mower on fire and it burn't completely up.. Took my burn'ed up tractor to the place were i bought the new belt... They said.. Well, it must of been the wrong belt.. hummmm, See Ya

[@squirrel3200]

It's not something we are doing Taryl. It is because of all the crappy Chinese bearings and spindles on these mowers. All mowers are 200 hours and get rid of them, or start replacing. That is just the world we live in.

[@superunknown8645]

why belts break: 1. pulling your blade engagement too fast all the time, 2. wrong size