GT 2544 PTO Problem
- Thread starter 95fxdl
- Start date
- Views: 4509
-
- Tags
- cub cadet gt 2544
Captain Ned
Bronze Member
Could it be the belt slipping instead?
savageactor7
Platinum Member
Could it be that your belt is slipping? You hear a squealing noise?
+If it's your belt that slipping there's a few things an operator can do. firstly slow down with your ground speed while staying with max RPM's.
+The grass is too tall and wet so cut higher.
+Sometimes in the Spring when things are wet I get behind in cutting so I have to take half a bite of uncut grass.
+Also having a clean under-deck with greased pulleys helps with a more efficient cut.
On the other hand I replaced a few belts that were slipping and wondered what I could do to refurbish them...like in using belt dressing or something. Another poster sparked a hail mary type of idea. So I soaked the belt overnight in the doggie pool and cleaned it with Ajax and one of those 3M abrasive green cloths and gave it a couple of days to dry out. Well that took the glassy like slipperiness off the used belt and kind of restored the grip somewhat.
I've been using that belt with good results but at about the time I restored it and put it one the dry spell hit and as everyone knows dry grass cuts so easy that imo it leaves the belt cleaning exercise in doubt as to it effectiveness. But if all else fails I'd give that a try.
+If it's your belt that slipping there's a few things an operator can do. firstly slow down with your ground speed while staying with max RPM's.
+The grass is too tall and wet so cut higher.
+Sometimes in the Spring when things are wet I get behind in cutting so I have to take half a bite of uncut grass.
+Also having a clean under-deck with greased pulleys helps with a more efficient cut.
On the other hand I replaced a few belts that were slipping and wondered what I could do to refurbish them...like in using belt dressing or something. Another poster sparked a hail mary type of idea. So I soaked the belt overnight in the doggie pool and cleaned it with Ajax and one of those 3M abrasive green cloths and gave it a couple of days to dry out. Well that took the glassy like slipperiness off the used belt and kind of restored the grip somewhat.
I've been using that belt with good results but at about the time I restored it and put it one the dry spell hit and as everyone knows dry grass cuts so easy that imo it leaves the belt cleaning exercise in doubt as to it effectiveness. But if all else fails I'd give that a try.
Before removing I would pay my Cub Cadet dealer a visit. Find out if the PTO clutch has an adjustable air gap and how to adjust. This may solve your problem. Cub Cadet and the Green machines really love there PTO clutches.
Carl_NH
Elite Member
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2002
- Messages
- 3,782
- Location
- Coastal NH
- Tractor
- 01 Kubota B21TLB, 2010 Ferris 52" ZTR, Cub Cadet 1811, Gravely Super8
Appears there are two "stopper studs" in the 2544 clutch so maybe not adjustable - my 1811 is adjustable and have done it twice in 22 yrs and 730 hrs on the clock.
Parts and Diagrams for Cub Cadet GT2544 Tractor Mfg Date K015 - K018
Put in your part number on ebay and you should be able to find one in the $150-200 range.
Parts and Diagrams for Cub Cadet GT2544 Tractor Mfg Date K015 - K018
Put in your part number on ebay and you should be able to find one in the $150-200 range.