Mowing RCK60B-22BX deck belt

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Scrounger

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Bethlehem (Lower Nazareth) PA
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Kubota BX2230
Question for everyone. When do you know that your belt needs replacing? I replaced the belt tensioner arm and put new blades on. The deck is still vibrating a bit and the other pulleys are all good. Could a bad belt cause the deck to shake a bit? It's like I have something out of balance but can't for the life of me figure out what it could be.

matt
 
   / RCK60B-22BX deck belt #2  
Remove the blades and see if the vibration disappears.

If the vibration is gone then replace the blades one at a time to identify which one is causing the problem.

A bent blade will vibrate.

A belt that has slipped and thus developed a flat spot will vibrate like a tire with a flat spot

Dave M7040
 
   / RCK60B-22BX deck belt #3  
You can check bent blades by using a screw driver or nail. Take the blade off, and see if it balances.

How to Balance Mower Blades : Lawnmower Maintenance & Repair - YouTube

Again, there are a truckload of other videos on Youtube if you don't like this one.

If they all look OK, then proceed to check to make sure they are centered on the spindles.
 

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