Manual

LTX Tractors

4c. Operator error: See Figure 5.5.

• If the customer complains of symptoms similar

to a brake / clutch linkage problem, yet no

mechanical problem is present, check the cus-

tomer.

5. Check the drive belt. See Figure 5.6.

• In normal use, drive belts typically last for years

without problems.

• If the belt fails prematurely, identify and correct

the cause of the belt failure before returning the

tractor to service.

5a. Look-up the part number for the belt, and con-

firm that the correct OEM belt is on the tractor.

5b. Check the belt routing.

5c. Check the brake/clutch linkage and belt ten-

sioning pulleys.

5d. Check for foreign objects jammed against the

belt.

5e. Check for missing or out-of-place belt guides. See the belt replacement section of this chapter.

5f. Check the engine crankshaft and transaxle input pulleys.

Confirm that the sheaves are not spread-out, causing a loose belt fit.

Figure 5.5

Left foot on clutch

/brake pedal

Right foot on

Reverse

pedal

Operator

error

Figure 5.6