gt4 196 #1 Posted October 17, 2016 just wondering if anyone else has had a lawn ranger that when you put in in gear it really jumps or jerks ahead instead of a nice smooth takeoff. Could that be something to do with the belt. Thanks for your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,627 #2 Posted October 17, 2016 3 minutes ago, gt4 said: something to do with the belt. Is it a Kevlar belt? If not. try one. Also could be adjusted too near the top, grabs at the last second. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,125 #3 Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) 12 hours ago, gt4 said: when you put in in gear it really jumps or jerks I would guess also that it's something to do with the belt. Sounds like the belt has a good grip when you are shifting it into gear. Maybe the belt is too small , or the linkage too loose. I'm just assuming that the clutch is pushed in when you are putting it in gear. It can't be too complicated because these things sure are simple. Let us know what you figure out. Edited October 17, 2016 by Terry M 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,491 #4 Posted October 17, 2016 Wheel Horse drive belts need to be fabric covered. Some belts have raw rubber sides and are too aggressive for the clutch to work smoothly. Garry 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,143 #5 Posted October 17, 2016 I have found OEM WH belts work better on manual trannies. I use aftermarket belts for hydros mower decks etc but not manuals. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,125 #6 Posted October 17, 2016 20 minutes ago, pfrederi said: I have found OEM WH belts work better on manual trannies. And that's all I buy through Toro. a little expensive, but they work perfect on my 60' s lawn rangers. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #7 Posted October 17, 2016 I've bought a few genuine Toro belts the past couple of years and have had no problems what so ever. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,229 #8 Posted October 17, 2016 Before you go buy a belt, try to clean your 3 pulleys with mineral spirits. Take off the belt guard and the belt. Clean off with spirits, maybe steel wool if any rust and clean again. You might also wipe your belt off with the spirits. One other thing, if you are starting out at a high idle, that jump would be normal. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt4 196 #9 Posted October 17, 2016 Thanks for helping me out with all the tips,i don't know what I would do without this site. I will post back and let you know how I make out 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,125 #10 Posted October 17, 2016 4 hours ago, stevasaurus said: Before you go buy a belt, try to clean your 3 pulleys with mineral spirits. Take off the belt guard and the belt. Clean off with spirits, maybe steel wool if any rust and clean again. You might also wipe your belt off with the spirits. One other thing, if you are starting out at a high idle, that jump would be normal. good idea Steve....I've had some fairly worn belts that have performed just fine.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt4 196 #11 Posted October 23, 2016 Well I tried stevasaurus mineral spirit cleaning on the pulley's and it doesn't seem to jerk or grab like it was. Thanks for the help guy's 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
