Yitzchok 1 #1 Posted 10 hours ago Hi, I have a Wheel horse 312-8 and if i press the clutch too fast or i am on bumpy ground sometimes the belt flips into the space next to it and then the clutch does nothing when i push it and the tractor starts lurching, am i missing a guard there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 78,327 #2 Posted 10 hours ago What's the age and part number of your belt? It looks thin. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 65,285 #3 Posted 10 hours ago There is a belt guide attached to the right foot rest, is it in place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,159 #4 Posted 8 hours ago Adjust these guides so they just clear the belt when the belt is tight. They will force a good condition belt to behave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 2,772 #5 Posted 8 hours ago (edited) That looks like a 1/2" wide belt. Should be an 82" x 5/8". Also, the belt on the PTO should be on the larger pulley closer to the engine. Edited 8 hours ago by Bill D 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,874 #6 Posted 1 hour ago 7 hours ago, Bill D said: That looks like a 1/2" wide belt. Should be an 82" x 5/8". Also, the belt on the PTO should be on the larger pulley closer to the engine. On both counts. And any belt that far down in the V groove acts like it is too long, causing shifting issues. The top of a new belt should ride just above the OD of the pulley..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
