Yitzchok 1 #1 Posted Monday at 11:34 PM 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 78,353 #2 Posted Monday at 11:36 PM 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 65,325 #3 Posted yesterday at 12:00 AM 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) 12,166 #4 Posted yesterday at 01:15 AM 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 2,776 #5 Posted yesterday at 02:05 AM (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 yesterday at 02:06 AM by Bill D 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,883 #6 Posted 22 hours 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..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,851 #7 Posted 19 hours ago @Yitzchok in addition to the belt , would also ensure / verify lubrication to any / all related movement areas ? regularly see , hear linkages trying to move in rust , regular related is belt bouncing , and sudden release , causes erratic response , one of my base line , repetitive eliminations . put that in the same class as , rusted choke / throttle cables , simple / easy , maybe a spring assist ? pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yitzchok 1 #8 Posted 7 hours ago On 4/27/2026 at 7:36 PM, ebinmaine said: What's the age and part number of your belt? It looks thin. I don't know, a few years ago (before i started using it) i think the old one snapped and my older brother switched it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yitzchok 1 #9 Posted 6 hours ago 23 hours ago, gwest_ca said: Adjust these guides so they just clear the belt when the belt is tight. They will force a good condition belt to behave. Thanks i adjusted them and it seems to work fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yitzchok 1 #10 Posted 6 hours ago (edited) 22 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. Thanks i switched it, what is the other one for? Edited 6 hours ago by Yitzchok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 2,062 #11 Posted 5 hours ago 1 hour ago, Yitzchok said: Thanks i switched it, what is the other one for? Not sure how many attachments might use that one but the hydro pump for the ARK FEL does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
