I picked up this 182 about 2 years ago in trade for a non-running parts ATV I got rid of. It starts up and after sharpening the blades, cut great. I've changed the oil twice, greased what fitting I've been able to find, and it's run great for me...until recently.
Three weeks ago, the belt broke as I was going through some thick stuff behind my pool. No big deal, the belt I think have have been original to the mower so that's fine.
I get a new one, 25 minutes later it breaks! So clearly there is an issue. I've got the deck off the tractor, but nothing is jumping out at me as wrong. I need yalls help!
Here's what I've observed:
-no unusual noise when cutting
-no indication that the belt was about to fail
-no squealing from the idler
-both blade pulleys are level and the belt guards are intact.
-both pulleys have a little play, at most 1/32"
-neither belt appears to have experienced uneven wear.
Should I just replace the pulleys to be on the safe side? What else should I be looking for?
Three weeks ago, the belt broke as I was going through some thick stuff behind my pool. No big deal, the belt I think have have been original to the mower so that's fine.
I get a new one, 25 minutes later it breaks! So clearly there is an issue. I've got the deck off the tractor, but nothing is jumping out at me as wrong. I need yalls help!
Here's what I've observed:
-no unusual noise when cutting
-no indication that the belt was about to fail
-no squealing from the idler
-both blade pulleys are level and the belt guards are intact.
-both pulleys have a little play, at most 1/32"
-neither belt appears to have experienced uneven wear.
Should I just replace the pulleys to be on the safe side? What else should I be looking for?