Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Hello,

 

I have a Toro Wheel Horse 15-38HXL mower.  It has the 38 inch recycler mower deck.  I have noticed this year that the mower seems to “bog down” much more frequently then it has in the past.  I have cleaned the deck and sharpened the blades.  The only other thing I can think of is that the drive belt has somehow loosened up.  I have checked the manual but can’t find a way to tighten it.  I am wondering if the belt is just slipping or if I have any other problems.  Any advice?   My lawn is thick but not any more then in years past and I have adjusted the deck height so that I was not mowing to low but still have the problem.  This is happening when I bag but more when I mulch.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

CPProv

There is no way of tightening the belt. Over time, they wear and sink deeper into the pully. There should be an idler pully that is spring loaded that keeps the belt tension at all times when engaged. Check to see that the tensioner is working as it should. If it is, the only thing you can do is buy a new belt and replace the old one. Carl