Hi,
I'm in the UK and have just bought myself a 'new' Toro ride on, but could use some advice please.
Its a 260HE (2001) with a 48" deck - picture attached - although for the time being I've taken the blower off and am using it side-discharge. I've been servicing and setting it up last few days, and have a problem with uneven cutting. The middle blade doesn't seem to like to cut longish grass and I suspect that the belt is slipping, but of course, being the middle blade, this is under the tractor, and very difficult to see when running. I have had the blades off and sharpened them - still have the scars to prove it! In fact they look practically brand new.
The standard Toro belt is a 142.7" x 1/2", which here in the UK is going to cost me about £88 ($140!!!). The guy I bought the mower from gave me a couple of spare belts, but they are 144" x 1/2", and not, I guess Toro originals. I guess he didn't like to pay that kind of money for a belt either!
At the risk of answering my own question, will the 1.3" difference in the belt length make that much difference to performance? How tight should the belt be? Is there anyone making belts that are direct replacements or good alternatives that do not cost the earth? - or - do I just bite the bullet and pay the $140?
Best Regards
Ian
I'm in the UK and have just bought myself a 'new' Toro ride on, but could use some advice please.
Its a 260HE (2001) with a 48" deck - picture attached - although for the time being I've taken the blower off and am using it side-discharge. I've been servicing and setting it up last few days, and have a problem with uneven cutting. The middle blade doesn't seem to like to cut longish grass and I suspect that the belt is slipping, but of course, being the middle blade, this is under the tractor, and very difficult to see when running. I have had the blades off and sharpened them - still have the scars to prove it! In fact they look practically brand new.
The standard Toro belt is a 142.7" x 1/2", which here in the UK is going to cost me about £88 ($140!!!). The guy I bought the mower from gave me a couple of spare belts, but they are 144" x 1/2", and not, I guess Toro originals. I guess he didn't like to pay that kind of money for a belt either!
At the risk of answering my own question, will the 1.3" difference in the belt length make that much difference to performance? How tight should the belt be? Is there anyone making belts that are direct replacements or good alternatives that do not cost the earth? - or - do I just bite the bullet and pay the $140?
Best Regards
Ian
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