P28 maintenace help

[Jesse]

I`m not an expert in maintenance, nor have I worked on this machine much.

 

... However, the belts have broken three times with little use. I suspect inadequately sharp teeth and aggressive use are major factors but it would be nice at least to know a correct tension to rule that out. I couldn`t tell you the hours off the top of my head as it`s not my machine but it`s not done a great deal of work. We got it second hand with low hours.

 

You really do have to be careful with them and treat them with respect, top tip, always keep the two cutter teeth as new as possible and as you replace those just refit them as the others become worn. Always drop the revs to tick over to engage and disengage the clutch.

[Alinicoll]

Yeah, I think certainly the first teeth seem to do most of the work. Do you tend to cycle the teeth round ie move the more blunt ones to the back? If that makes sense.

[Jesse]

Yeah, I think certainly the first teeth seem to do most of the work. Do you tend to cycle the teeth round ie move the more blunt ones to the back? If that makes sense.

 

Yep, thats what i was trying to say, seems to work fine and always cuts well. I did think there would of be more owner operator members on here ? with advice.

[Alinicoll]

Thanks.

 

If we get any info on the correct tension i`ll let you know.