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Troubleshooting Guide For
BrowningV-beltDrives
Troubleshooting
Short belt life
Spin burns from belt slipping on driver sheave
under stalled load conditions or when starting.
Tension belt.
Gouges or extreme cover wear caused by belt
rubbing on drive guards or other objects.
Eliminate obstruction or realign drive to provide
clearance.
High ambient temperature. Use Gripnotch belts. Provide ventilation. Shield belt.
Grease or oil on belt. Check for leaky bearings. Clean belt and sheaves.
Underdesigned drive. Redesign drive.
Worn sheaves. Replace sheaves.
Belts turn over in groove
Damaged cord section in belts. Frayed or
gouged belts.
Replace belts.
Excessive vibration.
Tension belts. Replace belts if damaged. Use
bended belts.
Flat idler pulley misaligned. Realign idler.
Worn sheaves. Replace sheaves.
Sheave misalignment. Realign drive.
Belt squeal
High starting load. Belt not tensioned properly.
Excessive overload.
Tension drive or redesign and replace drive.
Insufcient arc of contact. Increase center distance or use Gripnotch belts.
Belt breakage
Foreign material in drive. Provide drive guard.
Belt damaged during installation.
Follow Browning V-belt Drive Installation
instructions.
Shock or extreme overload. Eliminate overload cause or redesign drive.
What Happened Probable Cause What To Do
• Disconnect and lock-out power before installation and maintenance.
Working on or near energized equipment can result in severe injury
or death.
• Do not operate equipment without guards in place. Exposed
equipment can result in severe injury or death.
• Read and follow all instructions carefully.