Make sure the drive sheaves are aligned and check the tension of your belt. If the belts are too loose you’ll get insufficient traction and wear the belts; if the belts are too tight there will be excess wear on the belt and on the sheave; check for sheave wear. If the sheaves are aligned and the belts are not worn, check for wear on the sheave as the next possibility.  If belt is slipping because of extra tough conditions tilt stationary blades out until chopper belt cools down. 

Last updated on May 27, 2011 by strawchopper editor