carlton 7015 question

[Thfdman]

Does anyone know if the 7015 trx has a clutch plate where the shaft comes out of the motor? I don't believe it does but I'm getting a little bit of wheel slippage. All the belts pulleys and keyways seem good. Thanks for any info

 

[Mowingman]

No, it does not. If wheel is slipping, you need to adjust,(tighten), the belt tension on the powerband belt. If increased tension does not solve the problem, you need to replace the belt.
Jeff

 

[Creeker]

Spot on I'd say m/man.

On here some time back a belt drive Carlton owner used a belt dressing to increase the belt/pulley friction
and overcome the slippage.

I thought that was worth a try at the time, but haven't do so personally.

Happy medium with tightening the belt, the tighter it is the quicker the bearings wear out, to slack
and the belt slips.

Be interested to know if anyone can report on using a belt dressing, thanks

 

[Thfdman]

Thanks mowingman and creeker. The belt is fairly new but the belt dressing is a great idea. I had a collar come loose on the main shaft and the pulley shifted 1/2 inch and put a year in the expensive gates carbon belt. I'm ordering one of those next week. How often do you guys change or sharpen your teeth? I'm still learning the ropes here. Thanks for the advice!

 

[Bricky]

Thanks mowingman and creeker. The belt is fairly new but the belt dressing is a great idea. I had a collar come loose on the main shaft and the pulley shifted 1/2 inch and put a year in the expensive gates carbon belt. I'm ordering one of those next week. How often do you guys change or sharpen your teeth? I'm still learning the ropes here. Thanks for the advice!

 

[Bricky]

We sharpen them and replace them when they get dull. Come on over and I will show you how. Sharp teeth is a must.
Speedy

 

[Creeker]

You'll soon learn about teeth change over T'man. I run mine well down, rarely much left to sharpen efficiently - ie as the diameter of the tooth (greenteeth) is reduced it increases the wear on the shoulder (holds the tooth and fixes to the wheel) So while I could sharpen them I don't bother very often.

Re when to change, if I have a rocky mongrel job in front of the machine I will leave teeth that need changing over, as it's a cert. some will get the tungsten carbide on them wrecked.

For the 33hp 4012 sharper newer teeth will grind Pine more efficiently.

If in doubt as to what's round a stump I sometimes run a mattock around the circumference of it to see what's there.

You'll soon pick it up.

Safety first - don't take your eyes off the running cutter wheel by working in front of it or near it. Always stop motor to change teeth etc etc. It's a good job and opens avenues to do/learn a little tree work also. Training re felling - getting some experience at a course is my respectful suggestion if you go that direction to enlarge the business. (I'm not talking climbing here).

All the best

 

[dontbthatguy]

Spot on I'd say m/man.

On here some time back a belt drive Carlton owner used a belt dressing to increase the belt/pulley friction
and overcome the slippage.

I thought that was worth a try at the time, but haven't do so personally.

Happy medium with tightening the belt, the tighter it is the quicker the bearings wear out, to slack
and the belt slips.

Be interested to know if anyone can report on using a belt dressing, thanks

I had a belt start slipping on me badly and I thought I might have glazed it and it was shot. I figured a can of 5 dollar belt dressing would be worth a shot.

People hate on belt dressing because it hides real problems, but in my case, my belt was glazed a bit.

So I applied the dressing every hour of run time for a few hours and tensioned the belt and luckily it worked saving me on a replacement.

As far as not to tight, not to soft, I find after an hour of grinding, I will tap my hand on the guards for the belts by the pulleys. If I can tap, then keep my hand there because it is just a little warm to the touch, then the belt tension is good. If its too hot to touch, I have to loosen them up.

But that is something I picked up so if someone has a better way I would love to hear it.

 

[Thfdman]

Speedy hope all is well. I have seen you out and about while grinding past couple weeks but we were always going opposite directions. I got a grinder and drill press similar to yours but don't think the green diamond wheel I got at pro trade is the right one. Dontbthatguy I agree with you started giving my belt a small shot of belt dressing daily seems to help. And I did notice when their was excess heat it was time to tighten the belt. Creeker I learned quick to prove around a stump and rake it back before jumping in. I have found all kinds of crazy things in and around stumps. I even take a metal detector with me on some jobs. Found 2 old axe heads in a stump couple months ago that's what prompted me to start using the detector! This site is great I have learned a ton from it and a big thanks to bricky (speedy) great guy who has shown me the ropes!