Unkle Spike 0 Posted July 26, 2007 Is there anything in the transmission that could slip? I lose speed on uphill runs under load. I am leaning toward the belt. Tractor is a 6216, with the 3 speed variator transmission. Thanks for your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsnik 1 Posted July 26, 2007 I have a 7013 shuttle. I have to frequently follow the steps in the manual to adjust the transmission belt or I get slippage going uphill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ketchamized 2 Posted July 26, 2007 Jeff, That slippage is either a result of the adjustments becoming loose from vibration (very common), or the belt itself wearing out. With these, you've got to constantly adjust them. Personally, I think variators are junk. (I had a B-210 with a variator.) You can adjust the turnbuckle that's between the two pulleys on the right side of the transmission. That'll do the job. You also might want to check/adjust the idle pulley tension if the turnbuckle adjustment doesn't work. It might be as simple as the tension not being enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunrunner 0 Posted July 26, 2007 Having three 6216's and one 6218, I agree if the engine is running fine it would be a adjustment issue or worn belt - make sure all tension parts are moving freely - Chris, and once again - I have found that "original Simplicity belts work the best".... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunrunner 0 Posted July 26, 2007 Have you ever taken the engine pulley off and disassembled it - there is a plastic sleeve that may need replacing |) - you don't have to remove it from the engine - the three Allen screws at the bottom hold it together Share this post Link to post Share on other sites