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gator smokes sometimes under power
Hello all, I purchased a 2009 Gator that had the front driveshaft removed because the rental company client had 'messed it up somehow'. it runs fine in 2 whl drive for having only 600 hrs on it. 3 times in 4 months I was going up a very slight hill at about 20 mph when all of a sudden there was a loss of power and a cloud of smoke in the back. letting off the gas and re-starting up the hill then worked out ok. is this a worn belt? or what say the group? thanks in advance!
also, the parking brake doesn't work and I cant see how to adjust it. manual said, 'see dealer'. id like to take a stab at it...any thoughts?
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thx for the reply. I checked it when I bought it and twice since. Seemed right. The smoke doesn't smell particularly like oil. only happens when the engine is under some amount of load...
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Wow, thx for your reply!. I needed validation for my instinct to replace the belt. My guess is the clutches need attention as well. Eventually I'd like to replace the 4-wheel drive function on it. As a 2-wheel drive unit it ain't bad though. I paid 1000.00 for it. I don't think I got took😎
I also have a 2002 Yamaha Big Bear so it's not the only thing I have for chores...Thank you for your support friend...
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Well I replaced the belt. The new belt is actually about an inch longer and at rest, sits on the bottom of the plastic cover. It engages nicely though, and no burning noted since the R&R. Per-HAPS this was the fix. Gator still jerks on acceleration some though, and sometimes pops out of forward gear. Not a big deal. Thanks for the encouragement.
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I wondered what the explanation was going to be for that. thanks. makes sense- but I would have never come up with that on my own...
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It was head gasket....
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