Wierd SD-08 Issue

[Bigblue1]

I know this topic has been beat to death but something weird happened. Wondering if someone could make sense of it. So my last trip the SD-08 came in when trying to go into reverse after long ride. It didn't the first try so I inched forward and then it went. Happened again next day .... same tactic worked. After reading some of the comments I figured I'd just get a new actuator since I had some dealer credits. When I replaced with the new one it went in reverse and the nothing. Thought it was they way I installed so re installed and nothing. I put the old one back and put it in reverse and forward 10 times just to be sure with no issues. What gives? Top bushing was fine when I checked pre season but has 800 miles since.

 

[74Nitro]

I have stated before that I didn't think belt tension has an effect. I was wrong. I found out with my own sled when switching to the xs825 belt.
So make sure belt tension isn't too tight.

 

[Bigblue1]

Agreed because this only began when using xs825. Belt is lower in the sheave for sure but I believe the belt width is still an issue. It was just odd that I have use original actuator.

 

[74Nitro]

Well once I got it set all was fine. I don't blame the belt, I just didn't have it set right while switching from the 8DN.