I am working on an a Ariens Simplicity Regent EX with a 48 inch deck. I tuned it up and changed the oil and put on new blades. I then cut the lawn about ten minutes before it broke the
deck belt. I bought a new ariens belt and finished the lawn. I noticed that the new belt is being chewed up by the tensioning pulley or the bracket could be bent that holds it to the deck.
Please find enclosed some pictures of the tractor and the damaged belt and odd angle of the tensioning pulley. I do not know if the belt is routed correctly. Perhaps that is the issue?
Please advise,
Mike