clueless 2,976 #1 Posted February 11, 2023 Anybody know the drive belt number for my '88 37"sd deck, it's the 6 sided belt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,037 #2 Posted February 11, 2023 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick3478 428 #3 Posted February 11, 2023 I gave up on the six-side belts, they turn easily, not one of WH's better ideas. Change two idlers on the deck and one on the mule to flat, and use a V-belt. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,589 #4 Posted February 11, 2023 @Rick3478 good change on that ! done a lot of related deck tweaking , and even picked up a used horse with the same deck . totally trashed , rot holes , more interested in the tractor than the deck / bagger . deck spindles and related mule drives , are the sled drag for any horse , went after , lubrication / change / upgrade and detail rebuild , for quiet , easy running set ups . make things better and more reliable , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,976 #5 Posted February 11, 2023 5 hours ago, gwest_ca said: Thanks Gerry, I know I have that instruction, just can't seem to find it , it's hell getting old . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,660 #7 Posted February 13, 2023 bought my 37 s.d. mower with my 312-8 in 1989 - - always loved using over 33 years -- great efficient cut and manuverable -- wonderful with bagger system for leaves - - never had any serious rot or rust but i reach underneath and putty knife clean grass chunks after each use and power wash every 4-5 cuts - i did choose to have it professionally sand blasted and primed and painted a year ago -- came out awesome - - Good for another 20 years !!! Occaisionally had a belt rollover and twist -- but usually happened only after belt was worn and got loose from wear - I just learned to keep pto mule properly adjusted and replace belt when worn so it rides in pulleys properly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,589 #8 Posted February 13, 2023 @Brockport Bill , the relative easy / easy regular maintenance on a deck pays off in spades . stay after my decks , clean them , lubricate them , get them some hot sun / oil soaking underside drying . hi temp grease , in spindles / related MOVEMENT AREAS . solid quiet easy operation . good job on that , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
