mrc 829 #1 Posted September 20 in regards to mower deck belts, is there somewhere on the site that lists spindle belt sizes and pto to deck belt sizes i'm looking for info on 42SD, 42RD and 48SD thank you mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,506 #2 Posted September 20 Here you go. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,682 #3 Posted September 20 @mrc belt wear is usually related to pulley lubrication failure , while in the related areas . verify pully smooth easy function , another spot to look at is the deck belt tension spring , is it in a constant violent buzzing state ? if so , your spindle bearings , idler pulley , is showing you the way of cause . typically there are 12 related bearings in the PTO / DECK set up , if there is a bearing acting up , typically lubrication failure or lack of , there will be a rough / noisy , whyining spot , that is telling what's going on . easiest first test is , pto to mule drive down angle belt , can you move / rotate the belt to deck easily ? collective pulley drag , will quickly eat up a belt . also deck itself spindle belt will show , belt wear from bearing hang up . just some insight to regular issue , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrc 829 #4 Posted September 21 thank you 953 nut. using the chart you provided i did some research. using the belt part numbers i was able to get belt dimensions. this way i can obtain belts at my local auto parts store only 1 mile from my home. THANK YOU! good advice pete, thank you 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,682 #5 Posted September 21 @mrc years ago found correct lubrication lacking in just about all pulley areas , heat / stress is what kills any generic lubrication . sealed bearings are the worst / ironically the best / easiest to CLEAN OUT AND RE GREASE . always buy a bearing with wide side grease shields , clean out , lucas 550 degree , polyurea grease , is bombproof , makes your PTO belt driven set up , move with quiet ease . my deck engagement is no screaming belt / clutch connection , because every related bearing has been upgraded in lubricant detailing / function . even upgraded the pto lever set up , that was a very loose mess . one you do this , the running / movement ease is amazing , and it stands up , was personally fed up with consistent issues , went after EVERY RELATED MOVEMENT POINT , problems stopped , duplicate set up on my 3 horses , you have to change the failure , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
