420lse 18 #1 Posted February 8, 2011 You got to love it. 46 years and lots of cracks but the drive belt finally gave up. The next belt might out live me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,529 #2 Posted February 8, 2011 Not bad...how far did you have to push it?? My equipment malfunctions always seem to happen at the far end of the driveway. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH Raider10 17 #3 Posted February 8, 2011 Kinda similar happend to me,I was driving the raider 10 in the woods when it started to make a funny noise: blub,blub,blub...out of gas!!! Had to walk a pretty long distance home to get some gas. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
420lse 18 #4 Posted February 8, 2011 I was plowing my neighbors driveway across the street. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6wheeler 598 #5 Posted February 8, 2011 I just wish they would have made these belts to last awhile Its good to know, that way I should have at least 10 to 15 more years before I have to worry :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #6 Posted February 8, 2011 Damn cheap belts! <_< Jeesh ya figure it could have made it to at least a good even 50. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron2681 0 #7 Posted February 8, 2011 you wont out live the next belt cuz they dont make 'em like that anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 1,075 #8 Posted February 8, 2011 Make a claim....under the 50 year warranty. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theoldwizard1 2 #9 Posted February 8, 2011 WOW ! I thought I was doing good when the original battery in my 1998 Ford E150 Club Wagon lasted 13 years. Not even close ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,082 #10 Posted February 9, 2011 And that folks is why we should all be buying OEM belts from our TORO/WH dealer and not something "close" from TSC or NAPA. Support your local dealer if you want him/her to be around. I know I do. Mike........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeneryHawk 0 #11 Posted February 9, 2011 That is awesome. I would never think a belt could last that long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonW 0 #12 Posted February 9, 2011 Maybe some super glue and turn the belt around might get another few years out of her........ :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redtin 0 #13 Posted February 9, 2011 Should i now belt up! must have been kev in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #14 Posted February 10, 2011 isnt it like TP (toliet paper), you have to use BOTH sides! seriously, my 77 WH drive belt still holding up but, shhhh! don't want to jinx it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COMMANDO1 23 #15 Posted February 10, 2011 I went to the local lawn and garden store yesterday and got an air filter for the commando, also ordered a drive belt just to have around. The counter guy tried to get me to buy an aftermarket one that he had on the shelf. oem on order $31.00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH Raider10 17 #16 Posted February 10, 2011 The belt of my raider 10 is still kicking after 37 years! Those things are tough made! If you look at the new lawnmowers you can buy these days,every 1-2years you can do maintenance on your belts... C-ya :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
420lse 18 #17 Posted February 11, 2011 I went to the local lawn and garden store yesterday and got an air filter for the commando, also ordered a drive belt just to have around. The counter guy tried to get me to buy an aftermarket one that he had on the shelf. oem on order $31.00 It appears from the comments here, that's money well spent :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene_S 93 #18 Posted February 11, 2011 And that folks is why we should all be buying OEM belts from our TORO/WH dealer and not something "close" from TSC or NAPA. Support your local dealer if you want him/her to be around. I know I do. Mike........... You are 100% right Mike... Go buy a new belt at Toro P/N 9691 and you wont be disappointed Moe... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #19 Posted February 11, 2011 I just bought a new one from my local dealer for my round hood project, they even had it in stock, $23 part no, 9691 like Gene said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene_S 93 #20 Posted February 11, 2011 Plus the cool thing about the Toro belts I've bought is that they say wheel horse on them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
420lse 18 #21 Posted February 11, 2011 I put a green NAPA belt I had lying around on her so I could finish the neighbors driveway but will be ordering an oem and use the NAPA as a back-up. Like I'll need a back up 46 more years. That will make me only 100 yrs young. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites