Medium
30-60 minutes
This drive belt 54 is a genuine manufacturer sourced replacement part. This is the main deck belt that rotates the blades on riding lawn mowers/tractors. Over time this belt will stretch and wear out, eventually breaking. Check on the belt periodically and replace it when needed to maintain top performance. Please note, this includes one (1) rubber belt per order.
To replace this drive belt you will need a set of wrenches and pliers.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire
• Lower the mower deck to the lowest position
• Move the blade engagement lever to the Off position
• Roll the belt off the engine pulley from between the belt guide and pulley
• Remove the bow-tie pins securing the left and right lift arms to the mower deck
• Remove the bow-tie pin from the front suspension arm
• Turn the front wheels to the left for easier access
• Raise the mower deck lift lever to the highest position
• Slide the mower deck to the left and disconnect the blade engagement cable
• Carefully slide the mower deck out from under the right side of the riding lawn mower
• Remove the bolts from the mower deck belt pulley covers and pull the covers off
• Loosen but don’t remove the nuts on the top of the idler pulleys
• Install the new mower deck belt
• Reassemble and test the mower
Drive Belt 587686701
OEM part for: Husqvarna
Part Number: 587686701
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- Classification: Part
- Weight: 1.50 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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This Drive Belt will fit the following 238 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Craftsman
- Husqvarna
- Jonsered
- Poulan
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower
- Lawn Tractor
This part replaces obsolete part #: 5321961-03, 532196103, 196103
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Drive belt for blades broke
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
installed new belt and replaced belt covers and guide.
Stretched belt.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Worn mower belt came off when encountering twigs cutting the grass
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
The blade came loose and ground off the stars on the shaft.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
The deck belt was stretched beyond use
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
, No tools required
Parts Used
Installed the new one using the diagram.
This was the only place I could find the right belt. I looked everywhere, and tried several of the wrong size. Replacement parts made it easy.
Parts were worn, sway bar was bent.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Belt replacement and preventive maintenance
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Torc bit
bad belt
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Anti sway bar broke and deck belt was old
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Parts Used
belt broke mower link broke blades were bad
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set, hammer
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