Part Location Diagram of 954-0497 MTD Belt- V Type
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Belt- V Type 954-0497

Manufactured by:
MTD
ERP Number:
ERP9175174
Part Number:
954-0497
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$52.78
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30 - 60 mins 

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Product Description

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This genuine OEM sourced part is specially made for use with MTD and Yard Man riding lawn mowers and garden tractors. It is an identical replacement for a missing or a worn Pto belt that was installed on a new unit. The belt is secured on transmission pulley to help drive the unit, please make sure to refer to the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct location and application of this component. Keep in mind this high-quality part is made of durable rubber and is sold individually.

Troubleshooting

This part works with the following brands:
  • MTD
  • Yard Man
  • Troy-Bilt
  • Cub Cadet
  • Craftsman
  • Yard Machines
  • Ryobi
This part works with the following products:
  • Lawn Tractor
  • Lawn Mower
Part# 954-0497 replaces these:
754-0497, 954-0497,

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PTO belt broke.

Peter from Sequim, Washington

6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Parts Used:
954-0497
Ordered a new belt and put it on. It was necessary to remove some keepers and reach them.
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HydroStatic drive belt frayed from broken spring

Andrew from Monteagle, Tennessee

6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
954-0497
1. Removed mower deck
2. Determined how to remove old belt.
3. Removed PTO assembly.
4. Cleaned belt path and threaded new belt thru chassis and installed on HydroStatic drive pulley.
5. Re-installed PTO assembly and threaded new belt on pulley.
6. Installed new spring on belt tension pulley.
7. Took mo wer off lift and started to insure all worked correctly.
8. Re-attached mower deck, connected deck drive belt and ran unit to insur everything worked correctly and smoothly.
9. Mowed lawn.
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Front tires dry rotted and PTO belt worn out

Stanford from Red Lodge, Montana

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers
Parts Used:
634-0105B-0911, 954-0497
1. Jacked up front end
2. Replaced front wheel assemblies
3. Replaced PTO belt for mower deck
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Idler pulley on lowerbdrive belt went bad. Lower drive belt was stretched and worn.

Daniel from DANIELS, West Virginia

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Socket set, Wrench set
Parts Used:
954-0497, 756-0627D
1Lowered and removed the mower deck from the mower.
2 Loosened the belt holding pins on the mower deck.
3 Removed the belt from the pulleys and motor.
4 Removed the faulty pulley.
5 Replaced the worn pulley.
6 Replaced the worn belt.
7Replaced the mower deck on the mower and mowed my lawn.
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP9175174
Manufacturer Part Number: 954-0497
Brand Model Number Description
MTD 13A2606G190 Lawn Mower - Mower
Yard Man 13AA604F401 Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet 13AB11CG710 Lawn Mower - Cub Cadet Lawn Mower Model 13AB11CG710 Parts
Cub Cadet 13AB11CG712 Lawn Mower - Cub Cadet Lawn Mower Model 13AB11CG712 Parts
Yard Man 13AD604G401 Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor
MTD 13AD608G000 Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor
MTD 13AD608G002 Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor
MTD 13AD608G009 Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor
MTD 13AD608G016 Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor
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MTD 13AD608G022 Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor
MTD 13AD608G026 Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor
MTD 13AD608G029 Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor
MTD 13AD608G033 Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor
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MTD 13AD608G131 Lawn Tractor - Lawn Tractor
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