This replacement upper drive belt is a genuine part. It is supplied from original equipment manufacturer for use with riding lawn mowers/tractors. This is one of the belts that drives the mower. When installing a new belt, make sure to clean pulleys to ensure top performance and longevity of your new belt. Inspect belt periodically and replace it when worn or stretched. This part is made out of rubber and it is sold individually. To complete this repair you will need a set of wrenches.
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I am very grateful for the videos you provided, they are very helpful.I had to remove the seat as shown to get to all parts easily. My mower had rusted screws that needed to be removed by cuting them off and replaceing. The main drive belt had to be wiggled around the variable speed pully and there was a hidden guide bar that had to be re
... Read moremoved to extract and replace the drive belt. The rest was a piece of cake. I have had an excellent experience with your company and have told all my friends of you.I also repaired my electric range with your parts that fit perfectly.Thanks and keep up the good work.ps I am 72 years old.
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Variable speed drive belt was cracked in many places, causing noise and vibration on control pedal
1. Removed mower deck from mower
2. Removed drive pulley from engine
3. Removed stud that\'s between the drive belt
4. Removed spring from idler gear box
5. Removed drive belt
6. Loosened three bolts that hold the idler gear box so the drive belt could clear the pulley
7. Installed new belts (upper driv
... Read moree belt and variable speed belt also known as drive belt)
8. The worst part in replacing the belts was getting the mower deck back on the mower
1. Remove belt retainer around engine pulley. Mark the hole it was in to be sure it is re-installed correctly later.
2. Remove deck.
2a. Raise mower and support on jack stands or other reliable support.
3. Remove engine pulley.
4. Remove belt retainer at variable speed pulley.
5. Remove variable speed belt.
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... Read morebr />6. Remove remains of upper drive belt (cords wrapped around moving parts).
7. Install variable speed belt, engine pulley, and belt retainer at variable speed pulley.
8. Install upper drive belt. I removed the upper belt tensioner (idler bracket) and re-installed with belt to facilitate installation.
** For replacing belt pulley
9. Remove belt covers from deck.
10. Remove idler pulleys from deck.
11. Remove old A-section belt.
12. Position new A-section belt over spindle pulleys and route around idler pulleys while re-installing them.
13. Re-install belt covers over spindle pulleys on deck.
14. Install deck on mower per instructions in owners manual.
15. Install belt retainer around engine pulley, taking care to use the same mounting holes where it was before.
Found the bearing was worn out. had to pull the cowling off and gas tank to get to it from the top. The mower deck had to come off and then have to lean the unit over to get to the steering gear underneath. Also need a big breaker bar to remove the drive pulley so the belt would go on.
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Steering was very loose & sloppy. Variable speed belt was badly worn.
William from Lamar, Arkansas
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Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
1. I took off what was left of the old pulley (mostly plastic) and replaced it with the new all-metal pulley from e-Replacement Parts.
2. Then, I mounted the new upper drive belt.
3. From the time I placed my order on-line it only took two days for e-Replacement Parts to ship the new parts from Utah to me in Virginia and th
... Read moree next morning I quickly made the repair and had my lawn tractor running again.,
Removed deck pins
Removed deck cable
Removed deck
Tilted mower on side (gas can spill )
Loosen side plate to add room for belt
Removed old belt
Removed back pulley to replace bearing
Reinstalled back pulley
Removed pulley and guard from engine end
Routed new belt same as old (take pict
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Replaced front pulley and wire guard
Replaced top belt
Tighten side plate
Set up mower
Reinstalled deck.
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This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP9312657
Manufacturer Part Number: 954-0468
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