Sit on Belt

[mikerecike]

Anybody (Barrie) know what gear drive belt I need to buy for this? I changed the blade drive belt last yr and number is in pic -don't know if that's any help? I painted over the model number panel. It's MTD Lawn flite 11hp brings. Also do I have to remove deck to change the gear belt? Any tips ?(not bin it) Thanks.

[GardenKit]

It looks like a 548, in which case there are two belts for the transmission Mike.

The front one would be 754-0280a and the rear 754-0281.

 

If you are really good you can fit them with the deck on, but you need good control of fingers!

Better to take the deck off if you are not to sure.

[mikerecike]

Thanks a lot Barrie. Appreciated. Yes it's the rear one.If I'm feeling confident I'll do both.

[GardenKit]

Mike, you really should do both. They work as a pair and need to be replaced together.

I would never do just one.

 

I would also strongly advise using only OE belts on that machine.

[mikerecike]

Was hoping you weren't going to say that! This'll be fun.

[mikerecike]

Done.Tried just doing just the rear belt - hopeless - worse actually. 2 new belts and feels Formula 1 comparatively. Even managed it without removing deck. Thanks again for your help Barrie that's a first for me.Chuffed.