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Thanks, I haven't pulled the deck out yet. When I do I'll check the spindles and pulleys closely.

Tractor part number is: 247.28981 Belt part number is: 954-04240

Thanks for the info. In researching belt options on MTD's website, this is one of the longest deck belts at 163". It's also expensive at $80. I might try and find a 5/8" belt someplace. Or for the price, I might buy 3 off-brand belts for $25-$30 and just change them when they break :)...

Here is a photo of the belt. Hope it is useful and tells you something. Thanks, Jeff

Hi All, I have a Craftsman PYT9000 with a 26hp B&S and a 50" cutting deck. I bought it used 5 or 6 years ago and have had trouble with the deck belt breaking (average once per year). Doesn't seem to be any problem with the pulleys or spindles, they all spin free and doesn't appear to have any...

Hi All, My MF 153 diesel looks like it needs a new solenoid on the starter. When I turn the key, there is no voltage on the connection from solenoid to the starter. It looks like it will be easier to just replace the solenoid than replace the entire starter/solenoid combo. To replace the...

A couple of weeks ago, I tried to remove my fuel lift pump due to a leak. Thought it would be easy to replace, but I couldn't get the fuel lines out of the pump. So, I decided to just replace the Sediment bowl gasket. I reinstalled the fuel pump bolts everything seemed to run fine at first. I...