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Can't Put Deck Back

#1

Mowing S Awesome

Mowing S Awesome

For the life of me, I can't put the deck back. I have done it before and it's always a pain. I did buy the right belt but it seems short. This is a 2016 Bronco XP 54 in deck. The belt is 139 in. I bought the non-OEM part as per the manufacturer. All the part numbers were there as per the manufacturer and various sites. Any Ideas?


#2

Scrubcadet10

Scrubcadet10

Just to be sure, the part number for that belt is 954-05025A, or compare the old belt to the new one if you still have the old one.
There should be a model number tag on the bottom of the seat, punch that number into any online mower parts store and you should find a diagram that will help you be sure you've routed the belt correctly,
and the PTO isn't engaged is it? I think this one has an electric PTO so it may not matter.


#3

Mowing S Awesome

Mowing S Awesome

Correct, that is the model number of the belt. I don't have the old one. It is an electronic PTO so as far as I know it is fixed and the wheel just begins to turn when pulled. Any other ideas? Thank you. ??


#4

StarTech

StarTech

Did you actually measured the new belt or just going by what the seller claims it is?

I personally know that Sunbelt and A&I belts are not sized correctly many times. Usually nearly 2" short on 5/8 belts. I through threw out over $1000 in belt last June because of this. The problem had got so bad that I quit buying belts from them but do rarely buy one, The two I got from A&I both were an inch short and was unusable.

It is the very reason I spent $200 on a v-belt measurer.


#5

Scrubcadet10

Scrubcadet10

"and the wheel just begins to turn when pulled"
would you mind expanding on this ,please?.


#6

Hammermechanicman

Hammermechanicman

StarTech said:
I personally know that Sunbelt and A&I belts are not sized correctly many times. Usually nearly 2" short on 5/8 belts. I through out over $1000 in belt last June because of this. The problem had got so bad that I quit buying belts from them but do rarely buy one, The two I got from A&I both were an inch short and was unusable.

It is the very reason I spent $200 on a v-belt measurer.
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I have some issues with some distributors are using A belt measurements and others using L belt measurements and them not knowing the difference in how they are measured, inside vs. Outside, usually about a 2" difference. Some equipment mfgrs will spec an "A" belt of xx inches and folks get pissed when they get a 4L or 5L belt the same length and it is the wrong size.


#7

Mowing S Awesome

Mowing S Awesome

Scrubcadet10 said:
"and the wheel just begins to turn when pulled"
would you mind expanding on this ,please?.
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Yes, when you pull the PTO knob on the console, the wheel under the motor by the deck will engage. Thank you.


#8

Mowing S Awesome

Mowing S Awesome

StarTech said:
Did you actually measured the new belt or just going by what the seller claims it is?

I personally know that Sunbelt and A&I belts are not sized correctly many times. Usually nearly 2" short on 5/8 belts. I through out over $1000 in belt last June because of this. The problem had got so bad that I quit buying belts from them but do rarely buy one, The two I got from A&I both were an inch short and was unusable.

It is the very reason I spent $200 on a v-belt measurer.
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Darn, that sucks.


#9

Mowing S Awesome

Mowing S Awesome

I am going to have to get the oem belt. Thank you all for your help. I am glad this community exists.


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