Ikon 52" Deck Mower Belt

Red_Mower_Guy

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I just purchased an Ariens Ikon XD 23-HP V-Twin Dual Hydrostatic 52-in Zero-Turn Lawn Mower. Reading some of the reviews on Lowes.com it appears that the 1/2x145" mower deck belt has failed for a few folks after only a couple of hours.

Since I am still in my 30 day return window I am inquiring to see if this is a chronic/design problem with this model and should return it. The belt appears to be an A143 size and wondering if anyone has successfully replaced it with a little heavier one, like a B142 if it is a problem design?

Thanks, Tim
 

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You can not replace an A section belt with a B section belt.
It is the same as trying to put a tyre for a 10" diameter hub on a 6" hub .
You can only go to a stronger belts ( like Gates Garden Line )
 

Red_Mower_Guy

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Thanks for the suggestion on a Gates belt. Unfortunately there seems to be nothing in the Garden line that is 1/2x145 I could find. One was 146.5 and a few are 143" but no 145". Also tried cross referencing the 07200023 Ariens/Gravely part number and got no matches.
 
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