Recent content by joea99

No. Just snaps in.

Recently had similar issues. At the end here I will show a way to measure belt length. A first question is, did this start "out of the blue", maybe after sitting for a season or two or after changing something else? I replaced the pivot plate (55) as you did and also the two "brake arms"...

This appears resolved. I put the D&D belt back on after shortening the front links several turns and the blades do not move at idle. A bit "stiff" engaging the clutch, but I understand it will loosen up after an hour or so. Thanks for all the advice.

Thanks. I can see if I can cancel it. What is the other problem? The idea of shortening the front arm? The front locator is on threads, so I should be able to move it forward. Probably not much movement is required.

That's how mine works. Ordered a PIX A93 belt, we shall see if that measures longer. If all else fails and they all seem too tight, I guess I can shorten those "front link" a bit, if there is thread left. That should move the deck forward and make the belt slacker. No idea how far I can move...

The "idler" is the one pointed to in the picture I posted, not the "clutch" pulley? When I tighten the holding bolt for that, it is stationary. Rotates on the bearing but does not move otherwise. If that is supposed to be free to adjust itself then I assembled that part incorrectly. I'll...

Who set that standard? Seems pretty gross difference to me.

Thanks for all the replies. One vendor got back to me and stated, more or less, "you can use it, 95.5 is only what LT1000 says, use it and it will work fine in a little while". Uh, no, not what I consider a good reply. Guess my only options are to try other brands or pony up for an OEM...

Got no clue what pitch diameter is. Guess I have to look that one up.

I measured both belts I have and they measure just about 94 1/4 inches. One is a cheaper ebay belt made in india the other is by D&D off Amazon several years ago. Measured by method described earlier. Making a mark on the V side of the belt, matching it to a mark on the floor and rolling it...

Well, as a driveway mechanic, $200 for a belt measuring tool is not happening. I do have an old "tailors tape" that might do in a pinch. The fabric kind. So, the OD is the measurement to go by? Always wondered about that. Edit: I found a way to measure the length by making a mark on the...

New thread on old topic. Replaced brake arms, pivot plate, clutch cable on the deck. I'm pretty sure I got the stationary idler pulley on correctly Put on a new belt as well. Advertised to be 95.5 inches. p/n 144959 is marked on it. Started engine and the blades turn furiously with the...

Let me change the subject a bit. I just went ahead and pressed down on the pivot point in a press and now the bolt bears down on the washer and allows the are to move freely without much play. Works for me. Now my question is how to line up the non movable idler pulley that I had to remove...

Perhaps someone will notice this update and respond. Got the brake/arm kit. Seems the part that goes under the shouldered "pivot bolt" for the brake arms are not the correct ones. Seem original to the machine. What happens is when the bolts are tightened down the arm binds. If I loosen them...

Mine lists 140294 for drive 82 x 1/2 144959 for deck 95.5 x 1/2 That's what I loved about Sears/Craftsman. Same "model" but different product numbers and often "not quite the same". Yours likely has a electric clutch as well.

Thanks. The product number for my machine is not listed. Close, but not exact. edit - But, a bit more digging shows the individual part number, once figured out, do seem to match. The brake pads are gone and the I tried some "dry lube" on the linkages. That freed things up some. Enough to...

Just purchased one of correct length on Ebay. Thanks for your assistance.

Amazon - "D&D PowerDrive - ORB-12827-144959-4LK950 Kevlar Replacement Belt" The model number is 917-272061 serial 022801B002572 I see it lists as 95 inches and other belts list as 95 1/2 inches. AND, reading the Amazon reviews, I see one mentioned it being 95 and breaking the cable end...

I'll give that a look when the new cable comes in. If I recall it pretty much only "works properly" in one layout. But, I did put in a new belt at the same time, so, could be that or misroute I guess.

Just a bump to ask if anyone has an idea why the clutch is so hard to engage? Cable too short? It only lasted maybe 5 or 10 engagements. There does not seem to be any adjustment. Ordered a new one, different supplier, with "tractor supply" in it's name, so maybe this will be better...