Dixon ZTR belt issue

[Flyguy210]

I have a ‘03 Dixon 4518 ZTR. Recently the engine to mower deck drive belt broke. I bought what I thought was the Dixon OEM belt to replace the belt. Once the belt was installed, it lasted for about 10 minutes of mowing and promptly flew off.

I have checked tbe idler puller and spring and both appear to be working correctly. Is there more than one idler pulley on this belt. I could only find one between the engine electric clutch pulley and the mower deck drive pulley.

What is the exact Dixon part number? Also, I posted in Huskavarna because it is my understanding Huskavarna owns Dixon.

 

[mechanic mark]

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What size is mower deck?

 

[Flyguy210]

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What size is mower deck?

50”

 

[Flyguy210]

Bought a True Blue Kevlar belt that was cross referenced to the 7174 Dixon part number for this belt, and it keeps jumping off the pulleys. The new belt feels a bit on the loose side even with the idler pulley fully engaged.

 

[Gilbert Olivarez]

Have you gone to www.dixonztrparts.com? You can look up mower diagrams to ensure you are getting the right size belt (if they carry the belt?) . Idler spring may be slightly worn out and needs replacing (just a thought). Does your mower have belt guards that prevent the belt from flying off the pulley? They may need to be adjusted.