John Deere LA175 54 inch-keeps chucking belts

[Hoss from LI]

Like I said back in post # 6 if it shucks belts something is out of alignment.

Glad you found it and got it going again.

Now what was it that bent that bracket to cause it to throw the belts. :confused2:

Well, I'll tell ya....
it was the fool who sold me a 48 inch belt for a 54 inch deck, and the big gorilla fella (me) who tried like hell
to get it to fit, BECAUSE my parts guy (ex-parts guy) MUST have sold me the right part.

The tensioner backing plate was bent, causing the belt to launch off the deck like an F-15 from the ENTERPRISE.

Now, ALL GOOD, found a better John Deere dealer with a nicer parts fella that pays attention, cheaper prices too.
Looking at the Gators next.

JUST, finished getting the farm back in shape, grass is NOW very manageable. Just began a new project-
an oversized roof, a pvc tubed, lexan cover to keep the sun off me as I mow. Still assembling.