LT1045

[MDCliff]

I have a 2007 LT1045 and can't get deck belt on

 

[StarTech]

Well is this a reinstall of the old belt or a new belt? If new belt did you get correct one as there is three different belts depending on the deck spindle pulleys and serial number.

The spindle pulleys that are 6.3" uses the A x 118.25 belt. If you have 5.75 spindle pulleys, it depends on the serial number if you are needing the A x 122 (SN 1A275H and before) or the A x 122.5 belt (after 1A275H).

And you must disconnect the idler spring in order to get the belt on and then reconnect the spring afterwards.

 

[MDCliff]

So sorry for the delay in responding......

I finally did get the belt back on by moving both tensioners to relieve pressure (that was a handful)

It is the old belt. I have the 5 3/4"dia. pulleys (new spindles on the deck). I'm a little confused by the S/N though.

My S/N falls between the 2 numbers you referenced. 1A267H20505.

I got the mower second handed, so I don't know a great deal of it's history. It's indicating 180+ hours on the meter (the meter is working)

Also has a little growling sound in reverse.

 

[MDCliff]

It's worth noting here that the belt is very tight now that it's mounted.

 

[StarTech]

So sorry for the delay in responding......

I finally did get the belt back on by moving both tensioners to relieve pressure (that was a handful)

It is the old belt. I have the 5 3/4"dia. pulleys (new spindles on the deck). I'm a little confused by the S/N though.

My S/N falls between the 2 numbers you referenced. 1A267H20505.

I got the mower second handed, so I don't know a great deal of it's history. It's indicating 180+ hours on the meter (the meter is working)

Also has a little growling sound in reverse.

Sorry I had left out a digit so yours is the early version.

 

[MDCliff]

Sorry I had left a digit so yours is the early version.

Thanks for clarifying the S/N question.

Should I be concerned about the slight growl in reverse?