That model also has the foot direction control which he claims has a detent type shifter on the left fender. That is the reason that I suspect the same as you about the model number attached to the seat and the seat came from another rider.That appears to be a seat label applied. Maybe the seat has been changed it happens and it might not even be 42" model or even a hydro drive as hydros don't detents normally. But to OP is this model drive belt path closer to what you have?
Murray 425611x99B - Lawn Tractor (2001) Hydro Version