[Dean]

Hi ,
I have a 1997 [Huskee], MTD, Model 14AS833H131, 18.5 hp, 46" cut.
The drive belt is worn out after many years of use, I ordered the belt that shows to be correct 954-0461, 7/16"x78.25"
It is over 3" too long. I took the old belt off and measured it and it is 74".
I am not sure why there is such a difference.

Also you can see in the picture the belt as it comes off the transmission pulley it goes under a small metal roller, I have never seen a setup like this. is this factory?, or should the belt go straight to the engine pulley on that side?

Any help would be appreciated.

Dean

 

[Dean]

thanks

Thanks everyone for you comments and the file. I tend to agree with Mark, I think it was intended to be a spacer for the spring. I measured around the pulleys without using the spacer and ordered a belt 72" long. It ran like this for all these years with no problem, the spacer is on a threaded bolt so I doubt it was ever intended to be used as a roller. Again I appreciate all the help. Will let you know if it works when I get the belt.

Dean