It's old or stretched, it's probably time to replace with a new one
One should always consult the owner's manual before attempting such a procedure. To replace the drive belt, one must first remove the mower deck. Then remove the old belt and belt guides. Follow the belt threading diagram on the underside of the tractor to place the new belt on the tractor. Replace the belt guides and the mower deck to finish.
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Disingage the mower deck take off the mower deck look under neath their and replace the belt
drive belt diagram 4211 simplicity hydro
just get new belts they stretch or buy a can of belt grip
The primary belt is the belt tha comes off of the engine. This could be one of two belts depending on your tractor. There could be a primary drive belt and a primary deck belt. Usually the primary belt refers to the drive belt on the engine though.
To replace the PTO belt on a Kubota T1670 tractor, first, ensure the tractor is turned off and the key is removed. Remove the mower deck by disconnecting the belt and any mounting hardware. Then, locate the old PTO belt and carefully remove it from the pulleys. Install the new belt by threading it through the appropriate pulleys, ensuring it's properly aligned, and then reattach the mower deck and reconnect the belt.
Go to http://outdoorpowerinfo.com/repairs/deere_stx38_gear_drive_belt.asp for pictures and descriptions of installation of drive belt and deck belt for John Deere STX38 Tractor with black mower deck.
To install the mower deck on a 16hp Wheel Horse garden tractor, first ensure the tractor is on a flat surface and the engine is off. Position the mower deck under the tractor, aligning the front lift arms with the deck and securing them with the pins. Attach the rear hangers to the tractor's frame and tighten any bolts or pins as necessary. Finally, connect the belt to the engine pulley and check that the deck is level before operating.
diagram for belt should be on deck left side as you sit on tractor by left foot
They do not stretch. What happens is they wear and become loose giving the perception that they have stretched.
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