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[fordman_19912000]

hey I have a model 917.255913 I replaced the drive belt with a 1/2x93 belt from advance auto and it worked to mow half the yard then I smelled belt burning turned off machine and looked the belt jumped the flat idler by the engine it was running in between the v idler and the flat idler  my mower didn't have a belt on it to look at when I got it I might have had belt on wrong I had it around the engine then back of belt on flat idler running back to movable idler by clutch around clutch then trans then back to engine one question the movable idler by the clutch how do you adjust it I tried it different places but didn't help but don't know the right way to go about adjusting it my older one I had didn't have a adjustable idler please help the belts are 25 bucks a pop here in Morgantown wv at advance auto napa wanted 40 for the same size belt but I guess it might be heavy duty

this is a pic of the belt I bought and broke lol thanks Jason

[Bolens 1000]

What you were using is called a FHP (Fractional HP ) belt designed to run things like fan motors and drill presses they are not designed for L&G applications but typically the auto guys will tell you they will work as they do not carry any Covered power rated belts found at a lawn and garden dealer.

 

If thats the size you need I can get you one in a couple days , looking at $ 28.30 shipped to you

This is a USA made Kevlar belt which is designed for your machine , send me a PM if interested

[fordman_19912000]

hey just found something out if you go to stens  web site and enter part number 101324n which is the belt I need it lists both a 93 inch and a 94 inch so does that mean I can use either one?

[fordman_19912000]

if I can use a 94 inch belt I can buy it at tractor supply in town for 20 bucks its a husky brand Kevlar belt

[Phluphy]

if I can use a 94 inch belt I can buy it at tractor supply in town for 20 bucks its a husky brand Kevlar belt

Replaced mine with one from Rural King after I cross referenced the number. Been using it for months with no problems. 

Thinking your numbers were a bit off, I walked out to the shop to double check...The one on mine is a Jason brand MXV4-980 1/2x98. While out there I checked the package labels from the other 2 belts. One is for deck to engine, the other deck/spindle.

Puzzled by the burned rubber smell but, did you make sure you had NOT put the belt on OVER the retainer?

Due to how the right belt, when correctly reinstalled, has to be rolled onto the PTO and the differences in length i.e. 98" vs. 93 I'm surprised you managed to get it on the PTO, must have been majorly tight to begin with.

[Phluphy]

Here is the ground drive belt installation diagram.

[larrybl]

This is the belt you need.

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[fordman_19912000]

hey guys I apriciate all the help but a 1/2x98 belt is way too long my model number is 917.255913 you guys are using a different model of tractor a 93.625 belt is what is needed my parts list shows belt numbers  101342n for motion drive and number 106863x for pto and 106381x for the deck the deck and pto are both 1/2 x 92 on this I have just replaced them

[KennyP]

hey guys I apriciate all the help but a 1/2x98 belt is way too long my model number is 917.255913 you guys are using a different model of tractor a 93.625 belt is what is needed my parts list shows belt numbers  101342n for motion drive and number 106863x for pto and 106381x for the deck the deck and pto are both 1/2 x 92 on this I have just replaced them

I thought I had posted those lengths, but apparently not. The 101342 is a 1/2" X 93" according to NAPA. Your sizes are correct with what I had found. I wrote it down, but failed to post.