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classicdmax

Can I just take old drive belt to my local ma pop auto parts store and match length? I'm thinking of trying to go a size shorter if it's not too much shorter than what I removed for there seemed tone some slop when running. Also waiting on delivery of new belt tensioning spring which may help with that....

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briankd

I was told to always use an wheel horse belt because they are fitted to the tractors if too short gear drive will grind gears when shifting and will slip under load that's my experience with different belts. don't know about hydro tractors

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953 nut
1 hour ago, classicdmax said:

I'm thinking of trying to go a size shorter

Don't do it, take the old one to Tractor Supply and match it up to a new Kevlar Belt.

 

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gwest_ca

What is your tractor's model number? Some drive belts were revised after a period of time to improve performance.

 

Garry

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classicdmax

Good idea, but how do I know what I just removed was the correct size?

whwre can I find what would be correct for my tractor. 

 

Ps I know I ask these questions and the answers are probably around here somewhere close....

Sorry, thought I had a signature for my posts

 

its a 73 16h hydro

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953 nut

I was presuming it functioning properly at one time with this belt, I think you will find a belt chart in the "Manuals" section on here.

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classicdmax

I was functioning fine, although I thought it seemed to have some play/slot whilst running. This being my first horse this could be the norm as I have nothing to compare to

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gwest_ca

The original belt number and size has been added to this page

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Elkskin's mower junkyard

looking what gwest posted. you should go to toro for belt. its not like the old short frame machines which i run tsc belt on them no problem but look at what belt it calls for which is special length

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daveoman1966

The OEM belt is # 7478 for about $23 on-line sources.  It is 84" x 0.625" (5/8).       

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squonk

Napa 5L840W. I've had one of those on my C160 for 8 years. 

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TDF5G

If you're not certain what belt is on the tractor or if it's the correct one, I would buy the correct Wheel Horse Toro belt.  It should work well on your tractor and will last a long time.

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