clueless 3,372 #1 Posted 12 hours ago Did the later model 37" deck come with a V belt mule drive system instead of the 6 side belt system? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcrage 633 #2 Posted 12 hours ago YES! Mine is a 1990 and is a “normal” v-belt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,372 #3 Posted 11 hours ago 1 hour ago, dcrage said: YES! Mine is a 1990 and is a “normal” v-belt. So do you know if it's the same basic deck but they just changed all the pullies? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcrage 633 #4 Posted 9 hours ago 2 hours ago, clueless said: So do you know if it's the same basic deck but they just changed all the pullies? That is exactly how I would describe the change. FWIW — I have never owned a 37” SD with a 6 sided belt drive system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,833 #5 Posted 7 hours ago @clueless those 37,s are known for rotational issues , mailley its the sealed idler pulleys , that incrementally hang up in motion , any related frayed , flat spotted belt , is telling you of lubrication failure . gave one away , a 36 " R/D OR S/D , deck would me much more durable and friendler to drive set up . also easier to improve / change out areas , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites