Kali25 12 #1 Posted Sunday at 11:00 PM I have a 416, Model 73423, serial number: 7900226 Could anyone help me figure out the correct belt for the PTO to the deck? (I bought one 83" long and its too short! Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,149 #2 Posted Sunday at 11:05 PM Belts for the mowers are specific to the mower - not the tractor. What deck do you have? or Width of cut? Side or rear discharge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 65,228 #3 Posted Sunday at 11:55 PM 51 minutes ago, Kali25 said: 416, Model 73423 With your tractor model number and the model number of your mower deck you can find both belts on this chart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 45,735 #4 Posted Monday at 12:27 AM Buy your belts at Tractor Supply. If you keep the sleeve and belt clean, you can return them for a full refund and get the correct length. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kali25 12 #5 Posted Monday at 12:24 PM I should clarify: the belt I need runs from the motor to the mower deck. So not the deck belt. Sorry for any confusion! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,261 #6 Posted Monday at 12:40 PM (edited) The belt from the engine to the mower varies depending on the mower deck is your deck 36...42...48 rear or side discharge??? Edited Monday at 12:44 PM by pfrederi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kali25 12 #7 Posted Monday at 01:07 PM I will measure the deck. I don't believe it has any decals anymore denoting size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 16,271 #8 Posted Monday at 04:13 PM 3 hours ago, Kali25 said: I will measure the deck. I don't believe it has any decals anymore denoting size. Measure the width of the cut, not the width of the shell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 2,747 #9 Posted Monday at 04:39 PM 3 hours ago, Kali25 said: I will measure the deck. I don't believe it has any decals anymore denoting size. Pictures would help. 48SD is 107" 42SD is 86" 44RD is 89" PTO to 48" and 42" SD decks is 103" PTO to 44RD decks 98" Hope that helps. Lowe's carries every belt except 86". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,849 #10 Posted Monday at 05:19 PM @Kali25 once hooked up how easily does the deck move thru the mule drive down angle belt? can you move it by hand ? thats your spindle bearings feed back . often refer to that area , its the collective bearing drag , that makes pto clutches scream . and devour belts in all forms , cracking / fraying , burned starting areas . done a number of those . pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kali25 12 #11 Posted Monday at 10:30 PM So from what I measure, blade tip to blade tip, is 46" ...and it is a side discharge styke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 65,228 #12 Posted Monday at 11:06 PM Wheel Horse didn't make a 46" cut but there are a bunch of 48" Side Discharge mowers out there. Since your 416 is a 1996 model I looked up a deck of the same year. Belt # 102742 is the Wheel Horse number and that is a 1/2" by 103" belt. Tractor supply should have this in stock in their Kevlar belts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kali25 12 #13 Posted Tuesday at 12:16 AM Huge help, this site is amazing! I'll try that sized belt 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 16,271 #14 Posted Tuesday at 01:44 AM 3 hours ago, Kali25 said: So from what I measure, blade tip to blade tip, is 46" ...and it is a side discharge styke Trick with mower blades is to measure them from sharpened corner to sharpened corner across the center--that’s the farthest reach of the blade! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 2,747 #15 Posted Tuesday at 01:51 AM 3 hours ago, Kali25 said: So from what I measure, blade tip to blade tip, is 46" ...and it is a side discharge styke Is the height adjuster on the discharge side? If so it's a 42", if not it's a 48" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kali25 12 #16 Posted Tuesday at 11:28 AM (edited) I assume height adjuster refers to the rear wheels on the deck that roll on the lawn when mowing, and that can adjust with several height positions. That positioned opposite to the discharge side. So must be a 48 Edited Tuesday at 11:29 AM by Kali25 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kali25 12 #17 Posted Wednesday at 11:04 PM VICTORY! The 1/2 103" belt was the winner! You can see the pride in my sons face! Yeah, he's really happy. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 2,747 #18 Posted 6 hours ago Glad you found the right belt for it! Based on the picture you definitely have a 48" deck (I can tell by the belt cover). Deck belt is a 107". Both belts are available at Lowe's. Same belts as the ones sold at TSC. I have two 416H's. They are my favorite machines. I've built foot pedals for both of them as I hate the hand control in any form. Search Hydro Pedal #1, 2, 3 if you want to see what I built I'd recommend running a second wire from the voltage regulator to the battery positive on the starter. This takes the load out of the 9 pin connector and helps to prevent it from burning up. I used the white wire for the head temp sensor for this. The head temp sensor is not used on the 416. If the fuel pump fails a Kawasaki pump can be used. I stay away from the cheap Chinese pumps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kali25 12 #19 Posted 3 hours ago Wow, that is really cool info. The seat on mine is in terrible shape. How can I get that replaced? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
