jhetcel23 1 #1 Posted October 4 Struggling to properly route the 87 inch drive belt on my 417xt. The old belt broke, so I have no reference to go off of. I removed the PTO belt, the clutch bracket, and idler spring. Anyone that could take a picture of their routing or have any tips would be appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,488 #2 Posted October 4 Service manual help? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,488 #3 Posted October 4 After looking at the manual the belt routing diagram does not show the belt. This is what I think is missing 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhetcel23 1 #4 Posted October 6 On 10/4/2026 at 9:18 AM, gwest_ca said: After looking at the manual the belt routing diagram does not show the belt. This is what I think is missing Thats what I was looking for. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 10,070 #5 Posted October 7 @jhetcel23 not familiar with your set up , BUT am familiar with flat idler related , belt bounce ? combination of idler , lubrication failure AND LONG UNSUPORTED , belt run , makes for a buzzing repetitive problem . this would require a cure that is not in the book , looking right at it , glairing to me . middle of belt run , needs rolling support . pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 10,070 #6 Posted 6 hours ago @jhetcel23 years ago , was dealing with regular , mower deck belt bounce , in addition to , changing out bearing lubricant , installed idler pulley in LONG UNSUPPORTED AREA , very slight push just to stop bounce . guess what ? added at to 2 other decks as well ! realise this is NOT YOUR EXACT MATCHING ISSUE , BUT would bet its similar in gain to stop bounce . just an idea , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 10,070 #7 Posted 6 hours ago @jhetcel23 years ago , was dealing with regular , mower deck belt bounce , in addition to , changing out bearing lubricant , installed idler pulley in LONG UNSUPPORTED AREA , very slight push just to stop bounce . guess what ? added at to 2 other decks as well ! realise this is NOT YOUR EXACT MATCHING ISSUE , BUT would bet its similar in gain to stop bounce . just an idea , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
