C-175 to 44" snowblower belt length

[c175inMA 8]

Hi, I recently purchased a two stage snowblower for my C-175. It was on a 416H before and the belt is too long. I believe the belt it had was 71 inches long. Does anyone have a two stage snowblower on their C175? Anybody know how long of a belt to use? Also the blower hits the hood when it lifts. Is this normal? Thanks, Paul

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,537]

The drive belt for the 1990-2000 applications is Toro # 116332  {HBx64.5"} That is 5/8" x 64-1/2"

 

Garry

[rwilson 128]

does the 44" clear the hood on your c-175? mine hits the hood.

[JackC 616]

Others have mentioned the blower hitting the hood when the 44 inch blower is used in the C Series. 

[rwilson 128]

it seems to only be the black hoods.

[c175inMA 8]

The blower was hitting the hood but i raised the hood up about an inch and a half and it's not so bad anymore. It turned out i had the right belt i was just routing it wrong  Wow this thing blows snow a long way! Now i just need some roller chains on the front wheels so i can actually steer it, and some weight in the back so i'm not riding in the air when the blower is raised....