Hi Karl,
Does your machine have a hydrostatic drive or vari-drive? I just worked on a 2007 LT1045 and replaced the drive belt. It still worked but about 1/3 of it had chunks missing. In addition, it had large cracks about every 4". In other words, it was bad.
I would remove the deck and do a visual inspections. That may answer your question. Also pay careful attention to the idler pulley's in the middle. You may have one that is in really rough shape.
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