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Old 09-15-2020, 01:27 PM
Jeffrey Fordell Jeffrey Fordell is offline
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Default 1862 with 44GT deck belt size difficultiy

I have an 1862 (142-683-100 /sn 826413) with a 44GT (318-190 / sn 409857) mower deck which I bought used. I'd like to replace the mule drive belt which appears to flop around way too much and there is no room for adjustment with the mule drive pulleys. The belt I'd like to replace is labeled 5/8 x 94 with an in side dimension of 91". According to cub cadet, the replacement belt is part number 954-3023 (.660 x 93.13). When I search google, I'm referred to belts which are listed as 5/8 x 94. After ordering the 5/8 x 94, I find that it is too big and still there is no room for adjustment with the mule drive pulleys.

My question is, should I use a smaller belt size, say 5/8 x 92 (954-3001) so that their is some adjustment of the mule drive pulleys available as it wears and stretches over time?

I know this post is long winded, but I am hoping my explanation will lead to some much needed advice before I order the wrong belt again. Thanks
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