Woods RM59 belt?

   / Woods RM59 belt? #2  
The NAPA number is B162.

Have fun twisting it on!

Gary
 
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Thanks Gary,

I looked at complexity of the winding, and I decided I need the new belt before taking off the old one!!!
 
   / Woods RM59 belt? #4  
When I had to replace the belt on mine, I wondered how am I ever gonna get this thing back on......but on the back of the shroud, inside to the left of the main pulley is a decal that shows the correct way to install it. It' s got a twist or two, but it's really not that hard to put on. If there's no decal, or if you can't read it, go to www.woodsequipment.com & you can download the manual for your mower. Is it a RM59-1, -2, or -3 ? You can find this on the serial # tag. Just my .02, but, I went ahead and got the kevlar belt, been on for 3 yrs & not a peep of trouble. I know this is an old piece of equipment, but I love mine. Bill
 
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Yip, I found the drawing on the inside cover. Mine is the -2 , and I will follow your advise wit the belt-thanks
 
   / Woods RM59 belt? #6  
I just bought a RM59 yesterday for $150! :D Then I came on here searching for info on RM59 and found this thread helpful since there is no decal on mine and I have successfully downloaded an owner manual.

I'll attach it to my tractor in few hours and give it a very short run just to see how it does. I know the blade is dull and I am just wondering if it need more greasing since I don't want to overdo it. Belt appears to be okay but sometime your eyes can fool you.

Anyway, just wanted to give this thread a kudo since the answer is already here without having to post a new thread. Thanks to BHeath!
 
   / Woods RM59 belt? #7  
Quick tip. Blade bolts on the RM59 are reverse thread...
chris
 
   / Woods RM59 belt? #8  
A question to follow on this thread. Do you have to use the support chains? Also, the blade bolt also has a nylon lock bit on it.
 
   / Woods RM59 belt? #9  
Oops, forgot. The belts, if visually OK are most likely in good shape. When last replaced, mine looked really ragged but still functioned. For all the abuse they are very sturdy.
 
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Greased my RM59 today and mounted it on back of my MF240 then ran it.. it ran real good and I am happy with my buy!

Got 5' Box Blade for $150, 5' Howe's Bushhog with stump jumer for $150, this RM59 for $150 and now soon boomer sprayer for $75 plus equipments (pump, hoses, etc). :D
 
 
 
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