Woods RM59 belt?

[tractor1971]

I am looking for the size of the belt for the RM59, any info?

[GaryE]

The NAPA number is B162.

Have fun twisting it on!

Gary

[tractor1971]

Thanks Gary,

I looked at complexity of the winding, and I decided I need the new belt before taking off the old one!!!

[bheath]

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

[tractor1971]

Yip, I found the drawing on the inside cover. Mine is the -2 , and I will follow your advise wit the belt-thanks

[wkheathjr]

I just bought a RM59 yesterday for $150! 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!

[ancientlake]

Quick tip. Blade bolts on the RM59 are reverse thread...
chris

[Squeak n Itch]

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.

[Squeak n Itch]

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.

[wkheathjr]

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).