Belt for 48" deck

[ldabe]

I need a new belt for my PT 422 48" mower deck (T3035).

I looked at the Power-Trac site but did not see where to order.

But also, if I could I was wondering if there is a place close to me that I could get the same belt size?

Does anyone know or has anyone done this for the mower belt?

 

[MuncyBob]

I got mine at Tractor Supply Co. just be sure you have the correct width..take the belt with you and match it up.

 

[ldabe]

Thanks Farmall140,

Just another good reason to go through TSC ;~)

But, do you think the belt is stretched out by use, and should I take that into consideration in selecting a slightly smaller belt size?

 

[MuncyBob]

It's been awhile but I think the size I got from TSC was the closest I could find without going over the size of the used belt. The deck does have an adjustment for tension. My original belt became "chewed up" partly due to debris under the deck covers...I have since removed the covers hoping this will prolong the life of the belt. Now the leaf blower removes all debris quickly and this also allows you to keep an eye on the tension over time.

 

[DHS]

I purchased a backup belt at NAPA. The number is A105. My original belt is still holding so I have not installed the spare.

Dale

 

[ldabe]

Thanks guys.

I will check both places out, since they are fairly close to drive to.

 

[MuncyBob]

Look for a 1/2" X 105 " belt. Here is what my belt looked like after 2 1/2 mowing seasons.

 

[BobRip]

Look for a 1/2" X 105 " belt. Here is what my belt looked like after 2 1/2 mowing seasons.

Would it help to extend belt life if you engage the PTO with the engine going slow (maybe idle or just above). This reduces that startup shock which can take those notches out of the belt. I do this for the bush hog if I remember, to reduce the clunk. No belt there of course.

 

[Rivco]

Would it help to extend belt life if you engage the PTO with the engine going slow (maybe idle or just above). This reduces that startup shock which can take those notches out of the belt. I do this for the bush hog if I remember, to reduce the clunk. No belt there of course.

Bob,
that's a good point. I always forget that the PTO engagement on the 422 and 425 are different than the 180. The 180 has a manual lever on the side of the tunnel so any PTO driven attachment can be engaged slowly almost like a soft start electric motor. It works very well without having to throttle the engine way down first.

 

[BobRip]

Bob,
that's a good point. I always forget that the PTO engagement on the 422 and 425 are different than the 180. The 180 has a manual lever on the side of the tunnel so any PTO driven attachment can be engaged slowly almost like a soft start electric motor. It works very well without having to throttle the engine way down first.

I wonder what the mechanism for the 180 PTO clutch is. Does it have wear during engagement. Perhaps it's like an automotive clutch. Is so you might protect it by slowing the engine down during engagement. Remembering would be the hard thing.