John Deere 1145 Front Mower Deck Belt

Baytown · Nov 27, 2009

Hi everyone.
I have a first series 1145 Front Mower with a non standard deck in stainless.
My belt came off last week and for the life of me, I cant workout the layout of the belt to re attach. It does have the tension pulley as well.
Can some one please reply with a photo of the belt layout, or point me to a diagram?
I've been to the JD web site which details the exploded deck layout, but doesn't show the belt fitment.
Thanks in advance because I have 20 acres and need to use this mower badly.
Best wishes.

Ken.

zzvyb6 · Nov 27, 2009

Try this from the decals part listing. If this doesn't get ya, try to fit it such that each loaded pulley gets about 1/2 a rev belt wind on it (or more).

Baytown · Nov 28, 2009

Thanks for the great follow up ZZB.
The 3 spindle and 1 idler pulley at the bottom looks right.
Im not real dumb but dont know how this got so messed up. I wonder if the belt stretched as it did catch and burn for a few seconds.
Thanks again mate.

Ken

Baytown · Feb 26, 2010

G'day ZZB.
Thanks again. I just managed to put the belt back on with your diagram after all this time (wet season and I've been using the slasher in stead) and of course the batteries now dead and I had a hard time finding the front mower under all the chicken poo!
This is a great forum.

Best wishes mate.

Ken