Medium
1-2 hours
This v-belt is a genuine OEM component which is designed for a variety of riding lawn mowers and garden tractors. It is one of the belts that attaches on the transmission pulley helping to drive the unit. Over time the belt may wear out, stretch or even break eventually requiring a replacement. To ensure the correct installation of the new component, refer to the owner\\\'s manual and the appropriate diagrams of your specific model. Note, this high-quality rubber v-belt is sold individually. You may need a screwdriver and a wrench set to perform this repair.
V Belt, 5l 70.90 954-04249A
OEM part for: Bolens, MTD, Yard Man, Yard Machines
Part Number: 954-04249A
$48.83
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This V Belt, 5l 70.90 will fit the following 294 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 754-04249, 954-04249
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Perfect fit - excellent quality.
The belt arrived on time and was a perfect fit. DIY job for this widow with a little help from my neighbor that was not difficult.
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May 15, 2024
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Great Experience
I broke a drive belt on my tractor. After unsuccessful attempts at various stores I contacted this eReplacementparts. Company was able to provide the belt I needed through the part number of the tractor. Shipped quick and was the correct part. Friendly and knowledgeable service over the phone as well. I will definitely use this company again
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April 23, 2020
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Quick shipment. Made the job work for me.
The belts was some of the final things to make repairs to rider complete. Thanks.
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April 14, 2020
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Fairly easy repair-had some help.
Belt was great fit perfectly. Lawn mower running and cutting great!
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April 3, 2020
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Great part, easy repair
Finally found the part that worked!
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August 17, 2019
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Wrong Part
Received the wrong part for a Troy Belt Pony Riding mower. The belt was nowhere near the right size. Although finding the right size admittedly has been problematic. Return and refund was handled expeditiously and much appreciated.
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June 16, 2021
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great parts
The parts were received but we waited too long for them to arrive, more than two weeks.
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September 30, 2021
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Wrong belt
The part does not fit my mower
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August 2, 2019
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Belt was wrong size
The belt did not fit. It was supposed to be the drive belt for the blades, but clearly too short!
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June 30, 2020
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Drive belt broke, driveshaft pulley loosened and fell off
Michael - July 23, 2018
👍 7 of 8 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Pipe wrench
I was a bit skeptical concerning this repair as operator's manual for 2010 Troy-Bilt pony lawn tractor suggests replacing drive belt be done by authorized Troy-Bilt repair station. However I watched Ereplacementparts video on YouTube (replacing drive belt on Troy-Bilt pony) and it was such a thorough video (kudos to Mark) that I decided to do repair by myself. I did view video multiple times and did call to speak with salesperson (MaKayla) who was very helpful in determining parts which I needed and actually corrected me on a replacement belt keeper part number. Actual taking deck off and replacing both drive and transmission belts took approximately 3-4 hrs as I tried to be as methodical as possible. Video gave me a great tip for removing tension springs, that is tying a rope and pulling them loose which I might not have figured out on my own! I had to replace bolt which holds main driveshaft pulley on engine which necessitated ordering parts this time online, but the exploded parts diagrams made this very easy and all parts actually arrived in 3-4 days time which I thought exceptional! I tried out mower this morning and it seems to operate as good as new, time will tell, but I must say that your company has been very thorough and on top of things, thanks much for all the help and reasonable pricing! Repair video was just outstanding and company service is excellent.
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lawn mower wouldn't propel itself normally and would stop on the slightest incline.
Robert - March 18, 2020
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, pry bar
I watched youtube videos to research the cause. I concluded that the drive belts were worn and stretched. So I called Troybilt to verify my belt numbers. I ordered the belts and received them fairly quick. I watched the eReplacement video on youtube on the procedure to replace the belts. I was able to complete the task though the video made it look easier than it really was. There were some tension issues to overcome with the belt on the differential. Putting the rear pulley back on the shaft was very difficult. Other than that the rest of the repair was as the video showed.
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Pulley fell off on mower deck
Barret - September 15, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench, WD-40,prybar
1 removed mower deck.
2 replaced missing pulley and check condition of all other pulleys.
3 reinstalled mower deck
2 replaced missing pulley and check condition of all other pulleys.
3 reinstalled mower deck
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Drive belt broken
Greg - May 9, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Pipe wrench, jack, jack stands, breaker bar
There are good videos out there but here is additional info that I learned only by destroying a new belt and reinstalling another three times before getting it right...
1. Install belts only in this order: long drive belt, short drive belt, mower deck belt.
2. Have to put the long drive belt on the crank spindle before putting it on the rear pulley.
3. Before tightening anything, check that the long drive belt is over top of pedal rod.
4. Before tightening anything, check that all belts are inside all keepers.
1. Install belts only in this order: long drive belt, short drive belt, mower deck belt.
2. Have to put the long drive belt on the crank spindle before putting it on the rear pulley.
3. Before tightening anything, check that the long drive belt is over top of pedal rod.
4. Before tightening anything, check that all belts are inside all keepers.
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All chage belt
Emanuely - November 12, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Chage all belt
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Solenoid needed replacement and decided to replace belts and switch at the same time. 10 year rebuild.
Donald - December 5, 2019
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Solenoid first . This was difficult due to hidden location
Mower deck had to be removed then guards.Pulley removable was easy .
Actual belts fit correctly , problem with threading the belt to the drive axle.
Biggest problem COLD WEATHER !
Mower deck had to be removed then guards.Pulley removable was easy .
Actual belts fit correctly , problem with threading the belt to the drive axle.
Biggest problem COLD WEATHER !
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Deck deck belt broke transmission belt
Jamas - September 9, 2022
👍 0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, 1/4 impact wrench popped and that’s right off
I use a Milwaukee 1/4 hex impact wrench I didn’t have to use a pipe wrench popped it
right off of there I was surprised
right off of there I was surprised
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Tractor was at the point of moving only in highest setting. Drive belt was stretched to limit
Thomas - November 20, 2016
👍 7 of 16 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Pulled mower deck from tractor. While out replaced mower deck belt and new blades. Removed battery and holders from back of tractor. Removed small drive belt, and then pulled off old main drive belt through body of tractor and removed pulley shaft from motor and replaced the main drive belt. Installed shaft with belt on. Mower drives and cuts great. All speeds now work. Will order parts from here again. Thanks Tom
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