Medium
30-60 minutes
This upper drive belt is an authentic OEM sourced item that is commonly utilized on riding lawn mowers and tractors. This is the shorted belt that drives the unit, please note the lower drive belt is sold separately. When replacing this belt make sure to clean the pulleys off to ensure top performance and the longevity of the new belt. This durable rubber belt is sold individually, you will need a wrench set to complete this repair.
Belt-v Type 954-04002
OEM part for: MTD, Ryobi
Part Number: 954-04002
$17.38
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This Belt-v Type will fit the following 498 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 Tractor Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 754-04002
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Just the right part, was not hard to put on once I looked my manual.
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August 16, 2019
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Great part. Worked as expected
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May 22, 2019
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Works great no problem
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August 18, 2021
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The part fixed my issues with the mower portion of my older YardMan tractor.
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Does this belt fit huskee lt4200 upper transmission belt
Alexander
for model number 13w2771s031
asked on 2023-04-09
Hello Alexander, Thank you for your inquiry. We do not show this part as compatible to your model. We hope this helps.
eReplacementParts Team April 09, 2023
Part numbers for upper and lower drive belts
Jerry
for model number 13w1762f065
asked on 2023-03-07
Hi Jerry,
Thank you for your question. The part number listed under your model number for the upper drive belt is 954-05040. The part number for the lower drive belt is 954-04249A. If you would like to place an order for these parts, please call our customer service line and anyone will be happy to assist you. We look forward to hearing from you!
eReplacementParts Team March 07, 2023
This is a 38 inch Bolens riding mower. I need the drive belts can you give me the part numbers so I may order them? Thanks Ron
Ron
for model number 13AM761F065
asked on 2023-01-11
Hello Ron, Thank you for contacting us. We have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is Part Number: 954-05040 and Part Number: 954-04001A for the Drive Belts. Thank you for your inquiry, good luck with this repair!
eReplacementParts Team January 11, 2023
How many belts total for this mower, and which belts are they ?
Corey
for model number 13AG683H163
asked on 2022-08-15
Hello Corey, thank you for your question. There are 4 belts. The PTO Belt part 954-0439, the Deck Belt part 954-0440, the Lower Drive Belt 954-04001A and the Upper Drive Belt part 954-04002. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.
eReplacementParts Team August 15, 2022
Upper,lower drive and deck belt numbers
John
for model number Bolens 13am762f765
asked on 2022-05-15
Hello John, thank you for writing. V- Belt 954-04062 This is the main belt that drives the blades and is 1/2-Inch by 77 1/2-Inch. The Belt 954-04001A is the Belt that connects to the Transmission and allows mower to drive and is 5/8-Inch by 69-Inch. The Short Belt 954-05040 is the Shorter Belt which connects to the Transmission and allows mower to drive and is 35-1/4 inch. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.
eReplacementParts Team May 15, 2022
Customer Repair Instructions ?
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Upper drive belt wore out and the unit would not go.
charles - July 21, 2016
👍 23 of 26 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Pry bar
Parts Used
The pulley off the transmission and removed the belt. Put the new belt on the pulley and secured the pulley and then took a pry bar and brought the main pulley back to slip the new belt on it.
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Belt wore out quickly
Thomas - November 2, 2016
👍 12 of 16 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Crowbar, block of wood
Parts Used
1.Removed battery and big transmission pulley
2.Used crowbar to pry variable speed pulley to the right and put a 2 inch wooden block between pulley and frame.
3. Put on new belt. Reverse procedure to complete job.
2.Used crowbar to pry variable speed pulley to the right and put a 2 inch wooden block between pulley and frame.
3. Put on new belt. Reverse procedure to complete job.
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Drive belts
ryan - June 19, 2022
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Very easy just watching the video
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Mower would not move.
Gary - May 10, 2019
👍 1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Adjustable Wrench, gear/pulley puller; aligning punch.
1.Removed cutting deck.
2.Removed battery and tray.
3.Removed access panel by shift lever and rear fenders.
4.Removed drive pulley from gear box and removed short drive belt.
5.Disconnected both springs and removed the upper dive belt.
6.Removed retaining bolt from bottom of crank shaft.
7.Using pulley puller (gear puller), pulled engine pulley off the shaft.
8.Extracted upper drive belt.
9.Cleaned shaft with extremely fine sand paper, installed new pulley and belt.
10. Reassembled the mower in reverse order.
2.Removed battery and tray.
3.Removed access panel by shift lever and rear fenders.
4.Removed drive pulley from gear box and removed short drive belt.
5.Disconnected both springs and removed the upper dive belt.
6.Removed retaining bolt from bottom of crank shaft.
7.Using pulley puller (gear puller), pulled engine pulley off the shaft.
8.Extracted upper drive belt.
9.Cleaned shaft with extremely fine sand paper, installed new pulley and belt.
10. Reassembled the mower in reverse order.
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Belts 10 yrs old...worn slipping
Dennis - July 24, 2017
👍 4 of 9 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Parts Used
Loosened idler and guides.
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Not moving in all gears.
Mark - October 14, 2016
👍 1 of 5 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
Removed deck and replaced belts.
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