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1-2 hours
This upper drive belt is an authentic OEM sourced replacement part that is made for use with Yard Man, Troy-Bilt and MTD lawn mowers. It is one of the belts that drives the mower, make sure to check appropriate diagrams for correct location and use of this belt. When installing a new belt, make sure to clean pulleys to ensure top performance and longevity of the new part. Inspect belts periodically and replace them when worn or stretched. One durable rubber upper drive belt is included per order.
Upper Drive Belt 954-04208A
OEM part for: Yard Man, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt
Part Number: 954-04208A
$26.11
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This Upper Drive Belt will fit the following 189 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Craftsman
- Cub Cadet
- Husky
- MTD
- Troy-Bilt
- Yard Man
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower
- Lawn Tractor
This part replaces obsolete part #: 954-04208
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Good part
Arrived quickly and just what I needed.
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September 1, 2022
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Very difficult to replace, but perfect fit
Belt fit perfectly - after I was able to get it on there. Next time, if there is a next time, I think I will take it to a shop that has the right equipment to get it off and on a little easier than I experienced.
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September 7, 2019
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was fairly easy repair
correct parts and of good quality well pleased
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August 26, 2019
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good parts, tuff replace
arrived on time
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July 22, 2019
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Well second order of the same parts and still have not shipped anything to my house. Refunded my $ the first toliimenand now have no idea where my parts
Never received ANYTHING but paid as usual
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June 14, 2019
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Have a T1700 Craftsman rider. I need transmission belt for it. Can't find a number for it.
Bobby
for model number T1700
asked on 2023-04-14
Hi Bobby,
Thank you for your question. The part number for the belt is 954-04219. We hope this helps!
eReplacementParts Team April 14, 2023
I need a belt for the lower deck of my craftsman lawn mower
Rebecca
for model number 247203744
asked on 2022-11-02
Hello Rebecca, 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: 954-04219. Thank you for your inquiry, good luck with this repair!
eReplacementParts Team November 02, 2022
Troy Built Branco BUILT 04/2016. Waht is correct LOWER Drive belt? Old belt measures 94 inch total
John
for model number 13WV78KS011
asked on 2022-04-26
Hi John,
Thank you for your question. The part number listed under your model number for the lower drive belt is 9540467A. If you need help placing an order for it, customer service is open 7 days a week and anyone will be happy to assist you. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
eReplacementParts Team April 26, 2022
I just bought this 2015 Troy bilt bronco for $100 since the previous owner couldn't crank it(20amp fuse u see seat) as I replaced fuse I noticed the smaller pulley under seat was rusted pretty badly and when I'm driving mower is goes way faster in reverse than forward. I would like to try replacing belt first but I can't seem to find the correct belt. Also, any diy videos about this?
Rob
for model number 13wv78ks011
asked on 2022-03-25
Hello Rob, thank you for your question. For model 13WV78KS011, the Lawn Tractor Ground Drive Belt is part 954-04208A. You may want to look at the url https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5_ly-o3fOE. We hope this helps. 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 March 25, 2022
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Wear and tear five year old machine
Steven - June 21, 2016
👍 6 of 8 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, none
Completely overhauled and lubed and adjusted all components of tractor, Just like new. :)
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All belts need it replacement
Gary - March 19, 2019
👍 3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Hard
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Remove the deck and tilted machine on side then followed instructions via YouTube
Job was a little more difficult than I thought but managed to get through it
The replacement parts representative I talked to help me to select the correct parts which all worked out good
Would Definitely call them on my next project
Job was a little more difficult than I thought but managed to get through it
The replacement parts representative I talked to help me to select the correct parts which all worked out good
Would Definitely call them on my next project
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Bearings on the blade spindle failed and the drive belt needed replacing so I replaced all belts
Mark - June 26, 2019
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Hard
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
I found several U tube videos on replacing the parts. While not exactly the same, it was enough to guide me through the process. The most difficult part was getting the belts off and new ones on. It is definitely advisable to take pictures before during and after disassembly. Removing the battery under the seat to get to the main drive belt was necessary as well as removing some pulleys to get the belts off and on. Purchasing the parts for the spindles was much less expensive than purchasing the assembled spindle, and not that difficult to assemble. Initially I did not think I had a choice but with a little more digging I found the individual bearings and sleeve parts. I did not have the 1" socket needed to hold the nut on the fly wheel in place while removing the pully below so I used a pipe wrench between the two pulleys to hold the drive shaft in place when removing and installing the bolt below to drop the pulleys. I was concerned that I would twist the bolt off on the bottom of the drive shaft so called Sears to make sure it was not reverse threaded. Last thing I needed was to have to drill out a broken bolt. It turns out that the bolt was just very tough to loosen.
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Drive belt slipping
David - July 29, 2023
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Removed three pulley’s guided belt into tracks did same with upper belt, cleaned deck sharpened blades reinstalled deck and mowed lawn.
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Cut in variable speed belt
Howard - February 13, 2023
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Impact wrench
Remove deck .Battery. dropped Trans axel.removed 2 idler pulleys and engine shaft pulleys reinstalled componets
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Idler Pulley Broke
Sharon - September 25, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
I printed out the schematics from the manual and the how to from internet and youtube. Then I did it.
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broken belt
david - September 21, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Parts Used
removed battery and battery box from under the seat, extracted what was left of the old belt, wondered how the belts should be replaced, tensioned the long (drive?belt) by hand and suddenly understood that I need only remove and replace several pulleys to replace the broken drive belt and all was well. I thought that the belt was a bit pricey, but it arrived when they said it would, and fit perfectly and the lawn tractor works just like it should.
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Variable speed belt broke.
Donald - August 14, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Punch, crow bar, jack, jack stands, vice grip pliers
1.Jacked up mower and placed jack stands on rear axle.
2.Removed pan with cutting blades to provide better access to bottom of mower.
3. Removed battery and battery rack to provide access to pullies above the transmission.
4. Removed plastic cover over engine to provide access for crow bar to lock rotation of engine so bolt holding pully for variable speed drive belt can be removed.
5. Remove big pully at front of mower under engine. Loosen belt guard for this big pully
5.Release springs on idler pully on upper drive belt and remove pully so belt can be removed.
6. Remove large pully holding upper drive belt and remove upper drive belt and broken variable speed belt.
7. Release spring and one of the pullies that tightens the variable speed belt.
8. Place the variable speed drive belt and the upper drive belt in position and reinstall all of the pullies and other parts that were removed.
2.Removed pan with cutting blades to provide better access to bottom of mower.
3. Removed battery and battery rack to provide access to pullies above the transmission.
4. Removed plastic cover over engine to provide access for crow bar to lock rotation of engine so bolt holding pully for variable speed drive belt can be removed.
5. Remove big pully at front of mower under engine. Loosen belt guard for this big pully
5.Release springs on idler pully on upper drive belt and remove pully so belt can be removed.
6. Remove large pully holding upper drive belt and remove upper drive belt and broken variable speed belt.
7. Release spring and one of the pullies that tightens the variable speed belt.
8. Place the variable speed drive belt and the upper drive belt in position and reinstall all of the pullies and other parts that were removed.
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craftman 21 hp ,broken drive belt,also replace upper groung belt.
Rufus - January 21, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Hard
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
It was not difficult, but it was time consumming .
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Varible speed belt failed
Alan - September 4, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Pipe wrench, Breaker bar
Found shop instructions for lawn tractor on the internet. Instruction manual supplied with the lawn tractor did not tell how to change the belts and stated that you should take it to a repair shop. Anyone comfortable with using wrenches can do the repair it just will take 2 or 3 hours. Internet has some good videos of the repair.
Suggest taking a picture of the belt routing before starting.
Removed mower deck
Removed battery to get access to sheaves
Removed sheaves on the motor. instructions stated to use an impact driver but a pipe wrench and breaker bar easily removed the bolt.
Removed sheave for upper belt to install belt.
Removed one of the sheaves under the lawn tractor to route the variable speed belt,
installed belts and reinstalled all the sheaves. Put the battery back and reinstall the mower deck.
Suggest taking a picture of the belt routing before starting.
Removed mower deck
Removed battery to get access to sheaves
Removed sheaves on the motor. instructions stated to use an impact driver but a pipe wrench and breaker bar easily removed the bolt.
Removed sheave for upper belt to install belt.
Removed one of the sheaves under the lawn tractor to route the variable speed belt,
installed belts and reinstalled all the sheaves. Put the battery back and reinstall the mower deck.
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