Medium
30-60 minutes
This is an authentic Craftsman replacement part that has been sourced from the original manufacturer to be used with riding lawnmowers. The belt wraps around the pulleys on the deck and is used to drive the spindles that rotate the mower\'s blades. It is recommended to clean the pulleys when installing the belt to avoid premature wear on the new part. This item is sold individually.
Primary V-belt, 42 532174883
OEM part for: Husqvarna, Poulan
Part Number: 532174883
$46.41
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Part arrived on time in good condition.Easy to repair
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July 30, 2019
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Good service. Part fit perfectly.
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July 12, 2019
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Correct part, delivery cost a little high
The part delivered was original equipment as ordered. Very pleased. Thought the delivery cost was a little high ($11 for a belt?)
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Can you give me the measurement for this Belt 598559101?
Kathy
for model number 217.288517
asked on 2023-11-14
Hello Kathy, Thank you for your inquiry. We show part# 598559101 as 101 3/8 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. We hope this helps.
eReplacementParts Team November 14, 2023
Looking for deck belt replacement, is the size 1/2"x99.75"? Do you have it, if so price please.
Kathy
for model number 917.288517
asked on 2023-11-14
Hi Kathy, Thank you for the question. The Deck Belt for this model is listed as Part Number:598559101. We hope this helps!
eReplacementParts Team November 14, 2023
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Mower deck belt replacement
Rodney - May 22, 2016
👍 5 of 6 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used
Put the mower deck in the lowest position. (Blow all the accumulated grass out. I used my compressor air.) Pull the front anchor pins and pop the arms loose. Pull the anchor pin from the cutting level adjustment arm. And finally, pull the last two anchor pins to free the power deck.
Pull the power deck from under the tractor. Loosen the housing on the left side of the deck to make clearance for the new belt. Follow the diagram and put the belt on the correct pulley's.
Tighten the housing down again. (You may have to "spring" the keepers...upright, flexible pieces of thin metal next to the inside pulleys...to make room for the the new belt.)
Slide the deck back under the mower and line it up with the brackets and hanger rods. Put your new belt around the power pulley on the bottom of the engine. Reattached the front hangers and put your anchor pins in place. You may have to use a pry bar against the mower deck in order to stretch the belt a little. Attach the last anchor pins and use the lever to lift the deck. You are back in business.
p.s. While you have the deck out from under the tractor, you might as well sharpen the blades. I used my Dremel. Quick and easy.
Pull the power deck from under the tractor. Loosen the housing on the left side of the deck to make clearance for the new belt. Follow the diagram and put the belt on the correct pulley's.
Tighten the housing down again. (You may have to "spring" the keepers...upright, flexible pieces of thin metal next to the inside pulleys...to make room for the the new belt.)
Slide the deck back under the mower and line it up with the brackets and hanger rods. Put your new belt around the power pulley on the bottom of the engine. Reattached the front hangers and put your anchor pins in place. You may have to use a pry bar against the mower deck in order to stretch the belt a little. Attach the last anchor pins and use the lever to lift the deck. You are back in business.
p.s. While you have the deck out from under the tractor, you might as well sharpen the blades. I used my Dremel. Quick and easy.
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Mower deck belt worn!
Layman - August 31, 2016
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Removed mower deck, cleaned and replaced belt.
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Shredding belts
Colton - June 14, 2022
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
New springs brought back good tension . Cut metal belt guards out
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mower deck belt broke
george - June 8, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
pulled deck out from under mower
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Main drive belt worn.
Dennis - May 16, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
The manual says to lower the drive belt over the electric clutch but I did not have enough slack in the belt to get it over the clutch. Spent needless time (on my back under the tractor) trying to get the belt off. Finally, took the electric clutch off and the belt came off and went back on with little effort. Manual should just tell you to take the clutch off to start with.
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Bad bearings caused belt to break
Thomas - April 18, 2018
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Removed deck and cleaned
Removed original idlers and mandrels
Cleaned mounting surfaces
Installed new idlers and mandrels
Installed new v belt
Re-installed deck
Connected v belt
Adjusted deck
Test drive worked great
Removed original idlers and mandrels
Cleaned mounting surfaces
Installed new idlers and mandrels
Installed new v belt
Re-installed deck
Connected v belt
Adjusted deck
Test drive worked great
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Mower deck belt worn out.
David - August 28, 2017
👍 1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wire brush
1. Removed the mower deck by pulling cotter pins, and slid out from under the mower on a blanket.
2. Cleaned under the deck with a wire brush.
3. Removed the drive belt, which involved disconnecting the clutch wire harness and the clutch locator.
4. Replaced the drive belt, testing belt for free movement.
5. Replaced the mower deck, fitting the mower deck belt around the clutch pulley.
6. Tested the mower deck belt for free movement.
7. Reconnected the clutch wire harness and the clutch locator.
8. Started the mower to test both belts.
2. Cleaned under the deck with a wire brush.
3. Removed the drive belt, which involved disconnecting the clutch wire harness and the clutch locator.
4. Replaced the drive belt, testing belt for free movement.
5. Replaced the mower deck, fitting the mower deck belt around the clutch pulley.
6. Tested the mower deck belt for free movement.
7. Reconnected the clutch wire harness and the clutch locator.
8. Started the mower to test both belts.
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Belt stretched, blades old.
Mike - August 16, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Replaced the blades and the belt.
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Had wrong belt on, it was too stretched to spin blades
Tom - August 12, 2016
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
1) Removed belt
2) Routed new belt on deck pulleys, then to clutch pulley. Used screwdriver to help get belt onto clutch pulley.
3) Started mower, moved onto yard and engaged drive pulley. Belt worked perfectly.
2) Routed new belt on deck pulleys, then to clutch pulley. Used screwdriver to help get belt onto clutch pulley.
3) Started mower, moved onto yard and engaged drive pulley. Belt worked perfectly.
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