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mower deck belts dont last?

i mow for maybe 2-3 times and mower belt(primary) just gets eaten up craftsman 46 inch mod. # 917.273080
kurt, September 2008
Are you using genuine belts?
If you are fitting replacement/pattern belts of the same size they are not always re-inforced in the same way a the OEM/genuine part. Problems especialy occur when (on some cutting sytems) you have a twist in the belt or pulleys running on back of belt.
I would also give your deck a good checking over to ensure that pulleys are all aligned and they have no signs of damage or wear (chips, burrs or gouges/grooves). Also check all deck bearings for play or tightness especialy in idlers.
I hope this helps.

Robin S, September 2008
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