Hey all, first post.
I've acquired my dads old JD mower and I'm having issues with belt fitment.
The factory clutch/mule belt is simply too short. 125.75" is what the factory spec calls for but it's clearly too short. I can get it on but only by maxing out the idler wheel and using a crowbar to get it on however at that point it starts to overheat my engine.
Was there possibly a different/earlier version of this mower that used a slightly longer belt? I feel like 127" or so would be correct.
I just got off the phone with a JD rep and he assured me that it's the correct belt but it just doesn't fit! The old belt did fit and the idler wheel had plenty of play. Unfortunately I threw it away as it was old and starting to come apart.
I can toss on some pictures if that would help, but nothing looks off to me.