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    Colemanclft Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 13, 2009, 05:57 PM
    MTD Yard Man runs slow after changing belt
    I recently changed the belts on my YardMan mower and now I have to press hard on the gas to make it go at all - now it runs very slow. Is there a sequence that has to be followed when replacing belts?
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    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
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    Sep 13, 2009, 06:00 PM

    You mean it moves slow or the engine runs at a lower/slower RPM? Likely doesn't move as fast as it did, could be a slipping belt. Lets start by making sure you installed the correct belt. Mower model# and belt number you used to replace. Yes there is a proper sequence but lets get the belt # first
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    Sep 13, 2009, 06:07 PM

    It moves slow, engine is running fine. I'll have to check the model and belt numbers.
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    Sep 13, 2009, 07:14 PM

    Hi,
    If you did not use the OEM belts on a Transmatic drive and instead substituted 5/8" belts; there you are. Most all the belts are custom widths/lengths and substitutes rarely work.
    See this to see what I say:
    MTD Belts Listing
    Peace,
    Clarke
    PS be glad to help, but this is a starting place.
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