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    Aug 30, 2006, 08:57 AM
    Murray 14 hp 42" cut Blade Drive Belt Loose
    What are ways of tightening the blade drive belt on a Murray Model 42813A
    Riding lawn mower with a 42" wide cut? Just installed new one & blades will turn while mower is stationary, but will stop while trying to run over any grass?
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    Aug 30, 2006, 10:45 PM
    Did you get the same size (matched) belt?
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    Aug 31, 2006, 08:54 AM
    I purchased the belt (37 x 75) that the owner's manual called for, but have no idea if the belt that I replaced (which broke) was the same size. I will check the old belt for a size.
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    Sep 5, 2006, 05:58 AM
    Old belt was the same size. I modified idler pulley spring to increase belt tension and the mower ran fine.
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