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    kevthemann Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 21, 2012, 12:18 AM
    slow moving yard man
    My rear drive belt broke on my mower. Replaced the belt now my mower moves slow. I'm thinking I have the wrong belt or either I have the belt on wrong. I kind of find that hard to believe, its only two pulleys and a small spring pulley. But I could be wrong. The belt that I used was 5/8 x35. Any suggestion?
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    Jul 12, 2012, 07:18 PM
    Hi,
    You need to use the OEM(MTD) belt since many are custom in both length and width. Cannot look it up for you without a model number.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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    Jul 13, 2012, 02:11 PM
    Had the same problem even with OEM belt. I sprayed it with belt friction/tightening spray from hardware store and it has worked like a champ ever since. Good luck.
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