[dcalthetiger]

I have a 2003 craftsman lt 4000. I have a 25 hp kohler with a 48 inch deck, hydrostatic drive. I had purchased the extended warranty for 3yrs. While it was under warranty I had to have them replace my primary blade belt 2 times. I asked the repairman each time what caused it to fail and he said it was typical usage. I have right around 130 hrs on the mower and no warranty left and since have replaced the belt twice. In 4 yrs I have had to replace the secondary mower belt only once.Does anyone out there have the same problems with this belt. It is starting to get expensive.

[ballengerb1]

Your belt life does seem to be a bit short but may be normal for your terrain and cutting. I have an Lt 1000 and have replaced all belts after two years.

[KISS]

Are you using OEM belts? They should be available at www3.sears.com.

[MOWERMAN2468]

Could be common to your area. Also, have you checked your pulleys and spindle assemblies for wobbling, or worn pulleys, or a hard to pull pulley? The deck spindle pulleys have a brake on them, so without the deck in the "engaged" position, the spindles will be hard to turn.