[Grampas149]

I recently (yesterday) bought a 149 with what I think is a 44" deck. I measured the deck at the back from end to end. I have a couple of problems with the deck. 1...I don't think the pto belt that's on it is the right one. The belt is tight and it rubs against the rod that holds the mule drive pulleys in place and the end of the tension adjustment bolt is almost flush with the adjustment nut. So my questions in regard to this problem are...did I measure the deck correctly and do I have a 44" deck?... and...what size belt do I need for the pto drive? My second question is...I noticed the front part of the mule drive frame that wraps around the front of the tractor moves when I raise/lower the mower. Is this piece of the frame supposed to be attached to the "Frankenstein" bolts on the fornt of the tractor? If so, is this done easily? Any help you guys/gals can give me would be greatly appreciated since I'd like to get some mowing done this week. Thanks in advance.