[Terry C]

Originally Posted by 1574trap

up to this summer I have ran automotive belts on my 2182 -- and they usually lasted 1 mowing season. this year bought Kevlar belts for deck and engine to deck drive. near the end of this mowing season -- problem with the Kevlar -- too long now out of adjustment on engine to deck drive. thought Kevlar belts did not stretch. running a b95 from engine to deck drive and no more adjustment left now. have a new deck pulley and idler pulleys appear to not be excessive worn but do not know standards for replacement. looks like a b94 -- next shorter belt for used is a logical next step. anyone out there running Kevlar belts on this equipment and have you experienced "too long belt" problem. would appreciate advise on this before purchasing more belts.

Where was the adjustment screw when the belt was new? Did you have to turn it in a long ways to get the belt on? You will have to be the judge on if you can get an inch shorter belt on.
Are you sure it’s stretch and not belt wear?
Mine usually give up and break before I’m out of adjustment on the screw