I just picked up a 1450 this past week. Overall the unit is in superb condition... very impressed. I replaced the carb today and she just purrs now. The deck is a 44a... 0320017U103967...
I have every intention of getting her perfect and mowing with her for as long as I can.
So... lol... Ive read every post I can find regarding the PTO belt. This is a hot topic! It came with a very cracked 3/8" belt that is twisted at the PTO. The PTO pulley appears to be designed for 1/2". The twin mule drive pulleys are definitely 3/8s. The deck pulley is 4.25" and definitely 1/2".
So the PO replaced the mule drive pulleys with undersized parts that might actually be to the specs currently used? Is that right?
Did I mention it cuts like a champ? lol
So what would you do?
A. try to find 1/2" mule drive pulleys? Then find the correct 1/2" belt?
B. throw another 3/8ths belt on there and call it a day?
I would rather fight the good fight and find the correct pulleys so I can use a heavy duty 1/2" belt.
What is the part number for 1/2" drive pulleys?
Rick
