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Originally Posted by R Bedell
That deck was made between 1971-1974.
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Would make sense since I think the tractor is a '72..not certain though. I got it with my house in '81. The guy we bought the house from asked if I'd give $500 for it. At the time, I knew nada about garden tractors. My Dad said to absolutely buy it - great decision since, of course, I still have it.
Thanks for all the great info! Guess I'll take a chance on the 81". Even if I give as much slack as possible on the right pulley (left side has the spring) I can't get the belt anywhere close to it. If I take the spring off the left one, then maybe I can get the belt over both and go from there. I'm betting the one I've been using is probably stretched out to beyond 81" at this point since I could just about slip it over the deck spindle without even making any adjustments up front nor taking the belt off the PTO.