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EXACT belt length for a JD #1546 g..Help !
« on: May 22, 2012, 11:01:15 am »
I need the exact belt length for this unit from someone that has has a REAL source...Cannot find the sizes in Deere's site and it keeps throwing the new deck belt....I know it's too long! I don't have a source near for OE Deere parts but if I I could get the exact length............ :bash:..2 mowers in one week with the same problem.....I am seeing 4 diff sizes for this one also  :bash: x2....
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Re: EXACT belt length for a JD #1546 g..Help !
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2012, 11:37:22 am »
Bud, what size mower and which belt the deck or the traction drive? I will tell you JD like to use odd size belts. The widths are usually odd and the lengths are to.
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Re: EXACT belt length for a JD #1546 g..Help !
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2012, 12:35:32 pm »
THIS IS FUNNY !!! even the JD factory parts guy can't find the proper length for the deck belt and they made the thing.That is sad.I'm getting 4" + difference by crossing their OE part #.Another idler would solve the problem but I don't wanna re-invent the deck.I have a new 142.75 belt on there now.too long and the deck is all the way back...all else looks fine...uuuggghhh....what are they building for Home Depot ?..the OE belt was $60....
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Re: EXACT belt length for a JD #1546 g..Help !
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2012, 12:48:33 pm »
the OE belt was $60....
And the $60 you spend on that belt will save you the cost of trying everything that doesn't work!
I have heard from too many guys, only Deere Belts fit Deere mowers! Try anything else and you will have problems!

I will tell you JD like to use odd size belts. The widths are usually odd and the lengths are to.


And the width will change how it rides in the pulley, basically changing the length!

Save the headache Bud, get the OEM Belt!
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Re: EXACT belt length for a JD #1546 g..Help !
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2012, 01:14:13 pm »
Are the pulleys worn?   That will make the belt act like it is too long.

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Re: EXACT belt length for a JD #1546 g..Help !
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2012, 01:20:51 pm »
Any JD dealership should be able to look up the belt for the mower and give you the exact measurements on it. If you are getting 4 different lengths then it sounds like there is a serial number break in the machines which indicate a difference. Tell me what model mower and which belt exactly and I can give you the factory specs on the belt by the listing.
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Re: EXACT belt length for a JD #1546 g..Help !
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2012, 03:41:37 pm »
Tank...1546 GEAR (g) oe #123281..deck belt....I got 142.75...all the pulleys are good...JD is no help...
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Re: EXACT belt length for a JD #1546 g..Help !
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2012, 04:34:23 pm »
Tank...1546 GEAR (g) oe #123281..deck belt....I got 142.75...all the pulleys are good...JD is no help...

Must be a Sabre?
The actual number is M123281. There is a serial number break on the mower but the belt is not where it's at luckily. The specs on the belt is:

Length=144.134

Width=0.559

Thickness=0.449

Now you see what I mean when I say the OE belts is all around odd specs.
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Re: EXACT belt length for a JD #1546 g..Help !
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2012, 07:36:26 am »
Frank its either a sabre or scotts but I haven't seen too many 1546s most of the time around me anyways its a 1542
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Re: EXACT belt length for a JD #1546 g..Help !
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2012, 09:43:09 am »
see what I mean frank...144 is too long ...got a 142.75 on there now and it's too long,I have seen that p# all the way up to 148" !!! taking back apart today and just gonna measure it myself and get a new one..guess I'll just have to eat the cost on this one...The next Deere I take in the customer will be warned about parts problems...this is stupid...Thanks you'all for the help..:)
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Re: EXACT belt length for a JD #1546 g..Help !
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2012, 10:16:33 am »
see what I mean frank...144 is too long ...got a 142.75 on there now and it's too long,I have seen that p# all the way up to 148" !!! taking back apart today and just gonna measure it myself and get a new one..guess I'll just have to eat the cost on this one...The next Deere I take in the customer will be warned about parts problems...this is stupid...Thanks you'all for the help..:)

Sorry I couldn't be more help Bud. Almost sounds to me like something has been changed on the deck or something is missing. That's the joy of going behind other folks.
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Re: EXACT belt length for a JD #1546 g..Help !
« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2012, 12:35:46 pm »
COULD BE ROUTED WORNG POSSIBLY BEEN THERE BEFORE TOO. JUST SAYING. IF NOT SOUNDS LIKE A PULLEY SIZE BEEN CHANGED. BUT I DONT WORK ON DEERES EITHER WELL I HAVE BUT NOT WILLINGLY.
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Re: EXACT belt length for a JD #1546 g..Help !
« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2012, 02:17:03 pm »
got a 142.75 on there now and it's too long

Try a Shorter one

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Re: EXACT belt length for a JD #1546 g..Help !
« Reply #13 on: June 02, 2012, 06:51:47 pm »
UPDATE...we did finally find an old JD manual and it said 141.1....just as I thought but guess what...EVEN JD did not have it...I ended up getting a 141.3 from napa and it works just fine...since starting this 'simple' belt swap I have heard SEVERAL horror stories from other guys about fixing JD mowers...what's up with that ???
I now know several guys who just won't work on them.After fighting this for 3 weeks I think I am gonna be in their boat.......
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