Donovan B, I looked through the manual and does not show any adjustment for the deck belt and I assume you have belt routing correct(links below have routing) as looks pretty easy compared to some. I think either you were given the incorrect belt size MTD 954-0329A V-BELT .625X69.28, or that the pulley's may be badly worn.
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Donovan B, I looked through the manual and does not show any adjustment for the deck belt and I assume you have belt routing correct(links below have routing) as looks pretty easy compared to some, maybe recheck your deck installation, springs/arms/etc.. I new belt, either you were given the incorrect belt size MTD 954-0329A V-BELT .625X69.28, or that the pulley's may be badly worn or old belt stretched.
I posted links below to show the belt routing, correct belt# and the various spring positions. The 2nd link is where you can down load your owners guide/manual. Good luck. I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button.
Donovan B, I looked through the manual and does not show any adjustment for the deck belt and I assume you have belt routing correct(links below have routing) as looks pretty easy compared to some. I think either you were given the incorrect belt size MTD 954-0329A V-BELT .625X69.28, or that the pulley's may be badly worn.
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I posted links below to show the belt routing, correct belt# and the various spring positions. The 2nd link is your manual. Good luck. I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button.
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I posted links below to show the belt routing, correct belt# and the various spring positions. The 2nd link is where you can down load your owners guide/manual. Good luck. I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button.
Donovan B, I looked through the manual and does not show any adjustment for the deck belt and I assume you have belt routing correct(links below have routing) as looks pretty easy compared to some. I thing either you were given the incorrect belt size or that the pulley's may be badly worn. I posted links below to show the belt routing, correct belt# and the various spring positions. The 2nd link is your manual. Good luck. I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button.
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Donovan B, I looked through the manual and does not show any adjustment for the deck belt and I assume you have belt routing correct(links below have routing) as looks pretty easy compared to some. I think either you were given the incorrect belt size MTD 954-0329A V-BELT .625X69.28, or that the pulley's may be badly worn.
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I posted links below to show the belt routing, correct belt# and the various spring positions. The 2nd link is your manual. Good luck. I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button.
Donovan B, I looked through the manual and does not show any adjustment for the deck belt and I assume you have belt routing correct(links below have routing) as looks pretty easy compared to some. I thing either you were given the incorrect belt size or that the pulley's may be badly worn. I posted links below to show the belt routing, correct belt# and the various spring positions. The 2nd link is your manual. Good luck. I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button.
https://www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/manufacturer/ryobi/mtd-legacy-1985-2005/power-pro/13-lawn-tractors/1997-models/13al452f120-1997
file:///C:/Users/Home/Downloads/770-0402m.pdf