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Craftsman Lawn Tractor Ground Drive Belt, 5/8 x 35-11/16-in 954-05040

Part #954-05040
Replaced by #490-501-Y087
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This ground drive belt (part number 490-501-Y087) is for lawn tractors.

Ground drive belt 490-501-Y087 turns the transmission pulley to move the tractor.

Wear work gloves to protect your hands when installing this part.

Reviews

10 Reviews

Part fits perfect
March 22, 2021|Jane54, TampaFl

The transmission ground belt for my lawn tractor fits perfect and was fairly easy to install around 30 minutes.

Ease of InstallationModerate
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour

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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Perfect Replacement
March 26, 2020|oldcraftsman, LaFayette, Alabama

Fits perfectly and it's even the same sort of tan color!

Ease of InstallationVery Difficult
Duration of InstallationMore than 2 hours

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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Straightforward to install
June 11, 2019|Camelman99, Schaumburg, il

Tractor is running much better now with new belt and a sharpened blade.

Ease of InstallationModerate
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour

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Troy Built so installing was involved
March 19, 2018|Deano, Nashville TN

Two hour installation ',,,,,.,....................,,..

Ease of InstallationDifficult
Duration of Installation1 - 2 hours

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A little tricky
February 01, 2018|swamped, Reserve La.

Suppose to only remove pulley on transmission. I couldn't get nut loose easily. Removed entire transmission (6 bolts) springs etc. To me this was a lot easier. You have to be able to pick up the mower thought.

Ease of InstallationModerate
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour

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42" 2010 lawnmower transmission belt
November 16, 2020|Rog3er, Brocton,NY

This is the 2nd time in 4 years I have had to replace the belt. Access to detailed instructions would have been nice. Cannot use a standard 35" V-belt.

Ease of InstallationDifficult
Duration of InstallationMore than 2 hours

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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Took too long to get here
July 24, 2021|Truman, Bradford, PA

It was time consuming to replace. I had to watch some videos throughout.

Ease of InstallationModerate
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour

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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Not easy. Local Sears ordered me wrong belt
June 17, 2018|Slow J, Idaho

Took for ever. Belt shipped to me was wrong. Belt was too short. Spent 3 hours dealing with Sears employees on original order and tbe reorder of correct belt which i had to select the proper one. They don't know their products.

Ease of InstallationModerate
Duration of InstallationMore than 2 hours

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