Okay if that is under tension then you definitely have the wrong belt. Here the MTD "F" decks usually use a 1/2 x77-1/2" belt and I service one that has so wear plus a re-welded deck hanger ( not my work) that it requires a 1/2 x 77". Now I don't know what the Rover Raider as for the deck belt size but MTD tends to be picky about their belt sizes.
Be carefully of resizing the belt especially if the HP is 16.5 or less as when you engine it will shake you to pieces. I assuming the 14 in the model means it is a 14 hp. Just want it tight enough as to not slip engage but loose enough to slip when disengaged.
BTW I don't see anything wrong with the JD belt. :lol:
Last edited by AVB; 12/08/17 01:23 PM.
