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Steven G:

You have to check that MTD/CC chart by the tractor serial number, not model number, for all after the QL series. The 1512 requires a 5/8" wide PTO belt.

The correct PTO ("mule drive") Belt is shown by the Cub Cadet Belt/Blade Guide for tractors using a 50C deck to be a 954-3003A (5/8" x 72"). The correct deck spindle belt is the 954-3005 as you noted.

I have a 782D and haven't had that problem. Some grasses may require a high cut and then a lower re-cut. Consider that the Cub Cadet decks are finishing decks and not bush-hogs. So, in trying to mow really tall stiff grass, and when trying to cut it very low, the grass will sometimes just get bent over by the deck housing and the blades will just go over the top of a lot of it.

High-cut and then re-cut to desired height and a correct belt will likely solve a lot of your problem.

Myron B
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<blockquote data-quote="mbounds" data-source="post: 30638" data-attributes="member: 6128">Steven G: &nbsp;You have to check that MTD/CC chart by the tractor serial number, not model number, for all after the QL series. The 1512 requires a 5/8&quot; wide&nbsp; PTO belt. &nbsp;The correct PTO (&quot;mule drive&quot;) Belt is shown by the Cub Cadet Belt/Blade Guide for tractors using a 50C deck to be a 954-3003A (5/8&quot; x 72&quot;). The correct deck spindle belt is the 954-3005 as you noted. &nbsp;I have a 782D and haven&#039;t had that problem. Some grasses may require a high cut and then a lower re-cut. Consider that the Cub Cadet decks are finishing decks and not bush-hogs. So, in trying to mow really tall stiff grass, and when trying to cut it very low, the grass&nbsp; will sometimes just get bent over by the deck housing and the blades will just go over the top of a lot of it. &nbsp;High-cut and then re-cut to desired height and a correct belt will likely solve a lot of your problem. &nbsp;Myron B CCSupplyRoom</blockquote>

[QUOTE="mbounds, post: 30638, member: 6128"] Steven G: You have to check that MTD/CC chart by the tractor serial number, not model number, for all after the QL series. The 1512 requires a 5/8" wide PTO belt. The correct PTO ("mule drive") Belt is shown by the Cub Cadet Belt/Blade Guide for tractors using a 50C deck to be a 954-3003A (5/8" x 72"). The correct deck spindle belt is the 954-3005 as you noted. I have a 782D and haven't had that problem. Some grasses may require a high cut and then a lower re-cut. Consider that the Cub Cadet decks are finishing decks and not bush-hogs. So, in trying to mow really tall stiff grass, and when trying to cut it very low, the grass will sometimes just get bent over by the deck housing and the blades will just go over the top of a lot of it. High-cut and then re-cut to desired height and a correct belt will likely solve a lot of your problem. Myron B CCSupplyRoom [/QUOTE]

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