V belt for Cub 22 mower

[TonyTractor]

Is there a NAPA or Auto Zone equivalent for a pto drive belt for Cub 22 mower? I know TM Tractor has the correct belt, but I would like to start cutting this weekend. (I know, I should have did my inspection last month).

I have a 4.5 inch drive pulley on the pto shaft ( 451 13561 R2) with a 5 foot knife cut on the Cub.

Indecently, here's where it gets interesting, I also have a brand new 4 inch pulley (457 291 R1) that came with a box of parts when I got the Cub but not sure if this can be used with a 5 foot cut. I have the old worn belt that I could bring to the store but I'm not sure the previous owner had the correct belt size to begin with.

The Farm Implements & the Cub 22 manuals show the belt setup, and part numbers for both knife sizes but no mention of pulley diameter for which knife. I know the belt size matters for respective pulley but does the pulley correspond to knife size?

Sorry if this is clear as mud.

[Jim Becker]

It doesn't matter which pulley size is matched up with which length cutter bar. You do need the right length belt for each pulley.

Generic part numbers are listed in this thread:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22475&p=463508

Actual belt dimensions are in this one:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=33229

[TonyTractor]

Thanks Jim.

[TonyTractor]

On page 11 illustration 9 of the Cub 22 owners manual it states in bold text, "do not remove the drawbar from the tractor", does this mean the drawbar is in the forward position?

[tmays]

No, it stays in the rear(usual) position

Edit: you can operate without it, but will require spacer same width as drawbar bracket

[TonyTractor]

Ok thanks, Thomas