I have a 42” JD Snow thrower, Ser # M03250X120429. Based on the plate, I think the model number is 42 Snowthro-200. My yard tractor is a JD 345. I purchased this snow thrower new when I bought the tractor, about 20-25 years ago. This thrower uses 1 belt only, not two. The auger is run with a chain before JD modified this model to use two belts.
When I got the thrower, the belt on the unit was a HB heavy-duty belt. I would like to replace it, but I am having trouble finding the correct HB belt size. Based on searching, I am not the only one who has had this trouble. Our dealer wants to sell me a M72112 belt which will fit but is a HA belt, not what I am looking for. M72112 is same belt number I keep finding when I search for a replacement belt.
I did try a heavy-duty belt from our local dealer, but it was way too long. She then told me the HB belt was discontinued. I spoke to a JD online supplier who said the replacement belt I need is a M131766. I do not believe this is correct because that is also a HA belt and longer then the M72112 belt. Does anyone know what it the correct belt number I need?
I did find this link that maybe helpful, but I am not sure how to measure for a HB belt. The M72112 is about 116" long, inside measurement. Would that be too short for a HB belt? Any help would be appreciated.
https://www.greenpartstore.com/assets/images/guides/2014/BeltGuide.pdf
When I got the thrower, the belt on the unit was a HB heavy-duty belt. I would like to replace it, but I am having trouble finding the correct HB belt size. Based on searching, I am not the only one who has had this trouble. Our dealer wants to sell me a M72112 belt which will fit but is a HA belt, not what I am looking for. M72112 is same belt number I keep finding when I search for a replacement belt.
I did try a heavy-duty belt from our local dealer, but it was way too long. She then told me the HB belt was discontinued. I spoke to a JD online supplier who said the replacement belt I need is a M131766. I do not believe this is correct because that is also a HA belt and longer then the M72112 belt. Does anyone know what it the correct belt number I need?
I did find this link that maybe helpful, but I am not sure how to measure for a HB belt. The M72112 is about 116" long, inside measurement. Would that be too short for a HB belt? Any help would be appreciated.
https://www.greenpartstore.com/assets/images/guides/2014/BeltGuide.pdf