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John Deere 68 rear engine deck belt installation diagram

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I have an old John Deere 68 rear engine mower and the deck belt blew apart. I am trying to find instructions on how to install a new m49920 belt with no luck. Please help!!!
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With that belt part number, you must have the 34 deck (the 30 inch deck was also offered with the 68 rider). Here is the diagram from JD Parts.

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Show me a belt diagram for a 68 rear engine mower
30 or 34 inch deck?
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30 or 34 inch deck?
Do you know what belt will fit the 68 mower with a 30 inch deck? I've trying finding it on the internet and have had much luck.
The mower drive belt should be M82538 $20.60
The traction drive belt should be M82167 $15.61

If your dealer doesn't have them in stock, they should be able to order them for you.

Welcome to GTT.
It might sound like a dumb question but what's the difference between a mower belt and traction belt?
The mower belt drives the mower deck, the traction belt drives the transmission.
That's what I thought but wanted to double check. Thanks for the info!
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