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(More customer reviews)This belt is generic 0.5"X35" V-belt, which you can easily buy equivalent belt at ACE hardware. The problem is that the generic belt does not work for MTD single stage snow thrower. Single stage thrower uses the belt as a slip clutch & auger brake. Original MTD belt has more fabric than rubber at the friction surface to aid slippage when the auger drive bail is not pulled. But generic V-belt has more rubber because usually V-belt is not for slippage.
So, after a short uses (in my cases, about 4 hours), the belt wears quickly at one spot when the auger drive bail is not pulled.
Another problem is that the auger does not stop effectively. Because the friction at the engine pulley is so great, the belt keeps rolling even when the auger drive tension is released and brake is engaged. This is a safety issue.
In conclusion, don't buy this belt for MTD(Troy-Bilt, etc.)single stage snow thrower. I will check Lowe's if they sell the genuine MTD belt for less than MTD parts online.
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