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Why is my belt squeaking and smelling burnt?

I just replaced my deck belt on ky yard machines lawn tractor and now before i even engage the blades it is squealing and smelling burnt.

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Samuel Lent  check all the pulleys on your deck. It sounds like your belt is just sliding on a pulley without it moving. That would make the noise and smell. This will destroy the belt quickly. Also, make sure that you routed it properly.

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