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Likely the deck idler pulley is loose or bearings are shot. The pulley should not wobble and the flat side of the belt should ride square against the pulley face (the pulley should be reasonably perpendicular to the deck). If not, the idler arm pivot is loose or the pivot bolt and arm are shot. Check proper tension is applied by idler pulley torsion spring (the belt is not loose).
If you have a Craftsman, under the seat is the model number. Go Here to get the operators manual. The manual will have all the belt diagrams. Water Filters Lawn Garden Appliance Parts
Remove the idler spring under the machine and remove the deck belt and keeper. the belt will come off easily after that. If you have questions see a dealer like www.arcolawn.com Good luck
Even though the routing is correct, have you checked that every spindle and idler pulley turns freely? These bearings can freeze up or bind because debris builds up in them. Also, if the bushings on the idler pulleys can wear, causing them to misalign. Keep checking. Also - is the belt snapping clean, or do you see a burnt, worn spot?
Try this one. It may have what you're looking for. Without your model #, I don't know.... http://www.partstree.com/parts/ Click on Cub Cadet then enter you model # on the left.
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