"Geo" wrote in message
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Our club MTD mower is now due for its 5th repair this year by the
Authorised
Dealer (cutter drive belts).
Getting really Pd off with this - any reliablity experiences with MTD or
other
manufacturers of ride-on (or even walk behind). The engine has given no
trouble
but the double-cutter twisted V belt is lasting for less than one cut...

The belt is almost certainly fouling something to last such a short time.
Can you remove the covers yourself and check what has been touching what?
There should be some form of witness mark such as missing paint/ shiny metal
to give you a clue. Also (carefully) rotate the belt and cutters by hand to
check what play there is in any pulleys/idlers, and is the belt rubbing on
itself where it is twisted?

Steve