1/2 X 35" Premium Belt. Replacement Belt for MTD 954-0101A, 754-0101A, 954-0101, 954-0101; Murray 581264, 581264MA; Ariens 72076, 07207600, 72156, 07215600; & More.

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...Read more

Got it for my (old) snow thrower. This was the part number that was in the manual, I got two so I have one spare. Have not touched the spare yet.

I have a Troy-Bilt, but there are obviously many brands that change the color of the plastic and sell it as their own. The owner's booklet listed the belt part number, I found it here on Amazon for about half the price of a local purchase.

After reading my booklet further, I found there was an adjustment to the cable that engages the blower, so I made this adjustment and now this belt is my spare. You might want to check if your machine has 2 holes in the lever on the handle like mine. It took all of 30 seconds to move the cable to the other hole!

Still wouldn't hurt to have a belt when you're ready for it, though.