{"product_id":"deck-kit-cub-cadet-rzt-l54-61805137","title":"54-Inch Deck Rebuild Kit for Cub Cadet RZT-L54 KH, RZT-S54 \u0026 Mustang 54 XP | 954-04329 Belt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e54-inch deck rebuild kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for select \u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet RZT-L54 KH\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet RZT-S54\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCraftsman Z6600\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTroy-Bilt Mustang 54 XP\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eColumbia ZT-L54\u003c\/strong\u003e, and related 54-inch MTD-built zero-turn mower decks using the listed belt, blade, and spindle part numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is intended for the \u003cstrong\u003e918-05137 \/ 618-05137 spindle path\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e942-0677 \/ 742-0677 blade path\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003e954-04329 \/ 954-04329A deck belt path\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good option when your 54-inch zero-turn deck has noisy spindle bearings, worn blades, a slipping belt, uneven cut quality, deck vibration, or multiple deck parts that need to be replaced at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match your mower model, deck size, blade count, and original deck part numbers before ordering. Several Cub Cadet and MTD 54-inch decks use the same belt family but different spindle and blade combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e spindle assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e mower blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e deck drive belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Brands \u0026amp; Model Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deck rebuild kit is intended for select \u003cstrong\u003e54-inch MTD-built zero-turn mower decks\u003c\/strong\u003e using the listed replacement numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet:\u003c\/strong\u003e select RZT-L54 KH and RZT-S54 54-inch zero-turn mower decks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsman:\u003c\/strong\u003e select Z6600 applications using the listed part-number path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTroy-Bilt:\u003c\/strong\u003e select Mustang 54 XP applications using the listed part-number path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColumbia:\u003c\/strong\u003e select ZT-L54 54-inch zero-turn applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMTD-built decks:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 54-inch decks using the 918-05137 spindle, 942-0677 blade, and 954-04329 belt path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Model names are provided as fitment clues. Always confirm your original belt, blade, and spindle numbers before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFits Select Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet RZT L54 KH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17AFCACK209 — 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet RZT-S54:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17WFCBDK010 — 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsman:\u003c\/strong\u003e Z6600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTroy-Bilt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mustang 54 XP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColumbia:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZT-L54 54-inch Zero Turn Tractor — 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel note:\u003c\/strong\u003e RZT, RZT-L, and RZT-S model families can have deck changes by production code. Match the original part numbers whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplaces Common Deck Belt Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet \/ MTD:\u003c\/strong\u003e 954-04329, 954-04329A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelt Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/8 inch x 148 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelt note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This belt number also appears on other 54-inch deck kits, but the spindle and blade paths may be different. Do not order by belt number alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplaces Common Blade Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet \/ MTD:\u003c\/strong\u003e 742-0677, 742-0677A, 742-0677B, 942-0677, 942-0677A, 942-0677B, 942-04338-0684\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToro Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112-0931\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit uses the \u003cstrong\u003e742-0677 \/ 942-0677\u003c\/strong\u003e blade path for select 54-inch decks. Confirm your blade length, center hole style, blade count, and original blade number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplaces Common Spindle Assembly Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMTD \/ Cub Cadet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 618-05137, 918-05137\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToro Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 119-8445\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpindle Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-3\/4 inch spindle height with 5-3\/8 inch pulley outside diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpindle note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit uses the \u003cstrong\u003e918-05137 \/ 618-05137\u003c\/strong\u003e spindle path. Do not confuse it with similar 54-inch Cub Cadet kits using the \u003cstrong\u003e918-06978\u003c\/strong\u003e spindle path or the \u003cstrong\u003e918-04125 \/ 918-04126\u003c\/strong\u003e spindle path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering this 54-inch deck rebuild kit, confirm:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour mower uses a \u003cstrong\u003e54-inch 3-blade deck\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour mower is in the listed Cub Cadet RZT-L54 KH, RZT-S54, Craftsman Z6600, Troy-Bilt Mustang 54 XP, or Columbia ZT-L54 model path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour original belt number matches \u003cstrong\u003e954-04329\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e954-04329A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour blade numbers match the \u003cstrong\u003e742-0677 \/ 942-0677\u003c\/strong\u003e blade path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour spindle numbers match the \u003cstrong\u003e618-05137 \/ 918-05137\u003c\/strong\u003e spindle path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour spindle height and pulley OD match the listed specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour deck shell, belt guides, spindle mounting holes, pulleys, and tension system are in usable condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not install parts until fitment is confirmed. Installed deck parts may not be eligible for return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Symptoms This Kit Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoisy spindle bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeck vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven cut quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDull, bent, cracked, or worn blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeck belt slipping, squealing, or jumping off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade wobble or bearing play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn spindle assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple deck parts worn at the same time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePark the mower on a level surface and disconnect the spark plug before working on the deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake photos of the belt routing before removing old parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the deck shell for cracks, wallowed holes, rust damage, or bent mounting areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck spindle mounting bolts, blade bolts, washers, belt guides, idler arms, pulleys, and tension springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the new parts to your original parts before installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter installation, rotate the blades by hand with the mower off to confirm there is no contact or binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest the mower at low speed first and listen for vibration, belt tracking issues, squealing, or unusual noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From PTO Direct USA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast USA shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment-first product descriptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear part-number routing for mower deck repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeck parts organized by belts, blades, spindles, pulleys, and rebuild kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for homeowners, repair shops, and mower owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNeed Help Confirming Fitment?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure whether this kit fits your mower, send us your mower model number, deck size, blade count, and photos of your original belt, blades, spindle assemblies, mower deck, and mower ID tag before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this fit Cub Cadet RZT-L54 KH?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this kit is listed for select \u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet RZT-L54 KH\u003c\/strong\u003e 54-inch deck applications, including model path \u003cstrong\u003e17AFCACK209\u003c\/strong\u003e. Confirm your original belt, blade, and spindle numbers before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this fit Cub Cadet RZT-S54?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is listed for select \u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet RZT-S54\u003c\/strong\u003e 54-inch deck applications, including model path \u003cstrong\u003e17WFCBDK010\u003c\/strong\u003e. Match your original part numbers before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this fit Troy-Bilt Mustang 54 XP?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is listed for select \u003cstrong\u003eTroy-Bilt Mustang 54 XP\u003c\/strong\u003e applications using the listed \u003cstrong\u003e918-05137\u003c\/strong\u003e spindle, \u003cstrong\u003e942-0677\u003c\/strong\u003e blade, and \u003cstrong\u003e954-04329\u003c\/strong\u003e belt path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat belt comes in this kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes a deck belt replacing \u003cstrong\u003e954-04329\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e954-04329A\u003c\/strong\u003e. The listed belt size is \u003cstrong\u003e5\/8 inch x 148 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat blades come in this kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit uses the \u003cstrong\u003e742-0677 \/ 942-0677\u003c\/strong\u003e blade path, along with related blade numbers listed above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat spindle numbers does this kit replace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit uses the \u003cstrong\u003e618-05137 \/ 918-05137\u003c\/strong\u003e spindle path. Supplier data lists spindle height as \u003cstrong\u003e6-3\/4 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e5-3\/8 inch pulley outside diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as the RZT-S54 KW kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Both kits may use the \u003cstrong\u003e954-04329\u003c\/strong\u003e belt path, but this kit uses the \u003cstrong\u003e918-05137 \/ 618-05137\u003c\/strong\u003e spindle path and the \u003cstrong\u003e742-0677 \/ 942-0677\u003c\/strong\u003e blade path. The RZT-S54 KW kit we list separately uses different spindle and blade numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as the Cub Cadet SLT1554 or LGT1054 kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Some 54-inch Cub Cadet kits may share similar blade references, but this kit uses the \u003cstrong\u003e954-04329\u003c\/strong\u003e belt path and \u003cstrong\u003e918-05137\u003c\/strong\u003e spindle path. Match all part numbers before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I order this kit by mower appearance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Do not order by appearance alone. Match your mower model, deck size, blade count, belt number, blade number, spindle number, pulley setup, and deck layout whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed individual deck parts instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/belts\"\u003emower deck belts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blades\"\u003emower blades\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spindles\"\u003espindle assemblies\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pulleys\"\u003edeck pulleys and idlers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a different deck setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deck-parts\"\u003emower deck parts catalog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PTO Direct USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53119007719791,"sku":"KIT-MTD-54-61805137","price":164.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/5058\/6735\/files\/deck-kit-cub-cadet-rzt-l54-61805137.jpg?v=1781597540","url":"https:\/\/ptodirectusa.com\/products\/deck-kit-cub-cadet-rzt-l54-61805137","provider":"PTO Direct USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}