{"product_id":"deck-kit-mtd-gold-42-95404060","title":"42-Inch Deck Rebuild Kit for MTD Gold, Huskee \u0026 Yard Machines | 954-04060 Belt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e42-inch deck rebuild kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for select \u003cstrong\u003eMTD Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHuskee\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMasterCut\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYard Machines\u003c\/strong\u003e, and related \u003cstrong\u003eMTD-built 42-inch mower decks\u003c\/strong\u003e using the listed belt, blade, spindle, and idler pulley part numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes the main wear parts commonly replaced during a mower deck refresh: \u003cstrong\u003e2 spindle assemblies\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e2 mower blades\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e2 idler pulleys\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e1 deck drive belt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good option when your 42-inch mower deck has noisy spindle bearings, worn blades, slipping belts, noisy idler pulleys, uneven cut quality, deck vibration, or multiple deck parts that need to be replaced at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match your mower model, deck size, blade count, and original deck part numbers before ordering. Many MTD-built decks look similar but use different belts, blades, spindle assemblies, idler pulleys, and deck layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e spindle assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e mower blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e idler pulleys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e deck drive belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Brands \u0026amp; Model Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis deck rebuild kit is intended for select \u003cstrong\u003e42-inch MTD-built mower decks\u003c\/strong\u003e using the listed replacement part numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMTD Gold:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 42-inch deck applications listed below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuskee:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 42-inch deck applications listed below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMasterCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 42-inch deck applications listed below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYard Machines:\u003c\/strong\u003e select 42-inch MTD-built mower deck applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet \/ Troy-Bilt \/ MTD references:\u003c\/strong\u003e part-number cross-reference paths listed below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFits Select MTD-Built Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is commonly listed for select 42-inch MTD-built mower decks, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuskee:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13AD771G731 — 2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuskee:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13AJ771G031, 13AJ771G231 — 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMTD Gold:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13AJ795G004, 13AJ795G204 — 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMTD Gold:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13AJ771G004 — 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMasterCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13AJ775G059, 13AJ795G059 — 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYard Machines:\u003c\/strong\u003e select related 42-inch deck applications using the listed part-number path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Model numbers are provided as fitment clues. Always confirm your 42-inch deck and original deck part numbers before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReplaces Common Deck Belt Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet \/ MTD:\u003c\/strong\u003e 754-04060, 754-04060A, 754-04060B, 954-04060, 954-04060A, 954-04060B, 954-04060C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional References:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPM201671081, GX10851\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelt Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2 inch x 96-1\/2 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelt note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit is being merchandised for the listed MTD-built 42-inch deck applications. Match your original belt number and belt size before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReplaces Common Blade Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 942-04126-X, 942-0616A, 942-0616-X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMTD:\u003c\/strong\u003e 742-0616, 742-0616A, 742-616A, 942-0616, 942-0616A, 942-0616-X, 942-616, 942-616A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTroy-Bilt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 742-0616, 742-0616A-0637\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21-inch blade, 2-11\/16 inch width, 6-point star center hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReplaces Common Spindle Assembly Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 918-04456A, 918-04461\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMTD:\u003c\/strong\u003e 618-04456, 918-04456, 918-04456A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional References:\u003c\/strong\u003e 918-04461, 112-0460\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpindle Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplier-listed height is approximately 6-1\/7 inches with approximately 6-1\/6 inch pulley OD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpindle note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm your spindle mounting pattern, pulley setup, blade mount, and deck shell condition before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReplaces Common Idler Pulley Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCub Cadet \/ MTD:\u003c\/strong\u003e 753-08171, 756-04129B, 756-04129C, 956-04129, 956-04129C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdler Pulley Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 4-6\/7 inch OD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdler note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm your original idler pulley size, mounting location, and belt routing before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering this 42-inch deck rebuild kit, confirm:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour mower uses a \u003cstrong\u003e42-inch 2-blade deck\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour mower is in the listed MTD Gold, Huskee, MasterCut, Yard Machines, or related MTD-built model family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour original belt number matches \u003cstrong\u003e954-04060\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e754-04060\u003c\/strong\u003e, or another listed belt reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour blade numbers match the \u003cstrong\u003e742-0616 \/ 942-0616\u003c\/strong\u003e blade path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour spindle numbers match the \u003cstrong\u003e918-04456 \/ 918-04456A \/ 918-04461\u003c\/strong\u003e spindle path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour idler pulleys match the \u003cstrong\u003e756-04129B \/ 756-04129C \/ 956-04129\u003c\/strong\u003e idler pulley path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour blades use a \u003cstrong\u003e6-point star\u003c\/strong\u003e center hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour deck shell, belt guides, idler arms, spindle mounting holes, and tension system are in usable condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo not install parts until fitment is confirmed. Installed deck parts may not be eligible for return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Symptoms This Kit Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\u003eNoisy or loose idler pulleys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade wobble or bearing play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple deck parts worn at the same time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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, and tension springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the new parts to your original parts before installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm both idler pulleys are installed in the correct locations before routing the belt\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\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From PTO Direct USA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNeed Help Confirming Fitment?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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, idler pulleys, mower deck, and mower ID tag before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this fit MTD Gold 13AJ795G004 or 13AJ795G204?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is listed for select \u003cstrong\u003eMTD Gold 13AJ795G004\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e13AJ795G204\u003c\/strong\u003e 42-inch deck applications. Confirm your original belt, blade, spindle, and idler pulley numbers before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this fit Huskee 13AD771G731 or 13AJ771G231?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is listed for select \u003cstrong\u003eHuskee 13AD771G731\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e13AJ771G231\u003c\/strong\u003e applications using the listed 42-inch deck part-number path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat belt comes in this kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes a deck belt replacing \u003cstrong\u003e954-04060\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e754-04060\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with related numbers listed above. The listed belt size is \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2 inch x 96-1\/2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat blades come in this kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes two blades replacing the \u003cstrong\u003e742-0616 \/ 942-0616\u003c\/strong\u003e blade path. The blades are listed as \u003cstrong\u003e21 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e6-point star\u003c\/strong\u003e center hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat spindle numbers does this kit replace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes two spindle assemblies replacing the \u003cstrong\u003e918-04456 \/ 918-04456A \/ 918-04461\u003c\/strong\u003e spindle path. Confirm your original spindle number, pulley setup, and mounting pattern before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat idler pulley numbers does this kit replace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes two idler pulleys replacing the \u003cstrong\u003e756-04129B \/ 756-04129C \/ 956-04129\u003c\/strong\u003e idler pulley path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many blades and spindles are included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes \u003cstrong\u003e2 mower blades\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e2 spindle assemblies\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e2 idler pulleys\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e1 deck belt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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, idler pulley numbers, and deck layout whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\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\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":53118701961583,"sku":"KIT-MTD-42-95404060","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/5058\/6735\/files\/deck-kit-mtd-gold-42-95404060.jpg?v=1781590527","url":"https:\/\/ptodirectusa.com\/products\/deck-kit-mtd-gold-42-95404060","provider":"PTO Direct USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}