Attaching a belt to my Ingersoll 4018 48" Snow Caster

[coffeeisforclosers]

I cannot find a belt sized 9/16 x 81.625" OEM and I was told this is the exact width and length that I need to look for. I think the aftermarket sizes are a little too different in the width so I'm worried of the tension and slipping.

I figured the belt is also too tight so should I keep my mule bracket on the above mounting or move them below? What's the best decision here?

 

[GLaDOSTester95]

honestly if the aftermarket belts are close enough in size they should work fine unless the width difference is big enough to mess with the pulley grip as for the mule bracket moving it below might help if the belt feels too tight but that's kinda trial and error unless you know for sure the tension specs on your setup have you measured the actual belt path to confirm the oem size is even right