Description
03974153 Ariens / Gravely Wireform Belt Finger (Genuine OEM Part)
The 03974153 is a genuine OEM Ariens / Gravely wireform belt finger, designed to help maintain proper belt tracking and belt-to-pulley alignment within mower deck belt drive systems. This formed steel guide is positioned near the deck pulleys to keep the belt correctly routed during engagement, heavy load operation, and rapid speed changessupporting consistent blade drive performance and reducing the chance of belt derailment.
Built to Ariens and Gravely factory specifications, the 03974153 belt finger provides precise clearance and durable strength for long service life in residential and commercial mowing environments. As a direct replacement OEM component, it restores original belt control and deck drive reliability.
Key Details:
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Brand: Ariens / Gravely
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Manufacturer Part Number: 03974153
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Part Type: Wireform Belt Finger (Belt Guide)
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Function: Guides and stabilizes mower deck belt to prevent belt jumping or misalignment
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Material: Formed high-strength steel wireform
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Application Area: Mower deck belt and idler/pulley system
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OEM Status: Genuine Ariens / Gravely replacement part
Compatibility:
The 03974153 wireform belt finger is used in Mower Deck, Belt, and Idlers and Idlers and Sheaves assemblies across many Ariens zero-turn platforms, including ZT, ZTX, and ZT XL series models with multiple deck sizes.
Ariens ZT Series (Deck Belt / Idlers):
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915140 ZT 34 (Briggs & Stratton, 34″ Deck)
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915142 ZT 42 (Briggs & Stratton, 42″ Deck)
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915144 ZT 50 (Briggs & Stratton, 50″ Deck)
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915146 ZT 34 (multiple serial ranges)
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915148 ZT 42 (multiple serial ranges)
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915150 ZT 50 (multiple serial ranges)
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915168 ZT 34 CARB (multiple serial ranges)
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915170 ZT 42 CARB (multiple serial ranges)
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915178 ZT 42 Kohler (multiple serial ranges)
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915180 ZT 50 Kohler (multiple serial ranges)
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915190 ZT 34 (multiple serial ranges)
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915192 ZT 50 Kohler
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915194 ZT 34 CARB (multiple serial ranges)
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915196 ZT 42 CARB
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915208 ZT 34 CARB (34″)
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915210 ZT 34 (34″)
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915212 ZT 42 (42″ & 50″)
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915214 ZT 50 (42″ & 50″)
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915232 ZT 42 CARB (42″ & 50″)
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915234 ZT 50 CARB (42″ & 50″)
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915244 ZT 34 (34″)
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915246 ZT 42 (42″ & 50″)
Ariens ZTX Series (Idlers & Sheaves):
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915172 ZTX 42 (multiple serial ranges)
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915174 ZTX 52 (multiple serial ranges)
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915176 ZTX 42 CARB (multiple serial ranges)
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915230 ZTX 52 (multiple serial ranges)
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915236 ZTX 52 CARB (multiple serial ranges)
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915248 ZTX 42 (later serial ranges)
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915250 ZTX 52 (later serial ranges)
Ariens ZT XL Series (Idlers & Sheaves):
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915200 ZT XL 52 (multiple serial ranges)
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915202 ZT XL 42 (multiple serial ranges)
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915204 ZT XL 52 (multiple serial ranges)
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915206 ZT XL 42 (multiple serial ranges)
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915216 / 915218 ZT XL 60 (multiple serial ranges)
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915238 ZT XL 42 CARB
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915240 ZT XL 52 CARB
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915242 ZT XL 60 CARB
Zoom / CE Variants (Deck Belt / Idlers):
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915327 Zoom 34 CE / ZT 34 CE (multiple serial ranges)
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915328 Zoom 42 CE / ZT 42 CE (multiple serial ranges)
The 03974153 Ariens / Gravely wireform belt finger is a key deck-drive guide component that supports correct belt routing, stable pulley engagement, and dependable mower deck performance on compatible Ariens and Gravely zero-turn platforms.









