FAQ: How To Install Drive Belt On Husqvarna Lawn Tractor?

Why does my drive belt keep coming off my riding mower?

The drive belt may come off a riding mower because it is damaged or loose. When loose, the belt may slip, resulting in friction that, if it creates enough heat, can lead to a fire in the mower’s engine.

How do you tighten the drive belt on a Craftsman riding lawn mower?

Push the belt keepers on the transaxle pulley down and slide the belt over the transaxle pulley. Pull the slack from the back of the tractor (transaxle pulley) and slide the belt on to the stationary and clutch idlers. This will increase the tension in the belt and hold it in place.

Does a zero turn mower have a drive belt?

Whatever you call it, its function is to transfer power from the engine to the transaxles, powering the drive wheels on a zero turn lawn mower. Without this belt, the wheels wouldn’t turn, and that’s why it’s important to check this belt for cracks and other signs of wear often and to replace when necessary.

How do you put a belt on a zero turn mower?

Instructions

1. Disconnect the spark plugs. Move the mower to a work area on a hard, level surface and set the parking brake.
2. Lower the mower deck.
3. Remove the floorboard.
4. Remove the pulley covers.
5. Remove the blade belt.
6. Install the new blade belt.
7. Reinstall the pulley covers.
8. Reinstall the floorboard.

Can you adjust the drive belt on a Husqvarna riding mower?

On the end of the lever is a paddle handle. Rotate the level toward the steering wheel to tighten the drive belt and to engage the mower deck. Push it away from the steering wheel to loosen the tension and disengage the mower deck.

What does the drive belt do on a riding mower?

The ground drive belt connects the engine crankshaft to the transaxle pulley to drive the rear wheels. If the belt breaks, the lawn tractor won’t move. If the belt is worn, the lawn tractor moves sluggishly because the belt slips on the pulley.