Contents
- 1 How do you tighten the drive belt on a Craftsman riding lawn mower?
- 2 How many belts does a Craftsman riding mower have?
- 3 What is a ground drive belt?
- 4 What size drive belt does a craftsman lt1000 take?
- 5 What size belt do I need for a 42 inch deck?
- 6 How long is a 42 deck belt?
- 7 Why does my drive belt keep coming off my riding mower?
- 8 What size belt goes on a Craftsman 42 inch deck?
- 9 How do you change a motion belt on a Murray riding lawn mower?
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.
How many belts does a Craftsman riding mower have?
The three primary belts found in a Craftsman mower are the drive belt, power clutch belt and arbor belt. Craftsman mowers come with these belts when bought from a Craftsman dealer. Over time, though, the belts wear down until they are not usable anymore.
What is a ground drive belt?
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.
What size drive belt does a craftsman lt1000 take?
95.5″ is the correct size.
What size belt do I need for a 42 inch deck?
There’s no standard size for a 42 – inch -cut riding mower. Each model uses a different size belt. To give examples, some models use a drive belt that is ½ inch wide by 92 inches in length, while others use a belt ½ inch wide by 85 inches in length.
How long is a 42 deck belt?
Dimensions:
| Dimensions: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 101.5 (in.) |
| Width: | 0.5 (in.) |
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.
What size belt goes on a Craftsman 42 inch deck?
174883. AYP / Craftsman / Sears Deck Drive Belt fits 42 ” cut (2002-2003). Size: 5/8″ x 97″. Replaces part number 174883.
How do you change a motion belt on a Murray riding lawn mower?
HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT
- Remove the mower housing.
- Completely push the pedal forward and engage the parking.
- Remove the idler pulley (Figure 25).
- Loosen the belt guides that are around the drive pulley.
- Remove the motion drive belt from the drive pulley.
- To remove the motion drive belt from the stack pulley, pull the.