Warstud Joined Sep 2, 2005 Messages 10,463 Location MIchigan Sep 15, 2022 #1 Are the belts for a self propelled Lawnmower suppose to be loose ? I'm wondering if I ought to buy a new belt since I have my mower apart. An internet pic >>>>>>
Are the belts for a self propelled Lawnmower suppose to be loose ? I'm wondering if I ought to buy a new belt since I have my mower apart. An internet pic >>>>>>
R R_W_M Joined Sep 22, 2011 Messages 131 Location Orange Park, FL Sep 15, 2022 #2 That's the drive belt. It will be slack until you pull the drive handle. That takes the slack out and makes the mower go.
That's the drive belt. It will be slack until you pull the drive handle. That takes the slack out and makes the mower go.
Warstud Thread starter Joined Sep 2, 2005 Messages 10,463 Location MIchigan Sep 15, 2022 #3 R_W_M said: That's the drive belt. It will be slack until you pull the drive handle. That takes the slack out and makes the mower go. Click to expand... So then you dont need to replace it until it comes off ?
R_W_M said: That's the drive belt. It will be slack until you pull the drive handle. That takes the slack out and makes the mower go. Click to expand... So then you dont need to replace it until it comes off ?
R R_W_M Joined Sep 22, 2011 Messages 131 Location Orange Park, FL Sep 15, 2022 #4 If the belt is in good shape and the go handle takes the slack out and makes the mower go, you should be good.
If the belt is in good shape and the go handle takes the slack out and makes the mower go, you should be good.
Duffyjr Joined Jan 13, 2016 Messages 3,488 Location Northeast Nebraska Sep 16, 2022 #5 Warstud said: So then you dont need to replace it until it comes off ? Click to expand... When it gets to the point that one side (pulling side) is tighter than the other would be a good time to get a new one to have on hand cause it won't be long.
Warstud said: So then you dont need to replace it until it comes off ? Click to expand... When it gets to the point that one side (pulling side) is tighter than the other would be a good time to get a new one to have on hand cause it won't be long.
L Lubener Joined Jan 22, 2011 Messages 9,558 Sep 18, 2022 #6 It's tensioned only with a spring. They won't be that tight. If it doesn't slip, it's good.