What size belt do I need for a 42 inch deck?

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.

What is the difference between a deck belt and drive belt?

deck belts usually last about 1/2 the time a drive belt does they also get more debris around the pulleys and take much more punishment than drive belts.

How tight should a mower deck belt be?

Yes, most of the riding mowers have at least 2 drive belts. How tight should riding mower belt be? It should be tight but not TOO tight. You should start by tightening it as tight as an alternator belt.

Why does my deck belt keep jumping off?

The drive belt may come off a riding mower because it is damaged or loose. If broken or worn, the belt can break while the engine runs, and it can fly off at a great velocity, which is highly dangerous. Check the belt for looseness, cracks, fraying or separation from the rest of the assembly, and replace if necessary.

Why does my mower belt keep stretching?

Lawnmower belts stretch due to wear and tear, something that should expect with any machine. Over time, continued use of these lawnmowers results in some problems. And with belts, losing grip on the threads is not always about using oversized fittings like many tend to think.

How do I know if my lawn mower belt is bad?

These signs show when a mower belt could experience failure and needs replacement as soon as possible:

1. The belt has s​​​ide wall damage. Mower belt edges should be smooth and even throughout the entire length of the belt.
2. The belt has a glazed or bu​rned sidewall.
3. The belt is​​ cracked.

Are Kevlar lawn mower belts better?

Overall the Kevlar v belts are stronger and standout as the primary choice for several applications. However, Kevlar belts are not a quick fix for machines with multiple belt failures! In the majority of cases, there is an underlying issue causing the breakage and not the belt itself.

Do drive belts stretch over time?

Drive belts always stretch a little in use, because of the strains put on them by driving the water pump and generator , as well as the fan itself if it is in the system. Age and continual flexing also cause belts to crack and deteriorate. Stretching slackens a belt, so that it slips on the pulleys.

How long should a lawn tractor belt last?

A lawn mower is not complete without a belt. Good mower belts should last for about 3- 4 years. If you don’t have a quality mower belt, you need to get one to use it for this long. As you use a mower belt, you should also inspect it from time to time to confirm any signs of tear.

How much does it cost to replace the belt on a riding lawn mower?

Belts themselves are $10 to $35 but the bulk of the cost of their replacement is constituted by the labor to do so – for example if there is simple underdeck access, or the entire deck must be pulled entirely from the undermount, followed by shroud removal(s), followed by reassembly.

What is the primary mower belt?

The term “Primary Mower belt” implies that there would be a “Secondary Mower belt”, and that might be different depending on which mower deck the tractor has if there were multiple mower decks available for that model tractor. The mower won’t move with a broken or worn drive belt.

Is the primary mower belt the deck belt?

Answer: This belt is not for your machine. The primary belt deck belt runs from the electric clutch to the deck is 532174368 and the secondary deck belt that runs from pulley to pulley on the deck is 532180808. Model numbers make a huge difference on lawn mowers.

How many belts does a riding lawn mower have?

Most mowers have at least two drive belts. There are two belts on most riding lawnmowers. One belt connects the transmission of the lawn tractor to the driveshaft pulley and the other belt connects the mower deck to the driveshaft pulley.

Are all 42 mower decks the same?

Lawnmower decks are largely interchangeable. Engines will swap without issue, however, blades and drive systems may differ.

What are belt sizes?

The most widely used method is to buy a belt that is 1-2″ larger than your pants size, or as some say: ONE SIZE UP. Example, if you wear a size 36 pants, you would order a size 38 belt. We do not make odd sizes (33, 35, 37, etc.) so you would have to go with a belt that is 2″ larger.