Are all 42-in mower belts the same?
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 do you measure a missing v belt?
Use a cloth measuring tape (not a steel one) and wrap it around the outside of the belt. You also use a thin string to take this measurement and place it on a steel tape to get the correct length. Next, for “A” Belts (1/2” width) subtract two-inches from the outside measurement to select the correct V-belt.
What size belt does a CRAFTSMAN 42 inch mower deck take?
CRAFTSMAN 42-in Deck Belt for Riding Mower/Tractors (1/2-in W x 14-in L)
What size belt does a 42 inch CRAFTSMAN lawn mower take?
REPLACMENT DECK BELT for Craftsman 42″ 144959 (A93) This belt is NOT OEM belt. The OEM number is just for your help in looking for the belt you need! Blade drive belt 144959 (532144959) turns the pulley that spins the blades on the mower deck. 1/2×95″ OD, A93.
What causes mower belts to break?
If your lawn mower belt keeps breaking it could be due to a number of factors including the quality of the belt itself, damaged pulley bearings, rust or sharp edges on pulley grooves, debris building up inside pulley grooves or a weak tensioner spring.
How often should you replace lawn mower belt?
Under ideal conditions, a mower drive belt will last between three to four years. If you use the mower quite a bit or if you do not take good care of the machine, it may wear out sooner. Wear and tear often makes it hard to keep the mower belt going for longer than four years.
What size belt goes on a CRAFTSMAN 46 inch deck?
Craftsman 46″ Replacment Mower Deck Belt 405143 532405143 584453101 1/2″ X 106″. NOTE: There are many different belts for Craftsman 46″! Please make sure this is the right one for your rider! Please check your OEM# and belt size before ordering.