To install a 42-inch deck belt, first, disconnect the mower's power and remove the deck from the mower. Next, route the new belt around the pulleys according to the diagram specific to your mower model, ensuring it fits snugly in the grooves. Reattach the deck, making sure the belt is properly aligned and tensioned. Finally, reconnect the power and test the mower to ensure the belt operates smoothly.
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I have Murray 42" cut riding mower that the belt came off. How do I put the belt back on?
To install a belt on a 42'' Murray mowing deck, first, ensure the mower is turned off and disconnected from the power source. Remove the deck from the mower by detaching the pins or bolts securing it. Once the deck is removed, locate the old belt and note its routing; then, remove it from the pulleys. Install the new belt by following the same path as the old one, ensuring it sits properly in the pulleys, and reassemble the deck back onto the mower.
One might learn how to install a 42 inch deck belt on a John Deere lawnmower by looking at their user manual. A better route to this may be to take it to a lawn mower shop for repair.
To route the deck belt on a 42 LS45 mower, first, ensure the mower is turned off and the key is removed. Begin by placing the belt over the engine pulley, then loop it around the idler pulleys and spindles, following the mower's specific diagram usually found on the mower deck. Ensure the belt is seated properly in all grooves and tensioned correctly before reassembling any covers. Finally, double-check the routing against the diagram to confirm accuracy.
42" deck = 71" belt48" deck = 73.8" belt44" SNOWBLOWER uses V-Belt 131"
To create a diagram of the PTO (Power Take-Off) belt for a 42-inch MTD Yard Machine, you'll typically start by identifying the belt routing from the engine pulley to the deck pulleys. The belt usually runs from the engine's PTO clutch, around the tensioner, and then to the mower deck's spindle pulleys. Make sure to include any idler pulleys and ensure that the belt is properly tensioned for optimal performance. For an accurate diagram, consult the specific model's service manual or manufacturer’s website for detailed routing instructions.
You will need to order a manual on the mower from the manufacturer (I assume Simplicity).
A Craftsman 42 deck belt could be smoking because it is rubbing against something. There could also be an oil leak. If you can not find the cause, you should take it to be serviced.
Most LT12H mowers take a #213676 OEM belt or #6885 Gates belt for the blade application
just get new belts they stretch or buy a can of belt grip
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