How Can You Tell if Your Lawn Mower Belt is Wearing out on Your Lawn Mower?

Lawn mower belts are a very important part of your lawn mower. The belt transmits power from the engine to the blades so the blades circulate and mow. Without a mower belt, the blades will not be able to spin and get the job done.

There is no specific length of time that lawn mower belts need to be replaced. Some belts may last longer than others due to varying operating conditions. But one thing is for sure, the more you use your mower, the sooner you will need to consider replacing your mower belts.

There are a few key items to check on your lawn mower belt to see if it needs replacing. It's much easier to replace the belt as part of regular maintenance than to wait for it to break during use.

Cracked Belts: Lawnmower belts are prone to cracking. Over time, they will deteriorate and you will start to notice small cracks appearing. Even if the crack is shallow, it's still a sign that the belt is at risk of breaking and should be replaced.

Sidewall Damage: All mower belts should have smooth sidewalls. If they are damaged by nicks or small tears, the straps are more likely to split and break completely.

Burnt or Glazed Sidewalls: As mower belts continue to be used, belts wear. When a lawn mower belt wears out, the sidewall of the belt will start to look burnt or glazed. This is another sign that your belt is worn out and needs to be replaced.

Replacing a lawn mower belt can be a daunting task for some people, if this is you we highly recommend contacting your local service department or scheduling your service online.

If you are interested in replacing the belt yourself, you can purchase all the parts you need online through HUSTIL. These are some basic steps.

Remove the mower deck from the machine.

Rotate the idler arm (A) counterclockwise to relieve tension on the belt, then remove the belt from the pulley (B).

Remove the belt from around the pulley below ramp (C) and from the remaining pulley except for the idler pulley (B).

Install belt around pulleys under ramp (C) and all remaining pulleys except idler pulley (B).

Rotate the belt around the arm (A) counterclockwise and install the belt on the pulley (B).

The above briefly introduces the method of judging the wear of the lawn mower belt. If you want to buy a lawn mower belt, please contact us.

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