Understanding your lawn mower belt guide
Types of Belts in Your Lawn Mower
Drive Belt
- Function: Transfers power from the engine to the transmission for movement.
- Location: On the engine, connected to the transmission.
Deck Belt
- Function: Drives the blades to rotate and cut grass.
- Location: From the engine pulley to the spindle pulleys on the deck.
Idler Belt
- Function: Maintains tension on drive and deck belts.
- Location: Between the engine and other pulleys, adjusts tension.