Belt Auction

my craftsman lawn mower belt is loose how do i tighten it?

is there a belt tentioner????

Public Comments

1. go to a mechanic
2. Take it to SEARS
3. Buy a new one. The old one is streched out.
4. Don't aske me, I'm just a girl.
5. No, sorry. You'll have to have the belt replaced. They'll do it at Sears. Or, you could have a Dad like mine...he'll do it for free! (Okay, who am I kidding?? I always make him a pie).
6. i would haft to see but here's my blinded guess.there should be 2 or 4 nuts that hold shaft and are in slotted holes in body,loosen and use something to pry in place. just remember someone put it on in the first place by loosening something and in doubt i look at the schematics.also as any moving part,they do wear out either breaking or stretching.
7. Well, when the Craftsmen mower is running the belt is at a different tension then when it is turned off so it is always better to check the belt while the mower is running. Step 1: Lean down next to the running mower and place one hand firmly on the mower shroud. Get a good grip placing your fingers up under the edge so you don't slip. Be careful not to cut you fingers on the edge or on the rotating blade. Step 2: With your other hand reach under the seat and place your index and middle fingers around the edge of the belt and pull out slightly. If the belt pulls out more then an inch it will need to be tightened. Be careful not to catch your fingers between the belt and the pulley. There may be warning stickers at various places on the mower that advise against using this or similar methods, but those warnings are easily disregarded.
8. There is usually an idler pulley with a spring tension adjustment . This is used to keep tension on the belt and control slippage.
9. You need your model and/or serial number to know if there is a tensioner on the belt, without looking underneath. Usually it is just a pully with a spring to keep tension against the belt, or it may be part of the attached pully system. If the belt is about 2 years old or older, you may need a new one. If you are mechanically inclined, purchase a belt and go for it! If not call Sears or a small engine repair shop. With your model and serial number you can look up the specs online of how to change your paticular mower belt. Good luck with it :) ...jj
10. Ditto with the last guy. Need your model #'s to see what mower you have. You sound like one of my customers. I have a mower and its broke how do I fix it. Well whats wrong, Its broke says the customer. Duh !!