Hello, all ==
Please see my two attached image files to identify/confirm the Craftsman Lawnmower model.
I've been using this mower for twelve years on rough, extremely hilly terrain. It's had a few problems, but all things considered, has performed admirably.
This season, I noticed the propulsion seemed to be getting weaker, and yesterday it quit entirely. I noticed a faint "squeeking" sound in the minutes before forward movement ceased, and I think there was a faint "burned rubber" smell.
I'm hoping repair will be a simple (and cheap) matter of REPLACING THE V-BELT that transfers power from the blade shaft to the forward-mounted gear case. Please see Part 5 in the exploded parts diagram below: described as V-belt, part number 146527.
FYI: The original front drive wheels wore out completely (an indication of hard use) so I replaced them last year. I think maybe the new, full tread of the replacement wheels/tires put additional strain on the aging propulsion system.
Please advise. Fingers crossed,
Tom
Please see my two attached image files to identify/confirm the Craftsman Lawnmower model.
I've been using this mower for twelve years on rough, extremely hilly terrain. It's had a few problems, but all things considered, has performed admirably.
This season, I noticed the propulsion seemed to be getting weaker, and yesterday it quit entirely. I noticed a faint "squeeking" sound in the minutes before forward movement ceased, and I think there was a faint "burned rubber" smell.
I'm hoping repair will be a simple (and cheap) matter of REPLACING THE V-BELT that transfers power from the blade shaft to the forward-mounted gear case. Please see Part 5 in the exploded parts diagram below: described as V-belt, part number 146527.
FYI: The original front drive wheels wore out completely (an indication of hard use) so I replaced them last year. I think maybe the new, full tread of the replacement wheels/tires put additional strain on the aging propulsion system.
Please advise. Fingers crossed,
Tom