How to Measure Lawn Mower Belts

Published: Jan 22, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
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To replace the lawn mower belt, you will need to measure the belt’s length and width in order to find a proper replacement.

  1. Lay the belt flat on a hard surface.

  2. Measure the belt by wrapping the cloth tape measure around the belt. For broken belts, simply measure the total length of the belt.

  3. Hold the cloth tape measure against the length or width of the belt depending upon which measurement you need.

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Daniella Lauren has worked with eHow and various new media sites as a freelance writer since 2009. Her work covers topics in education, business, and home and garden. Daniella holds a Master of Science in elementary education and a…

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