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Lawn Mower Ground Drive Belt, 3/8 x 32-1/2-in 196853

Part #196853
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Helpful DIY instructions: Installation guide with video.

This ground drive belt (part number 196853) is for lawn mowers.

Ground drive belt 196853 drives the transmission, which propels the lawn mower wheels.

Wear work gloves to protect your hands when installing this part.

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Reviews

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Lawnmower front wheel drive needs a belt.
January 11, 2023|D. P. R., Indianapolis, In

Straightforward drive belt replacement. Exact part for mower. No issues to replace.

Ease of InstallationEasy
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes

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Good belt and easy install.
July 19, 2022|Phil, Central MA

The belt fit well, no problem removing the old one or installing this one. New life to an older mower.

Ease of InstallationVery Easy
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes

Verified Customerverified customer

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Drive Belt Install
July 12, 2022|Thedogs8, St. Cloud, FL

Belt fit perfectly was simple to install. Then the drive worked like it did when it was brand new.

Ease of InstallationEasy
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour

Verified Customerverified customer

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Better grip
June 16, 2022|Jon G, Mpls, Mn

Old drive belt looked ok but was slightly glazed so some slippage occurred. New belt grips better.

Ease of InstallationModerate
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour

Verified Customerverified customer

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Craftsman Drive Belt
June 08, 2022|Ran M, Omaha Nebraska

Easy to remove the old belt and place the new belt on

Ease of InstallationEasy
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour

Verified Customerverified customer

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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June 01, 2022|steve g, wyoming

I was happy with the part fits good seems to have increased the performance of the mower

Ease of InstallationVery Easy
Duration of InstallationLess than 30 minutes

Verified Customerverified customer

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Order and delivery
April 10, 2022|Jeff, Pennsylvania

Ordered the part one day and they arrived the next. I couldn't be any happier.

Ease of InstallationEasy
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour

Verified Customerverified customer

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Easy to install
February 09, 2022|George, Seattle

Easy to install it only took 20 minutes after I opened the manual.

Ease of InstallationEasy
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour

Verified Customerverified customer

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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