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Lawn Mower Ground Drive Belt, 3/8 x 32-1/2-in (replaces 426609, 532196853) 196853

Part #196853

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We've permanently sold out of this part. It's no longer available from the manufacturer and the manufacturer has no substitute for this part. Although our call center staff is always happy to help when possible, they don't have access to this part. If you can't find that part and decide to replace the product, we invite you to visit www.sears.com

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Part Information

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.

Reviews

Lawnmower front wheel drive needs a belt.
January 11, 2023

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

D. P. R., Indianapolis, In

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Ease of Installation
Easy
Duration of Installation
Less than 30 minutes
Belt broke, glad to get an replacement one
October 24, 2022

Fantastic, it worked just like it's suppose and easy to install.

Brian, Iowa

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Ease of Installation
Easy
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour
Good belt and easy install.
July 19, 2022

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

Phil, Central MA

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Ease of Installation
Very Easy
Duration of Installation
Less than 30 minutes

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Drive Belt Install
July 12, 2022

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

Thedogs8, St. Cloud, FL

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Ease of Installation
Easy
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Better grip
June 16, 2022

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

Jon G, Mpls, Mn

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Ease of Installation
Moderate
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Craftsman Drive Belt
June 08, 2022

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

Ran M, Omaha Nebraska

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Ease of Installation
Easy
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

n/a
June 01, 2022

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

steve g, wyoming

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Ease of Installation
Very Easy
Duration of Installation
Less than 30 minutes

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Order and delivery
April 10, 2022

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

Jeff, Pennsylvania

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Ease of Installation
Easy
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend