Thank you for the info. Thanks for showing the belt part no. They kept insisting I needed this belt. It was the wrong belt. I needed the belt you used.! Thanks again.
Nice job George, I need to replace my belt before to long. I haven't looked at it yet how its made. But I'm going to check if I can get to it from the top too. Take care
Rusty Glovebox It is much easier from the top, though I suspect if I could hang the mowers up it wouldn't be too bad from the bottom on the other kind of setup.
Although it has been disputed by some, the last words spoken by the great German poet, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe were reported to be "Light! More light!" Whether he repaired lawn tractors is not recorded, but his advice is top notch. Thanks for showing us how to replace this belt.
Thank you so much for this! I am not handy, but i have the same model Huskee and needed to replace the rear belt. Your video made it pretty easy! I had to use a propane torch on one screw for 5 minutes to get it loose, but other than that it went fine. Only thing - I was not paying attention to the seat attachment screw that holds the spring that kills the ignition if you get off the machine without taking it out of gear and turning off the blades. So I don't have that feature anymore. But hey, for a $16 dollar belt and an hour of work, I couldn't be happier. Thanks again!
Hi George • You were talking about lights, on the new furnace room I installed a 4 foot LED shop light, from a big box home center. Very bright. No reading glasses, needed. • Cheers from Michigan
I love the video. You speak slowly enough I can remember what you are saying and you point out and name parts in such a way that I feel I can actually do this belt project on my own! How empowering:)
+Bev Bower I try to be conscious of the fact that someone else may want to do the same project and be a help to them. I am glad you found this video informative. Blessings, George
George, good video - as you say these normally have to be put on from the bottom and they can be a real pain to do so especially if everything is covered in dirt and corroded! Small tip that can be useful for removing those R clips - thread a long doubled piece of strong twine through the loop and thread it through itself so the the clip is attached to the twine. Tie a knot in the long end and attach it to a hammer shaft or something similar and apply steady pressure, it should come out OK and not get lost somewhere in the process. Polish it a bit before reinserting it and it will go back in much easier.
O you are so wright on the light issue .Got a piece of chrome of a bumper in my left eye years ago ,and slowly its getting to the point where i can hardly see out of it ,By the time i got it out it had damaged my eye .Thumbs up on the repair buddy and take care .
Mordoor 53 Thank you Kevin. My ears ring all the time from all the years of working in loud environments, first in the garage and then doing carpentry. Our jobs and hobbies do take their toll as well as just normal old age.
Yeah for now, i wish google+ and you tube wasn't on the same profile picture base. I'll probably end up changing it again before too long lol, Have a good'n
great info. I have the same rider and have to change the same belt. Something shifted in the undercarriage. I have a long pin working toward the rear tire. It appears to have seperated from one side. Could you send me a picture of the rear end so I might be able to put it back together? I have two big springs that I think I must losen . Need info pls.
Sorry I can't give you more information on this, I worked on this mower for a customer and haven't seen it again since I posted this video nearly 2 years ago. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you find a solution to your problem elsewhere.
MIKE MAYERAN I should have contacted you. Did you make a how to video? I couldn't find any for this particular style of mower on TH-cam, which is why I did this one. Thanks for stopping in Mike.
Classic Car Overhaul Yessir! I'll be glad to get it out of my shop so I can get some other stuff done and get my car back inside too. Thanks for stopping by Sam.
It goes behind the shifter bar as I recall. This was done more than 5 years ago now, so I don't recall especially. Hope your project comes out well. Thanks for stopping by.
Great Video George! The spring that holds tension on the idler arm on my Huskee mower fell off before I could make a note of where it was connected. Do you have any tips on replacing the spring?
+Greg Lawing The only tip that I can give you is to be really careful when doing it, since they do have a fair amount of tension on them. Thanks for taking a look and I hope your project finishes well.
dirt bee MTD makes mowers for many different retailers. They paint them and accessorize them according to the wishes of the retailer. Thanks for taking a look.
looking for a video that shows the variable pully and everything it sits on. there is a small pin and spring under it I need to see where they go. any chance u can make something like that
I'm sorry but I don't know the numbers now. I did this repair for a customer a couple of years ago now. Thanks for stopping by. You should be able to take your old one to the local parts store and they can match it up according to size and length, which is what I had to do with this one.
Just like a Ford....Huskees are junk. First and last of each I purchased. Hardest to even work on. Gotta pretty much strip the entire mower just to swap out a belt. Sheesh. Shoulda bought another John Deere.
@@TheShadeTreeFixitMan after a week...finally got my 97 Huskee running. Changed all belts, steering shaft, battery and solenoid. Fires up with quick turn of the key. Now....once I put it in gear, it makes a VERY LOUD screeching noise. Looks like that idler pulley is directly against that rear drive pulley with metal shavings under them from them rubbing. Dunno how to get them to stop rubbing.
@@kennethdurbin3385 It's very hard to diagnose something through the internet without seeing the situation. I suspect that you have something in the wrong place. BTW, I did this repair more than 5 years ago on someone else's machine, a thousand miles away from where I live now.
@@TheShadeTreeFixitMan at first I put the drive belt on wrong so rerouted it again the correct way...I think. Lol I two pulleys are rubbing for sure. I pulled and pulled to get the belt on that rear drive pulley so it look nice and tight...til it goes into gear.
@@kennethdurbin3385 I am wondering if you have the right belt? Sounds like the one you put in is too long... I gave the number in the video, check it out. #954-0370
Thank you for the info. Thanks for showing the belt part no. They kept insisting I needed this belt. It was the wrong belt. I needed the belt you used.! Thanks again.
Glad to be of service and thanks for stopping by.
Nice job George, I need to replace my belt before to long. I haven't looked at it yet how its made. But I'm going to check if I can get to it from the top too. Take care
Rusty Glovebox It is much easier from the top, though I suspect if I could hang the mowers up it wouldn't be too bad from the bottom on the other kind of setup.
Although it has been disputed by some, the last words spoken by the great German poet, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe were reported to be "Light! More light!" Whether he repaired lawn tractors is not recorded, but his advice is top notch. Thanks for showing us how to replace this belt.
Bruce Boschek Thank you for the history lesson Bruce. I suspect my light dilemna is not unique to me.
Thank you so much for this! I am not handy, but i have the same model Huskee and needed to replace the rear belt. Your video made it pretty easy! I had to use a propane torch on one screw for 5 minutes to get it loose, but other than that it went fine. Only thing - I was not paying attention to the seat attachment screw that holds the spring that kills the ignition if you get off the machine without taking it out of gear and turning off the blades. So I don't have that feature anymore. But hey, for a $16 dollar belt and an hour of work, I couldn't be happier. Thanks again!
I'm glad it helped. Thanks for stopping by.
Hi George • You were talking about lights, on the new furnace room I installed a 4 foot LED shop light, from a big box home center. Very bright. No reading glasses, needed.
• Cheers from Michigan
***** LED shop lights? Now there is a bright idea...☺
I love the video. You speak slowly enough I can remember what you are saying and you point out and name parts in such a way that I feel I can actually do this belt project on my own! How empowering:)
+Bev Bower
I try to be conscious of the fact that someone else may want to do the same project and be a help to them. I am glad you found this video informative.
Blessings,
George
George, good video - as you say these normally have to be put on from the bottom and they can be a real pain to do so especially if everything is covered in dirt and corroded!
Small tip that can be useful for removing those R clips - thread a long doubled piece of strong twine through the loop and thread it through itself so the the clip is attached to the twine. Tie a knot in the long end and attach it to a hammer shaft or something similar and apply steady pressure, it should come out OK and not get lost somewhere in the process. Polish it a bit before reinserting it and it will go back in much easier.
Dan Whiteford Good tip on removing the clips Dan. There just wasn't much room to work under there at all.
O you are so wright on the light issue .Got a piece of chrome of a bumper in my left eye years ago ,and slowly its getting to the point where i can hardly see out of it ,By the time i got it out it had damaged my eye .Thumbs up on the repair buddy and take care .
Mordoor 53 Thank you Kevin. My ears ring all the time from all the years of working in loud environments, first in the garage and then doing carpentry. Our jobs and hobbies do take their toll as well as just normal old age.
Thank you for this sir. Appreciate it. I have the same exact lawnmower
Glad to help! And thanks for stopping by the shop today.
Kinda fun working on those little tractors. Great how to video !!!!
johnsont963 Thank you for the kind words.
Good tips I hope that she runs good now
JohnCarey1963Jag Thank you John. The owner is supposed to pick it up tonight!
No need to unbolt the shift lever from the bottom. Just unbolt the bracket by the 2 bolts by the tire. The bracket will slide up the gear shift lever.
I hope someone else will see your comment and it will help them. Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks for the video Shade tree fix-it man ready to chew up some grass now nice shop
Steve Walls Glad to be of help and thanks for stopping by.
Thanks! This has been a great help for me
Thank you for stopping by and glad it was helpful.
I dislike working on lawnmowers. But I'll do it if pressed. That one looked easy.
***** This one was easy, easier than putting a diesel engine in a 46 Ford pickup truck. LOL Thanks for the support my friend.
George fun and enlightening as always. thanks
59chevt Thank you Tom.
Good fix George ! thumbs up man ..
ShawnMrFixit Lee Thank you Shawn, from a fellow fixerupper.
Thanks George this was very helpful to me
Glad to be of help and thanks for stopping by
Good how to George. Sometimes riding mowers can be more of a pain than vehicles. Have a good'n
geargriden19 You got that right Dan. Hey a new icon for you?!
Yeah for now, i wish google+ and you tube wasn't on the same profile picture base. I'll probably end up changing it again before too long lol, Have a good'n
great info. I have the same rider and have to change the same belt. Something shifted in the undercarriage. I have a long pin working toward the rear tire. It appears to have seperated from one side. Could you send me a picture of the rear end so I might be able to put it back together? I have two big springs that I think I must losen . Need info pls.
Sorry I can't give you more information on this, I worked on this mower for a customer and haven't seen it again since I posted this video nearly 2 years ago. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you find a solution to your problem elsewhere.
Did one like that last summer that needed a belt and idler pulley.
MIKE MAYERAN I should have contacted you. Did you make a how to video? I couldn't find any for this particular style of mower on TH-cam, which is why I did this one. Thanks for stopping in Mike.
Great job, now she is ready to go!
Classic Car Overhaul Yessir! I'll be glad to get it out of my shop so I can get some other stuff done and get my car back inside too. Thanks for stopping by Sam.
Does the belt go behind the shifter bar or does it ride on the shifter bar??
It goes behind the shifter bar as I recall. This was done more than 5 years ago now, so I don't recall especially. Hope your project comes out well. Thanks for stopping by.
@@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
Thank you You are correct :)
Great Video George! The spring that holds tension on the idler arm on my Huskee mower fell off before I could make a note of where it was connected. Do you have any tips on replacing the spring?
+Greg Lawing
The only tip that I can give you is to be really careful when doing it, since they do have a fair amount of tension on them. Thanks for taking a look and I hope your project finishes well.
Thanks George, great video.....
larryz24 Thanks for stopping by Larry. I hope it will help someone else. I couldn't find any videos on this swap on TH-cam.
I have a Montgomery Wards tractor that looks just like yours? Did MTD make the Huskee for themselves and the Wards tractor for others?
dirt bee MTD makes mowers for many different retailers. They paint them and accessorize them according to the wishes of the retailer. Thanks for taking a look.
Nice Video. Helped me out, thanks.
ChawBacon Thank you, glad to be of help when I can.
Thanks for you vidéo, from France =)
+Frédéric Frédéric
Thank you for stopping by the shop today. I do hope the video was helpful.
Been there and done that George!
You have a good day my friend.
Mike
Oldvet1946 Thank you Mike.
A tip: watch movies at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching a lot of movies these days.
@Aron Nathan Yup, I have been using Flixzone for since november myself =)
@Aron Nathan yea, I have been watching on Flixzone for since november myself :D
looking for a video that shows the variable pully and everything it sits on. there is a small pin and spring under it I need to see where they go. any chance u can make something like that
This was a customer's mower, and I have recently retired from small engine repairs. Sorry, I can't be of help this time. Thanks for stopping by.
thanks for responding. much appreciated
Inspector Steve
Cool
wtbm123 Yeah man! Thanks Terry.
Whats the#s on both belts
I'm sorry but I don't know the numbers now. I did this repair for a customer a couple of years ago now. Thanks for stopping by. You should be able to take your old one to the local parts store and they can match it up according to size and length, which is what I had to do with this one.
nice fix
RobsPackanShine Thank you sir.
OK That Looks Easy Now
FixinThatUp It was really easy as replacing drive belts go. I guess I missed this comment when it was posted. Sorry, Stan, but thanks for stopping by.
I Never Have Enough Lights lol
FixinThatUp The best light is sunlight of course, but a multitude of other lights will surely help.
All ready to eat some grass!
FullThrottleKustoms Yupper, she is ready. Thanks for stopping by Butch.
Always watching George, never know what you're going to learn from that shade tree guy.
there not giving those belt away..
***** About $28 for that one. Thanks for stopping by.
Pull battery and it’s easy
It would help for sure. Thanks for stopping in.
Geroge questions
Somehow I missed this post 2 years ago. Thanks for the comment.
Just like a Ford....Huskees are junk. First and last of each I purchased. Hardest to even work on. Gotta pretty much strip the entire mower just to swap out a belt. Sheesh. Shoulda bought another John Deere.
This one was pretty simple as drive belts go on riding mowers. Thanks for stopping by to take a look with me.
@@TheShadeTreeFixitMan after a week...finally got my 97 Huskee running. Changed all belts, steering shaft, battery and solenoid. Fires up with quick turn of the key. Now....once I put it in gear, it makes a VERY LOUD screeching noise. Looks like that idler pulley is directly against that rear drive pulley with metal shavings under them from them rubbing. Dunno how to get them to stop rubbing.
@@kennethdurbin3385 It's very hard to diagnose something through the internet without seeing the situation. I suspect that you have something in the wrong place. BTW, I did this repair more than 5 years ago on someone else's machine, a thousand miles away from where I live now.
@@TheShadeTreeFixitMan at first I put the drive belt on wrong so rerouted it again the correct way...I think. Lol I two pulleys are rubbing for sure. I pulled and pulled to get the belt on that rear drive pulley so it look nice and tight...til it goes into gear.
@@kennethdurbin3385 I am wondering if you have the right belt? Sounds like the one you put in is too long... I gave the number in the video, check it out. #954-0370