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Just want to say thank you for highlighting this simple fix. After my dad died last year, I’ve had to try to fill his “fix anything” shoes. Your video helped me get my mom’s lawn tractor going again. She was thrilled and relieved. Thanks again for your video
DUDE!! 3 years after you made this video Thanks a lot!! I just came in from the test drive and this fixed my problem, my mower suddenly wouldn't go up hills, I thought for sure it was the trans going out and after watching several videos on how to change the fluid I stumbled across your video. No way it's that easy, I never get lucky with this stuff but sure enough even though I blow the grass and dirt off of every time I use it junk was caked on up in that area causing the pedal to not release all of the way. THANKS!!!
Changed the drive belt. Less slippage but by the end of mowing, it was barely making it up hills. Found this video and thought it wasn’t likely to work because I pressure wash after each mow. Found lots of hard clumps in there but not right under the brake stop. But sure enough, it worked!! The mower pulls uphills it never has before! Thanks for taking the time to make this video. You saved me a couple $k.
This was the exact problem I had. After seeing your video I now know why they tell you to always park mower with brake on. It takes tension off the drive belt so it will not stretch as much. I also found that after cleaning grass and dirt from underneath the bar hanging down on the brake I had a small amount of free play on the pedal when it is not engaged. So if you you find no free play then you probably have this problem. I had already taken the pins out of the hanging bars on both sides of the deck and the rod on the front of the deck before I found this video. I then slid the deck towards the side with the discharge chute and did not have to remove deck belt tensioner cable to get enough room to clean out the brake area. Great video, thank you so much...
All I can say is thank you. This just saved me a lot of hassle. Been putting up with the slow drive and slipping for 2 seasons. This fixed my issue. I do regularly clean the deck off but was unaware of that small space collecting all that grass and dirt. So happy.
This is probably what's wrong with our mower! I'm reading this at 1 in the morning so I can't go look at it now, but excited for when the sun comes up! Thank you so very much! 😀
You saved me a lot of time! I noticed the brake pedal not coming all the way back . Of course the mower slow down and the belt was slipping. I blew out the gunk and actually had to scrape the pivot plate of the tension pulley to free it up. Thank you very much!
THANK YOU KB!!! I came back here just to say Thanks! I couldn't figure out what was wrong with my rider. This was the fix and the only video on the internet that I found with this information. I've like and subscribed!
Thanks for posting this video. I was fixing to order a smaller belt. I looked underneath saw the grass build-up and knew this was my problem. Cleaned the build-up and cut my grass and back to normal. You saved me some money and a whole lot of time! Thanks again!
Thanks so much for posting this. While my new belt was on order, I saw this and went out to clear out nearly a bale of grass out of that area. A screwdriver and air gun got it all cleaned out, and she gained nearly all power back. It would hardly climb an incline in the middle of the yard it was so bad. I assumed the belt had stretched. I may still swap it, when the belt comes in. But for now, it will go on a hook for when the first truly fails. Thanks again!
You have joined "Scotty" of Star Trek (TOS) fame as a "miracle worker" in my humble opinion. Saw this video and wondered if it might restore my YT4000 from being dead in space to warp drive capable. Applied your fix. Presto! She's back to plying the vast reaches of my assigned space sector, cutting down unruly upstarts that would otherwise impede the flourishment of civilization. In all seriousness, Thank You for this amazingly spot on video.
Thanks for the hint! I never use my brake and no one else uses this mower. But somehow mysteriously the brake was locked on. Very happy to discover the simple fix!
Because of this problem I got a really good deal on the mower that I have now. I had to replace a idler pully on it and a few other things, but works great now.
Removing the deck so that you can replace the drive belt is a real pain, I did it last year and was bummed because I thought it needed a new belt. Your video save me lots of time and frustration, I just cleaned the area that you specified and I was ready to go. Thanks!!!
simply amazing :!! just saved my neighbor from buying a new mower by just removing a hard clump of grass from underneath the break pedal .. i had tried earlier today and had given up till i saw this video .. i was not about to remove the trans ,,
My 11 year old Craftsman YT4200 was starting to struggle up moderate inclines. Found your video and cleared out the deck under the drive belt, and now it pulls like new. Thanks!
Yup I’ve seen this happen a few times mostly on Craftsman riders and figured it out on my own same way you did. People like to mow over all kinds of junk and get crap packed up tight in there and the brake can’t completely release. I’ve actually had people argue with me because they didn’t believe the packed debris was the issue.
Last year we got a new Craftsman T260 50" cut and 2 weeks ago a used LT2000 and I am learning that these lawn tractors can be a pain in the a** to keep running and driving properly..I just replaced the 2 spindles and blades on the LT2000 and need to look at the transmission drive belt(s) and actually the T260..I always blow them out with the air compressor and change oil and air filter when needed but haven't looked at the drive belts...its videos like these that have helped me realize theres more to maintain if I want to keep from having to buy new equipment all the time..especially at todays prices.
I hose off the mower deck after every use, and this last time the tranny had next to no get up and go after going strong for hours. Found this video the next day and hosed off that area, which I've never done or thought of doing - can't really see it with the mower deck on. Sure enough, tranny is back to full strength. Quick and easy fix for seemingly big problem. Thank you so much for the video!
Thanks! Your video in my quick search was the only no-nonsense one that was spot on. The slipping only happens to me when I am deep in the fall leaves and now I know why after years of dealing with this!
Keeping the pulley system clean after every cut will really improve the drive belt life, also make sure the hydro gear drive belt is free of debris. 🚜👍
You got to be kidding me I have been trying to figure out why my tractor would not move. Belts off new belt on still nothing getting ready to dump this old tractor I got for almost nothing. Then I saw this went under and fixed lol thanks!!!!!!!!
Thank you for all the info provided on this video. I have been having issues with my 42" T 210 model going on reverse; its the same situation I suppose. grass build up is a key factor in causing all these issues. I now know, thanks again.
Thank you so much. Had the same problem at the end of summer last year And just now cleaned everything out really good. That’s exactly what the problem was. Runs great again.
Good video KB...I have run into this too...in lawns which are sparse, the debris gets packed in around the pulleys like cement. I'am surprised at the number of bearings, and belts that can survive the intense heat build up of these situations. Take care.
Thank you KB!!! Great video and like someone else posted, I didn't see any other videos addressing this issue. I found the debris build up on my own. But did want to put my mower back together till I was sure that would fix the problem. Your video put mind mind at ease. I put the mower back together and it drives like brand new. Thanks again.
Thanks, my case was a little different but same diagnostics. Belt came off two pulleys and one carrier. Back on and working well. Belt two years old and fine.
Thanks for the video I will give this a try next time I'm off work. Thanks to mtd for not putting a cover over that hole to keep so much grass out of there. I regularly spray the bladed and on top of the deck but wasn't aware that I would need to take the deck completely off just to maintain it.
Thanks a lot man. I’m about to take the deck out from under a yt 3000 Craftsman tractor and put a new spindle in and new belt. I will definitely check for buildup around the drive belt while deck is pulled. Thanks again.
Good Tip buddy. I am waiting on my Handy Lift table. I got the same one as you ordered 4 weeks ago and still on backorder. I am planning on using a chain hoist instead of the deck lift attachment.
Awesome dude. Bummer you have had to wait, but I'm sure you will love it! You will have to let me know what you think. Certainly saves your body for sure!
Great info! I knew not to mow in wet grass and hose it down every once in awhile as it builds up like that, but Ive never seen it interfere with regular operation of the machine.
Yeah, I typically like to blow them off with either a blower, or compressed air vs. water as places like this will just get more compacted if you don't hit it just right with the water. Air seems to get more out without direct placement. A little maintenance can go a long way.
old video but still works....i will caution ya though. talked with an older than me lawntractor mech.....he says yeah if the brake is obstructed,,,,but a little looseness in the drive belt is cause the pulleys are made of a plastic fiberous material...i.e. wear faster with the tighter drive line
Wish I'd seen this before I spent 2 days replacing the drive belt and cleaning all of the junk out from under / in my tractor. ;) My old belt was a few years old... and it had stretched a bit... so it probably needed to be replaced... but it might have made it another season if I had just cleaned out all the accumulated crap from underneath the mower first. I'll remember this for the next time my drive belt starts slipping again.
Picked up the same mower for free wouldnt move. I noticed if i pulled the brake pedal towards me it would move fine. Cleaned all the shit out and now it works perfect
I’m on my third belt same mower 88 inch 89 inch and 90 drive belts 88 way to tight had 90 but was slipping going up hills so trying 89 inch! Need to check brakes area! Maybe that was problem all the time! 😊 happy summer mowing season 🤞👍
I've got the same problem with my John Deere L118 42 inch mower. Most of my problem was lubricating the idler pully support so it tightens up a little more. It seemed to help for now but if it gets slow again I'm going to get a 88 inch belt. I've never had this problem years ago.
I have a similar model, and they are bad about that. It's like the break /clutch linkage packs the grass in there. I got the mower cheap because of this. Other than that their pretty good mowers.
Really Hoping this is my issue. Have a craftsman g5500 with a hydro gear trans. Mower doesn’t pull well. Already changed the trans filter and fluid and the issue is still there. Will look at for this soon and go from there. Figure it’s either grass compacted like you show, bad drive belt, or worst case it needs a complete new trans. Fingers crossed!!!
I tried spraying some belt dressing on mine. Wished I hadn't. Now it really slips. I just think it's too loose hopefully from a blockade you described.
My dad rip always was replacing those darn belts, an old Yardman. I bought a new craftsman t225, 2nd or 3rd season now, drive belt came to a blue smoky stop. Ya, I hate belts.
I have an older Craftsman from about 1998 19.5hp and something is slipping when I get into taller, thicker grass. I suspect my mower-drive belt- thinking about trying a slightly smaller size as there are no adjustments. I do clean it off with leaf blower after each use. Thoughts ?
15 years ago I did not have money to buy new belt so I took a pulley off old deck and bolted to floor to tighten belt A Sold it like that 7 years later but told them about it
I like your video. However, I would like to see where all the springs go. The heavy spring broke on my mtd huskee. It doesn't show where the springs hook on to.
Don't know if this will fix it, but it's something to try. Thank you for that! Replaced the drive belt after 5 years of use this spring, but started noticing that it's a dog going up hill and turning around. I know it's probably stretched since it was a new belt, or the problem you found. I'll find out next weekend. Wish me luck!
Great video. However, I need to know how to change the drive belt on a 2004 murray 42" cut including removing the mower deck. If you could do this it would be fantastic. Thank you Sean
I've seen a lot of videos where this is the problem, but none where it's something else. My drive belt keeps slipping, even after replacing it. It actually seems pretty tight. I'm at a loss as to what to do.
I have a craftsman 3000 21hp, to reverse you have to first pull a lever to disengage the blades or mower will shut off. It is a safety feature. When placing in drove you engage to lever the opposite direction. My issue is somehow that lever has lost connection with mower. Lots of play. Any advice? I think it may be a belt but have never looked under the mower before. I am a newbie
I have a 17HP twin turbo craftsman will drive forward and backward with the brake applied and actually smoking the brakes 🥵 when the pedal release is towards my right foot, it’s not going anywhere. Only when I press forward the pedal and lock the bar brake on does moved🤔 but will heat up the brake smelling like rubbing belts white smoke 💨 all over. Any idea?
i am looking into a sabre deere, it drives ok; but when i engage the deck it cuts ok on the high level; but when i try to lower the deck it slows right down and literally to a stop..
I’m about to push my T210 off a cliff,…. Drive belt was loose so I removed it to find that the lil poly flat pulley was basically sawed/melted in half! Took it all apart and replaced both the belt and pulley and now I can’t get it back together right 😑😑 I came across your video in my search of the same belt pattern
It's also probably good to inspect the drive belt tensioner spring to see if it's stretched. I replaced my spring recently as the old spring had stretched and was 25% longer then new spring.
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Just want to say thank you for highlighting this simple fix. After my dad died last year, I’ve had to try to fill his “fix anything” shoes. Your video helped me get my mom’s lawn tractor going again. She was thrilled and relieved. Thanks again for your video
DUDE!! 3 years after you made this video Thanks a lot!! I just came in from the test drive and this fixed my problem, my mower suddenly wouldn't go up hills, I thought for sure it was the trans going out and after watching several videos on how to change the fluid I stumbled across your video. No way it's that easy, I never get lucky with this stuff but sure enough even though I blow the grass and dirt off of every time I use it junk was caked on up in that area causing the pedal to not release all of the way. THANKS!!!
Changed the drive belt. Less slippage but by the end of mowing, it was barely making it up hills. Found this video and thought it wasn’t likely to work because I pressure wash after each mow. Found lots of hard clumps in there but not right under the brake stop. But sure enough, it worked!! The mower pulls uphills it never has before! Thanks for taking the time to make this video. You saved me a couple $k.
Never mind. Worked for 30 minutes then slipped just like before.
@@mikewilliamson1539 Did u get your issue resolved. If so what did you do to fix it ?
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This was the exact problem I had. After seeing your video I now know why they tell you to always park mower with brake on. It takes tension off the drive belt so it will not stretch as much. I also found that after cleaning grass and dirt from underneath the bar hanging down on the brake I had a small amount of free play on the pedal when it is not engaged. So if you you find no free play then you probably have this problem. I had already taken the pins out of the hanging bars on both sides of the deck and the rod on the front of the deck before I found this video. I then slid the deck towards the side with the discharge chute and did not have to remove deck belt tensioner cable to get enough room to clean out the brake area. Great video, thank you so much...
All I can say is thank you. This just saved me a lot of hassle. Been putting up with the slow drive and slipping for 2 seasons. This fixed my issue. I do regularly clean the deck off but was unaware of that small space collecting all that grass and dirt. So happy.
Ha, I almost got whiplash backing mine off the jack. It has never been this responsive.
This is probably what's wrong with our mower! I'm reading this at 1 in the morning so I can't go look at it now, but excited for when the sun comes up! Thank you so very much! 😀
My machine just started loosing power and I came straight to U Tube, found your video and I am extremely happy! Thank you
You saved me a lot of time! I noticed the brake pedal not coming all the way back . Of course the mower slow down and the belt was slipping. I blew out the gunk and actually had to scrape the pivot plate of the tension pulley to free it up. Thank you very much!
THANK YOU KB!!! I came back here just to say Thanks! I couldn't figure out what was wrong with my rider. This was the fix and the only video on the internet that I found with this information. I've like and subscribed!
Thanks so much! I'm glad it was helpful for you!
Thanks for posting this video. I was fixing to order a smaller belt. I looked underneath saw the grass build-up and knew this was my problem. Cleaned the build-up and cut my grass and back to normal. You saved me some money and a whole lot of time! Thanks again!
Thanks so much for posting this. While my new belt was on order, I saw this and went out to clear out nearly a bale of grass out of that area. A screwdriver and air gun got it all cleaned out, and she gained nearly all power back. It would hardly climb an incline in the middle of the yard it was so bad. I assumed the belt had stretched. I may still swap it, when the belt comes in. But for now, it will go on a hook for when the first truly fails. Thanks again!
You have joined "Scotty" of Star Trek (TOS) fame as a "miracle worker" in my humble opinion. Saw this video and wondered if it might restore my YT4000 from being dead in space to warp drive capable. Applied your fix. Presto! She's back to plying the vast reaches of my assigned space sector, cutting down unruly upstarts that would otherwise impede the flourishment of civilization. In all seriousness, Thank You for this amazingly spot on video.
Just found this same issue on my mower, was driving me crazy till I saw your video thanks a million.
Thanks for the hint! I never use my brake and no one else uses this mower. But somehow mysteriously the brake was locked on. Very happy to discover the simple fix!
You saved my day. I thought I had a transmission problem. what a simple fix !
This video stopped me from buying a new tractor, bravo Sir!
Because of this problem I got a really good deal on the mower that I have now. I had to replace a idler pully on it and a few other things, but works great now.
Genius…. Thanks for this tip. Totally took care of my Craftsman running slow! 👊🏼
That was huge for the program! That was exactly where I found the problem! You Rock! I looked forever to find this issue, you were spot on. Thank you!
Removing the deck so that you can replace the drive belt is a real pain, I did it last year and was bummed because I thought it needed a new belt. Your video save me lots of time and frustration, I just cleaned the area that you specified and I was ready to go. Thanks!!!
Why Remove the entire deck just to replace a drive belt? What the heck kinda mower do you have??
Thanks, you saved a lot of people a lot of time and money. You will get payed back for this video. And i mean in a good way.
simply amazing :!! just saved my neighbor from buying a new mower by just removing a hard clump of grass from underneath the break pedal .. i had tried earlier today and had given up till i saw this video .. i was not about to remove the trans ,,
My 11 year old Craftsman YT4200 was starting to struggle up moderate inclines. Found your video and cleared out the deck under the drive belt, and now it pulls like new. Thanks!
Yup I’ve seen this happen a few times mostly on Craftsman riders and figured it out on my own same way you did. People like to mow over all kinds of junk and get crap packed up tight in there and the brake can’t completely release. I’ve actually had people argue with me because they didn’t believe the packed debris was the issue.
Thank you so much!!!!
The exact same thing happened to me. Changed my belts a year ago. You're awesome!!!!
Last year we got a new Craftsman T260 50" cut and 2 weeks ago a used LT2000 and I am learning that these lawn tractors can be a pain in the a** to keep running and driving properly..I just replaced the 2 spindles and blades on the LT2000 and need to look at the transmission drive belt(s) and actually the T260..I always blow them out with the air compressor and change oil and air filter when needed but haven't looked at the drive belts...its videos like these that have helped me realize theres more to maintain if I want to keep from having to buy new equipment all the time..especially at todays prices.
Thanks, I never would have thought a lump of grass would give me so much trouble. I changed two belts and thought they were both to long.
I hose off the mower deck after every use, and this last time the tranny had next to no get up and go after going strong for hours. Found this video the next day and hosed off that area, which I've never done or thought of doing - can't really see it with the mower deck on. Sure enough, tranny is back to full strength. Quick and easy fix for seemingly big problem. Thank you so much for the video!
Thanks! Your video in my quick search was the only no-nonsense one that was spot on. The slipping only happens to me when I am deep in the fall leaves and now I know why after years of dealing with this!
I just found this video. I too thought I was keeping it fairly clean. I will check this out and see how it goes! Thank You!
Thank you! I’m glad I found your video I just needed to see how the belt was routed. Glad I did before I went and wasted money on a new belt!
Keeping the pulley system clean after every cut will really improve the drive belt life, also make sure the hydro gear drive belt is free of debris. 🚜👍
You got to be kidding me I have been trying to figure out why my tractor would not move. Belts off new belt on still nothing getting ready to dump this old tractor I got for almost nothing. Then I saw this went under and fixed lol thanks!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for posting this. I was trying to figure out why my belt was so loose. I'll need to check this tomorrow.
Thank you for all the info provided on this video. I have been having issues with my 42" T 210 model going on reverse; its the same situation I suppose. grass build up is a key factor in causing all these issues. I now know, thanks again.
Had this exact problem and was just about to order a new transaxle when I figured it out.
Crazy simple fix.
Thank you so much. Had the same problem at the end of summer last year And just now cleaned everything out really good. That’s exactly what the problem was. Runs great again.
Good video KB...I have run into this too...in lawns which are sparse, the debris gets packed in around the pulleys like cement. I'am surprised at the number of bearings, and belts that can survive the intense heat build up of these situations. Take care.
Thanks Mac, you are certainly right. That stuff comes out like little bricks. A little maintenance can go a looooong way. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you KB!!!
Great video and like someone else posted, I didn't see any other videos addressing this issue. I found the debris build up on my own. But did want to put my mower back together till I was sure that would fix the problem. Your video put mind mind at ease. I put the mower back together and it drives like brand new. Thanks again.
Thanks, my case was a little different but same diagnostics. Belt came off two pulleys and one carrier. Back on and working well. Belt two years old and fine.
Thanks for the video I will give this a try next time I'm off work. Thanks to mtd for not putting a cover over that hole to keep so much grass out of there. I regularly spray the bladed and on top of the deck but wasn't aware that I would need to take the deck completely off just to maintain it.
Thanks a lot man. I’m about to take the deck out from under a yt 3000 Craftsman tractor and put a new spindle in and new belt. I will definitely check for buildup around the drive belt while deck is pulled. Thanks again.
Good Tip buddy. I am waiting on my Handy Lift table. I got the same one as you ordered 4 weeks ago and still on backorder. I am planning on using a chain hoist instead of the deck lift attachment.
Awesome dude. Bummer you have had to wait, but I'm sure you will love it! You will have to let me know what you think. Certainly saves your body for sure!
Thank Ya for taken the time. Greatly appreciated!
Great info! I knew not to mow in wet grass and hose it down every once in awhile as it builds up like that, but Ive never seen it interfere with regular operation of the machine.
Yeah, I typically like to blow them off with either a blower, or compressed air vs. water as places like this will just get more compacted if you don't hit it just right with the water. Air seems to get more out without direct placement. A little maintenance can go a long way.
Great video
Glad someone experienced explains it well
Thanks mate, fixed mine when I cleaned it out 🙏🙏 4:48
old video but still works....i will caution ya though. talked with an older than me lawntractor mech.....he says yeah if the brake is obstructed,,,,but a little looseness in the drive belt is cause the pulleys are made of a plastic fiberous material...i.e. wear faster with the tighter drive line
Yes sir! your advice on clearing out the brake lever resurrected my unmoving tractor! Thanks!
Thank you, that is what was causing my problem.
Wish I'd seen this before I spent 2 days replacing the drive belt and cleaning all of the junk out from under / in my tractor. ;) My old belt was a few years old... and it had stretched a bit... so it probably needed to be replaced... but it might have made it another season if I had just cleaned out all the accumulated crap from underneath the mower first. I'll remember this for the next time my drive belt starts slipping again.
You just fixed my problem I was having, thank you so much
Thank you I never thought that the grass debree was loosening belt.
Thanks for making the video I have a Westwood and I think your video will fix the problem I am having.
Cheers from Kildare Ireland.
Great! Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Absolutely save me a lot of money and headache! This was the issue with mine! Thank You Thank you!
Excellent! So glad it helped you out! Just blow it out every so often and it will keep it from building up.
Picked up the same mower for free wouldnt move. I noticed if i pulled the brake pedal towards me it would move fine. Cleaned all the shit out and now it works perfect
Had same issue! Thank you a life saver
I’m on my third belt same mower 88 inch 89 inch and 90 drive belts 88 way to tight had 90 but was slipping going up hills so trying 89 inch! Need to check brakes area! Maybe that was problem all the time! 😊 happy summer mowing season 🤞👍
I've got the same problem with my John Deere L118 42 inch mower. Most of my problem was lubricating the idler pully support so it tightens up a little more. It seemed to help for now but if it gets slow again I'm going to get a 88 inch belt. I've never had this problem years ago.
Hopefully it will solve my problem. Thanks for the video
Nice repair! I have a lawn tractor and I'll check this first, if it slows down on me.
i have hit the like button. my mower started first time this year, but does not seem to have power to turn over. thanks
Yep that was it. It slowly happened over the course of the season. Just another of those things to check
Thanks for sharing. I hope this is my issue too.
I have a similar model, and they are bad about that. It's like the break /clutch linkage packs the grass in there. I got the mower cheap because of this. Other than that their pretty good mowers.
Really Hoping this is my issue. Have a craftsman g5500 with a hydro gear trans. Mower doesn’t pull well. Already changed the trans filter and fluid and the issue is still there. Will look at for this soon and go from there. Figure it’s either grass compacted like you show, bad drive belt, or worst case it needs a complete new trans. Fingers crossed!!!
Thank you! Thank you very much! Solved my problem right away.
I tried spraying some belt dressing on mine. Wished I hadn't. Now it really slips. I just think it's too loose hopefully from a blockade you described.
Id like to see how you lifted the mower up so nicely
good video, my belt is about ready to break
Great video Kyle. Those sand spurs hurt when you are barefoot Lol Take care brother Thanks for sharing
Thanks T-Bone. They most certainly do! Is there anywhere those little devils DO belong?? lol
Think you very much you okay.
My dad rip always was replacing those darn belts, an old Yardman. I bought a new craftsman t225, 2nd or 3rd season now, drive belt came to a blue smoky stop. Ya, I hate belts.
I have an older Craftsman from about 1998 19.5hp and something is slipping when I get into taller, thicker grass. I suspect my mower-drive belt- thinking about trying a slightly smaller size as there are no adjustments. I do clean it off with leaf blower after each use. Thoughts ?
15 years ago I did not have money to buy new belt so I took a pulley off old deck and bolted to floor to tighten belt
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Sold it like that 7 years later but told them about it
I'll try this,because my Murray riding mower is bogging down on the first 2 and some times in third gear,and comes down to a stop
I like your video. However, I would like to see where all the springs go. The heavy spring broke on my mtd huskee. It doesn't show where the springs hook on to.
Don't know if this will fix it, but it's something to try. Thank you for that! Replaced the drive belt after 5 years of use this spring, but started noticing that it's a dog going up hill and turning around. I know it's probably stretched since it was a new belt, or the problem you found. I'll find out next weekend. Wish me luck!
Right on saved me from changing belt
Thanks for the video. Saved me some money
Glad it was helpful, that is my goal!
Great video. However, I need to know how to change the drive belt on a 2004 murray 42" cut including removing the mower deck. If you could do this it would be fantastic. Thank you
Sean
I've seen a lot of videos where this is the problem, but none where it's something else. My drive belt keeps slipping, even after replacing it. It actually seems pretty tight. I'm at a loss as to what to do.
I have a craftsman 3000 21hp, to reverse you have to first pull a lever to disengage the blades or mower will shut off. It is a safety feature. When placing in drove you engage to lever the opposite direction. My issue is somehow that lever has lost connection with mower. Lots of play. Any advice? I think it may be a belt but have never looked under the mower before. I am a newbie
Looks like needs clean with all the grass under yep/ customers need clean mowers wow unbelievable 😳/ looks like 👍u doing good 👍👏😀
KB why does a new drive belt stretch on a lgt 2654 Husqvarna mower.All pulleys are new.
I need this advice on a cub cadet zero turn. Trans belt is slipping. Can’t go up hills or fast
I have a 17HP twin turbo craftsman will drive forward and backward with the brake applied and actually smoking the brakes 🥵
when the pedal release is towards my right foot, it’s not going anywhere.
Only when I press forward the pedal and lock the bar brake on does moved🤔 but will heat up the brake smelling like rubbing belts white smoke 💨 all over. Any idea?
Awesome tip sir 👍👍👍👍👍
Changed both belts on my troybuilt 42” mower ….now when running it moves without touching the throttle pedal……any suggestions
Is there any adjustment on the engine that can tighten the drive belt?
Does it push back any?
Thanks Brother that was my problem too!
Thanks Brother. It worked for me.
I sure would like to see how you tighten the belt
i am looking into a sabre deere, it drives ok; but when i engage the deck it cuts ok on the high level; but when i try to lower the deck it slows right down and literally to a stop..
Great tip and video. Thank you.
I’m about to push my T210 off a cliff,…. Drive belt was loose so I removed it to find that the lil poly flat pulley was basically sawed/melted in half! Took it all apart and replaced both the belt and pulley and now I can’t get it back together right 😑😑 I came across your video in my search of the same belt pattern
Pause the video where it shows the belt diagram on the underside of the mower
yay! I can reverse up hills while mowing again
thanks. Ill check mine now, its also slow
It's also probably good to inspect the drive belt tensioner spring to see if it's stretched. I replaced my spring recently as the old spring had stretched and was 25% longer then new spring.
Thank you but can you tighten it if it is lose ? Thank you in advance!
I have a Craftsman T240 Turn Tight tractor dry weight is 620 pounds I would need a jack or lift to adjust drive belt