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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
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.
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.
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!
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 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!
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! 😀
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 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!
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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...
My TB30R a little slower on take off, thinking belt or idler puller, but tonight noticed pedal slower coming back to full drive tension position....Pressure washed this machine before front and back maybe missed some crud.....Saw your Vid makes guud sense...I like this rear engine it's has lots of torque (I'm 225lbs) better than my Honda powered Craftsman 42" and close to my other 28hp? Troybilt 54" 3blade. SEEing straight in front without the Engine Wayyyyyy Better I cut a lot of grass on our farm with a 2000' Grass Ru nway. Lots of punishment at 70yrs Old LOL 👽< had a Visit flyby few yrs ago
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!
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!
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 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.
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 ?
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 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 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
I have a john deere 160 lawn tractor that is sluggish to go forward and won't go up hills. The belts seem fine underneath. I can't figure out what else it could be.
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.
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.
my troy built mower drives forward then stops will then only drive in reverse and if you put it in nutral it drives in reverse, and the blade belt keeps slipping off what do I do
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!
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.
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!!!
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
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.
FYI, back in the day, I got jabbed with the thorn from a barberry. The next day I had to go to my doctor to cut open the puss sack that had swollen up. Kinda green white goo came out with the little tip of the thorn. I like Mechanics Fast Fit gloves BTW 😀 Be careful sticking your fingers in to places where living thing can be 😬 .
Dang, that sounds nasty. On this same machine, I got one stuck in my thumb, and I went digging for it, and that sucker was deep. I never could tell if I got it or not, but from my digging, the wound is still healing over...
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!
Hard to believe some cluttered grass would stop spring loaded clutch rod. My 19hp Craftsman has a sloppy clutch even with a new belt . The belt size is about 1/2" too long and leaves a ton of toe play in the clutch. Depressed clutch pedal comes back to within 1 inch of the stop before drive belt engages, resulting in the mower trying to do a wheelie every time. Bought a 1" shorter belt but it is too tight and will not let clutch disengage. Husqvarna is aware of this problem but has no fix for it. They just keep sending me new belts. What a piece of crap.
I've got a Poulan Pro PP175G42 with the loose drive belt issue, but my mower is clear of debris. Found the answer, Walmart is selling a belt for my mower that is 101" long, the drive belt for my mower is 95" long......At least they will accept a return. Where to buy the correct belt? Any ideas? Great video by the way, those camera angles are tough and you got them like a PRO!
I have a Craftsman DYS4500 it will go forward fine but won't go backwards I see there is no adjustment on the foot pedal linkage I did check to make sure that it wasn't the trans I disconnected the linkage from the trans and used a screwdriver to pry lever forward and reverse and it works fine so when I hook the linkage up it won't go backwards so it's got to do something with the foot pedal I think you have any clues on what might be wrong
I also have a craftsmanDYS 4500 that goes forward fine, but barely wants to pull in reverse. I'm thinking if grass buildup is'nt my problem , then my belt may be stretched. I'm going to check it tomorrow if I get a chance and I may post what I find.
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!
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, 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.
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!!!
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.
I have a belt that pops off the pulleys when I press the break in. Runs great at any speed, but when I press the break down it will come off. Any ideas? Thank you
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
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 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..
It's the junk plastic pulleys they use. The ideler pulley is plastic and the clutch pulley is plastic. You have to replace them with steel pulleys and then you'll have to fab a new belt keeper.
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.
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!!!!!!!!
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.
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 ,,
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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
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.
Have. A. John. Deere. 145. ,trying. To. Make. Up. My. Mind. To. Take. My. Trans. All. Apart. Or. Put. New. Oil. In. ?
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 ?
Thanks
@@Utubin Bought a used Toro zero turn.
@@mikewilliamson1539 Thank you.
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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!
Moral of the story is clean your mowers not with water but with air from your compressor or broom not water just clean your mowers
You saved my day. I thought I had a transmission problem. what a simple fix !
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. 🚜👍
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.
People just don’t clean anything anymore or change oil
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!
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! 😀
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.
This video stopped me from buying a new tractor, bravo Sir!
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!
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...
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.
My TB30R a little slower on take off, thinking belt or idler puller, but tonight noticed pedal slower coming back to full drive tension position....Pressure washed this machine before front and back maybe missed some crud.....Saw your Vid makes guud sense...I like this rear engine it's has lots of torque (I'm 225lbs) better than my Honda powered Craftsman 42" and close to my other 28hp? Troybilt 54" 3blade. SEEing straight in front without the Engine Wayyyyyy Better I cut a lot of grass on our farm with a 2000' Grass Ru nway. Lots of punishment at 70yrs Old LOL 👽< had a Visit flyby few yrs ago
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!
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!
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 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.
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 ?
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?
Why didn't u check for the crap under the mower first ..mine is clean.. now what..??????.😢
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 the same Craftman mower my Engine is not runing right i need Help its a bout blown.🥺🥺
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.
KB why does a new drive belt stretch on a lgt 2654 Husqvarna mower.All pulleys are new.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
I have a john deere 160 lawn tractor that is sluggish to go forward and won't go up hills. The belts seem fine underneath. I can't figure out what else it could be.
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 need this advice on a cub cadet zero turn. Trans belt is slipping. Can’t go up hills or fast
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.
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.
My machine just started loosing power and I came straight to U Tube, found your video and I am extremely happy! Thank you
Thank you so much!!!!
The exact same thing happened to me. Changed my belts a year ago. You're awesome!!!!
my troy built mower drives forward then stops will then only drive in reverse and if you put it in nutral it drives in reverse, and the blade belt keeps slipping off what do I do
Just found this same issue on my mower, was driving me crazy till I saw your video thanks a million.
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!
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.
Great video
Glad someone experienced explains it well
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??
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
Happened to mine thought the belt was bad or the transmission and then realized it was just the grass and a bad design
How to replace drive belt on 42 in husqvarna
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.
My on mine was lose so replaced it it was still loose come to find out the bolts on the transmission mount was missing replace bolts now belt is tight
FYI, back in the day, I got jabbed with the thorn from a barberry. The next day I had to go to my doctor to cut open the puss sack that had swollen up. Kinda green white goo came out with the little tip of the thorn. I like Mechanics Fast Fit gloves BTW 😀
Be careful sticking your fingers in to places where living thing can be 😬
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Dang, that sounds nasty. On this same machine, I got one stuck in my thumb, and I went digging for it, and that sucker was deep. I never could tell if I got it or not, but from my digging, the wound is still healing over...
raw bacon fat wrapped on the sliver over night will draw it out , tape to hold on
Thank you but can you tighten it if it is lose ? Thank you in advance!
Can you make a video or send me pictures of how the brake rod in the bottom is set up and where the spring goes ?
Had same issue! Thank you a life saver
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!
2:09 clean out from underneath ur deck bro its caked in grass
Thanks for sharing. I hope this is my issue too.
I don't have dirt, grass, or manure. Is there anyway to tighten it?
J'ai vraiment besoin du numéro du courroie de transmission
omg i got stickers in my knuckes as i did same thing. didn't think to do my glove either.
Id like to see how you lifted the mower up so nicely
😂stickers. Don't be a wuss
awesome brother... thank you.
So too much broccoli is what your saying ? I hate those sticker thingy's ! Happy 4th to you and the fam! 🎉🇺🇸
Yes sir! Too many vegetables in one sitting is not always a good thing! lol. It was a good weekend, thank you! I hope you enjoyed the holiday as well!
What is brake
The foot pedal on left ??
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.
So you have to remove the deck first?
Hard to believe some cluttered grass would stop spring loaded clutch rod. My 19hp Craftsman has a sloppy clutch even with a new belt . The belt size is about 1/2" too long and leaves a ton of toe play in the clutch. Depressed clutch pedal comes back to within 1 inch of the stop before drive belt engages, resulting in the mower trying to do a wheelie every time. Bought a 1" shorter belt but it is too tight and will not let clutch disengage. Husqvarna is aware of this problem but has no fix for it. They just keep sending me new belts. What a piece of crap.
You talk to damn much get to the point.
I've got a Poulan Pro PP175G42 with the loose drive belt issue, but my mower is clear of debris. Found the answer, Walmart is selling a belt for my mower that is 101" long, the drive belt for my mower is 95" long......At least they will accept a return. Where to buy the correct belt? Any ideas? Great video by the way, those camera angles are tough and you got them like a PRO!
I have a Craftsman DYS4500 it will go forward fine but won't go backwards I see there is no adjustment on the foot pedal linkage I did check to make sure that it wasn't the trans I disconnected the linkage from the trans and used a screwdriver to pry lever forward and reverse and it works fine so when I hook the linkage up it won't go backwards so it's got to do something with the foot pedal I think you have any clues on what might be wrong
I also have a craftsmanDYS 4500 that goes forward fine, but barely wants to pull in reverse. I'm thinking if grass buildup is'nt my problem , then my belt may be stretched. I'm going to check it tomorrow if I get a chance and I may post what I find.
@@dougsanders6034 would like to know what you found out when you get to it
I sure would like to see how you tighten the belt
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!
Thank you for sharing
Changed both belts on my troybuilt 42” mower ….now when running it moves without touching the throttle pedal……any suggestions
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.
Nice repair! I have a lawn tractor and I'll check this first, if it slows down on me.
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.
I have a Craftsman T240 Turn Tight tractor dry weight is 620 pounds I would need a jack or lift to adjust drive belt
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!!!
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.
I have a belt that pops off the pulleys when I press the break in. Runs great at any speed, but when I press the break down it will come off. Any ideas? Thank you
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
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 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..
What’s the spring in the back of the mower under the back
over top of the rear differential
It's the junk plastic pulleys they use. The ideler pulley is plastic and the clutch pulley is plastic. You have to replace them with steel pulleys and then you'll have to fab a new belt keeper.
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.
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!!!!!!!!
How do I get the front drive pulley off? I tried to remove and it’s just spinning lose. I can’t seem to get to the top of it to hold anything. Thanks
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.
Looks like needs clean with all the grass under yep/ customers need clean mowers wow unbelievable 😳/ looks like 👍u doing good 👍👏😀
Yes sir! your advice on clearing out the brake lever resurrected my unmoving tractor! Thanks!
You just fixed my problem I was having, thank you so much
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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 ,,
Wasted time