How to change the belt, pulleys and spindle on your 42" John Deere 100 series riding tractor
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Welcome back to Chickanic! Today we go over how to replace your deck belt, spindles, pulleys and blades on the 42" John Deere 100 series riding lawn mowers.
Hopefully I can save you time, money and frustration in the future!
Parts list for this project....
Deck Belt www.amazon.com...
Spindle www.amazon.com...
Large Idler Pulley www.amazon.com...
Small Idler Pulley www.amazon.com...
Blades www.amazon.com...
Deck Spindle Reinforcement www.amazon.com...
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Awesome videos - I have a John deere d105 with the welded on bracket vs the adjustable one that has two bolts you can loosen and tighten the belt. Have you figured out belt tension can be adjusted on this machine? Using jd belt exact part and the belt is very loose even when engaged - everything seems to be spinning freely with no pully or spindle issues. Have seen tons of this same problem but haven’t found a solution? Belts just won’t last as they get torn up from being too loose……LOVE the mower other than this!
Purchased this to replace a guide pulley th-cam.com/users/postUgkxO9seYZjlnuP5UvMkb7osQW3WxPVeSnPk on our John Deere x304 snowblower. As I stated in the title, it is just about perfect. The stock pulley has a spacer at the bottom. I used four washers to emulate said spacer, and it works perfectly now. Great product, and great price especially if compared to typical JD prices.
You are SO good at explaining what you’re doing, why you’re doing it, tips to remember , and the correct name for every part. No wonder you have so many customers.
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As a 58 year old widowed woman, I would like to thank you for this video. With your detailed instructions, I was able to fix my John Deere L110 mower and replace the belt. Great job!!
I subscribe to 4-5 of these small engine repair sites. They are all helpful. But your videos are far and away the best.
I spent 30 years teaching various subjects. I know a teacher when I see one. You are a teacher.
I am a retired JDeere parts manager of some years and would like you to know that your video on repairing the L110 deck issues was so good that I have recommended it to all my contacts and especially those with apprentices dealing with these machines. Well done, keep up the good work, cheers from the Land Down Under!! Er that's Australia to those who don't know the song!
Im from down under too..you might be able to tell me why do john deere green frame rust out..an the plastic hood..why do they crack..heart breaking to spend a lot of money...only to see it all so often..another job to do..fibreglass the hood an repaint the green frame..
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In reply to yr questions, firstly I’m not an expert you should send yr questions to JDeere direct and they will give you reasons why you’re not looking after your equipment correctly. They should be kept under cover and cleaned properly after use etc etc etc Good Luck🙏
@@trev1005 all good mate..
@@donny-ho1bm The issues I've had with my JD GT245. Seat falling apart very early from new, hood cracking like an egg shell even though it's garaged at all times when not used( this is a very common JD issue), steering linkage joints pitifully small not much bigger than a throttle linkage joint, seat suspension rubbers crumble all the time and deck paint issues like mentioned in the video. I'm buying a quality Japanese Kubota next time.
You have grass down there?
This world needs more of you! Real world repairs and the bonus a female. This industry needs more female techs.
I blame our social society, it teaches girls that they should play with dolls, wear makeup, attracts boys, get married and become house wifes, making kids. If a girl is not interested in dolls but is interested in engines, you will always have my full support!
Great Job again!!!
Thanks for keeping your video simple, no wild acting up , no background music playing while you are talking or just music. Video was clear, plenty of light, went step for step .all the tools you used .area clean , no dogs, barking, birds, traffic in the background. No kids coming into video. No mention of the day of the week, how you feel.
Just a very good video wish all were done this way.
What GREAT review. I could not have said it better myself. My sincere thanks to both you for the GREAT review and the Chicanic for another AWESOME VIDEO.😊😊
This aircraft mechanic appreciates your videos!! I may work on jets, but you save me "time, money and frustration" with my lawn equipment :)
WOW!!! I have a LA105…& was just thinking about this subject matter. YOU ARE A BLESSING!!!
Thank You So Much!!!
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Awesome! Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!
@@Chickanic
Ms Chickani-Brie…can you do a video on LA100 series changing the tires (front/back don’t matter which)…my tires need changing but other videos don’t explain like you do…you make it easy for my brain to learn from the way you teach and show. Thank You Madam.
Almost as if she read my mind 😆
Glad to watch a well versed female mechanic, instead of one who calls parts "thingies", I'll be back
Gizmo my all time fav w hickeymajig runnin a close 2nd
You’re an excellent instructor! Deck repairs demystified and simplified!
Would you consider doing a video on leveling the deck?
How do you deal with the flaking-off paint (or powder coating) on the D/L series decks? Mine's flaking in pieces measured in inches. Strip and paint it all or just paint the spots? I long for the days of enameled metal on the Sixties-Seventies 110-and-up Deeres.
strip it & rust treat it both sides then,etch primer,couple coats & paint.....how many coats up to you....
Abit of work but worth it for yourself considering new decks are costly!
I usually clean and touch up my deck with primer/paint every season as needed. If you can prevent the decks from rusting they'll last a while.
Your channel is just simply awesome! I’ve got to do this to my Husqvarna riding mower this weekend. Come to find out those sealed bearings from the factor in the spindle last a grand total of 74 hours. From your channel and others I’ve learned to to make it so that never happens again. At least not from a lack of grease. This thing basically exploded out the bottom. I heard a change in sound as I was mowing but because of the high grass I was in I thought it had just caked on and would clear in a turn or two. It was NOT grass, it was a part entirely engineered to fail! There are no zerk fittings, even if it had one the bearings are sealed! Shady af if you ask me. Anyway thank you so much for your awesome videos! Your three goals have been achieved! Deep gratitude from this guy
So I’ve owed a 42” John Deere for years and the way you replaced the drive belt is exactly the way I’ve done it for years. This is the perfect video on how to do it the right way. In many videos I’ve watched they seem to avoid removing the mower deck which takes all of 5 minutes. Sure makes this job a lot easier.
I have JD X320. I always take it into the dealer at least once a year. They have to pick it up because I have no means to get it to them. I also have a snow blower attachment that needs to go on each winter. I always struggle with my deck because of it's bulk and size. I always have trouble getting it hooked up to the linkages because I can't seem to get it on the lowest setting. One guy told me you screw the deck control all the way down and then pull up on the engagement lever rather than push down. Somehow that hasn't worked for me. I couldn't start the tractor last year on the one big snowstorm and freeze out we got last January. I couldn't get out of my driveway. When I could get out I took the battery to a local parts place and the battery tested out just fine. The guy told me to change out my solenoid. I did that and no change. Finally I took the batter into John Deere after the roads were cleared up a bit. The dealer is 20 miles away from me. The dealer tested the battery and it was no good. The dealer told me the solenoids never go bad. I bought a new battery, took the solenoid out that I bought from the car parts place and put in the OEM solenoid. The tractor is working just find now. Live and learn. But I sure wish there was a way to predict when the batter might need replacement prior to the big storm and a dead snow blower. Working outside with wind chills of 20 below zero was pretty bad. Working in confined space without any heat was pretty bad. It took me a couple of days going inside my house to warm my numb fingers so I didn't drop any parts. I'm thankful it got done. Everything looks easy in June. I keep telling the dealer to make sure everything that needs to be replaced is replaced so I don't have troubles in the winter. I guess that isn't possible. I love you channel. I am learning a lot and building my confidence to tackle some of my needed work. My annual checkup is pretty expensive. Maybe one day I'll try doing everything myself.
You saved me today, kind lady! Thank you very much! When I tackled this task which I knew nothing about and succeeded, my wife looked at me like I was a mix of James Bond and Superman. I owe you big time :).
It's good to see you working on tractors now. Keep up the good work. I'm sure you are an inspiration to many. 👍🏿
Thank you so much!
Dear Sensei Chickanic: I bow to your excellently clear filming, editing, and explanations. My mower is a Ferris Z series, but, there is enough similarity to be a real help. Thank you.
If you were in S.E Tennessee, I’d come by just to bring you a coffee and a homemade pulled pork sandwich - just to help keep you “revved up”, so you can keep making these GREAT VIDEOS!
I came here, Specifically for some Peek-a-boo😂 I came Specifically cause you mentioned you didn't want to re-film 2 hrs.....Yes your fly was down, No I didn't see your chaunies!! Danggggg I was Looking 2 🙉🙈......Awesome Work tho!!! 😃
Thank you once again, your video tutorials have saved the day. My neighbor called in a panic to say her friend who was changing the blades and belt on her JD LA115 had to go and only got as far as taking things apart. So a floor full of parts and your video, I was able to get the new belt on and deck reconnected. :)
Thanks for this video. I didn't know anything about how to replace the belt and I found your video and managed to replace the belt and blades on my own. You are a very good teacher and I really appreciate you explaining everything so well and simply so that I can follow!
I was wondering... We now have a problem with the differentials. I realize it's a much bigger problem but found a guy who can fix it for us. But I need to figure out how to remove the transmission and take it to him for repair. Not really sure how to do that and how complicated it would be. Would you be able to make a video on this by any chance?
Thank you so much!! As a single female this gave me the boost I need to try it tomorrow. Thanks again for posting and making the video!
Looks like that was black landscaping fabric that you had to cut out of that one blade. wonder where they picked that up. LOL
its what the body was wrapped in or so i'm told
I thoroughly enjoy your demonstration videos. You explain everything you're doing and make look so simple. Keep those videos coming!
Thank you so much!
Don’t you just “love it” when people bring you dirty equipment. I always make sure I clean my stuff before sending in for service.
One time we had a customer set their chainsaw case up on our counter to leave it with us. We opened the box and out crawled a bunch of COCKROACHES!! That was the worst.
When I worked at a Snapper dealer in the 90's we had a customer bring in a riding mower to repair. It was SO dirty you couldn't harley tell it was a mower. So I took the time to pressure wash it before I did anything. When the customer came to get her mower, she reamed my a** out good for washing it! She said that she wanted it fixed, not washed! She said she could have washed it herself! 😐 Just can't win.
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I had a neighbor bring me their chainsaw in the case…I open it and a curl up snake was there 😱…dead though 🤣😅😂…how it got in there I never ask. 😂😅🤣
Ya know when I would get an extremely dirty engine or mower, I'd tell them up front that I will have to clean and charge them as part of the bill, just can't do a good job or open a crankcase with them dirty, its ok if they take somewhere else, and I don't mean that in a bad way...
Great video question when installing the spindle ring does it spec longer bolts to compensate for the thickness of the ring
Great question. I should had addressed that in the video, because you are correct. You will need longer bolts.
You've given me the confidence to at least try to put back the belt that jumped off my L120 which I recently inherited. If it jumps off again, I'll look at the spindles and other parts and give those a go too. My aunt and uncle just had to pay $900 to get a broken belt and a bent spindle replaced! Hopefully, your video will help me avoid something that is definitely NOT in my budget at this time. Thanks for making this video. 🙏
If only I were 25 years younger and still able to crouch down!
I changed mandrel or spindles on a craftsman. The pulleys were chewed up and wollowed out where they contact to turn the shaft that turns the blade. Brand new spindles, pulleys, blades and belt and they wore out immediately. I had to buy new pulleys and tack weld them to the nut to fix it. I didn't have you to ask what else to do so I basically Kevineered it. Thanks for the channel so I might not have to Kevgeneere things like that again.
Hope you get to 20k before long great videos very informative thanks for all you do
Give a like on this comment, if you are here, checking were Bre left her zipper undone😂😂😂...
Lol I came looking to see if I was the only one who noticed 😂
You are the gal Brie you make it look so easy that a old man like me can do it lol
Thanks Darlin'!
Girl Power! Good example to 50% of the population who think this is too hard, dirty or undoable.
When you have the deck removed and apart it is also an excellent opportunity to service the arm that the clutching idler is on (clean & grease the bushing it pivots on and maybe even replace the pivot bushing if it shows any wear at all). As always a great job.
Viewed 3 other videos before fininding this Chickanic (love saying the name) site. You were much more informative and lesson structured (for understanding). You rock!
Your videos are excellent and very informative. Thank you for taking the time to make them and sharing your knowledge!👍👍
I love your TH-cam You're very good mechanic new drive belt
Good job new drive belt.
Troy-Bilt I I do it myself
Working lawn mower 30 years
Hope this channel keeps growing. Once word gets out, I think your channel will grow like Andrew Camarata's.
Ps John Deere spindles have zerk fittings with sealed bearings !!!!
I like my kubota equipment thank you very much
If only I were 25 years younger and still able to crouch down!
I can still crouch down..... can't get back up!
I just lay on the ground with a good stick to help me get back up
🤔 You look like if you were 25 years younger you'd be 6 or 7....
I like a smart woman
Very good I saw the full demo video about,how to replace a damaged belt.
Is it possible,to get my law-mover repaired at your work shop’ I can drop it at your work shop.
Please put your complete address and work phone no .
Thank you.
RK.
This is by far THE BEST VIDEO ON TH-cam for John Deere mower issues, she tells you the parts number, which sockets sizes to use also...Chickanic
IS NUMBER ONE!!!
Aw! You rock! Thanks!
I'm New here just found your channel and I love it I'm a Retired heavy equipment mechanic but have worked on some lawn mowers and you are a great teacher. And I'm wondering where you are located I'm in Georgia USA 🍑🤠
Congrats on your growth
Isnt it all mtd junk....throw away?
No
One more thing, if you want something that is hard to destroy, get a BadBoy. It is ridiculosly over built everywhere.
Deere built their own assembly factory in Tennessee for mowers, where even the 'budget' Deere's sold at big box stores like Home Depot are assembled there. Deere even does things like metal stamping and powder coating from what I'm lead to believe, so it's not strictly assembly. This is likely a partial reason why they're hundreds more than the MTD brands. Now whether or not Deere sources some parts out to MTD, I have been unable to find that info. You would think that enough people work at the Tennessee factory, someone would have seen a shipment labeled MTD.
@@cup_and_cone why are the 110 mowers labeled with mtd labels....that came from lowes
Excellent vid as always, Happy beer:30.
So you need metric and imperial sockets to fix one piece of equipment? Crazy design
I’m not certain, however I do think Deere may outsource the LA spindles. Every other nut and bolt on a Deere is metric, even the motor mount bolts. The spindles on the older D series and the Zeros are metric.
I agree john deere makes the best tractor lawnmowers! The cut quality is amazing I have a newer model though e120 20 hp briggs n Stratton love that mower! I just subscribed to your channel hope to see more videos of yours soon! Keep up the great work!
This was an entertaining and informative video on Deere E110 deck repairs. I greatly appreciate your assistance.
I have used many of the major brands over the years and depending on what type of job you need them for they all have their strong and weeks points. Personally I have found that what works best for my needs is a Stiga all wheel drive with the deck in front instead of under the machine, e.g. the Park Pro series. This allows you to easily get into corners, between bushes and shrubs etc. and allows for super easy access to the deck whether it is for cleaning, servicing, sharpening blades, or whatever. They are a bit pricey but have outlived anything else I have tried and should be worth the investment in the long run.
Yeah i will go JD next time. But my 2003 Murray rider is still going strong.
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@@Chickanic No. Thank you for putting up videos that actually quickly get to the point and are needed!!! Great camera. Great sound clear voice.
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Awesome video! Very informative! Thanks. 👍
A great video and all the information is given in easy to understand form so no mistakes, I run a small gardening business in the UK and there are many times you need to work on the machine in the field so this kind of knowledge is great for many. Keep up the good work
Customers don't know .. they don't know that they don't know .. and mostly don't want to know
So clear, easy to follow, and simple enough for first timers to do it. I found your presentation so refreshingly understandable it made tackling the job far less stressful. The video portions showed exactly what needed to be done and how to do it. If I were female, I would have even more raves about even more aspects but, suffice it to say, this was the best step-by-step mechanical how-to I have ever seen on TH-cam! BRAVA! And thank you.
Thank you so much!
I am female and know nothing about this stuff and this video was perfect! I have many raves! You are right!
I was sending you a subliminal message while watching to XYZ PDQ! An old saying, but I was hoping you'd get it. lol An awesome walk through Chicanic! Keep em coming! Cheers! A fellow #smallenginenation Medic. Zip~
I love that you identify what tools, including sizes, you are using. The more of your videos I watch the more I like your presentation/explanation of each step. I changed my belt two years ago and it took me forever to get the new belt on correctly. You made it look so simple. I'm getting ready to replace my deck blades...😕 One thing I always check whenever I remove my deck is to make sure its level when I put it back on. It's a simple adjustment and only takes a couple minutes. I also grease the fittings.
Since part of my deck is flat, from one side to the other, I use a long-level tool to ensure that the blades are level too. Same method to adjust the deck pitch.
I have been using you tube for 10 years, for wood working amd fixing anything gas powered.
You are definitely the best help advice and knowledge along with very efficient and not boring.anyone who has never worked on anything can follow your instructions and be able to overcome their problems.
🙏so much!!!!!
Being homeless hard for me to fill all your wish Liston Amazon. I will never forget your help
i"ve got an JD LA135 with the 42 inch deck. I figured that stuff out as I went when everything started howling and screaming. I learned a thing from Steves Small Engine Saloon about the grease zerks on those spindles. Basically they don't do anything because the bearings are sealed and there's no way to get the grease into the bearing, unless you follow his advice.
You know what they say..."When you're good, you're good". Congratulations!
Nice watching someone else working on dam JD's , down here it's cheaper to replace the bearings than the spindle 🤗🇳🇿
Americans generally don't know how to rebuild anything, they just replace it with new.
Are you including your time in that statement?
@@andrewmckinley6571 At $50 an hour during work hours. Yes yes I am. I don't paid at night and I can do this watching tv. And NZ prices for stuff are hell expensive so I'm also saving money at the same time.
Thank you.Your videos are a huge help to people who are struggling to repair their own equipment.
Dang it. He beat me. Lol
Fast notifications! Lol!
Thank You.Chicanic.You Are insanely Brilliant.I Have a Brother.He Lives in You State.Richard.
That is a lot of work just to take a deck off. Great video for anyone who has a John Deer
When the deck belt gets stretched on the older John Deere’s, you can loosen the 2 bolts on the PTO cable bracket and slide the bracket back about 1/4 inch and tighten the belt.
I know you cannot do it on some of the E models as the bracket is welded to the deck
Why not clean the deck first instead of working in all that trash?
I rebuilt the deck on my sister-in laws JD LA 105 3 years ago, I did the whole works! Watching you video brought back memories. Thanks for the tip on the deck reinforcement ring, her deck will need one some day.
Hello I'm in need deck spindles for 38 inch deere lt160, MOL160G035281, I'VE tried locating online but sizes varey mines 6.53x5.65
Love your videos! Keep it up!
I just got a Cub cadet XT1 Pro Fab 50, will be delivered tomorrow. Any new mower break-in tips?
Maybe one day, when I grow up, Ill get a John Deere..
This is going to be my go-to video when I drop the deck on my D105! Thanks for sharing!
Third time this summer you have been a help, chainsaw and lawn tractor twice.
Great video as always, keep up the good work! FYI your zipper was open taking off the pulleys
LOL
You will have to see the video I made right after this one where I talked about my “blooper”. 😆
You are very impressive, you know your business! Happy the channel is growing! you also are my go to "Eye Candy" !!! I adore your look !!!!
I've watched numerous videos ref John Deere lawn tractor problems. Then I came across Chickanic. Her knowledge and easygoing style make for a thurough and enjoyable learning experience. Will check her site first when encountering any small engine problems.
I modify the spindles & pulleys & only have to worry about bearings every decade or so lol good job Mechanichic!
*Another great Video Chickanic! Thanks for sharing.*
Thanks darlin'!
I noticed the grease zerk on the new spindle. Question is, are the bearings in the new spindles actually open and grease-able or, are they sealed bearings like I found inside my spindles? It seams like JD played a big mean joke on us by installing sealed bearings in the spindles so you can pump grease in them all day but none actually makes it into the bearings.
Your knowledge, skills, video guidance and instructions on how to repair all types of lawn and garden equipment is second to none! At the age of 65 years old I finally broke down and purchased a John Deere riding lawn mower. Your expertise and guidance on maintaining and repairing this equipment is invaluable and has/will save me significant time in doing both! Thank you for your outstanding information and guidance!
Nice job! I love hanging around do it yourself, independent people. You’re obviously one! Cheers!
How much do you sell those John Deere's for
I enjoy the straightforward thoroughness of your approach. 🙏🏻
How many mechanics do you have working on these? There is NO way you alone could do all of those. A lot of great tips! I agree, John Deere does make a great product.
Thanks for watching! There are four of us at the shop.
I see London I see France I see your underpants
I love you videos Bre (my youngest daughter's name is Bri(anna)) I currently use a Toro Timecutter SW5000,,,I love the riding mower but hate holding on to the pedal to keep it moving straight forward what I really want is the Craftsman I had when I first started buying riding lawn mowers...I believe it had 7 speeed control the speed by using a handle and it was 42 inch cut with a 18.5hp...the funny thing they still make these mowers but why do you think they would replace the fuel tank with a 1.3 gallon tank rather than the one that originally came with it ??? Just thought I'd ask,... Someone like yourself that probably sees a lot of different things change on mowers...Keep these videos coming I'm learning a lot from you...
Wow the deck removal looks so much more complicated than the cub z force I used to ride. I could drop and reattach that thing like a nascar pitstop. Thank you for your videos, the education, and of course the entertainment. You are awesome.
I like your practical explanations and precise video takes. Thanks.
Awesome
Hi there. I work on equipment here at my home in New Hampshire. I came across your videos recently, and really enjoy them. Thanks for sharing! ~Rick
nice to see a step by step how to take the deck apart the new parts how to put them back in thanks richard from vancouver island canada
This channel is really incredible. The step-by-step clarity you provide with so many overwhelming tasks is masterful. Thank you! 💯💯💯
I was just looking for a video to show me how to change a belt and found your video. I feel so much more confident about doing it myself! And if I have other problems under my deck, after watching this video, I have no doubt I could handle those, too. Thanks!
I'm ashamed to say this but I was mowing my yard out next to the road last year and a dog had been killed by a car and was in the edge of my grass. It was july and it was stinking horribly. I figured I'd mow around it and go to buy some lime to throw on it when I was done. Well,I got to close to it and it got under the deck and fouled my blades. I had no choice but to stop and dig it out. It was just disgusting and it tore up one of my star patterns on my spindle. Never,ever,never try to do that. It's not worth the possibility of having to do what did. Suprisingly,you cant mulch a dead dog.
Great video. I would love some advice about my new purchase. It's a JD X155r built in 2014 and has done 1000 hours. I'm worried about the high hours and maybe I am wasting my money servicing and replacing belts. Is it likely that something major like the engine or transmission is about to give up on this mower? It doesn't seem to have been well maintained eithe, the last oil change was at 760 hours in 2021! That said it starts and runs fine, I engaged the blades and they seem to work but I haven't tested it properly
I am sooo excited that I found this video. I replaced a pulley on the deck and I am back in business. Thank you for empowering women. 👍🏻💪🏻
Wonderful!
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Very informative. Your a great teacher and a heck of a mechanic. You really break down the steps and I’m mechanically inclined but haven’t done this before. I definitely feel confident after watching your video I won’t have any issues doing this. I bought a John Deere x300 for $100 the engine only has 200 hrs and the deck is seized up because they have so much stuff wrapped around the blades similar to this. Thanks for the video! Can you show a video of how to set a tire back on the bead. I have tried using ratchet straps around the tire and inflating and it just doesn’t seem to seat. The tire keeps deflating and their isn’t any holes