i have the same type of tractor, i've had for 42 years i use it twice a year for plowing my garden , and the drive belt just broke on it, from the front side, from the pto break pully , this video is really helpful , i will use this video to help guide me to replace the belt thank you p.s. i also subscribed to your channel and also hit like , you don't waist time just talking , you actually do the work as you do in depth explaning , once again thank you p.p.s. your tractor sounds like my tractor when you start it ,
Great video. Just picked up a John Deere 216 with a hydraulic tiller attachment. Believe the belts are loose cause the tiller won't turn when it's down in the ground but the tractor runs real good. Got to find out what belts I need, anyways thanks for the helpful video.
Hi. I just replaced my variator handle. I took it all apart only to find out that you only need to push the rolled pin out, hit the base with some penetrating oil and twist it off. Very easy if you have the right punch
There are two springs that work with the drive belts. The forward one is about mid tractor & larger than the other. The smaller one is rearward, and the rear side of that spring attaches above the transmission - I am not sure where the front end of that reward spring attaches. My spring broke & the attachment points that I have guessed at are either too far away, or leave the spring too loose. Any help would be appreciated.
This definitely helps people but just point out that the little bracket that has bolt on block 1/2in bolt you dont need thay i took mine off and mine is working good
My book says you're supposed to put the variator in the 5th position forward before cranking to adjust the variator. Looked like yours was mostly back. Wonder if they gave you any loss of function with the variator or any other issues.
So many belts on these 200 series. I have the same tractor, but haven't needed to change or adjust the variator....yet. This video will help. Thanks Chris. P.S. That tiller weighs a ton. Do you use it for ballast?
@@thisandthatwithchris1984 Once I'm done with my tiller, I put it away. Looks like you leave yours on. Or do you use your tractor, "only" for tilling, and have another for plowing/snowblowing, and mowing, dragging trailers around ect.?
@@wg7644 That is wonderful. I think the John Deere belts are better. Mine is out of adjustment again and I think it's the aftermarket belts but I am cheap so will keep adjusting it. lol
Hello Chris, I just did this on my 210 model. Now it seems like the secondary belt is too tight. The idler pulley in the rear comes up so high that it scrubs the underside of the body. With the variator all the way forward it rarely scrubs, pull it up any and it scrubs hard and sounds aweful. Any suggestions?
So, I just found that my transaxle has moved forward out of the notch on the frame that it’s supposed to be sitting in, moving the pulley on the transaxle forward, interfering with my idler pulley. I hope you figured yours out. Do you guys use a forum of any kind to figure some of this stuff out? Or know of a forum to just read up on stuff about 200 series. I’m a first time riding mower owner and I’m not that much of a mechanic, though I learn extremely fast and grew up around gearheads
@@billyrodg603 thanks bill. I ended up getting them off with the air ratchet. I got the belt back on but it threw it off again withing 30ft. Any suggestions
@@DL-gj1vq Hey sorry for the late response. I believe I too used a small air ratchet. For the belts coming off make sure everything is aligned and all the pulleys have tight bearings.
@@thisandthatwithchris1984Thanks Chris I greatly appreciate it, I got the belts back on now I just need to adjust the pulleys like you said! I will keep you posted! Thanks again for the help
Great video just the needed info , and showing the repair , not 20 minutes of digging for tools and yelling at the chickens 😆
i have the same type of tractor, i've had for 42 years i use it twice a year for plowing my garden , and the drive belt just broke on it, from the front side, from the pto break pully , this video is really helpful , i will use this video to help guide me to replace the belt
thank you
p.s. i also subscribed to your channel and also hit like , you don't waist time just talking , you actually do the work as you do in depth explaning , once again thank you
p.p.s. your tractor sounds like my tractor when you start it ,
Walter Kovari Wow I am very happy you found the video useful! These are forsure the best old tractors. I love mine!
Walter Kovari Thank you for subscribing!
Thank you for this video, I have a 110 John Deere and the set up is almost exactly the same.
Yes it's the same tractor with a smaller engine
Great video. Just picked up a John Deere 216 with a hydraulic tiller attachment. Believe the belts are loose cause the tiller won't turn when it's down in the ground but the tractor runs real good. Got to find out what belts I need, anyways thanks for the helpful video.
Hi. I just replaced my variator handle. I took it all apart only to find out that you only need to push the rolled pin out, hit the base with some penetrating oil and twist it off. Very easy if you have the right punch
Next time you replace the drive belts be sure to use genuine JD belts because they last much longer believe me lol.
There are two springs that work with the drive belts. The forward one is about mid tractor & larger than the other. The smaller one is rearward, and the rear side of that spring attaches above the transmission - I am not sure where the front end of that reward spring attaches. My spring broke & the attachment points that I have guessed at are either too far away, or leave the spring too loose. Any help would be appreciated.
This definitely helps people but just point out that the little bracket that has bolt on block 1/2in bolt you dont need thay i took mine off and mine is working good
My book says you're supposed to put the variator in the 5th position forward before cranking to adjust the variator. Looked like yours was mostly back. Wonder if they gave you any loss of function with the variator or any other issues.
How the heck did you get at the 1/2 inch bolt under the PTO pulley???? I've got pulleys underneath the PTO that block access
Just wondering if the bolts you refer to are actually 5/16" and not 1/2"? A 5/16" bolt generally takes a 1/2" wrench. A 1/2" bolt takes a 3/4" wrench!
So many belts on these 200 series. I have the same tractor, but haven't needed to change or adjust the variator....yet. This video will help. Thanks Chris. P.S. That tiller weighs a ton. Do you use it for ballast?
Nope I use it to till my gardens
@@thisandthatwithchris1984 Once I'm done with my tiller, I put it away. Looks like you leave yours on. Or do you use your tractor, "only" for tilling, and have another for plowing/snowblowing, and mowing, dragging trailers around ect.?
Very Helpful.
Thanks I'm glad it helped
It really did - tore into a 216 after this
@@wg7644 That is wonderful. I think the John Deere belts are better. Mine is out of adjustment again and I think it's the aftermarket belts but I am cheap so will keep adjusting it. lol
Did you ever get a variator handle? I have a good one and also a good variator drive pulley set. I have no use for them.
I got a handle but I can not get the old one off
Where you at
Hello Chris,
I just did this on my 210 model. Now it seems like the secondary belt is too tight. The idler pulley in the rear comes up so high that it scrubs the underside of the body. With the variator all the way forward it rarely scrubs, pull it up any and it scrubs hard and sounds aweful. Any suggestions?
Brandon Frazier Sounds like the variator isnt set up did you set it? Also did you use John deere belts or aftermarket?
Did you ever figure this out? I know this is a year old but this is the EXACT problem I’m having right now
So, I just found that my transaxle has moved forward out of the notch on the frame that it’s supposed to be sitting in, moving the pulley on the transaxle forward, interfering with my idler pulley. I hope you figured yours out. Do you guys use a forum of any kind to figure some of this stuff out? Or know of a forum to just read up on stuff about 200 series. I’m a first time riding mower owner and I’m not that much of a mechanic, though I learn extremely fast and grew up around gearheads
Do you know the belt lengths?
I av a John Deere T0641-131693M ...was wondering if it is the same as urs? am not too sure..do u think i can do the same thing u did on mine?
I'm not sure about that model
Question how did you get the bolts out of the rear pulley that goes to the trans? Is there a lock for the trans?
The parking brake will stop that pulley
@@billyrodg603 thanks bill. I ended up getting them off with the air ratchet. I got the belt back on but it threw it off again withing 30ft. Any suggestions
@@DL-gj1vq Hey sorry for the late response. I believe I too used a small air ratchet. For the belts coming off make sure everything is aligned and all the pulleys have tight bearings.
@@thisandthatwithchris1984Thanks Chris I greatly appreciate it, I got the belts back on now I just need to adjust the pulleys like you said! I will keep you posted! Thanks again for the help
Thanks man. Good sh##
The belts are
5/8 by 40
5/8 by 68
lol had to search like 13 different websites to find this
My manual said 67.5
What size is the back belt
I'm not sure. Look up the part number on Google
What are the belt sizes?
Not sure on size I went by the john deere part number. I recommend buying john deere belts the aftermarket ones didnt last
I can't get this video to play only for a couple seconds
Not a lot of help next time show how you put them on
If the John Deere engineer who designed this drive system had to replace drive belts, he/she would have designed it better. I REAL pain in your arse
Dude, fairly informative, but damn, do it in daylight or something. That garage lighting is garbage.