Craftsman Lawnmower Drive Belt & Blade Adapter Repair
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
- Learn how to easily replace the drive belt and blade adapter on your self-propelled Craftsman Lawnmower.
Part number for Belt is #406580, Blade adapter is part #189179 from AYP or Sears. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
best small engine vids anywhere. the delivery could not be better. i watch as enjoyment.
Thanks for showing me how to loosen the belt guard surrounding the pulley. I was fiddling around with that for over an hour before remembering to check out your videos! I'll never wait that long again!
Needed to change the belt on my dad’s EZ walk Craftsman. Thank you for all your repair videos!! They save me a lot of repair costs. 😊
Excellent, very well done!! This perfectly matched my 10+ year old craftsman; it's a work horse and runs like new. Also, much praise on your presentation, quite professional, one of the best I've seen on youtube. Thank you!
I would definitely agree!! Amazing video
great video Donny. thanks for the tip about the adjustment on the handle. my ez walk craftsman mower is always driving forward when the mower is running
great tip about the slippage on blade pully. Ive replaced belt, wheels, cable and mower still barely propels. Ready to buy a new mower. Will replace the blade pulley next.
Great video I am sure you are going to show a lot of people why their mowers are either slipping or will not pull when the drive is engaged.
Thank you for showing me how to do it. I appreciate your channel.
Thanks for posting, this was a great help!
Great walk thru. Thanks!
Great video!
I have the Craftsman 917.375923 four wheel drive one and the belt is very difficult to replace! I had to bend a 1/4" wrench at a 90* angle to get the belt guides out of the way.
I used a Husqvarna belt. Works fine,now.
Sears had a part number that crossed over to that one.
Ebay had one. HUSQVARNA BELT PART# 580364603.
Took me 3 hours to figure it out.Done.
Thanks!
thank you so much, especially tip on the 1/4" screwdriver. wheels self-propelled again. would not have tried repair if not for this video. even though craftsman model slightly different. thank you again.
Nice clean video. Easy to watch and understand. Thanks
Thank you so much. You made something that seemed so difficult very easy. I appreciate your efforts.
Don....thank you for your great video and explanation. I genuinely you sharing your information and expertise!
Never seen one like that , well done video and great descriptions ! TY Cheers Pete
Thanks for the part numbers,
I like your videos always easy to do it thank you very much.
Dony GREAT video! I let the neighbor boy mow my lawn and he was squeezing and releasing and squeezing and releasing the drive handle mechanism. Make a long story short it's way out of adjustment now. I expect with the mower being older it might need exactly what you have extremely well documented here.
@TrackEmDownKennels no wear on the trans pulley, just on the engine pulley
Never fixed anything in my life till now.....Thanks
Awesome and helpful! Thank you! Just ordered my new belt and pulley.
Miss Photophanatic you're welcome, hopefully you'll be up and running again!
@wexfordrd thanks for watching!
Outstanding... I have the exact same problem Really appreciate you listing the part numbers so clearly.
One suggestion, you might want to edit the end to the beginning on the off chance that is the issue.
Thank you this helped a lot !
This video is crisp and clear, just like you explanation. Great Job!
thanks
I agree. Thank you for your excellent video!
great job as always donyboy soon as my shop gets slow here in tenn ill be sending you som tour videos of it . keep up the good work my friend .
Great video! very informative.
Best video I have seen on this topic.
Great video these self propel mowers seem like a pain to work on lol thumbs up
Awesome video Thanks for the info, I sure would like to know how to test the gear drive of this mower.
GREAT video...Please keep it up !! you're a big help to me.
Love your videos,helped me many times. I just bought a used mower like that one and the drive cable let go where it attaches to transmission.
I looks like it had let go and previous owner used a bent nail to wrap around end of cable. I can’t seem to find anything on parts diagram on what should be there and how it attaches. Any help appreciated.
@tiremanb ok, i look forward to it
I'm going to check my mower now,it does slip like the one in the vid,thanks Don.
@PGXI around $30
I just foud 3 of these in the trash....tks for the advice.....and MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOURS!!!!!
@Jdcap26 thanks Pete
GREAT VIDEO THANK YOU SOOO MUCH.
@dave7329 for a short time it's ok, this one was not totally tipped on it's side so it did not cause a problem
lol, thanks for watching
@enginelover1 sort of yes
great vid
i'll try my best to make one
@lawnmowerrecycler thanks for watching
nice vid as usual
hanks for watching
well done dony ...
I have the same craftsman lt1000 @49seconds;) Keep up the informational videos Donyboy73 they help me a lot!
rob kerz thanks rob, nice bike in your pic!
i cannot say for sure, but if it looks the same it might be the same part number
Thanks. Informative.
😀👍🏼 Great Job
@Liamautomechanic thanks
@zx8401ztv thanks for watching!
@Smallgasengine1 not same quality, these are the GCV series, real honda mowers have the GX series I believe
something may not be lined up properly, belt could also be stretched
I'm missing the return spring on my mower that's beside the pulley and bracket. Would this affect the speed my mower will go or does the belt and adapter only determine that?
@donyboy73 the real honda mowers use the GCV engines as well, I have a HRX2172 and it has the GCV190 on it. The GX engine series are found on the HRC line of honda mowers
Good vid dony,
Thanks donyboy. Im gonna look into this with my own self propelled mower. The pulley just spins ands spins not catching on the belt.
hello, i do not have a belt, i have a stiff shaft that gives the rear wheels spin, do you have a video on getting the self propell to work with this? thanks.
How do I remove the pulley itself. It has become worn and is chewing up the new belt.
i bought a predator engine 173 cc, and got a sleeve to fit over that shaft. Now what kind of blade adapter pulley that will fit over the sleeve? Please advise.. thanks. Dean Wimberly
@nstahlable thanks
Love this video as I ALMOST got what I needed (I can see its spring near the belt spring, but not how to connect the lowest 'z' end). I have to replace the drive cable on my rear wheel drive but cannot figure out how to attach the hook near the belt. Any idea? Thanks! (same ez drive control, cable part# is 406258)
have you ever had to replace the gaskets in an impact wrench i heard that they ware out easily
If notches on blade adapter are sheared off, would you recommend that the belt also be replaced?
Thanks for posting this video.
Hello again, I have the same lawnmower. Funny I just replaced the belt adapter as someone must have hit something bad because the 2 round notches were damaged.Also blade was bent. Lucky me I bought 2 of these blades at Thrift store for $2.00 sometime ago. Oh yes , the question I am asking you is the replacement number for the brake cable. I tried oiling but after it just snapped so in need of the cable number. Thanks Joe in Owen Sound, Canada
Wish you would do video on replacing drive belt on craftsman 725 exi all wheel drive.
Smashing video, like your snappy video editing.
That craftsman mower has a very nasty way of doing the drive, no wonder it all wears out, no propper clutch just nasty, but it gives you a job so :-)
When doing a self tuneup on a self propelled (rear) lawn mower. After a years, or more, seasonal work: oil change, spark plug, filter, carborator seal & pin replacement, and drive belt, and shaken blade Anything else? Grease anywhere that needs to be lubricated.... say the drive shaft or anywhere?
have a Bolens cheapie but other than the weak motor, I love it because it's so light and maneuverable. So, I took a Honda engine off a Craftsman and put it on the Bolens deck. Got everything working except for one, now obvious, problem. The drive shaft is about 1.5" too long. I would try to cut it with the grinder and a couple of wheels but I can't get access to it to cut at a right angle. I could cut it but it wouldn't be square. Can't really raise the motor because there was already a 1/4" gap I had to seal. Are there any workarounds I'm missing?
Nice manuals.
I have this same model Partner G 553 CME .This simmilar self propeled.
Problem with small element retainer drive assembly 532 1645-55
fason Y.Where must assembly I deassembled in rebulit time.
Hey Donyboy,
I have a 12 year old Variable drive rear propelled Craftman mower (917.377820) similar to this video, but both wheels some to engage/disengage on their own. The gear teeth on both wheels are good, the belt spins the rear pulley, the axle spins, but sometimes the wheels will not spin.
I suspect the issue is with the "clutch" like pawl/pin that engages the wheel gear. I've taken off each wheel gear and examined the spring/pawl, but all looks ok.
I did replace the spring for the pawl on the right side.
When i replace both wheels, start the mower with rear elevated, both rear wheels spin, the right side wheel stops spinning when I put it on the driveway (no power in the turn) Is this an issue with the pawl/pin and should I replace it?
hey dony i've just bought new belts for my solo 553 because i would not drive when you pressed the lever. But i noticed that the gearbox where the belt is going is lose... is this normal ? or is it broken ?
I have the same mower but my blade has 3 bolts when i try to loosen the centre one it gets loose then tightens both ways so i am confused on what to take off?
usually that's what it is and maybe ur belt as well
thanks for response
do you got any idea then why the belt keeps running of the pulley :$?
@donyboy73 what is the part number for the rear cover part under the mower the holds the spindle blade and belt under the mower because the have a Husqvarna 7021r and the exactly the same I just need the bottoms cover under the blade because my belt is exposed
Hey Don, have you ever thought of teaching lawnmower repair in a vocational school someday?
Do U know the part number for the blade holder an the bolt.
I'm struggling finding these parts numbers
How you replace the engagement blade cable?
Very simple, good vid though.
thats what i thought but the new belts also run of but thanks for you're quick reply
i just whent and checked i can move the (gearbox) about 8/10 cm back and forth
btw sorry for my bad english (i'm dutch) :)
hey dony ..how much was that blade adapter ?
check the belt
@Donnyboy73 you know your stuff and I have learnt a fair bit from you.thanks.
Are both wheels on this model mower meant to drive or is it just the one. Thanks mate.
thanks, both wheels turn
i was working on a mower like that and the adapter key was pushed out.
i have a 2019 yard works and i have a broken spring but i am having trouble accessing it
hi i just want to ask what if the lawnmower doesn't move even i press the accelerator what seems to be the problem can you help me please what to do?
ha ha ha anti-seize on the shaft....sorry my dirty mind. anyway great informative video it will help out
U-Da Man Donyboy. I have this mower from hell and shall attempt the repair. Nice mower but it's a hi-vac and real chore to empty the bag. Couple times I wanted to take a slingblade to it but it's the mother in laws..
@donyboy73 I have a Craftsman rear wheel drive mower with 6.5 Briggs and Stratton engine. The two notches on the blade adapter are sheared off so I have to replace the adapter. It looks exactly like the adapter in this video. Is it the same part number for my mower?? (forgive me if this is a dumb question. I'm new to this)
I know you asked this question 8 years ago however i’m curious if you ever located the correct part number? Lol called a local repair shop and they said the number was invalid....also thank you for the informative videos you share donyboy73.
only if the drive doesn't work
I've got a yard machine 12a-449r729 and need a replacement belt do you have a reliable source you use?
No need to reply. I found it at Sears like you say later in the video haha.
Hello , Ithink we all want to know. Wiith those Honda engines why come none of the adapters go right on? I bought two of them now. Neither one fits.
Hey Don... My neighbor just "gave" me a Craftsman EZ Walk Variable Speed Model #917.370374 with a 6.75 B&S... he said it didn't run. I cleaned the mower above and under the deck, cleaned the carb, added fresh gas, primed it 3 times and it cranked on 2nd pull. Mower worked fine going forward, but when pulling the mower backwards the rear wheels lock up. However, the rear wheels do roll free in reverse when the mower is NOT running. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mark
Try that on rear drive Toro
I got a craftsman mod 917.370910 6.5hp 6.75 torque .its a rear propelled and when i try to engage ie it makes terrible grinding noise at rear tires , HELP !!! LOL.
when i lift the mower up it turns the wheels noise free ,when lowered it barely moves mower and the grinding noise starts ,i checked both wheels and wheel gear and drive shaft gear look about brand new not bad for almost 4 years ,could the prob be the gear box what shaft comes out of ,please help
Sounds like the gear drive is toast.
Pull the rear wheels off and take a peek.
Maybe the the drive transmission ran out of oil....