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/gp/product/B00...
Spindle www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Large Idler Pulley www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Small Idler Pulley www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Blades www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Deck Spindle Reinforcement www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
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Although very informative, these videos are for entertainment purposes. Please use all possible safety precautions when repairing and operating your small engine equipment.

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@Chickanic Ай бұрын

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@conradb7200 17 күн бұрын

All of those machines …😮 Just where do you begin?

@santiagomartinez3964 27 күн бұрын

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.

@lisagill9971 Жыл бұрын

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!!

@trev1005 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@donny-ho1bm 2 жыл бұрын

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..

@trev1005 2 жыл бұрын

@@donny-ho1bm 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🙏

@donny-ho1bm 2 жыл бұрын

@@trev1005 all good mate..

@erichmacho5741 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@phillmccracken4219 Жыл бұрын

You have grass down there?

@johnnieguitar5724 2 жыл бұрын

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. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ !

@patricknichols7399 3 жыл бұрын

This world needs more of you! Real world repairs and the bonus a female. This industry needs more female techs.

@stellarproductions8888 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@rik4369 2 жыл бұрын

Great Job again!!!

@tedsobottka2750 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@kevinwilliams563 Жыл бұрын

I cannot believe you are only at 16k. You have saved me a bunch of money with your tutorials. I saw my small engine mechanic at his retirement party and he asked why I hadn’t been in for any repairs. He was sure I had hired a yard service and wasn’t using of my yard toys. I didn’t tell him the truth.😉

@tycemiller8367 10 ай бұрын

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 :).

@mattsilver8842 Жыл бұрын

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. :)

@javonhilaire2190 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@e.t.preppin7084 Ай бұрын

I have an x300 series mower and have done all the above albeit quite a bit different yet. I’ve had to change the pot clutch too but also not difficult. I watched this video so I can help my neighbors out. I’m so thankful to you and others for making these videos which make these repairs so much easier for all of us. 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

@starfireentertainmentbeats7802 2 жыл бұрын

This is by far THE BEST VIDEO ON KZfaq for John Deere mower issues, she tells you the parts number, which sockets sizes to use also...Chickanic IS NUMBER ONE!!!

@Chickanic 2 жыл бұрын

Aw! You rock! Thanks!

@user-cb9iy4mn3z 9 ай бұрын

Purchased this to replace a guide pulley kzfaq.infoUgkxO9seYZjlnuP5UvMkb7osQW3WxPVeSnPk 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.

@patrickpoulard24 3 жыл бұрын

It's good to see you working on tractors now. Keep up the good work. I'm sure you are an inspiration to many. 👍🏿

@Chickanic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@memyself7246 2 жыл бұрын

Bought an LA115 from my dad last year. Watching this video, I am now more confident if I have deck issues. THANKS!!!

@VLOGNOSIS Жыл бұрын

So far I am loving my S100. It was poorly assembled by Lowe's, but I am getting it sorted out over time. Thanks for this helpful video!

@_J.F_ 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@alverteswashington7067 2 жыл бұрын

You’re an excellent instructor! Deck repairs demystified and simplified!

@DeanBernsten 5 ай бұрын

This was an entertaining and informative video on Deere E110 deck repairs. I greatly appreciate your assistance.

@georgetancos2868 2 жыл бұрын

This was the BEST example/demo ever- I followed it almost to a tee- except I was able to do all of it without removing the deck - Excellent work

@5thg5 3 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! I have a LA105…& was just thinking about this subject matter. YOU ARE A BLESSING!!! Thank You So Much!!! 💯💯💯💯

@Chickanic 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!

@5thg5 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Chief_5 2 жыл бұрын

Almost as if she read my mind 😆

@eridink Жыл бұрын

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. 🙏

@paparey1447 2 жыл бұрын

You know what they say..."When you're good, you're good". Congratulations!

@RonHillGaming Жыл бұрын

You literally saved me time, money and frustration of doing this job of blade replacement myself. Thank you for posting this. Between you and Taryl Fixes All, I am becoming quite proficient at working on my John Deere.

@Genesis.1-1 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@outlet6989 Жыл бұрын

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.

@etarheel1 2 жыл бұрын

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

@glh541 6 күн бұрын

Excellent video with detailed instructions. I've watched other videos that weren't anywhere as good as this. I bought a JD E120 lawn tractor about 4 years ago and haven't had an issue with the deck. I also clean my tractor and mower deck after each use. I cringed when I saw how filthy the deck was in this video. When the time comes for deck maintenance, I will refer to this video. I've also converted the EZ oil change feature to the conventional oil and filter change which saves a ton when doing that maintenance.

@Jaxsolo 2 жыл бұрын

I have one of these! I've taken the deck off once, but I think I might need to replace pulleys. Very helpful, very clear.

@lesliedickinson198 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Billzaslow 2 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq! BRAVA! And thank you.

@Chickanic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@chrinamint 2 жыл бұрын

I am female and know nothing about this stuff and this video was perfect! I have many raves! You are right!

@fm71450 Жыл бұрын

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!

@jerrycorr7785 Жыл бұрын

I took my JD 110 mower to the dealership to put a new compression realize and cam in it. T explained what was wrong with it to the dealership what was wrong with it. They then charged me 47 dollars to tell me the same thing I had told them. Then they said it would take 12 hrs of labor pluss parts. Labor 125.00 an hr. I watched your viedo and repaired it in 3 hrs. And 260.00 dollars in parts. From hear on out I've watched you and only you. Thank you so much. You are a life savor.

@michaelhobaugh3302 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@unclebs4732 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@freedomisntfree9525 Ай бұрын

This is probably the best video I've seen about John Deere repair. Video showing the parts as you were making the repairs was great for a novice like me. Your commentary was excellent. Thank you so much!

@johncrow6669 10 ай бұрын

I'm a retired line mechanicI I've watched 4 videos and yours is excellent Thank you

@tireman1234 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are excellent and very informative. Thank you for taking the time to make them and sharing your knowledge!👍👍

@arnoldkinsler6236 2 жыл бұрын

Boy! I wish I had watched your JD Deck video years ago. Not only would it have saved me money but a lot of time. No sending it out to the shop to change blades, belts and grease. GREAT VIDEO !!!

@jameskennelly9993 2 жыл бұрын

Just changed a broken belt on a friend's JD S100 without seeing this video. I did watch another video and struggled through it but succeeded. I wish I had found your video first. Excellent step by step instruction. Great job! Would have cut the time on my project in half.

@bobbyburnette8764 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to watch a well versed female mechanic, instead of one who calls parts "thingies", I'll be back

@sundial6919 2 жыл бұрын

Gizmo my all time fav w hickeymajig runnin a close 2nd

@leongrubbs8492 2 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoy your demonstration videos. You explain everything you're doing and make look so simple. Keep those videos coming!

@Chickanic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@ernestmurphy3898 2 жыл бұрын

I like your detailed instruction and play by play on the john deer. When people ask me which mower to buy i tell them the simplicity line of lawn and garden tractors have a 40-50 year history of making mowing equipment. The welded mower decks are far better than the stamped out sheet metal varietys. But most people dont know because Simplicity is not sold in box stores. Repair folks rarely see them.

@carbo2950 Ай бұрын

When you are good, you are good. You are great. Thanks for the best video on deck repair.

@pedraw 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@donaldmackintosh6650 3 жыл бұрын

Nice watching someone else working on dam JD's , down here it's cheaper to replace the bearings than the spindle 🤗🇳🇿

@andrewturner9193 2 жыл бұрын

Americans generally don't know how to rebuild anything, they just replace it with new.

@andrewmckinley6571 2 жыл бұрын

Are you including your time in that statement?

@andrewturner9193 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@calwolfe3094 9 ай бұрын

A teriffically simple and easy to understand procedure. You are one of the best at teaching DIYers great information. Don't ever change your delivery style.

@nathanjunior8618 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Bought 2 JD tractors last year both apart. Now i can reassemble. Still running a 35 yr old craftsman manual gear box. Looking forward to the hydro on Deere.

@greatlakestatedestroyerpet117 3 жыл бұрын

Would you consider doing a video on leveling the deck?

@punknfunk Жыл бұрын

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?

@aliaraie8997 Жыл бұрын

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

@chrinamint 2 жыл бұрын

Well I am a almost 60-year-old lady who does not know anything about lawn mowers and I am having problems with my John Deere la100 series and I just watched your video and I am fully informed! What a great video I will subscribe immediately! Turns out what I thought (and my thought I mean assumed) was wrong with it isn't even what's wrong with it! This video was extremely helpful! I am ready to do this now! Thank you! So awesome to see a lady doing these videos! I got to see what else you have posted now!

@rickeysmith7674 3 жыл бұрын

Great video question when installing the spindle ring does it spec longer bolts to compensate for the thickness of the ring

@Chickanic 3 жыл бұрын

Great question. I should had addressed that in the video, because you are correct. You will need longer bolts.

@misaklara56 2 жыл бұрын

If only I were 25 years younger and still able to crouch down!

@rcdogmanduh4440 2 жыл бұрын

I can still crouch down..... can't get back up!

@davidvines6498 2 жыл бұрын

I just lay on the ground with a good stick to help me get back up

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 2 жыл бұрын

🤔 You look like if you were 25 years younger you'd be 6 or 7....

@cliffordholland2233 2 жыл бұрын

I like a smart woman

@generalpublic3744 2 жыл бұрын

My PTO cable spring was the wrong way round and it has never been removed since it was new!!!! That explains why I had a job removing it! Thanks Chick for showing how to put it back on properly.

@bizboomer 2 жыл бұрын

By recommending Deere low end tractors, purchased from a big box store, you are assuring a steady flow of future parts/service business! Sad, but a reality in the OPE business today. Great job!

@wkat950 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@jazpanoz4996 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@channell11 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@msnpassjan2004 3 жыл бұрын

Hope this channel keeps growing. Once word gets out, I think your channel will grow like Andrew Camarata's.

@leonardhirtle3645 9 ай бұрын

Thank you.Your videos are a huge help to people who are struggling to repair their own equipment.

@tedrosato4472 2 жыл бұрын

I love your KZfaq 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

@mowingman816 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@Chairman750 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I have an Ariens 46" riding mower. I ran over a green rag that blew in from the neighbors, and it destroyed the spindle bearings. I was able to replace the bearings since I had a spare set in the garage. I found out that the spindle bearings in each spindle are two different sizes. Just some info for some of your watchers and readers. Take care. Ken

@raystargazer Жыл бұрын

As many others say, I appreciate the detail and completeness of your description. I probably would have sharpened the blades and pressure washed the deck, but that's me and I get it that they probably only wanted the problem fixed. thanks for not throwing the rope and shirt on the lawn.

@RepairGang 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your growth

@davidvines6498 2 жыл бұрын

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

@AxisCLPC 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial. I have an E100 and the belt keeps slipping off. The local dealer wants $600 to do this. I'm fairly mechanically inclined and after watching your excellent, explained in simple terms video, I'm tackling it myself. Great work!

@hildakaiser2034 2 жыл бұрын

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. 👍🏻💪🏻

@Chickanic 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@terryholloway9930 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you get to 20k before long great videos very informative thanks for all you do

@werewolf1251 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid as always, Happy beer:30.

@Mr740lover 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a John Deere D105 today from the pawnshop. Got it home and was super excited to cut the grass only to soon find out that there was no belt on it. I called the pawnshop and spoke with the manager. She offered to give me my money back or pay for a belt. I chose to let them buy the belt. Because I did a quick KZfaq search and found your video and saw how easy it is to replace the belt. I bought this mower for a really good deal. It has low hours and looks like new. I did get a 6 month warranty just in case though. When I put the belt on tomorrow I will check out all of the other deck parts now that I know what to look for. Thanks for sharing this great video.

@jerrymelton7248 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative,showing step by step makes this installation look quiet easy,need more videos from this girl!!!

@henrymurawskibigdogrepair 3 жыл бұрын

You are the gal Brie you make it look so easy that a old man like me can do it lol

@Chickanic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darlin'!

@gretaknebel8495 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Chickanic 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@christophermeyer6414 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@5thg5 3 жыл бұрын

@@christophermeyer6414 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. 😂😅🤣

@theluth9046 3 жыл бұрын

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...

@lonnievalencia5487 3 жыл бұрын

You made the understatement of the year, that was you were "slammed right now", unless you have a large crew working on these repairs, you are closer to being buried! great information, amazing to me that owners don't check under the deck to see what's binding things up. thanks for sharing on this video, this is a great video, as always your presentation in front of the camera is amazing.

@Chickanic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 80% of all the equipment there is finished and just hasn't been picked up yet. I can blow through 8-10 2 cycles a day.

@lonnievalencia5487 2 жыл бұрын

@@Chickanic that is amazing, are you experiencing parts shortages?,

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

I hate telling people I’m doing it as fast and correct Yet they really think at 71 I can still work nights and all day

@tombeyer375 9 ай бұрын

Thank you sooo much for the detailed instructions, for belt replacement on 100 series John Deeres! I just had a failure on our D110, where the lining of the blade brake on the LHS actually wore down, went metal to metal with the pulley, and moved the brake bracket to the other side, making a little dent in the outer rim of the pulley in the process. Thanks once again, to the government, for mandating safety equipment on these decks, and creating more service and reliability issues. Light bulb went on, and you didn't hear it from me, removed both blade brakes, and it's running slicker that snot!! Back to KEEPING IT SIMPLE, ONCE AGAIN!! Peace.

@roundsmen 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like that was black landscaping fabric that you had to cut out of that one blade. wonder where they picked that up. LOL

@richardcranium5839 3 жыл бұрын

its what the body was wrapped in or so i'm told

@haneyoakie14 3 жыл бұрын

Dang it. He beat me. Lol

@TerrellWillams 3 жыл бұрын

Fast notifications! Lol!

@handytbutler7380 2 жыл бұрын

just got one of these and so far you have helped me getting it running after sitting for two years and now i know how to fix the belts if there are any issues. You also helped solve my problem with my push mower.... thanks for all the advice and tips....

@Chickanic 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@wrstew1272 2 жыл бұрын

You can grease the spindles with out taking the deck off?

@rvalens2 5 күн бұрын

I've never owned a John Deere, but I after watching this video I'm certain I could repair everything that might go wrong with the deck. It's interesting to see how they differ from my Craftsman mower (LT2000). I'm somewhat surprised you didn't have to replace the second spindle.

@TerrellWillams 3 жыл бұрын

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@Chickanic 3 жыл бұрын

THANKS!

@TerrellWillams 3 жыл бұрын

@@Chickanic No. Thank you for putting up videos that actually quickly get to the point and are needed!!! Great camera. Great sound clear voice.

@wayneessar7489 3 жыл бұрын

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@daviddewey538 Жыл бұрын

Spot on video as always! My spindle pulleys wouldn’t rock off easily, so I used Steve’s Small Engine Saloon trick of using my $14 Harbor Freight air chisel with a point chisel on it to remove stuck flywheels. Left spindle pulley nut on loose at top of threads to protect threads and with my hand pulling up under pulley hit a couple of bursts and pulleys came right off. Keep these great videos coming!

@daisywong2413 Жыл бұрын

When I saw you doing all those mechanic stuff successfully, I thought to myself I could do some “easy” ones. I managed to get the mower deck removed, and the blades changed! All by myself. I’m five feet tall and 60 plus. I wish you live in my neighborhood, dear 😁💐

@jameshendrick8499 11 ай бұрын

I got a 220 I deere it is outstanding performance. It fast.cuts really good. It a 2023 .42inches on the deck. 22 hp steering is very nice. On the deck. The bagger and muching is separated. Excellant. Keep up the good work.

@eddieesquivel1685 14 күн бұрын

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!

@guitarsds4852 11 ай бұрын

I love it. You identify all the parts and tools needed. Then you clearly detailed step by step how to do everything. Thanks, I’m going to try and work on my John Deere deck from now on!

@ciarancoyne9104 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy the straightforward thoroughness of your approach. 🙏🏻

@angieshaw8877 2 ай бұрын

My hubby we to yech school on commercial aircraft...wound up working on G.S.E equipment under strict O.E.M. standards...but after retirement, he has many ways to innovate things like bearing swap-outs...he also learned to put those hairpin clips, washers, spacers, etc. back into their original positions to avoid losing or mixing them up, or at least using plastic sealable sandwich baggies/zip ties at these locations...at his age now, he does not have the ability to remember where and how the original hardware is installed...he also is thinking about contacting a local pro powder-coating shop to bring deck up to a modified standard for easier maintenance/cleaning!! Like another commenter on this J.D. deck vid you pisted almost a year ago, most "pro-shops" just "fix" what is "wrong" at a very high rip-off price Thx for all your honesty and sharing...we watching how you got this deck backn in service! @lds/aes

@riggsron 8 ай бұрын

Third time this summer you have been a help, chainsaw and lawn tractor twice.

@bobpepe1711 Жыл бұрын

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.

@davidabernathy4553 3 жыл бұрын

Well now that was a interesting and informative video I can't believe how backed up you are with machines. If someone brings a lawn mower in to you today they probably better have a backup mower or their grass is going to be so tall that they'll need more than a lawn mower to cut it by the time they get it back.

@lorenzodelacruz1887 2 жыл бұрын

Yes that was good. I don't have a john deere but some of the stuff is applicable to the two old mowers I have been given and fixed. I only mow twice a year thankfully. Thanks for the show

@ChainsawPenny 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for keeping your hands out of the way. I recommend everyone photographs every deck they work on while they are correct. While the 100 series are straight forward on how the deck hangs, others are not and should be photographed as well. We have a family member that likes to "fix" things. Parts have ended up missing, things installed incorrectly. Figuring out what is missing and where it goes isn't as easy when you weren't the one to take it apart.

@docleadpill5556 Жыл бұрын

That much equipment that has been brought too you for repair. It just makes me feel sorry for America. 30,40,50 years ago Americans could fix this stuff on their own, buy or order the parts and FIX it! So sad Americans are so ignorant. But you have a great channel and I love watching how you educate the "mechanically challenged". Best Wishes from an old Farmboy!

@lynnetruman6579 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video - I was able to get the deck out, blades checked, deck cleaned and belt back on and the mowing at my Mums finished. 😊

@henrisealy8434 2 жыл бұрын

you are the best so far on teaching and explaining disassembling and assembling the deck and replacing all parts. Excellent love watching your videos 5 stars

@bluestar9463 11 ай бұрын

Best JD belt-changing video out there - Now I'm a "pro" at this because of this pro!

@joe78377 Жыл бұрын

After watching this video I am tempted to drop my brand new JD deere deck just for fun. This is my 3rd Deere. Very familiar with this machine. You do such a great job teaching the new-bees.

@zaineridling Жыл бұрын

This channel is really incredible. The step-by-step clarity you provide with so many overwhelming tasks is masterful. Thank you! 💯💯💯

@jazpanoz4996 2 жыл бұрын

I modify the spindles & pulleys & only have to worry about bearings every decade or so lol good job Mechanichic!

@billcarr520 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I've owned a John Deere D110 for a number of years and your tutorial is one the best that i've found. Thanks again from Cape Cod.