Lawn Tractor Drive Belt Replacement On Troy-Bilt MTD Cub Cadet Mowers Step By Step Video

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Lawn Tractor Drive Belt Replacement On Troy-Bilt MTD Cub Cadet Mowers Step By Step Video
In this video Donyboy73 shows you how to replace the drive belts on a Troy-bilt riding mower.
The same procedure will also apply to other MTD lawn tractors such as Yard Machines, Cub Cadet,
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@donyboy73 Жыл бұрын

Watch my 10 year old video of mower lift used in video here; kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mdakiMSDzcuWaYU.html

@richardbaenen3438 Жыл бұрын

How do I find engine number on troy-bilt manufactured on 2017? 18.5 HP? Must find head gasket

@garyalensr Жыл бұрын

Definitely longer, I really enjoy your content. Thanks for all your hard work to show us how to fix our equipment

@brianszymanski2971 Жыл бұрын

Doesn't matter the length of video, it's the accuracy and in-depth knowledge and analysis that's important. Thanks and always try and have a great day.

@michaelchilders1658 Жыл бұрын

In my case, this longer, more detailed video is what I would need in order to get through such a complicated repair. Just so many steps to do something like this with success. How in the world would you be able to shorten this video much more and still be able to show someone like me all the necessary steps? If a video can be shortened and still show all the necessary steps, then fine. Otherwise, both long and short videos I think are necessary. You’re just so good at what you do that I appreciate them all. Thank you Dony!!👍❤️

@TheLawnmowerLady Жыл бұрын

Old gasoline is my favorite cleaning solution too. Longer videos are fine as today's subject required more time, no fluff, just good information.

@901ronnie Жыл бұрын

I like to see the whole process especially removing the seized pulley. The tips and tricks on what to look for and check is awesome. Hopefully mine goes the easy way but if it doesn’t I know what to do and look for. The length of the video does not bother me. I like the content more than how long the video is. Real world is never short, quick, and problem free. Thanks for taking the extra time to get all the camera shots- takes longer but very instructional.

@williammoore5924 Жыл бұрын

Don, William Moore here. I have always been interested in small engine repair. Although until the last few years I was a full time career businessman. Finally retired!!! So, now I have time and the desire to learn and understand Small Engine repair. Don I have viewed a number of your videos and they are very well directed and informative and easy to follow. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent with us all. It certainly shows how much you know of your trade. I will be tuning in as much as possible. Thank You again Don.

@barrypettit3668 Жыл бұрын

Don, i prefer the longer videos. I like that you cover everything, because us do it your self guys can always count on running into something difficult. The 20 min job always turns into 3 hours with cursing and scrapped knuckles. Keep up the great work.

@bentleynut1648 Жыл бұрын

This is absolutely the best video I have found to replace belts on my Troy Bilt Bronco, and I’ve wasted time looking at many of them. I wish I’d found yours first! You have great camera angles and describe everything step by step. Perfect. My only tiny comment concerns the need to check each pulley is functioning as it should. I imagine some sort of quick spin, listening for bad ball bearings might be in order. Awesome video. Well done

@mariannehiltunen953 Жыл бұрын

Longer videos for sure. It’s very helpful to show everybody the tricks of the trade. Great job. Thanks

@dgriffin6074 Ай бұрын

You're a braver man than me! I just replaced the drive belt on my Troy Bilt and realized why, last time, a shop charged me $150. A few years ago I purchased a lawn tractor lift; it was well worth the $79; probably $150 now under " Crooked Joe". BTW, there are two screws holding the "double pulley" to the mower side. I had to loosen them in order to get the belt over that side of the pulley. The screws are easily accessible and are behind the left rear wheel/tire.

@tlnelson7598 Жыл бұрын

Detailed videos are more important than length. Great Work,

@ponchovanillabean8074 Жыл бұрын

Shorter for simpler projects; longer for the more complex.I am in the process of changing the lower drive belt on my MTD. It's not the same mower as the one in the video, but still saw some things that I think will simplify my process. Thank you.

@johnkelly7154 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Don. Another great video. Some jobs will require a longer video to properly explain how it's done. You always explain things well with no fooling around. I'd rather watch a long video that shows everything including possible mistakes that can happen. Take care Don and thanks again. 👍

@donyboy73 Жыл бұрын

thanks for feedback!

@gneesh14 Жыл бұрын

I love your detail and troubleshooting. It’s not always a straightforward job, there will be hiccups at times. That’s what I love about your channel, you clearly explain common problems and how you troubleshoot/fix them. Watching your videos has not only saved me money, it’s also allowed me to learn about small engine repair and how to keep my machines running well.

@LakesideLawncare Жыл бұрын

I like the longer more detailed videos that cover the whole job and what kind of things to look out for.

@frankvucolo6249 Жыл бұрын

I like longer videos that get into some detail like this one does. Thank you Dony.

@KMHill Жыл бұрын

Prefer longer videos because they're more educational in their detail. Love to see entire jobs, start to finish.

@royevans7793 Жыл бұрын

I like the longer ones, they are more in depth, and really help out!

@kenbecker1007 Жыл бұрын

Longer we get more information that way really enjoy your videos

@mariarobinson6399 Жыл бұрын

Either way videos very clear and you explainations are very clear and precise. Great work

@canoetipper019 Жыл бұрын

I had an issue with the oil drain valve on my B&S Intek engine too. I replaced it with a hose drain system. We used to do that a lot on heavy equipment when the drain plug was in an awkward position. I personally prefer the longer videos because they're usually more in depth. Cheers from NB

@Lou-hv6js Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thanks for the detailed explanation, extremely useful. The length of the video is justified due to a “pain in the butt” seized pulley. You surely make it look easy, great job.

@davehogan4776 Жыл бұрын

Longer!! I like seeing what you actually do!! Thanks!!

@rogerford4427 Жыл бұрын

Some reapairs are short, but others are more involved. You put out nice videos 🤙🤙

@reedbreneman9443 Жыл бұрын

I put a little anti seize on the end of the crank shaft before I install the pulley so it comes off for the next guy a lot easier.

@gadasavideos8564 Жыл бұрын

I think I saw the anti seize on the shaft, but he never mentioned it.

@jerryschneider145 Жыл бұрын

Long video if needed, like this one. The short ones are great too. Great job!

@edwinmcguire6040 Жыл бұрын

I PREFER Videos of the Length needed, LOL Great Job as Always.Thank You.

@hibolinares5688 Жыл бұрын

Prefer the long video in detail than what you do. I myself have a old John Deere which I need to replace a drive belt after the season. You help me in one of your older video of blown head gasket and how to fix and retime the valves. Thank you.

@SimpleLife1971 Жыл бұрын

Friday mornings are always a treat, hot coffee and a new Donyboy73 video! 🎃

@ronnieso Жыл бұрын

Longer is always better. Extra little tips are great also.

@michaelspencer301 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding video. And the amazing thing is you did most of the work one handed. Wow! Hats off to you ! 👍👍

@donyboy73 Жыл бұрын

yes it was more difficult lol!

@brianchrisman4331 Жыл бұрын

Dony, Your video saved me again today! Great info, Love your videos!

@rogermcdonald1607 Жыл бұрын

Don, i dont mind the longer videos when they are as indepth as this repair and the camera work was excellent as well! 👍

@stephenellis3430 Жыл бұрын

Watching from UK 🇬🇧 like the longer videos as more detailed. Your contents is excellent. The best small engine repair channel on KZfaq.

@donyboy73 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@maxreynolds679 Жыл бұрын

Great video, longer ones are appreciated. Thanks.

@tjordan8146 Жыл бұрын

Great content Don! I like your longer videos on more complex repairs like this. I work on our GX255 and other small engine equipment in our home garage and these types of videos really help. Cheers!

@tonym6920 Жыл бұрын

Lucky for them they had you doing the work. Great job Donny! 👍👍

@jeffmarden9502 3 ай бұрын

At the 3:28 mark… you saved my day! Was getting ready to pull the engine to see if there was a leak from underneath, when I saw your video. Lo and behold, the oil drain plug was extremely loose! Thank you.

@joshtheinflatableking Жыл бұрын

Great video, I like your longer videos

@carlmiller1034 Жыл бұрын

Hi Don. I like both the long and short videos. Having a longer video this week was nice. Always great to see you at your craft. Thanks for sharing.

@donyboy73 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@outdoorbooks 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, you saved me hours and skin with the video.

@seansmith9156 Жыл бұрын

Longer videos are great!

@donyboy73 Жыл бұрын

check out the one I put out yesterday! have a great weekend

@MrBigNose144 Жыл бұрын

I definitely like the longer videos. You always have great content. Kudos

@EdwardC-rf9xu 10 ай бұрын

I found it easier to loosen (Not remove) the double pulley bracket to get the belt around the lower pulley. a short 10mm 1/4" drive socket worked great! Good video!

@fletteric1040 Жыл бұрын

Love any video you do, I like most others love the long in depth teaching in your videos. Thank you very much for your videos, always look forward to seeing a new video, long or short. Big fan of your work.

@donyboy73 Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@donvoll2580 Жыл бұрын

Good day Don. Yes long videos are alright if I have time to watch. Yes good video. I have yard works from CTC, looks alot like the same. Thanks

@krlmk Жыл бұрын

I like the long videos.

@banality1234 Жыл бұрын

Lots of great tips and great camera work. I like seeing all the steps necessary to repair a problem. I watch everything you post. 👍

@donyboy73 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@ronkincaid9107 Жыл бұрын

DONY - excellent step by step instructional video on a difficult job. The length of the video doesn't matter. You tell us what you are doing & then show us how to do the work. You do that very well. Thanks.

@lynnmattingly2582 6 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks. Your were right on with the bottom drive belt being the hardest part of the job - 16:00 minute mark. I got it started, then took a thin piece of wood (a paint stir stick) then gently nudged it down with a small hammer as it was a witch turning the pulley by hand. The longer videos are fine, I appreciate the 'here's what may go wrong' parts too.

@star978 Жыл бұрын

i like the longer ones.

@howardthegasman Жыл бұрын

Length was fine - thanks

@cmmwiebe 11 ай бұрын

Great video! I did this to mine today! I found it easy to undo the two bolts holding the variable speed pulley and then put the belt on. Not hard to reinstall! My Troy Bilt is a 2009 and still going!

@briansharitz8443 3 ай бұрын

i don't worry about the length of the video as much as attention to detail. Good job and great video. Thank you!😊

@cesarrodriguez2493 Жыл бұрын

detailed videos are very helpful. Thank you for this last video!

@vetterfellow Жыл бұрын

Great video DB73, God Bless.

@victorgover6937 11 ай бұрын

Hi, The video was just right and the first one I found about this style! My Lawhflite 705 Autodrive is in desperate eeed of the upper and lower belt change, so here goes! I'm in Scotland UK so the model may not ne recognised on your side of the pond but it is basically an MTD. Many thanks.

@gillgetter3004 Жыл бұрын

Longer is fine especially with good content like this, problems that can occur!

@daver681 Жыл бұрын

This is a good length video, around 30 minutes is good unless it is something simple or major, Thanks, Dave

@Gooditalian Жыл бұрын

Definitely longer please.

@boost0722 Жыл бұрын

GREAT Video1!!! It gives exactly the information needed to replace the Belt.

@TheIceman50 Жыл бұрын

Master class. Thank you.

@geyser3445 Жыл бұрын

I like your short and long videos.

@tomstepanowicz6191 Жыл бұрын

I like the longer videos.

@JPilot2 Жыл бұрын

G'day, Don! I'm so glad to see you, do these type of videos! Enjoyed watching this Step by Step, Drive Belt Replacement on a Troy-Bilt, or Cub Cadet (MTD) 'Lawn Tractor!!' By the way, the answer to your question... Longer videos are always greatly appreciated! Thank you! Ride on! 😉 Cheers! 😊🛠🚜❤

@davidball3081 Жыл бұрын

With the torch, would be possible to heat up the three tabs next to the pulley and lay them over enough to slip the new belt on. Then leverage them back into place.....? Love your videos. In depth and informative. Thanks David.

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

Yep it’s best if you don’t have the tools need to remove pulley

@briankemp5206 Жыл бұрын

Nice repair. Like the longer videos. I skip over the short one. Nice to see you using anti seize. On new equipment with crank pulleys, blade hubs etc. I remove them and apply anti seize. My 20 year old craftsman push mower blade hub slides right off when I remove the blade for shaping. Same goes for my 2005 craftsman lawn tractor crank pulley. Anti seize works great on the rear wheel hubs to drive axles. The wheels slide right off.

@charlievanor Жыл бұрын

15 to 20 minutes is good, but keep the details. Kinda hard to do sometimes, but you do a great job. Thanks

@timd5597 Жыл бұрын

I have the same lift but I mounted it to pneumatic 4' wide motorcycle lift that way I can work on equipment off the ground and lift the mower up at the same time to do deck work. Thanks for your videos!!

@Lovinflyindrones2022 Жыл бұрын

You’re #1 Longer in depth videos for sure. You always do a great job covering all aspects of the job

@donyboy73 Жыл бұрын

check out my new video this morning!

@Lovinflyindrones2022 Жыл бұрын

@@donyboy73 I already did. Love your channel Please don’t ever quit making videos

@Pappy45 3 ай бұрын

4/26/24 Your videos are very informative & have helped me a lot. 79 yes old on NC

@richardbelle9643 Жыл бұрын

Hi Don, great video! Length was perfect. I did this to my Troybilt a couple seasons ago using a video Taryl put out. In that video, he tipped the tractor over 45 degrees to the right and supported it on a stool or whatever, resting on the steering wheel. Sounds a little sketchy, but it was quite secure and no damage to the tractor. Just a thought if you don't have access to a lift like you have. Thanks again for your great videos!

@rodriguerp Жыл бұрын

Your video was very helpful to change a automatic drive belt system. I had removed my drive belt on my hydrostatic drive system and couldn't get the pulley off on the engine side so I had to bend the tabs instead. This worked but wasn't the correct way. Thanks for the video.

@donyboy73 Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@johnnytoy5487 Жыл бұрын

I take the plastic oil drain out and replace it with a pipe nipple that extends out past the frame with a 90 pointing down and a plug. It makes changing the oil so much easier. 👍

@jerrys1426 Жыл бұрын

This was excellent! Thanks

@rebel390 Жыл бұрын

Longer of course. Also, I'm not a fan of the "Shorts" format for passing on mechanical repair info as great as yours. It's all the little tips and tricks that help me out the most. That comes from your years of experience, and I for one will invest the time it takes to watch a detailed full length video to absorb it all.

@donyboy73 Жыл бұрын

thanks for feedback, the shorts are also full of gems too so don't miss out! Have a great weekend!

@mikehayes8029 9 ай бұрын

I prefer longer videos. Thanks

@TimsMemories Жыл бұрын

liked the long video very informative

@timayscott8450 Жыл бұрын

Awesome that helped me im working on one now for a friend 😊

@munklikescheese9507 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!

@rickthelian2215 Жыл бұрын

Wow, heaps of work, I think I’ll stick with a push mower. Great about the oil valve. Great instructions on this an all other videos

@rayburnett3066 2 ай бұрын

I likethe longer videos 😅

@philshock3805 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, Don ... longer is great when the job calls for it. And wow, that job looks like a pain even if you didn't have a booger'd pulley. Makes me appreciate my JD D130 with a single belt to drive the blades! :)

@donyboy73 Жыл бұрын

yes the JD' are much easier to do!

@2gofaster Жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm with the majority, depending on the difficulty of the task or multiple steps will determine the length of the video. Simply put, quick task-short video and complex task - longer video.✌️✌️✌️

@reyreyna1068 Жыл бұрын

Hola Senor Donyboy great video Sir like always 👍👍

@donyboy73 Жыл бұрын

gracias amigo!

@danty9998 Жыл бұрын

i like the long videos as well

@donnielaurie3232 Жыл бұрын

From Don's Small engine repair you can pull the spark plug out put a rope in the cylinder Block the piston rotate the engine until it stops and you can pull the bolt off the PTO shaft shaft

@eberhardgneiting8896 Жыл бұрын

longer videos are fine......learning effect is better

@481brighton Жыл бұрын

Hi Don, I definitely like your longer videos. You add some depth to your mechanics when your showing and teaching. Have you ever done a video on the steering mechanism like the one on that tractor. I have a Cub Cadet XT-1 that looks like the one that was on that tractor and it feels a little loose. If you could show lubrication to possibly repairing any problems with the shaft, bushings or gear, that would be great. Keep up the great work!! You do a great job!!

@steamboatwillie935 Жыл бұрын

Hi Don, I like Videos between 15 - 30 Mins typically. Unless more time is required to show the full process. After about 30 minutes, I tend to get bored with the content. A part 'two' usually takes care of that. Good job a always, keep up the awesome content.

@donyboy73 Жыл бұрын

Ok thanks!

@rustymeadows3482 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@JohnR9965 Жыл бұрын

I’ve done the same by heating it up cherry and then dousing it with a garden hose to break that bond

@donnagavin4539 Жыл бұрын

Any length of your videos are AWESOME! I see you have a Donyboy Tshirt! I want one. Where can I get one?

@seenithere Жыл бұрын

perfect length video

@hoseman317 Жыл бұрын

That one was just right

@berthongo8531 Жыл бұрын

Video length? Whatever it takes to get the job done. I have so many "Duh!" moments when watching your videos. Thanks!

@stans5270 Жыл бұрын

Nice cardboard trick, it keeps you clean and helps you slide when under things. I hope that when you were using the torch under the mower you took away the cardboard that you were lying on. Bad things will happen in an instant when sparks hit the cardboard not leaving you enough time to get out.

@RichardFallstich Жыл бұрын

I'm not concerned about the length of a video itself. It depends on the complexity of the job at hand. For this Drive Belt Replacement, the length seems warranted. If a video is a bit longer to cover possibilities that may or may not occur, such as the seized pulley, it's worth the time to include it. Shorter videos for simpler jobs are OK too.