How To Replace Deck Belt John Deere X320 Riding Mower BELT FOR MOWER BLADES KEEPS COMING OFF M154958

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HOW TO REPLACE THE BELT THAT TURNS THE MOWER BLADES ON TOP OF THE MOWER DECK. Does your deck belt keep coming off, Your belt is bad, How to fix Belt that keeps coming off.
John Deere Original Equipment V-Belt #M154958,
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48" deck with deck wheels that move.
The first part of the video I show you how to remove the mower deck Fast Forward to the 9:00 min mark to see how to change the deck belt on top of the mower deck and how it goes around the pulleys for the mower blades. I show you how to remove the guards for the deck pulleys and how to route the belt. I show you a quick trick to fix your belt. I show you how to move the pulley to give yo slack so you can put the belt on. Then I show you how to reinstall the mower deck and try out the new deck belt.
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@93henfan 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Worked a charm. My X360 belt lasted 7 years and was still going, but I saw two large chunks out of it and figured it was beyond time I did this.

@JustADad 3 ай бұрын

Nice work!

@AxelAmes 11 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. Saved me the labor cost of having to to pay someone else to do it!!!

@nashvlbees Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! I bought that same mower 12 years ago and will install my second belt tomorrow, since it's too late tonight. I gave up on the first belt a few years ago, and let the dealer install it for me. But, with your video now I'm sure I can handle the project. Already have the new belt. I never knew the deck lift pedal needs to be moved back and locked and also didn't know the back pulley can be moved to create slack. Thanks a bunch for your video!

@JustADad Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@OldSoul1954 10 ай бұрын

Excellent instruction. I used it twice in two weeks. Made the job much easier.

@krisritton3912 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Took me about a half an hour... way easier than I thought it would be. Local guys were 2+ weeks out, and one warned me against doing it on my own... "VERY DIFFICULT". I'd probably the guy back again with something I couldn't do if he wasn't trying to scare me into using his service.

@tuffytiger 7 ай бұрын

Great video and so well explained Thank you very much for producing this helpful workshop hints I tried to change the belt without removing the deck, but that was a slight disaster with skin of my hands and bruises on my arms lol I didn't have the manual to see how it's done properly I also forgot to ask google for help haha I'll have another go at it as soon as my little injuries heal and also my 69 year old back snaps back into place haha 😁😁 Thanks again all the way from Australia 👍👍👍👍👍😊

@angusmcsorley2494 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I haven't changed my belt for 2 years and completely forgot the process. Thanks!

@JustADad 2 жыл бұрын

Me too I have to look at it every 2 years also.

@OldSoul1954 Жыл бұрын

A really helpful video. I was able to follow these directions step by step with no problems.

@timernst8909 9 ай бұрын

Excellent job with great detail. Thx!!👍💪

@JustADad 9 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

@zqx357 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video. I have the x320 48” the blade belt has come off several times. I had the belt replaced several years ago. Your helped me get the belt on w/o removing the deck.

@JustADad 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@bwlstudios4618 3 жыл бұрын

Also, loosen the nut on the J-Bolts just a bit and pull the pin out, turn it so it rests against the yellow cowling, leaving the hole exposed. Then line the control arm up on the hole, and turn the Jay Bolt pin so it locks into the pull arm. It saves a lot of time. :-)

@JustADad 3 жыл бұрын

Great Idea. Thanks for Sharing, I had to think about it for a min, but that is a good idea. I am going to do it. thanks!!!!

@nashvlbees Жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks!

@levernwheeler5663 11 ай бұрын

Very good how to video thank you 😅

@JustADad 11 ай бұрын

So nice of you

@drkarabel 3 жыл бұрын

Saved my day with this thorough video

@bwlstudios4618 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I was too lazy to take a minute to turn one of the wheels of the deck. Today I turned one wheel, and it made a huge difference - it's worth it to take a minute and turn the deck wheels to assist taking the deck on and off. It really is problematic.

@JustADad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for The tip, I might have to take the extra time next time and move those darn wheels. Thanks for Watching and sharing your story, it will help others and me too!! Thanks!!!

@steve4628 2 жыл бұрын

Or place a large enough cardboard sheet , if available, underneath the deck and slide it out that way.

@JustADad 2 жыл бұрын

@@steve4628 I need to try that. thanks for Sharing

@steve4628 2 жыл бұрын

@@JustADad no problem. Gonna have to change blades on an x320 soon to Gator Blades, although just might put it up on ramps. This one doesn't have the option of turning those wheels, they are just straight..

@JustADad 2 жыл бұрын

@@steve4628 Yeah that deck is heavy!! let me know how it goes with ramps

@scottbenners2084 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting this together. You saved me a lot of time.

@JustADad Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@zenos.5315 2 ай бұрын

Great job,I admire your patience.

@JustADad 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@ganash11 7 ай бұрын

Great Job, Really Good explanations. I have the X380, a Built to last John Deere. I use the Best belts Available also and that means John Deere, I tried a Cheaper one in I think 2021 when JD was on strike or something and could not find my deck belt and it didn't last 1 Season. One word of advice, change wobbling Pulleys or loud bearings when spinning, they will freeze and smoke your belt too. And the Spring in the rear needs replace . You can spray a little lube on that bracket to make the parts rotate a lot easier.

@andreashaevitz9351 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! Appreciate the thorough explanation of a process I always struggle with. Please add more JD how-to videos.

@JustADad 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I have several videos on this particular tractor, oil change, drive belt change, Thanks for watching and your kind words, they really do mean so much!!!! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jbqnnMpky7e6iI0.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLWJlM9o2quUqWg.html

@JuanMedina-du8qt 10 ай бұрын

@@JustADad great video thanks

@striperguy61 3 жыл бұрын

This was the best video ever on changing the belt. It took me hours to do it my first time, and 10 minutes after watching the video. Thanks so much.

@JustADad 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! I am glad it worked for you. Thanks for Watching and your nice words!!! have you had any problems with your mower?

@striperguy61 3 жыл бұрын

I love my Deere. My first one wore out after 15 years. My new one has been going for 5 . Great machines.

@JustADad 3 жыл бұрын

@@striperguy61 Me too I have had this for about 5 years and I got it used.

@garykirby7759 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the very detailed video, helped me replace both belts on my mower👍👍

@JustADad Жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@nicolasbouyiouclis4726 2 жыл бұрын

one of our tractors is the same as yours and I have changed the belts and the blades a couple of times myself.. You've really done a great job [considering you've used one hand the most of the time] and very well explained video... ..and I hate to tell you what I'm about to tell you friend, but seeing somebody else basting his fingers changing that belt gave me a bit of satisfaction... that wasn't me doing the work.. Thanks for posting.

@JustADad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and your kind words!!! The wife and I were just talking about your comment tonight over supper. I love comments like yours because I just like to keep my videos with all the bloopers and the real things that happen to me in them. Seems like we are all the same, if I bust my fingers on a bolt then I bet everyone does too and you confirmed it. Thanks for giving me a big smile on my face tonight!!!!!!!!!!

@debrawhite250 2 жыл бұрын

Ignore my question! I needed to watch your video a little longer to see it.

@JustADad 2 жыл бұрын

No worries!

@Billyg511 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million!! Would have never figured this out on my own.

@JustADad 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@auzy_stevo5037 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Vid mate, Thankyou I would have been here a week later without it.

@codyjoewhite2563 Жыл бұрын

Got it, and I appreciate your belt expertise help ing us. My 54" SABRE's belt wheel's configuration was finally found the same on your IF after looking hard online!🍎 You were supererb! Best, CJW SW IN

@codyjoewhite2563 Жыл бұрын

IF = this tablet's so dumb it rewrote JD!!!

@elviselvis780 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely no need to disconnect the black arm from the lever. Get yourself a trolley jack and hike up the front of the machine when taking the deck out, makes things so much easier.

@jimcook2879 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, saved me a lot of cussing.

@JustADad Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@johanngregory3499 Күн бұрын

Fantastic! Really appreciate your insight and tips. Thanks

@JustADad Күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Christmasasmartman Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for making it

@briangoulart8856 2 жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful, thank you!!

@markilyes5983 13 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for your help!

@JustADad 13 күн бұрын

You bet!

@amykowalchuk4434 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very well explained.

@JustADad 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mattckelly1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@Shaleeyah123 2 жыл бұрын

Really, really helpful!

@JustADad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Shaleeyah123 2 жыл бұрын

My new belt was so tight that I needed to use a 3-foot bar as a lever to get the slack that I needed to get the belt onto the last pulley. I would have been really sunk without your video.

@JustADad 2 жыл бұрын

@@Shaleeyah123 Good job!

@davecoolen1579 3 жыл бұрын

thank you, thank you, thank you!!

@JustADad 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@steveszabo4034 2 жыл бұрын

Great video... thanks..

@JustADad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@user-vt7uz9fs7e 10 ай бұрын

I've had this X320 48" for 13 years. I have never found it easy to pull the J-bolts, or to get both holes lined up to put them back into the lift levers. Nice to see someone else have a little trouble doing it. I don't have the strength to pull the bolts by hand. Twice a year I dread having to sharpen the blades and service the deck! Years ago I watched a You Tube vid from a small young lady at a John Deere dealer remove and install the deck in about 7 minutes (brand new, of course). To remove the deck it takes me 45 minutes to pull the J-bolts using the handle of a small adjustable wrench as a pry bar (even backed off the tension nuts a bit). Then, to re-install the deck, another 45 to get the second J-bolt lined up with the lift bar. I have to use a pry bar to jiggle the deck until it lines up.

@JustADad 10 ай бұрын

I agree 100% Those j bolts are a real pain!!! I am finally selling mine, It still runs great but just tired of taking the deck off. I got the new EGO zero turn battery powered mower with no BELTS to change ever!!!!

@user-vt7uz9fs7e 10 ай бұрын

I wasn't aware of electric riding mowers, so I looked them up on You Tube. The EGO looks ideal for flat lawns. Unfortunately my 11/2 acres of lawn is everything but flat. And, between the moles, ants and crabgrass it's getting rougher every year. The EGO hydraulic seat would be ideal to smooth out the bumps (just what I need). Simple deck removal is great! The draw backs of no variable speed, no lift pedal to raise deck when going up and over some hills and some tree roots (to avoid scalping or hitting roots) And I have to mow across the bottoms of two hills (I have a 40 pound weight hanging on the implement bar to keep from tipping over, and I still prepare to jump off the side if I have to :)). Best of luck with your EGO. I'll have to struggle with this John Deere.@@JustADad

@ruff7353 2 ай бұрын

Yes, always a pain, when just sharpening the blades i bought a mower jack WOW! but replacing belts, a real pain

@ciphercode2298 Жыл бұрын

Boy,the accel deck mowers are much easier nowadays. Still,that's a good strong design, just not super friendly for working on.

@debrawhite250 2 жыл бұрын

The small spring in the back of the deck...will you please show what each end hooks into? Mine broke off. Thank you!

@joeblow656 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks so much. God bless. Jesus saves!

@JustADad 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree!!!

@leslieschrader9361 Жыл бұрын

Your video was very helpful but you can do it and half the time by not removing the deck

@mal7524 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Extremely helpful. Thank you. I was wondering if you had the part number for the deck belt tensioner spring? I realized after I had gotten my belt that my spring had snapped and that’s what destroyed my old belt (also why it was so easy to get off) I can’t find the exact part anywhere and the manual is long gone. No worries if not, just thought I would ask. Thank you again!

@JustADad 2 жыл бұрын

No, sorry Thanks for you kind words and support.

@mal7524 2 жыл бұрын

@@JustADad sure thing, I ended up finding it. The springs part number is M155068 in case anyone needs it. Cheers!

@JustADad 2 жыл бұрын

@@mal7524 Thanks for Sharing, I am sure mine will need it, last time I looked it had a worn spot!!

@xGR1MxREAPERx 3 жыл бұрын

Hello. First off live the video, very thorough.. I have a 2013 John Deere X530 with the 54” deck and I can’t find any repair manuals anywhere? Where did you get the one that you show at the 15:50ish mark. I’m sure they came with the mowers but can’t find mine and raker says they can’t get them? Weird, thanks for any help.

@JustADad 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, The manual I have came with the mower, I am not sure where you can get one. I have tried to get an older model manual and I never could. Thanks for Watching and your kind Words!!!! I do have other videos on how to work on this mower and I use the manual. was there an area you wanted to know about and maybe I could do a video on it? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLWJlM9o2quUqWg.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jbqnnMpky7e6iI0.html

@03geek 3 жыл бұрын

your tensioner spring looks like it is about to break (note the buckle in middle)

@JustADad 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah you are right. I need to replace it, thanks for pointing that out. Thanks for watching also!!

@michaelpayne1266 Жыл бұрын

I have to tell you but all John Deere equipment is 100% metric.That's how they can sell the stuff worldwide.

@Lill3658 3 жыл бұрын

@17:50 I would have replaced the deck belt tensioner pulley while belt is off-it sounds bad.

@JustADad 3 жыл бұрын

yep, I regret not replacing it. I am ordering one and next time I have deck off, I hope it makes it that long. Thanks for watching and pointing this out.

@mikehogan7578 Жыл бұрын

@@JustADad Great video! I found when I put the deck belt tension spring on it rubs up against the pulley, This doesn't seem right. Can you advise? Thanks.

@JustADad Жыл бұрын

@@mikehogan7578 Mine does the same, I think the rod that holds the pully is bent but it is really heavy so no really sure, eventually it will cut the spring.