How To Replace Drive Belt and Idler Pulleys For Transaxle On Craftsman Riding Mower YS4500

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We replace the drive belt and idler pulleys on this Craftsman YS4500 Riding Mower
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@hitman82gaming Жыл бұрын

I just replaced the drive belt on my Craftsman YT4000, same belt and pulleys, 42" deck. I was able to replace the belt without removing the PTO pulleys or damaging the plastic cooling fins on the transmission. Removed the belt from the front drive pulley and left it slack, removed from guides and idler pulleys (two V and one flat). Then carefully removed the belt from transmission pulley, and finally pulled it forwards and down over the mower deck pulley on the PTO. Reversed the process with the new belt, it took a few minutes to work it over the transmission as the old plastic fins are likely brittle. Success, and no tools needed other than deck removal. The idler pulleys looked and felt fine, easy enough to replace when needed. Your video was a big help, thank you for providing it.

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

Yeah some of them you can do this depending on the model and design. Glad you got it done! Thanks for watching!

@Keith_Graham 10 ай бұрын

I do it the same way I don't even remove the deck just pull the front deck pin jack it up. Plenty of clearance and no tools needed. Helpful video.

@danielshuga4913 11 ай бұрын

My belt broke and your video was the only one showing which side to put the belt on by the steering shaft. Great video

@IndRepair 11 ай бұрын

Glad to help! Thanks for watching!

@pricklythistle1 8 ай бұрын

Best video I've seen showing a drive belt replacement. I'll be tackling this job come spring, thanks.

@IndRepair 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@philliphall5198 Күн бұрын

I’ve worked on the same mowers for 25 years and I’ve AllWAYS put antizee on shafts and bolts Makes it easier the next time ❤

@IndRepair 7 сағат бұрын

Definitely great advice!

@papawayne700 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise! Great video!

@IndRepair 4 ай бұрын

I am glad to assist. Thanks for watching!

@Serpico1152 Жыл бұрын

Thanks you did a great job! I did this exact procedure on my 2013 Craftsman YT-3000 back in 2020 when it had just turned a little over 600 hours because the idler pulley was squealing terribly and would stop when I pushed the petal pushed in slightly so for piece of mind and extended time until further maintenance I elected to replace all 3 pulleys and the belt too while discovering that the flat pulley had a very bad worn flat area on it causing the problem, and yes that flat pulley bolt guide would not line up for me either so I had to remove the spring too which stopped very short of causing me a mental breakdown trying to hook it back to the frame rail until I used a loop in a piece of small HD wire to pull it back into the slot, I saw on one of "Repair Clinics" videos where he wedged a large screwdriver somewhere back behind the bottom of the steering column over top of the bolt head to hold it in place securely to avoid having to go through what you and I both did, but they never really showed a real good close up picture of it to understand where and how exactly. They should include a leaf blower with every new tractor purchase and instruct the owners how to properly clean their mowers off so they would never become packed underneath with grass clippings!

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff! I agree they should at least give you the advice to clean it! That idea would get someone demoted and cost the companys millions so it will never happen unfortunately! Thanks for watching!

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

Yep

@ALCE52 Жыл бұрын

its called Shadetree Mechanic,im a proud member.using a screwdriver is classic .ask Your dad.

@suzieq8379 Жыл бұрын

I take the leaf blower and blow my mower and deck off each time I mow.. no build up

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

I do the same and never have any buildup either but if you don't do it you can be in for some unforseen problems sooner rather than later. Thanks for watching!

@karlschwab6437 2 ай бұрын

I have seen other videos where rhe lawn tractor (MTD type), lay them on their side to change the belts. Your thoughts please?

@IndRepair 2 ай бұрын

I never do this bad idea for a few different reasons. Lifting the front so it sits almost straight up and down is the best access in my opinion

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

Thank You for your information and advice 😊

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@michaellee1002 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and explanation.

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

@COC785 7 күн бұрын

I didn't have a spring puller so I hooked the spring to a jack to expand it and slid pennies and dimes between the coils to keep it stretched for reinstall lol. Pain in the !$@ but it worked lol.

@IndRepair 7 күн бұрын

Haha, however you can get it done is the right way! Nice work!

@donalddillon9258 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and outside job and illustrations!💯✅👏🏼 I had no choice but to subscribe to your channel after this video!!!

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your words of encouragement!

@donalddillon9258 Жыл бұрын

@@IndRepair yes indeed because no one does it better!💯

@davenelson2901 Жыл бұрын

enjoyed your video...man you sound just like stuart randall sheriff in western laramie........pretty cool

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

Haha no idea who that is but thanks for watching!

@danagardner6060 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@IndRepair 3 ай бұрын

Glad to help. Thanks for watching!

@mrchrisknight315 4 ай бұрын

How did you get that pto to unscrew? When I tried. It would just turn the engine over.

@IndRepair 4 ай бұрын

You will have to use an impact or keep the engine from turning

@melvinhogge1126 Ай бұрын

I will be replacing the idler pulleys and belt on my Craftsman YTS 3000 do any of you know What drive belt I need?

@IndRepair Ай бұрын

@melvinhogge1126 I would double check to make sure your model number under the seat matches with 917.289223 but if it does the belt can be purchased at amzn.to/4cuQrSv

@bobrebera494 2 ай бұрын

nice job

@IndRepair 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@GiordanosGarage Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks!

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@MD-ls2jf 8 ай бұрын

How did you stop the engine pulley from spinning when removing the bolt from.the central stalk? I've been unable to remove that bolt because the entire pulley assembly spins as I ratchet

@IndRepair 8 ай бұрын

An impact wrench is most often times the only easy way

@Michaelobama184 3 ай бұрын

I have the newest model. Its called the Craftsman Denali 5000. 😅

@IndRepair 3 ай бұрын

Lol does it have the spinners or just the regular caps?

@sstjacques Жыл бұрын

I have a DYS 4500, bought in 2007, looks the same, even same color.

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

Good to know!! Thanks for watching!

@Countryboy198032 Жыл бұрын

Have an 07 Ys 4500 myself. My trans belt just went out on mine. Can’t complain about it. It has lasted almost 16 years.

@donaldstepp4850 Жыл бұрын

Mine is stuck on the steering wheel axel, do I just cut the belt and route like yours?

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

If it was working before you probably have a little different model and may need to remove the steering shaft

@garycamus6421 Жыл бұрын

I have a GT6000 craftsman and the steering column goes thru the drive belt. Is this correct or has someone installed it incorrectly?

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

Many units the steering rod does have to be removed to install the belt

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

I need that type of belt guard under engine to keep deck belt on It’s missing on mine ???

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

They will help keep the belt on!

@siryessir526 Жыл бұрын

I noticed you replaced 3 pulleys but you mentioned only 2 part numbers. What is the 3rd part number?

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

2 are the same number

@MD-ls2jf 8 ай бұрын

Did you remove the steering rod before the belt came off?

@IndRepair 8 ай бұрын

I am not sure it has been a while, believe it is in there somewhere

@MD-ls2jf 8 ай бұрын

@@IndRepair I don't see it in this video, it jumps from removing the Pulley to.clesning the undercarriage, then removing the belt. Do you have a video that demonstrates how to remove the steering rod?

@IndRepair 6 ай бұрын

This is a different design than what you have then. Is yours more like the one at kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i99xltV1nq7alpc.html This shows how to remove the bushing and such but there are many different designs to tell for sure I would need the model number

@bobray8346 11 ай бұрын

How long is the drive belt

@IndRepair 11 ай бұрын

I am not sure, just buy the OEM belt so you do not have issues. Look it up with the model number under the seat

@mub.lakers4life Жыл бұрын

What size belt is it

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

I would look it up by your model number. Only use an OEM replacement in my opinion for these. This one was part number 532130969

@eliezargonzalez3206 Жыл бұрын

Cómo quitar el motor craftsma ys4500

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

This video we did has the same engine. Same removal process for the engine. Thanks for watching! Https://m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbljrb2mybWac30.html

@danielpadgett2831 Жыл бұрын

I would have cleaned the deck off before putting it back on

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

Wasnt really dirty just some surface debris. We power wash everything before it goes back so it was taken care of before returning. Thanks for watching!

@danielpadgett2831 Жыл бұрын

@@IndRepair oh ok great video thank you for sharing

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

Glad to help! Hopefully someone gets some use out of it

@danielpadgett2831 Жыл бұрын

@@IndRepair I'm sure someone definitely will

@nvrlate2220 Жыл бұрын

Actually it's a mercedes.....

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

Lol you don't say

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

Replacing all the idealers at one time is best and will last other 5/10 years

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

We always try to recommend it but so often people want to save a few bucks then I do it again for them as a whole like it should have been done in a year or two!

@sparky7237 Жыл бұрын

'' ,let l Mmml

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

@@IndRepairyep money is tight but like you I try to explain it will save them in the long run when they may not have any money

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

@@philliphall5198 absolutely!!

@beege1968 10 күн бұрын

Cadillac with Mercedes emblem 😂

@IndRepair 10 күн бұрын

Can't really believe it has taken someone so long to make this comment! Haha!

@beege1968 8 күн бұрын

@@IndRepair noticed it immediately... 😂

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

Main thing is to take pictures before you take it apart

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

Helps a lot if you do not know where stuff goes back to!

@kennethhuff8296 Жыл бұрын

Answer the phone

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

Lol we do what we can do when we can do it phone can wait for a minute

@bullbutter9699 5 ай бұрын

Pain in the ass , why no belt free mowers same tech for 80 yrs

@IndRepair 5 ай бұрын

Sure is! It is the cheapest way to do it, higher end models use hydraulics for everything. Thanks for watching!

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

Why are people so lazy not to clean under there mowers ?? It will save them hundreds of dallors and less they have to work at regular jobs

@IndRepair Жыл бұрын

People are inherently lazy about most things which makes more work or costs more money depending on who does the work

@conanhall1 6 ай бұрын

28 minute video should have taken 3 - 5. Thank gawd for FF.

@IndRepair 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching...

@slipperyjohnson7016 10 ай бұрын

I have never once removed the front pulley to replace any belts on any mower I've had. This is an unnecessary step.

@IndRepair 10 ай бұрын

Almost all of them have some sort of tabs around the front pulley to keep the belt on and must be removed before installing the drive belt unless you want to pry them out and have issues with the belt not staying on later

@slipperyjohnson7016 10 ай бұрын

@@IndRepair It's actually easier that way. I have never had a belt slip off. On that model it's a metal bracket that just comes off with one bolt. It's pretty easy

@IndRepair 10 ай бұрын

This one is removable but most are built into the frame. Thanks for watching!

@slipperyjohnson7016 10 ай бұрын

@@IndRepair Ok man