BEST VIDEO on HOW to REPLACE a DRIVE BELT on a Common CRAFTSMAN RIDING Lawnmower 42" deck

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This is the BEST KZfaq VIDEO on HOW to REPLACE a DRIVE BELT on a Common CRAFTSMAN LT1000 RIDING Lawnmower tractor 42" deck. Also, removing the cutting deck and transmission transaxle belt the QUICK and easy way . Watch me REPLACE the IDLER PULLEY too. SAME procedure for MANY lawn mower MAKES and MODELS.
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@pestilence1376 21 күн бұрын

I have never replaced a belt before. So, thank you for this video!

@freedomisfromtruth Ай бұрын

That parking lock releasing drive belt tension saved fingers trying to get belt on after a branch knocked it off the shaft pulley. Thank You

@LadderMover 2 ай бұрын

Excellent instructional video! You did a great job working with one hand while holding the camera, showed me everything I need to know in order to complete this job myself. However, I'll be using both hands and hope it goes as smoothly as your job. I love the way you calmly handled the bad pulley and dead battery while doing a belt replacement, you are the Clint Eastwood of mower repairs. Thank you for posting!

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 ай бұрын

LOL! Thanks friend. Happy it helped!

@tonywalters9436 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this replacement of the drive belt. On your mower. It was a lot of help.

@JeffsLittleEngineService Ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@pogtuber5146 Ай бұрын

Good video. One thing I did was push a piece of the belt between two fan blades and then spin the fan clockwise to loop the belt off/on the transaxle.

@robertberry9358 Ай бұрын

I ordered a belt for my mower and this video will help me a lot. Thanks

@JeffsLittleEngineService Ай бұрын

Glad I could help

@nicklandak6882 Жыл бұрын

If you take off the back mounting plate you can access the back pulley and just send the pulley to the front and then put them in the right place it's a lot quicker and easier that's how I change deck belts on my stuff

@doncahala7326 Жыл бұрын

me too.

@aleckmikulka2108 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. This helped a bunch for a slipped belt

@nicklandak6882 10 ай бұрын

@@aleckmikulka2108 your welcome

@F4collector Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for creating and posting this video. It has saved me time and heartache. Thanks!!!! -Tom

@eurospek 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a great instructional video and getting my Craftsman LT2000 back in service. First mow of the season it had zero front or reverse power. Two pulleys and two v-belts later I was able to fix this myself in the garage.

@nicholasconf0rti150 2 ай бұрын

Changed mine. No need to remove the deck. Did it in 15 mins.

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! Good job gettin it done.

@johnstillings2875 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I watched your video instead of trying to figure this out on my own!

@tsg196 Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing, one thing to keep in mind is the belt retainer at the back of the transaxle pulley, make sure that the belt is inside and not riding over it. I learned the hard way, burning rubber smell.

@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын

Very good tip! I have made that mistake before as well!

@Cemize Жыл бұрын

I was able to replace mine by only removing the battery, then the box. Making it very easy to install. No deck removal. Just battery box out of the way. 😁

@marcw5288 10 ай бұрын

I dod the same was easy and took 10 minutes this way is just crazy

@SF-fm7ov 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I too have found that often I can just slide belts past the retainers which is much easier than taking everything off or even loosening as others do. I had to chuckle about the headphones though. I'm sure you could have cut that part out, but true to life. Things happen.

@lanloo6939 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!! save me some time, very helpful.

@JeffsLittleEngineService 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@bobgirald1052 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Just what information I needed. 👍

@JeffsLittleEngineService 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@benglennon7366 2 жыл бұрын

Jeff, After following your video it was extremely easy to fix and replace. Even with a pretty different mower. Thanks for the help!

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@victorrios633 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your interesting video,help me a lot to make a belt change in my Craftsman lawn tractor...

@CivilRepair 2 жыл бұрын

One of the only videos about this replacement. Thank you!

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

Righton! Thanks for watching

@M70ACARRY 2 жыл бұрын

I like the older craftsman riders

@bartmanfan99 Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge and making it easy to understand

@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching friend

@user-pp2nq3qj3d 29 күн бұрын

You always give really good information on your videos and we appreciate your advice! I may have to put a drive belt on my LT2000, I'm sure they're very similar! God Bless and keep you safe!😊

@JeffsLittleEngineService 28 күн бұрын

Thanks friend! Happy to help.

@zouhairsuleiman1453 7 ай бұрын

AWESOME EXPLANATION

@JeffsLittleEngineService 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@butler386 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. You made that look easy. Thanks for the videos.

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jimmersengine 2 жыл бұрын

Your vid was much better than other guys!

@19dirtysouth73 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@larrykeesee1442 Жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION...I'M GOING TO PUT A NEW BELTS ON A HUSQVARNA AND CHECK THOSE PULLEYS..U SAVED ME ALOT OF TIME..THANKS AGAIN RETIRED LARRY IN INDIANAPOLIS...

@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching Larry

@DavidScanlonMusic Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you for posting!!

@mr1pearl 2 жыл бұрын

This is great I have an older rider that needs a belt so yeh very helpful thanks !

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bill! I will be posting a longer version of this video too where I fix a few more problems with it.

@jeffslawnmowerrepairandservice 2 жыл бұрын

thanks Jeff

@cornpop7805 Жыл бұрын

I'm very mechanically minded, but it sure is nice to be able to see what the job entails before I dig into it myself. Having never done this task, I'm certain you saved me time. You did and excellent job with this video, you're a credit to manhood! Now we just need about 100m more of you to make up for the soy boy's they're pumping out now.

@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын

Thanks friend!

@brandonkelling8033 Жыл бұрын

I had transmission slip and loss of power........Thank you so much for this video, i was able to replace both belts and fix my mower. TIP For those who have HST Clutch....you have to remove it in order to get the drive belt off. Thanks again and i had the EXACT same problem with the melted pulley, luckily i had an extra mower to steal from...Boom works like new.

@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын

good job! thanks for the comment and for watching

@forbro8301 2 жыл бұрын

I kept trying to hit the like button and for whatever reason it selected the opposite! Lol! I think I’ve fixed that mistake now, but thank you for this video. Very informative!

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks friend!

@gregorymoore5361 5 сағат бұрын

Came back to observe video again regarding fastening of the back plate. He says only 4 side bolts hold it on. Loosened them, plate doesn't budge. Can't get eye on what is holding it in video. Wanted off for sake of cleaning, and observation. Why when you do it, it never pans out as easy as the example you watch?? Screw back cover! Moving forward, let's see how much more Murphy messes with this project. He's been quite active. Course,also rebuilding deck, oil and tune up. Next steering. Is Crafty DLT3000. 2003 if I remember right? Been very good to me!

@tipsforthe21stcentury 2 жыл бұрын

great tips!

@nyki7fykxtjxyi 2 жыл бұрын

Maintenance is very important to make them sears & roebuck mowers last

@doncahala7326 Жыл бұрын

My last Craftsman lasted over 20 years. Now I have a used one with the hydraulic trans. MUCH nicer.

@jeanwright5325 16 күн бұрын

20 years with my LT1000 and first time to replace the transmission belt. I always inspected, but made another season. Craftsman mowers are well made and smart on R & R.

@garygary8645 2 жыл бұрын

Job well done , thanks for the video !

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@pineboy13 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, Thanks😃

@icarusburning2208 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this helped a bunch

@melvinreece4006 Жыл бұрын

Very good video. Very understandable. Thanks

@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Honestandtruth Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing and Great video 👍👍

@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@jefftravis5312 2 жыл бұрын

Very Nice job. Explained very well. Much easier to drop the deck then trying to wriggle your hands up in there. BY the way, if your unit has the plastic battery box, you can take the battery box out and look right down on that back transaxle pulley. Thanks again Jeff

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jeff

@prodigal_no_more Жыл бұрын

I started to remove the seat and got to the battery box and looked down and decided I did not have to remove anything else.

@warrenvalentino5763 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thank You Very Much for making this video and all of the information in it. i went to tractor supply store nearest to me (about 25 miles from me) for a drive belt. :)

@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@warrenvalentino5763 Жыл бұрын

@@JeffsLittleEngineService i found it was easier for me to take the battery and battery box out and then reach down in to both remove the old belt and put the new belt onto the transmission. i Love watching your videos. :)

@jamessimons1751 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video I've got the same problem on My 1000 and I am not mechanically inclined like you so i am really dreading it

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

you can do it just take your time.

@johnburke2008 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff

@squirrelcam 2 жыл бұрын

perfect!

@dawinner777 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video thanks

@JeffsLittleEngineService 10 ай бұрын

Thanks friend

@butta-dog Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏

@minimotor4256 Жыл бұрын

hi jeff you are one of the best teachers on KZfaq tks alot

@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын

thanks friend!

@stevedevries2891 13 күн бұрын

My cotter pins didn't go "zoink" when I pulled them. What am I doing wrong? :) - Thanks for the video!!

@christopherkarczewski1978 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this!

@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

@robertkerr7657 2 жыл бұрын

Very happy, Idler pully was bad.Runng again...

@acetech9237 2 жыл бұрын

Jeff literally thank you thank you thank you! 3 hours of research and finally you confirmed all I wanted to know. Which is does that plate in back come off with Just those 4 bolts. Thanks man!

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

you betcha

@marshallborder9089 2 жыл бұрын

Good video , Thanks

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching and for the nice comments

@conner5611 2 жыл бұрын

Nice I have this exact mower but I decided to have a local shop do the belt as iv never done one but next time I'm gonna try and do it myself

@doncahala7326 Жыл бұрын

How much did that cost you?

@conner5611 Жыл бұрын

@@doncahala7326 60$

@walterberg8030 2 ай бұрын

Perfect, thx!

@chrisprange5347 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanks

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@arsinoeivlostprincess4228 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the vid it helped a lot. !!

@JeffsLittleEngineService 11 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@markl871 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

@nover999 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Helped me too

@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it

@shane1648 Жыл бұрын

The chicken clip was exactly how I feel

@_Cleck_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Friend of mine helped me find an older Poulan Pro on the side of the road that "didn't work" according to the sign on it. We found the dead battery and the idler pulley was worn halfway through. After removing it, I also noticed it's seized. Ordered a new belt and pulley and will get them swapped tomorrow. Was hoping to avoid removing the deck, but after watching this, that seems like a pipe dream. I did notice my idler has a nut on the pulley side, it didn't spin the bolt when I removed it. Wonder if they made it captive up top or something so it's easier to remove from below. Guess we'll find out tomorrow when I put the new one in. Great video!

@_Cleck_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thought I'd just follow up on this. Did confirm today that the bolt on this Poulan Pro is indeed hanging down under, and it must be held in place up top, because I didn't need to hold it to tighten. Pulley and belt swapped, mower runs and mows great. Thanks again!

@vickiekreger 26 күн бұрын

Great video. Today my lawn more just stopped. Running absolutely great still running just quit moving won't go forward or in reverse. Stumped me had to put it in neutral and push it in the back. I'm thinking it's the drive belt but really don't know that's why I watched this video. What's your thought...anyone?

@JeffsLittleEngineService 22 күн бұрын

yes the drive belt. Sometimes you can put the belt back on and it will work if it is not broken. May be time to replace it.

@lauriehorton756 10 ай бұрын

working fine after 2 years

@rafaelfres8745 Жыл бұрын

Thanks❤

@cccccccmadcreator Жыл бұрын

It would be helpful if you identify the measurements for the new belt I.e. 1/2” x 95” , 96” well whatever is appropriate along with the part number. Other than that excellent video.

@gregorymoore5361 5 сағат бұрын

Ooops, might be rust? I need to learn and put some oooommph! behind my style! Just worry about breakage! sheesh

@paulryder-ue6pm 10 ай бұрын

Could I get the new belt replacement part number

@grandpa7278 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Just in a puff of blue smoke burned out the drive on newer t225. This helps give me confidence! Question- since right there, shouldn't one replace the deck belt too, it right there? btw, I'd of not replaced the pulley, appeared other ones would suffice in keeping it in place.

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

If you can afford it, a new deck belt is always a good idea!

@saladinekinder8161 6 ай бұрын

jeff is a mechanic

@s.meredithclark1164 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a series on replacing the brake/ clutch interlock, seems very difficult to access.? Thx

@frankdavidson9675 2 жыл бұрын

i used a hydrolic eng lift to tilt on right side that belt was easy o put on that way also notice my crafsman 46 in 98 modle has a filter one the trans.just like the eng oil filter baough a 2 pack fixed that that filter was heavy as lead prob never been changed i bought it used about 2 yrs ago to my joy it worked after i got it back to geather ---- i noticed hardly any one checks the blades while the deck is off you can verify if mandral are free and all other belts are good ?????

@daviddickinson2676 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

you betcha!

@joelwortiz866 Жыл бұрын

Can some one please tell me the lenght of the drive v belt to use on a craftman lt 1000?

@danielpadgett2831 11 ай бұрын

Def needs a good cleaning in there

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

Only thing I don’t like about Stens is shipping costs for single item It’s just cheaper to go to other online places

@justinmiller252 11 ай бұрын

Got mine on Amazon

@594bolt 2 жыл бұрын

I watched one of your older videos on how to adjust valves on a Briggs. I have a 2003 Craftsman rider with a Kohler Pro engine. The sticker on the engine says it has hydraulic lifters. Would the valves ever need to be adjusted with hyd. lifters? I bought the mower new and it still starts and runs fine. Just wondering.

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

no adjustment needed with hydraulic lifters

@594bolt 2 жыл бұрын

@@JeffsLittleEngineService OK, thank you.

@carlthornton3076 2 жыл бұрын

Very Good!... 32

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@lawrencecarroll2031 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back Jeff!! Were you on a Sabbatical!!

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@M70ACARRY 2 жыл бұрын

Supposed to wedge a flat screwdriver or putty knife between the frame and top of the carriage bolt on models that don't have regular hex bolt. That keeps the square sides of the bolt from lifting up and spinning, while removing and reinstalling.

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

good tip

@guzzirob68 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tyvm, thought I was going to have to do mine by braille lol. Just got an old Rover Raider 2006 at auction. Can't find a manual due to its age and Raiders seem only to exist in Australia. Craftsman seems very similar so will make them my start point. Q. where/what is the actual brake? Mine has the same pedal down, lift knob. Does the drive belt have to be tight to make brake work. Sorry for my ignorance but I've never had a ride on before.

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

The brakes are usually located on the right rear axle against the transmission/transaxle. No the belt does not effect the brakes

@redwood1957 8 ай бұрын

Thank you nice video. How did you jump out your seat switch? Thanks again

@JeffsLittleEngineService 8 ай бұрын

2 wire switches can be jumped by attatching a wire from one pole to the other..

@chrisprange5347 2 жыл бұрын

I’m guessing that worn out pulley is why the previous owner got sick of replacing belts that kept coming off an why my new belt he put on broke quickly

@doncahala7326 Жыл бұрын

I'm replacing mine now. The double pulley, the smaller one on top runs the drive. It was worn and ready to split in half. I'm certain the former owner was going thru belts and didn;t realize what was going on. For under 50 bucks it is replaceable

@whitespruce26 Жыл бұрын

I am replacing the drive belt on my Husqvarna lawn tractor(I use it to plow driveway) and I am running into a confusing issue. On the engine pulley in front of tractor there is a wire running to it and bolt holding it to frame, I had to remove these to get old belt off. I reconnected everything with new belt and it's still not driving/engaging. Am really perplexed, any advice would be appreciated!! Thanks in advance. I thought the bolt holding the engine pulley and wire was strange, as I am not seeing that in other videos/tractors

@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын

It is called a blade clutch . The component you are referring to. The pulley that works the deck "turns on" when you pull the button to activate the blades.

@whitespruce26 Жыл бұрын

@@JeffsLittleEngineService ok, thanks for replying! The thing is, my deck isn't attached. I only use the mower to plow. I wish I could attach a picture of this component I'm referring to. The new drive belt is on the pulley but I don't see any movement and it is not going forward/backwards

@stylerweiland Ай бұрын

May be easier just to cut and remove old belt

@robertthompson646 2 жыл бұрын

Replaced my old broken 160855 belt on my Lt1000 with sunbelt A93k/4L850k 1/2 x 95", now it pulls even with clutch pedal pushed in. any tips on this, no linkage broken , belt has slack when pedal push in, iam thinking it don't have enough slack to slip. i will be thankful for any tips, Thanks, Rob

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

It is important to use the correct belt. Not just length and width. Cloth covered belts are supposed to be used in some applications because they slip on pulleys when not engaged. rubber belts grip pulleys even when loose. I hope this helps

@rvalens2 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. But honestly, I would have just cut off that old drive belt. Of course, it can be argued that there is value in showing how to remove it because the new one will have to go on in the reverse order. But the next time I do one, I'll just cut that sucker off in three seconds, since it's going in the trash. 🙂

@doncahala7326 Жыл бұрын

Take a picture on your phone first. That way you will see how it is routed after you forget it!

@rvalens2 Жыл бұрын

@@doncahala7326 Of course, you are right. Anybody doing this for the first time definitely should take a picture. But now that I've done it multiple times, I'm never forgetting how it goes on and will take the quicker route of just cutting that sucker off. 🤓

@randystarcher2358 10 ай бұрын

I would give you a hand if I was there with you Jeff

@JeffsLittleEngineService 10 ай бұрын

Thanks friend

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

Cement is where I work not grass because it’s easier to lose things

@Glock27gunner Жыл бұрын

You should see how they made the new ones are. Complete nightmare of a job. You have to drop the PTO pulley, remove a transmission pulley and the idler pulley and there is a spring that has so much tension on it I use a come along to pull it and a gandy stick to push it into the frame hook. Also there are now 2 drive belts. The main drive pulley has so little clearance it is a real task to get they belt on it, you have to pull the battery out too. Give me these old machines, simple and made to repair yourself. Craftsmen doesn't even tell you how to do a drive belt, they say it must be done by "professionals" lol. I mean, really? A drive belt?

@Grubkiller 2 жыл бұрын

Great Vid Jeff! I just replaced the Belt on my LT1000. I notice drive power increased but the brake pedal seems to have been shorted. Meaning it does not come out or push as far as it used to. The mower creeps and I cannot stop it, or change gears. Is the tension on the belt too high and the clutch pully being affected? The gears change when the mower is off. Any ideas of what it is?

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

sounds like something is off...wrong belt or perhaps the belt is routed wrong through the pulleys

@bdi11000 Жыл бұрын

should have cut crappy belt off.

@williamhicks9905 Жыл бұрын

i was thinkin he was taking deck belt on

@Itsme-vo4fx 2 жыл бұрын

I have never, carefully, looked at the underside of my identical mover. However, my question is; is there someway to adjust the gear/speed? My mower hardly moves until I put it into the fourth or fifth gear. It might just be my imagination, but I seem to remember using the second and third gear for normal mowing speed in the past. Any help or reference would be appreciated.

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 жыл бұрын

your drive belt is probably worn out

@doncahala7326 Жыл бұрын

Buy a Kevlar belt. Wears MUCH longer and has good grip.

@ezequielmaldonado5547 Жыл бұрын

I have a question is the drive belt the primary belt or the secondary belt..for part number purposes

@1776carpediem Жыл бұрын

Hey Jeff, I have the same Mower. How do you know when you need a belt change? At the end of last year my mower seemed to cut the 2 sides but wouldn’t cut in the center. Would that be a belt went out or would that mean I need a new set of blades? Thanks for the video I’m gonna download and use for help in the future

@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын

Sounds like the blades need sharpening or to be replaced. Might as well replace the belt too if it has been a few years...

@samkitty5894 3 ай бұрын

My drive belt slipped off while mowing. Had to re-install it in the field. Talk about a PITA. The belts are shit, the pulleys are shit, the pulley guides are shit... It's like the entire mower is meant to be disposable. I replaced mine without removing any pulleys and with mowing deck in place but lowered.

@JeffsLittleEngineService 2 ай бұрын

Parts are reasonably priced. Sometimes ya gotta rebuild the deck

@samkitty5894 2 ай бұрын

@@JeffsLittleEngineService I had American built Simplicity mower for 40 years. I replaced the belts 2 times, and one pulley bearing. Nothing else. Seat was still in perfect condition, and so was the solid steal deck. Engine was cast iron, 2 cylinder. I moved from TX to NC and didn't want to pay to ship this mower. That was a huge mistake. All they sell now are the Chinese made crap mowers.

@SPCLPONY 10 ай бұрын

Hi Jeff, great video! I have 4 of these 42" riders all made by MTD, Craftsman LT1000 and a Poulan Pro model. Same mower deck, body components, etc. I'm going to be replacing the same belt you just did. Do you know what size that drive belt is? I'm looking at my local Tractor Supply store where they actually list the belts by thickness and size. Thanks for any reply!

@JeffsLittleEngineService 10 ай бұрын

I would recommend getting a belt from a part# not by a size. The taper angle and rubber or cloth covered are also factor, all belts are not the same

@SPCLPONY 10 ай бұрын

@@JeffsLittleEngineService Good points I didn't think of. Just for kicks, I made a list of the belt part numbers from the labels under the hood of each tractor (or under the seat on some models), I entered those on Ebay, and just like that, there are the belts I want! Some ebay stores offered a complete mower maintenance kit with the ground drive belt(s), a deck belt, and a tensioner pulley. Thanks for your reply!

@AcerArtsOfficial Ай бұрын

I know this is probably too late and you got it done but mine was a 87" belt, not the 95" some youtube videos and amazon will try to sell you

@butta-dog Жыл бұрын

We got the same mower

@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын

it's a good one, easy to work on and cheap available parts!

@butta-dog Жыл бұрын

@@JeffsLittleEngineService ya that's true