thank you....i honestly watch this every time i have to change my belt....
@PurpleCollarLife4 ай бұрын
That's great to hear! Thanks for letting us know.
@jerrygentry23483 ай бұрын
Good tutorial. I learned the same lesson with lawn tractors - OEM parts are the only way to go. You actually spend more with cheap parts.
@PurpleCollarLife3 ай бұрын
100% agree. I've tried to save a few bucks by using aftermarket parts - and it always ends up costing me more. The OEM parts work better and last longer. They're always worth the extra money.
@mkisor24742 ай бұрын
Thanks so much just changed my belt and blades pretty easy
@PurpleCollarLife2 ай бұрын
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@9timmer28 күн бұрын
great video! thank you
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@tibvideo18 күн бұрын
Thank you that was very helpful!
@moci423 ай бұрын
Excellent video. The JD manual is a mess. This video makes it so much easier. Thanks
@PurpleCollarLife3 ай бұрын
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@karenez77778 ай бұрын
Great video, very helpful, thank you!!! Fyi, our JD supplier sold us the wrong belt in the right packaging. Very frustrating. Ha ha. Got it replaced and went on like a dream. One other note: did not need to remove the spring. My guy did that the first go round; it was very difficult for an older guy. With the correct belt, he got it on perfectly with no need to touch that spring.
@PurpleCollarLife8 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@gregfletcher8886Ай бұрын
Thank you. Used this today to change my belt on my X300. Your video walked me step by step right through it.
@PurpleCollarLifeАй бұрын
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@user-iy3rt2cj6f Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this video. I too bought an after market belt that only lasted for about 3 mowings. I was changing oil, filter and blades so thought I would put a new belt on at the same time (still had the original John Deere belt) and was very disappointed how soon the belt broke. I have ordered a John Deere belt to replace the after market belt. Hopefully will last as long as the original belt.
@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын
There's definitely no comparison between the original John Deere belts and the aftermarket ones (at least the aftermarket ones that I've seen). Thanks for sharing your experience.
@kevinkahikina4521 Жыл бұрын
Excellent & Informative! Thank you for the tutorial, the operator's manual is a futile attempt at best! Happy mowing!
@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and letting us know the video was helpful.
@zackwhatley6449 Жыл бұрын
I have a JD x304 and have had to replace this same belt 7-8 times. Have used after market as well as OEM belts. The OEM is costly but is better quality belt. You can buy aftermarket and get two for same price as the OEM but who wants to change this 2-3 times a year. This watching this video its best I have seen in explaining the correct steps. Thanks
@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliment! I definitely like the OEM belts better. You’re right- no sense in doing this twice or three times as often.
@craigleahy500 Жыл бұрын
Zack - I have a 304 also and am also already on my second belt this season. You have any idea what makes them go through belts like this?
@davida.p.9911 Жыл бұрын
Very easy install! 😎👍 And good looking mower too! I do like those John Deere mowers! Thanks for sharing, Chad!
@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks! They do look sharp.
@watershedoverlook Жыл бұрын
Good job Chad, really clear and concise. I must say that after watching this, and after having had to replace the drive belt on my Deere GT235, I am convinced that JD (and most other modern mower brands) just like to make belt changing overly-involved and complicated. They could learn a LOT from my 70's Wheel Horse tractors. I can literally remove the deck, change the belt and reinstall the deck-without tools, mind you-all in about 5 minutes. (Having typed this, I realize that I sound like the pair of grumpy old men Muppets that live in the theater balcony!) 🤨😅
@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing! Changing the belts on the older machines was certainly easier.
@larrykluckoutdoors8227 Жыл бұрын
And the wheel horse did a great job cutting also
@larrykluckoutdoors8227 Жыл бұрын
My JD Saber 2354 has a belt for the deck and a belt from the motor to the deck
@watershedoverlook Жыл бұрын
My JD has the two belt setup as well Larry. 👍
@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын
@@larrykluckoutdoors8227 I prefer that system. I like separate belts for the deck, and for the motor to the deck. Sometimes I wish that there were still separate belts on vehicles too - instead of one serpentine belt. :)
@pwickes4 ай бұрын
Incredibly helpful. Thank you 🙏
@PurpleCollarLife4 ай бұрын
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@anthonypaul1351 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your very helpful video. Much appreciated!!!
@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad it was helpful.
@micropirate2 ай бұрын
Awesome tutorial. Thank you so much!
@reedjphoto11 ай бұрын
Great video. Very clear.
@PurpleCollarLife10 ай бұрын
Thank you! We're glad it was helpful.
@user-ip4nb9lc7y Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chad. Excellent!!
@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@rsmith4080 Жыл бұрын
Very clear video. Went to cut my lawn and the pto did not engage. The belt has slipped off. This video should make fixing it a lot easier, Thanks
@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Usually once it starts slipping off once it's getting stretched out beyond what the spring on the tensioner can handle. Not sure if that's the case with yours - but it might be a good idea to have a spare belt on hand.
@roybrazeau3486Ай бұрын
What a difference what a difference between this deck and an x354 42A deck!
@PurpleCollarLifeАй бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@TS-sx3rf Жыл бұрын
Nice tractor!
@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Victor-xb6ok Жыл бұрын
Lawnmower
@Victor-xb6ok Жыл бұрын
Looks nice
@rob_and_c11093 ай бұрын
My mower is the same i just replaced the belt and blades, but when i went to test it i smell a burning rubber smell. Is there a belt tension adjustment or is that just that tensioner puller... about to take another look it it. Any info would be great
@PurpleCollarLife3 ай бұрын
I had that trouble once when I tried a different brand belt. It only lasted a few times and shredded. The next time, I put the John Deere OEM belt on and never had another issue.
@newman9555 Жыл бұрын
Awesome...
@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@matthewnowack334129 күн бұрын
Where do you guys get cheaper OEM parts from.
@PurpleCollarLife28 күн бұрын
I like to get them from the local dealership when I can.
@GratefulRob3 ай бұрын
My x300 with 42” edge deck lists 2 options on the parts diagram: 154601 (w/ belt tens) and 155525 (w/o belt tens) but not this part number. I’m assuming I have a belt tensioner so I guess I get that one? Anyone have any insight?
@bdot02Ай бұрын
Does blade orientation matter?
@PurpleCollarLifeАй бұрын
Good question. In my experience - the blade orientation does not matter (as far as lining up with each other).
@helichuck14 ай бұрын
Do you have a video for deck leveling?
@PurpleCollarLife4 ай бұрын
Sorry, I don't. I never have had to make any adjustments to the deck leveling.
@jeremsmith577 Жыл бұрын
So how long did you mow with that belt that you took off I can mow 4 times and my belt that is not the john deere you put on looks just like the belt you took off and it jumps off so is it a belt issue or what
@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын
With the non-oem belt - I mowed only about 3 times. I’m already glad I switched back to the OEM belt. It’s much better quality.
@silasaqui8833 Жыл бұрын
You should clean your deck before even starting your repairs
@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын
Really? I thought it was pretty clean.
@jeremsmith577 Жыл бұрын
Whats the difference in both belts
@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure about the difference in construction materials - but there certainly seems to be a difference in quality. The John Deere OEM belt feels like a better quality material.
@jimjanssen542617 сағат бұрын
No reason to remove the deck
@PurpleCollarLife12 сағат бұрын
I've never tried it that way. Is it a difficult process with the deck on? I feel like your wrist would need to bend 3 ways at once.