If this happens on my mower I will just go without brakes.
@martianmonkeyrc82926 күн бұрын
Thank you subscribed
@AnnointedOneMusicАй бұрын
Not enough graph
@JamesSilcox-n5eАй бұрын
Great video. Thank you.
@MysteryMycologyАй бұрын
mucho thankso
@erin4ottoАй бұрын
OMG I can't find any photos diagrams of how belts pulleys are routed. Had my brother in law "helping" and not much help. Can you?
@captivatedbymandieАй бұрын
The drive belt goes from the bottom of the VSP to the engine crankshaft. The transmission belt goes around the transmission, VSP, and idler pulley. Usually if the transmission belt needs replacing, so does the idler pulley.
@rendor21Ай бұрын
Girl show us the part, flip it around., show us inside the tractor. Show us what we need to see and talk less.
@captivatedbymandieАй бұрын
For Missy Elliott to put my thing down, flip it, and reverse it, please press one.
@Martin-lh7peАй бұрын
Just loosen Phillips bolt on the bottom,easy peasy!! BS,stripped that chit out ,tried Vise Grips...nope,slid off!! Solution?? Drill bit that chitty Phillips bolt!! Slide shaft out,easy peasy!! Nope!! Bottom gears dont clear hole with plastic grommet further up,removed grommet, nope,still wont slide out!! Angle grind cut that shaft,there it is!! Now still had to "notch" that piece further up to accomodate the shaft,plastic grommet back in,new shaft other parts,fixed.
@nicksteeves3652Ай бұрын
So i replace the hex bushing because mine was worn out. I changed the steering column because the teeth on the gear looked chopped up to. But now my steering is locking up. I cant turn left or right at all. Any idea whats going on?
@captivatedbymandieАй бұрын
There is debris in your bear claw gear. Loosen the two bolts enough to move it, then clean out the trash. You may take them both off if you'd like, but I prefer not to do any extra work unless it's required. Less bolts to lose that way.
@nicksteeves3652Ай бұрын
@captivatedbymandie okay thanks. Gonna do that now and see if it's all clogged up.
@rickystarling28632 ай бұрын
Ok so, I have one completed rusted together, nuts and bolts too. Any suggestions on a product that I can use to free up some rust so I can replace the steering column and steering gear?
@josephmercado14082 ай бұрын
Where did you get the bearing
@captivatedbymandie2 ай бұрын
Amazon, Bearing Distributors, etc.
@philliphall51982 ай бұрын
That bushing is very bad
@PURPLEDRANK1822 ай бұрын
Very helpful! However, my transmission pulley is now only moving when my deck is set the highest with or without the PTO engaged I’ll begin to stall at deck 4 or lower. I don’t see any debris. Stalls as soon as I release brake.
@captivatedbymandie2 ай бұрын
I've seen an internally shorted battery do that, as well as a partially broken deck cable.
@PURPLEDRANK1822 ай бұрын
@@captivatedbymandie can I hook up jumper cables to check if the short is occurring? Where does the deck cable run from?
@PURPLEDRANK1822 ай бұрын
@@captivatedbymandie close. Arm lever was smashing wire conduit coming from brake. Also unplugged another safety sensor under the battery housing
@philliphall51982 ай бұрын
Still the best system for a riding mower and it’s cheaper to operate 😊😊😊 folks are finding out about the new types are good for 3/6 years is all This is the only old mowers guy here Period
@krystletylr843 ай бұрын
Do you have a parts list? I found the break pads and the rod to the left, pr the longer rod but I can't find the one on the right side
@MechaniChics3 ай бұрын
It will depend on your JD - you can use Weingartz.com to look up the schematic for your model, locate the right diagram for your size deck, and it will give you all the parts numbers.
@nickbee7292 ай бұрын
My D110 blades are always on. Any ideas?
@captivatedbymandie2 ай бұрын
@@nickbee729Yes, the hardware as shown here. Check your PTO cable to be sure it is releasing fully, and the moving parts on your deck. They could use a lube or need to be replaced. Also, be sure your belt is exactly the right length. A half inch too short can make a huge difference in operation.
@subaru21733 ай бұрын
What size Phillips is that? I want to get a socket Phillips to get mine off
@badkatrising39183 ай бұрын
#3
@mpraineri3 ай бұрын
A few years ago I had the same problem on my 2003 Craftsman LT2000. The blades wouldn't engage easily and then wouldn't disengage. Someone else on KZbin showed that there are two different ware points on the plate. One point caused the hard engaging and the other the disengaging. Instead of replacing it he showed how to grind it down to the original profiles. Been fine now for the last three years.
@reggydunlop57703 ай бұрын
Think I'll use a crows foot on that big pulley nut.
@ArturoGarzaID3 ай бұрын
I got a Troy Bilt 2007 Briggs mower twin valve. I had a hell of a time getting the new drive belt on the variable speed pulley. The pulley is so close to the frame I couldn’t get the belt in, I had no idea how to loosen the pulley. So I just took off the entire back plate of the tractor and I think the lower part of the tractor dropped a little and gave barely enough space to put the new belt in. I looked underneath and there were like 3 bolts is what they looked like and I figured it might be those but wasn’t sure and didn’t want to risk messing something up. Any advice? You think those bolts underneath where the pulley is at are to loosen it? Let me know if you’ve worked on one like that.
@captivatedbymandie3 ай бұрын
I have a video on the VSP for Troy-Bilts on my channel.
@mikezahnow16053 ай бұрын
I don't run crapsman anything. Name brand quality is the way to go .
@kyleferguson65763 ай бұрын
What part number is that? Thanks
@MechaniChics3 ай бұрын
You have to look up your particular model number and look on the schematic for the part number.
@philliphall51984 ай бұрын
Ok , let me tell you how I get the 7/8 nut off the top drive pulley I use a grinding bit and just grove out the cross bar , it’s so thick it will not hurt it😊
@bemoredawson40904 ай бұрын
I have a 2024 Troy Built Pony. The second time I cut grass with it, I made a sharp right turn and it slowed down. It appears to have lost the upper speeds. What would cause this? Please pm me directly about this
@MechaniChics4 ай бұрын
It sounds like the variable speed pulley is stuck or maybe the belt is twisted. Take a peek from the left side under the seat and you should be able to see it clearly.
@bemoredawson40904 ай бұрын
@@MechaniChics the belt looked to be on correctly. I had washed the dust and grass off before putting it up. I used it after checking the belt and it worked like it should. Probably got stuck like you suggested due to a dusty area I had to keep passing over.
@TheMAC08764 ай бұрын
I think to get that belt off on the bigger pulley you have to slacken the bolts on the right axle and it will drop the mower enough to get clearance of the belt. This was very informative. I just bought one of these in very good conditions so I'm just watching as much videos as I can to be able to service it when i run into problems
@MechaniChics4 ай бұрын
That's one way to do it, but I usually use a wrench. The torque isn't high on that nut.
@TheMAC08764 ай бұрын
@@MechaniChics okay cool
@dwwmoon4 ай бұрын
Well. Amazon lost my parts, bearings, pulley, my 7/8’s crows foot , but Amazon says will be here on the 30th. That pulley tension spring is a nightmare. Found a tool at Harbor Freight for that now. They had crows foot wrench’s up to 3/4 inch but to get to a 7/8’s , the kit was 60.00 bucks, no thanks. As far as dropping the axle, that crows foot will come in handy for getting that big pulley off just enough to clear the belt clearance. Like the lady says if you change the variable pulley, change the two bearings, SOP.
@MechaniChics4 ай бұрын
@@dwwmoon I just dropped a screwdriver down one of the holes on top of the pulleys so it would lock it in place on top of the transmission and used the regular 7/8 combination wrench and popped it with my hand and it came right off.
@dwwmoon4 ай бұрын
@@MechaniChics Yep, when I put everything back together the first time, so I could at least finish the yard, I had no choice , dropped the screw driver in and muscle it loose, wish I had a picture of my arms after this deal, looked like I was in a fight with a bear. But, still didn’t get the yard done , before the bolt backed out again. Just pushed it back into the shed until parts arrive.
@stlstreets13184 ай бұрын
Soo??
@MechaniChics4 ай бұрын
We removed the debris and it ran great!
@billsmith17704 ай бұрын
drop the trans .
@MechaniChics4 ай бұрын
That's a possibility.
@samkitty58944 ай бұрын
Long metal shaft inside metal bushing, no lubrication. Lots of debris. What could go wrong... Just how cheap are today's mower makers?
@MechaniChics4 ай бұрын
Ummm. Want me to answer that?
@michaelolvera70834 ай бұрын
Beast mode 💪 🍺 helped with my issue
@MechaniChics4 ай бұрын
So glad!
@Metaskriptz4 ай бұрын
I inherited the same mower deck. Replaced the idler bracket and spring. One of the brake arm springs was also missing on the brake arm opposite side of the deflector. After I replaced the spring on the brake arm, the spindle keeps grinding against the new spring making a loud noise and I don’t know what’s misaligned to cause the spring to be so close to the spindle to make it grind. I just jumped the gun and ordered whole new parts. 😢
@MechaniChics4 ай бұрын
It could be the spring bracket. If you turn that one the wrong way it will grind.
@Metaskriptz4 ай бұрын
@@MechaniChics I solved it a few days ago. I believe that’s what it was. Thanks!
@UhBuddy19764 ай бұрын
Well, I’m a male mechanic “masculine” but thank you for your video. I’m about to do this to my Troy Bilt right now.
@captivatedbymandie4 ай бұрын
Welcome. 😊
@MechaniChics4 ай бұрын
Great!
@BobGubanc4 ай бұрын
5/16-18 x 1” is the bolt size for base of the steering shaft.
@dwwmoon4 ай бұрын
Hey, that’s what I’m doing today, the drive belt got caught up on a stick & the belts got tangled up. What I found to add to the problem the variable pulley’s nut/bolt must have come loose & then the whole assembly just popped out of the hole. The bolt hole is kinda messed up on the threads , original is just gone . Question? What is the size & thread count for the variable pulley so I can get a new bolt & washer ?
@MechaniChics4 ай бұрын
I don't remember, honestly. I know it was metric. If you look up your model number and pull up the schematic, the part number will usually tell you the dimensions.
@philliphall51984 ай бұрын
Thanks for the list of parts and numbers It helps ❤
@MechaniChics2 ай бұрын
Welcome!
@Rein_Ciarfella5 ай бұрын
Okely dokely! 🔧👍
@bigsonslawncare5 ай бұрын
Totally agree💯
@kurtknispel91705 ай бұрын
The ones with play definitely need replacing but the others I pop the seals out of and grease
@MechaniChics5 ай бұрын
We could certainly do that, but since this is the first time this machine has been serviced that we know, replacing one and not the others is a waste of the customer's time and money. Having an all new deck with equal wear is better all around. Thanks for the comment!
@kurtknispel91705 ай бұрын
@@MechaniChics yeah those parts are not expensive and cuts down on shop time
@stevef.96596 ай бұрын
Good job! Unfortunately I have the 2015 HD 44 model 991090 and have attempted to put on several 1/2 x 67 belts and they are too short. I have discovered the fastest and easier way to put the belt on is to disconnect the pro hardware as you showed and remove the right side fan/pulley and tension pulleys. 1. You can feed the belt through the right side fan hole between the tension pulley pivot bolt and tension pulley to the open area behind the left side fan and easily wrapped around fan and pulley. 2. Wrap belt around PTO pulley and use a medium binder clip to keep the belt from dropping off the pulley. 3. You can then install the belt on the right side pulley (last pulley as per Gravely instructions). Mine takes a 67.47" or a 4L68 (67.75") because the true 67" belts are too short and can't even be forced on. Hope this helps someone with the same model and year.
@captivatedbymandie4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@bobdrooples6 ай бұрын
Use fire.
@lindseyloo66198 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@philliphall51989 ай бұрын
They AllWAYS say replace the starter and I checked it, i explained the cam problem, well they are hard headed people, replace starter Still the same but they can’t return the starter lolol 😊
@philliphall51989 ай бұрын
On one of my riding mower like this with bar in the way I just grind it back enough to put my socket on it Lolo😊
@iisfishing9 ай бұрын
10 min with a drill bit and correct tap would have removed the broken bolt and lock tight without much trouble. I Wouldn't want to charge customers for a new pulley that's not needed.
@MechaniChics9 ай бұрын
It would have been over an hour to tap and drill, not including the cost of buying the right tap and die, so getting the new one was a much more cost effective alternative for my customer. Thanks for the feedback!
@breannaoliver631627 күн бұрын
@@MechaniChicshola!! TU tienes El numero de la polea?.( Hello !! Please do you have number item from this pulley transmission please?
@annthompson154211 ай бұрын
My favorite Mechanichics video!!!
@roccofortura246811 ай бұрын
I took a new Philip #3 bit, cleaned the end of the old shaft with break cleaner and JR welded it in. I came back the next morning and it came right out without any camming.
@ryangremillion8919 Жыл бұрын
I replaced the Phillips screw with a bolt, but now it keeps coming loose every time i turn the steering wheel. Anyone else had this same issue? This is second time i replaced my steering shaft 1st time I didn't have this problem but now the bolt keeps coming lose every time I move the steering wheel. Any help is much appreciate
@MechaniChics Жыл бұрын
Try some Loctite on the threads. It's also used on the VSP bolt.
@badkatrising39185 ай бұрын
Or maybe put a lock washer on it
@samkitty58944 ай бұрын
It's a crappy dumb beyond belief design. That bolt turns with the shaft so it can't be too tight.
@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын
Goff tee work great to plug fuel hose ❤
@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын
Thank You for video and hopefully you’ll get more feedback and sub soon 😊
@ThePower1037 Жыл бұрын
That has to be the laziest way to make the starter smaller, they could've at least made the "lobe" rounder.
@kurtknispel9170 Жыл бұрын
I watched your video and had a motor with the same issue. Put a used cam out of another motor in. I see the slight bump of the compression release but it doesn't seem like enough. Valves set at .005. Do these wear out? Still getting stuck on compression stroke
@MechaniChics Жыл бұрын
If you see the slight bump, that's enough. Depending on your model, intake should be set .005-.009 and exhaust set at .003-.007. If this was a problem for a while, it could be that you strained your starter. Does it turn over fine with the plug out?
@kurtknispel9170 Жыл бұрын
@@MechaniChics yes. I'm running a jump pack directly to the starter. I'll mess with it some more today. Not a fan of these motors. Seems like they blow head gaskets, leaky valve cover, broken compression release on cam, and wear counter weights.
@MechaniChics Жыл бұрын
@@kurtknispel9170 Good luck. I replaced one this week that had broken one rocker arm and bent the other push rod because of the ACR. The valves were set right but the intake rod was so bent it wasn't opening the valve correctly. New head for that one, too. Check that today and let me know.
@kurtknispel9170 Жыл бұрын
@@MechaniChics well pulled the push rod for the intake out. Looked straight till I rolled it on a slab of marble I use to surface heads. Very slightly bent. Replaced that and it's running great. Thanks for the help. This is the 1st one I've fixed. Usually I have plenty of good used motors and just replace. I've ran out of good used ohv briggs so I'm trying to repair some since we're getting into the off season. I've got several that have the counter weight knock I'll be doing next. This was the only one with the compression release issue and I got it with some free mowers a few days ago. Keep up the great videos. I've been having another issue with a troy bilt bronco I can't seem to solve. When I got it the drive belt tensioners were off. Put some on and it wouldn't go over 2mph even after adjusting tension. I've tried other belts some it wouldn't drive others went 5mph but was too thick and binding on tensioners. Some of the belts ended up working just fine on other machines with similar drive system difference being drive pedal and brake on opposite side on problem machine and same side on other machines calling for same drive belt. I've tried other pulleys on the back where both belts go. No change. Rolls good. I'm lost on why this one won't do right
@MechaniChics Жыл бұрын
@@kurtknispel9170 I posted a video on the variable speed pulley last year, but you're saying this one has a single drive belt with pulleys and tensioners operated by the brake pedal and not a VSP? If so, can you see if the belt is slipping or if the transmission just isn't turning quickly? You checked the model number and belt specs to be sure the belt you're trying is exactly what is required? Those OEM belts can be a third of an inch different than the aftermarket and make all the difference. Hydrostatic transmission? I guess you could just send me the model number so I could look. [email protected]
@baldeagle242 Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. I’m working on one of these mowers today. You now have your 120th subscriber! I’m looking forward to more of your videos. 🦅🇺🇸
@labla8940 Жыл бұрын
what does it mean when the variably pully is stuck open?