A Simple Quick Repair

[@GardenTractorBoy]

It is odd how Nannie never kept breaking the lawn tractor when she used it 🙂 I think your modification to make the blades tight should make a lot of difference, great job. It looked like the shorter belt made a huge difference too. We have huge problems with part numbers on our old equipment but I think that is because the original parts are no longer available

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Ha Ha Ha!! You have a good point there Joseph!! Nannie must be a better operator than me!! LOL Part numbers are one thing, but a good part description goes a long way in making sure the replacement part is correct eh!! I really liked this comment!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@gatorsworld]

Full speed ahead. there is nothing to stop you now Mike. Just a few repairs and your back in business....CHEERS

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Gator you must know what this is like. You think, 5 minutes to get this job done and then it turns into a big production! It never fails eh!! Thanks a lot for tuning in. Take 'er easy!!

[@BrucesShop]

Those belts will get ya everytime. Hello to all at the lake!!!!!!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin"? Great to see you commenting on here Bruce. I miss your videos buddy. I hope you are doing well. The summer is over, so how was the garden harvest? It's was strange that these two after market belts were listed as replacements for the Husqvarna part number, but one was 1 and 1/2 inches shorter!! Go figure eh! Thanks for stopping by. Take 'er easy!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Lots of almost replacement parts out there in the aftermarket. It's cool out here today too , yesterday we had the AC on :)

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? A simple repair, like changing the belt, turned into some heavy duty repairs and the 15 minute belt change turned into an hours job!! And the replacement market is buyer beware eh. I do find on Amazon, for the most part, the descriptions are pretty complete. But since the Husqvarna manual didn't give the belt length I only had the part number to go on, and it said the belt was 101.4 inches long. It turned out that was too long. Now I know. Take 'er easy!!

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

You’ll soon have that thing working perfectly…just in time for winter 😁 👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Ha Ha Ha!! There can't be too much else that can go wrong with this machine eh!! LOL I thought changing the belt would only take 5 minutes. Then I found the loose blade bolt, then I found the loose blades and before ya know it I was up to my oxters in a full on repair job!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Nice work Mike, got the mower back up and going in record time

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Rusty!! I was planning on taking 5 minutes to change the belt and have at 'er, and an hour later I was able to get the blades resecured and then change the belt. Isn't that always what happens with the 'quick' jobs? LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@mr1pearl]

Sometimes you have to revisit your repairs and this one paid off nice 👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? That's a fact eh!! I thought I had the blade bolt on good and tight and it was almost falling out, then I found the blades loose on the spindles again. I guess it was a good thing I had to change the belt!! LOL Thanks for tuning in Bill. Take 'er easy!!

[@AngelsAware]

Good work Mike! Give Janet a big hug for me 🇺🇸🙏🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I sure will give Janet a hug!! Some nice of you to comment. Thanks. The trees are starting to change color around here now with the cooler weather. Wow the summer flew by eh!! Stay well folks and Gob bless you both!!! Take 'er easy!!

[@codraven57]

Another great and successful repair Mike........you figured it out and sometimes you have to try and revisit the job and that's what you did here and it paid off..........good job..........have a great week.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? In the end I was glad I changed the belt because I found these too other issues with the deck, but man a simple job of changing the belt morphed into an hours job fixing the tractor!! And the worst part is, I was late for supper!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@JelenOutDoors]

Good evening Mike. There's always something to fix. You're back up and running, nice easy quick fix. Take care!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Paul! Thanks. Yup a 'quick' fix, but I started out wanting to do a 5 minute belt change and it morphed into this 'removing the deck and repairing loose blades' job pretty quick!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@mikecurtis2585]

Looks like you have it working great! We are always praying for you and Nannie 🙏🙏🙏

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Your prayers are much appreciated Mike. Thanks and God Bless you! I thought I'd take 5 minutes and change the belt!! Well an hour later I finally was able to change the belt and mow the lawn!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@tuckerandi]

Another crafty repair my buddy , hope you and Nannie has an awesome week

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Garry! This repair went well, but I was only planning on taking a couple of minutes to change the belt and then this happened! LOL It never fails eh! Take care and I hope you and Tucker have a great week too!!

[@OpenAirAdventure]

Back in business Mike. Have a great week. It is getting chilly

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I'm looking forward to the cooler weather. Frost in the forecast tonight. Almost time to get the winter gear ready eh!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Hey Mike. In cases like this I am a fan of Red Locktite. Having to heat them up with a Mapp torch is fine as no Damage to the rest of the deck will happen.Just have a wet cloth handy so as not to damage the seals in the bearings. The blade iself will act as a sink. V-belts are not the greatest way to get power transmission. Problem here is the belt has to switch planes. It will then only track well on one plane or the other. It would be great if they use a drive shaft. They prefer to have an angle to them so all 4 bearings/cups are being used. Only problem there is they will last far longer and not need more repairs and their asociated parts eh. Well bud you may be seeing more wear and tear but you know the know and have the tools to make it happen for a good long time yet. Take care my old friend. Hugs for Nannie J of course.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Well Dean when I put the blades on last spring I put 'Never Seize' on them because I have had them rust and seize up. And this is what happens, it was almost completely unscrewed, and that had me almost completely unscrewed too!! LOL Maybe blue Loctite instead of red. That way I can get it apart with the strong arm and the Loctite might prevent it from rusting and seizing too. I think they use belts for power transmission because it's cheaper to make and design than trying to get a drive shaft installation done. Oh well, $30 a belt every year isn't too bad I guess eh!! I'll give Nannie a hug for ya buddy and we'll talk to ya!!!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

@@GrampiesWorkshop Shine on Mike. Yer an amazing friend.

[@stevoj8959]

Everything has to be just right. I always loved it when I put a new belt on the mower, it seemed to cut better even though it didn't. Just like a new windshield makes the truck run better. Yard is looking good Mike. Stevo

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Good day eh!! The belt was just an inch and a half shorter but it made a world of difference with how the mower worked. But it was a lot of work to do before I got to changing the belt!! Glad I caught the blades being loose though. That wouldn't have ended well eh! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@MannistoCay]

Once again I find myself taking notes, good job Mike. All the best bud, stay safe. 👍🌴🍁😊

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Mark!! It a simple case of the belt being too long!! Trouble is, how do you know. The Husqvarna manual only listed a part number and no length. But now I know the length is 100 inches!! LOL I hope your leg is healing well for ya. Take care!!

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

Hi Mike, good to see you got that sorted out, mower goes well 👌👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Nev. A quick job of changing the belt turned into an hour long job of finding out what was up with the loose blades!! LOL It's all good now though. Take 'er easy!!

[@wendingourway]

"Simple" and "quick" seems to be two words that have been lost in my vocabulary! lol Did you get all them trees planted on Sunday? I'd say if the best doesn't work, better try a pair of suspenders! LOL Sorry, couldn't help myself as I've had to more over to suspenders myself! Hope your week is starting off marvelously!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Ha Ha Ha! Well Bruce the belt worked great so I don't need suspenders yet!! LOL We did get all the trees planted. Our sons showed up with the grand kids and they planted all 250 of the little black spruce seedlings. Now I just hope at least half of them take!! LOL Woof Woof Otis and take 'er easy!!

[@wendingourway]

@@GrampiesWorkshop Wonderful! The grand kids will especially remember those trees for years to come!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@wendingourway That's what I told them. I said, you will enjoy these trees in 40 years!! LOL

[@whenworkisplay]

Good evening Mike, blades tightened up, new belt.. Good to go👍Beautiful fall day. Cool but great for working. Have a great week, Ben 👋😎👍🍻

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? You sure won't get any complaints from me about the weather this time of year Ben. This is the best if you ask me. I am even looking forward to the snow, but I need to get the shop cleared up a bit first so I can get the winter gear ready!! LOL I hope you have a good week buddy. Take 'er easy!!

[@tomfillmore9710]

Glad you got it fixed buddy that’s awesome take care have a great week

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Tom. Well Tom this 5 minute job I set out to tackle before supper turned into an hours repair and supper was late! LOL Isn't that the way things go though. Thanks for the visit tonight. Take 'er easy!!

[@gravelyman]

Hello Grampie. A half inch difference in a belt size can make a big difference. The way I see it you should be fine now. Good job and have a great day 🙏🔧👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? That's a fact Artie. The first belt, the long one, was the part number listed but I really think it's a mistake, the belt should only be 100 inches long. And the difference is night and day in the operation! Thanks for being here buddy!! Take 'er easy!!

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Parts is always an issue it seems like, aftermarket parts is a complete coin toss! Sometimes you win sometimes you loose! A little diagnosing goes a long way! Take care Mike✌

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin"? That's a fact Marc!! The Husqvarna manual didn't list the length of the belt, but I'm sure it should say 100 inches as this belt fits and works great! Take 'er easy!!

[@DIYVariety]

Quick but done right, and you got all ya didgets so success

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Yes sir I still have 10 on 2 so I'm doing pretty good! LOL Take care!!

[@STTC]

Great video Mike,,,, you got there in the end,,, nothing is simple in grampies workshop 🤣🤣🤣

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Good day eh!! That's a fact. A 5 minute job of changing the belt turned into a 45 minute job of finding out why the blades got loose and making a repair!! And the worst part was, this made me late for supper!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@bobslawntractoraddiction]

Informative video Mike well done

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Bob. This was one of those 5 minute jobs that took over an hour!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Bonsoir Mon Ami, Maintenance is the VITAL FACTOR and You Are Very Good At It Sir 👌😇👍Be Well Mon Ami Cheers 🍻🍻

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Comment ca va mon ami? Dave I set out to do a 5 minute job of changing the belt and it turned into this major job of repairing the loose blades!! Isn't that always what happens!! LOL A la prochaine!!

[@EverydayProjects]

I love 5 minute jobs. I’ve done some that have taken two days. 😢You made it look easy ( who came in, off camera to do the work?) Nice fix and fast. More time to pet squirrels ❤

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I laughed when you said some 5 minute jobs have taken you 2 days!! LOL That's about the size of it eh!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@craigjohnson3603]

Husqvarna has been doing that for years I've had belts 4" too long, they would tell me I gave them the number wrong. Not possible, I went to tech. school for this. Good video.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks a lot for dropping by the channel!! The part number in the Husqvarna manual doesn't show a length, but I' m sure the length should be 100 inches. It was interesting to hear you say Husqvarna does this often. I have to say, the quality of Husqvarna has been going downhill the last few years in my opinion. Thanks a lot for your comment. Take 'er easy!!

[@ronniehoward6601]

Always something needs fixing . Looks like that shorter belt did the trick. It hasn't been very cool down here in southeast Oklahoma and it looks like it's going to be an unusually warm start to October. Continuing prayers for you and Nannie and I'll see you on the next one.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks for your continued prayers for Nannie Ronnie!! We had a very dry and warm September around here, but now the weather is starting to feel more like the fall. We're supposed to get frost tonight. We had frost twice already. The first on was the last week of September, so the cold weather isn't far away and if you ask me, I'm OK with that!! LOL Take care!!!

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Great fixes Mike. Strange thou about the blades. Must not of been thick enough. I’ve had my share of belt troubles. Yes sir, October first and she’s cooler for sure Mike. You and Nannie have a great week. 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Noel the blades I bought this time were cheaper ones and I think they make them thinner so they can be cheaper. Having the blade bolt come loose was a surprise for me though. Man I strained my milk tightening that bolt last spring!! LOL I guess I need more wheaties eh! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Maybe you should not put anti seize on them. 🤷🏻‍♂️. I would put a little Goop on the treads, then once tight put a little on the nut and stud. And the Goop will allow the nut to be takin off.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@noelstractors-firewood57 I did have anti seize on them Noel. Did you mean Loctite?

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

I put anti seize on an oil drain nipple with cap. Not sure why I did that, any way the nipple fell out. And all the oil came out. Never did that again. Not I don’t mean lock tight Mike. I use the Goop on a lot of stuff. I’ve showen it before. 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋

[@MissouriOldTimer]

it looks like success now for some fishing..lol

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Yes Vernon, a simple belt replacement turned into a big job repair !! No fishing today buddy. Our season closed the middle of September!! :-( Take 'er easy!!

[@bigsonslawncare]

Awesome eh!😁

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks buddy! A quick belt change eh - yeah right. An hour later the deck was off and the blades were loose and supper was late!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@bigsonslawncare]

@@GrampiesWorkshop 😁

[@bobslawntractoraddiction]

I use lock washer on my deck I had the same problem and I use a sir or cordless 3/8 impact to tighten them and take them off

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? A lock washer won't work in this case Bob. The spindle shaft was too long, or the blade too thin, and so the washer would just come up against the shaft and not hold the blade tight. That's what was going on here. On the old blades I took off last spring had Belleville washers on them. They worked as it pressed against the blade and not the shaft. Thanks for the comment though. Take care!!

[@BruceLyeg]

How come the grass always looks best in the fall? My lawn is about as green and lush as it's ever been and yours is looking pretty healthy too

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? It might be because everything else is starting to die and go dormant for winter. But also my septic field is out front and the grass really likes all the nitrogen from the septic field!!! LOL Take 'er easy!!

[@janetdickson4451]

It turns out having to take the deck off to put the belt on was a good thing so you could fix the loose blades. I hope this belt works much better for you.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

The new belt is a good fit. I guess maybe the tractor has lost weight and I needed to hitch up it's belt a notch or two!! LOL Love ya!!

[@bc8968]

I wonder if a thicker washer on the bolt would accomplish the same results?

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks a lot for dropping by! I appreciate it!! A think a thicker washer wouldn't have fixed the loose blades as the washer was coming up against the stub shaft because it was longer than the blade was thick. I did notice on the old blades I removed back in the spring, that one washer was cupped, like a belleville washer. That would have worked. Thanks for the comment and I hope you comment again on the next video!! Take 'er easy!!

[@retiredforlife63]

Hi Mike. Nice fix! Having to grind down the shaft the blades go on sure seems strange. 🤔 It doesn't take much of a difference in length for a belt to be useless. Is the belt tensioner working properly? On my mower, the tensioner is really pushing on that belt. Take care!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? That's a good point Brian, but the tensioner is working good, as far as I could tell. Lots of tension on the belt. In the Husqvarna manual, it only listed the part number and didn't give a length. So when I went on Amazon, I found this belt that matched the part number and it said it was 101.4 inches long. I tried to measure the original belt but it was pretty stretched and damaged so that didn't work too good. I got the 101.4 inch belt and this is the one that kept coming off. Then when I searched Amazon again a few weeks ago, I found this belt that matched the Husqvarna part number and it said it was only 100 inches long. So there ya go. I think the original belt should be 100" long and now I have that one installed. It should be good now, but we'll see I guess. Griding down the stub shafts on the spindles I think was needed because the blades I bought were cheap ones and they weren't as thick as the originals. Take 'er easy and I hope you're over the 'man cold'!! LOL

[@retiredforlife63]

@@GrampiesWorkshop thanks! 100% now. Sometimes we just have to do what it takes to make thins work!👍

[@loggerjohn01]

Maybe get a goat, Mike! Lol. Loose blades are not good. Looks like you are back in business. I'm pretty sure I heard Nannie yelling. " Hey, Mike you missed some grass" Take care.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? A goat would be nice but then I would need something to clean up the waste from it!! LOL I'd rather cut the grass than do that!! LOL Thanks for the watch and take 'er easy!!