Craftsman riding mower deck belt change

[@danhitchcock5913]

Just what I needed! Now I have incentive to jump in.. My grass seems to slow down the blades.. I am supposing the belt is tired after 20 years.. Thank you!

[@corysmith4516]

My old belt was 88 inch but i have the same mower .. so i got an 88 inch replacement and its to small… so is 95 the correct size? I have a 42 inch deck as well.

[@anglosaxon1622]

My experience of belt change for LTX1000. Sears part #144959 but got the so-called replacement on-line maker "8TEN " - "Original equipment quality" C-BLT-0194 1/2"W 95 1/2"L big mistake, tight fitting and was chewed up the first time. Lousy company sent warranty replacement exactly the same type, DUH. Useless. Check your machine model number e.g. 944.xxxxx = Husqvarna. Purchased correct belt from local Husqvarna dealer (original tractor manufacturer) ,fitted perfect. Use local dealer whenever possible if wrong size, you can always return unused for exchange. Mail order very risky. PS: here in Canada we have Princess Auto, good range of belts sizes.

[@fernandoa.5867]

video help to do the job, but you r making it kind of boring with lot of unnecessary info.

[@orb2150tx]

Fernando A. Him and about 100 others who also can't hold a camera right or speak english or edit. Wasting time.

[@ccjcadventures2661]

thanks. i missed that second keeper and was wearing back of new belt. first thought idler pulley frozen but was not. second keeper was the answer jbc

[@Jaggwire]

Thank you for this video. My husband has a 46" and one fewer pully, but this answered a routing question, and he's now mowing! :)

[@GoogleUser-iu4ev]

Craftman needs to put More tention on there belts

[@scottkirkland4584]

Thanks for this video. I watched and had mine replaced in about 10 minutes. Well done!

[@lrayvick]

Just got a 2003 LT1000 w 16 HP motor. The later model 17.5 HP owners manual says there is no deck belt adjustment. The deck looks identical to mine but my manual doesn't have that comment or any deck belt adjustment procedure. My cable and tensioner system is good and no frozen pulleys but the belt would not engage, was too loose. I found that I could pry the left blade idler pulley to add tension to the belt. That pulley is part number 36 on the deck diagram, not the spring-actuated right pulley #145.

[@maytons]

Before simply replacing your belt make sure to spin all pulleys to ensure they aren't frozen. Just replaced my belt and shredded it because the bearing was bad in one pulley.

[@Voxboy876]

If you have used your mower enough that the belt has to be replaced....take the deck off, disassemble, clean, replace anything worn, put deck back on machine. Takes a day maybe a couple depending. This is the right way to maintain your machine.

[@blade75964]

Hi, hope u can help' I have a craftsman older riding mower model 917.270532 my drive belt keeps popping off once in a while. But belt looks good. Is is loose when not ingauged. Not sure what's wrong. Also my blades won't disingauge unless I slow throttle down, and turn the engine off for a few seconds then turn it back on before it dies... thought u might be able to help. Thank you.

[@raguhmuffin]

I had a similar issue, at least as far as the belt not disengaging, there was a spring that I found some time back that was missing from the top of the deck, right in the middle that pulled the brakes on the pulleys to stop the blades. I put this spring back on and it pulled the brake to stop the blades. As far as the belt popping off, there will be a pulley that has a spring on it that keeps tension on it, this spring may be lose missing or otherwise faulty, I would check that. On Mine there's 4 total pulleys on the drive belt and one of them in the middle will hold tension.

[@StonedReeferGuyRTV420]

raguhmuffin I need some help haha

[@deerek2013texas09]

Just make sure that the deck is clean of grass trash extra stuff. Should be fixed after that

[@noahhubbell2474]

Great value for product

[@WilliamHardwick]

Agg, I just burned through two belts because I didn't take the deck off. There were two tension bars on one of the pulleys that I didn't see! Both of the belts cost me $43.00 bucks. Oh well, getting lazy cost me!

[@jeffmurnahan]

Why does my belt feel loose when I put it on? Is that normal?

[@shawnwhitcomb8205]

What size is the belt? 1/2" x ??" I do the same thing, avoid the big box stores, my local mom & pop shop sell them by size. My old belt did the same thing yours did, I carefully engage and disengage my belt at all times I never let it drop down quick as you explained. And I was also mid mowing and it just flew out of the deck and 10 feet across the yard. My deck has those plastic pully guards on both sides, maybe because I have the LTX1000 ?? Not sure, my deck is 42" and other than the guard missing on one side of yours they look identical.

[@shawnwhitcomb8205]

Thanks

[@glidersoar]

It’s a toss-up which is quicker, to remove the deck or not, but it’s a good idea to remove the deck to check the mandrel bearings, as well as other components occasionally, and makes routing the belt much easier. As someone mentioned, make sure you route it on the correct side of the belt keepers, or it will rub against the back of the belt. Once on, I never engage the blades while at full throttle and I’m only on my second belt in many years.

[@williamgreen1432]

I am having trouble with my mower and while looking for the solution I noticed the name of your channel. I once met a man named Richard Francis Xavier Manning, AKA, Brennan Manning. He Was a wonderful person. Ever heard of him?

[@semco72057]

That is about what I need to replace my drive belt on my mower. I thank you for taking the time to produce a video showing others how to do it.

[@kenzomisael8259]

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[@derekwilliam1581]

@Kenzo Misael Yea, I have been using flixzone for since november myself =)

[@ReneeNme]

I bought a used LT2000 not long ago that is in really good shape. Had it about a week and blew the deck belt. I've never changed one before, but I'm pretty handy and figured I could do it ( and I did ). Once I took the deck off I wanted to track the guy down I bought the mower from just so I could smack him up the side of the head. He'd taken ALL !!! of the belt safety features off of the deck so it would be easier to replace a deck belt. I've got 13 grandchildren and even though they know better than to approach a rider when it's in use, I had the fear of one them coming toward the mower and getting injured from a busted belt so I had to go out and purchase the safety parts. I mean, what an idiot.

[@robertgregory1549]

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[@asburyjam6609]

Thanx for uploading this, my ol' Craftsman does not have the belt guide on the deck. The belt came completely off and I did not know the configuration. Thanx again for putting the time into making this vid. People like you are a credit to the human race.

[@Mr4444jl]

Thanks much, You helped me extend the life of my LT 1000. Just a thought why can't Craftsman make a drivers seat that the material does not crack, I'm on my third Sears riding lawn mower and the seats start cracking after a year.!!!

[@jasonvogue4487]

Husqvarna has the similar deck and same belt but it cost more if you say Husqvarna I got mine for 23 Lowe's charges 30 for the belt

[@jthetailor6948]

Thank u so much

[@neowaves3586]

do u know how to tie the belt mines loose

[@johnlade3267]

I followed your directions. I changed the belt without removing the deck today. I got up to start the mower. I tried to begin mowing but there wasn't any tension in the gear. Suddenly the mower started and I cut my grass. Still no tension in the mower gear. It would move up and down with no stopping of the blades. I turned off the mower and the blades stopped. Please help. John Lade

[@raguhmuffin]

John Lade apologies for the delayed reply, I had a similar issue and I was able to resolve it by finding the spring that was under the mower one day and realizing that it went in front of the tension gear from the top of the gear to a hole in the deck and the spring pulls it forward to release the belt and let the blades stop. Hope this helps.

[@dmbgurl8]

Very thorough and super informative walk though video that accurately described the parts and most plausible reason for the problem, which fortunately for people like me, are now able to understand what to look for and how to fix the problem. Even, the best and most common-sensical advice of keeping your receipts and parts numbers for future purchases in this situation and knowing exactly what you need. Superbly done how-to video.... you should keep doing these, if you're not already, because you're great at it and obviously you know the subject matter to which you're speaking about!! Even the camera work and views you provide are great and very helpful! Two thumbs up and thank you!!

[@blade75964]

I missed typed that #39 don't know why. Anyway' hope u can be of some help. Thanks.

[@yon30]

Hi, i got an older model but the deck looks exactly the same. Can you tell me the belt # maybe it will work on my tractor.

[@raguhmuffin]

Apologies for the delayed reply, my deck belt was 42" or 106.7cm long and was part number 954-04060b / 754-04060b and the drive belt was #138255 or legacy #130801 which I think is 95"? I don't really remember.

[@Butterhag]

So what do you have the mower on? it looks like it's elevated off the ground?

[@JonSkare]

Impressed. One handed and while wearing pajamas...

[@lorabraziel6861]

I can't get mine to start it just keeps turning over but I new at this be first time I've ever started one

[@williamscott3249]

does anyone have the belt diagram for a Craftsman GT 5000

[@laurielalee8546]

got a generic belt at fleet farm for $13 at a different area of the store.

[@ozarkoutlaw7593]

thanks for the helpful​ video your a life saver I really appreciate it

[@ChimChim812]

Great video! Thanks for not making me take off the mower deck!

[@ziggyustar3137]

when ever it was crucial to video your hand was in the way

[@cosasdejlo]

What is the part number to the v-belt of your LT1000

[@shawnwhitcomb8205]

Part Numbers vary per belt manufacturer, better question would be to ask how long is the belt. Same question I have, my local part store sells them by size not by part number. Part Number maybe okay if you go yo Sears directly. But even the guy demonstrating the video did not go to Sears.

[@shimmuqaribu423]

Where did I get the belt? I'm having a hard time finding.

[@ajzarrella5953]

Video is too dark too see clearly.

[@rverro8478]

It would've been easier to remove the deck because, you could've inspect the whole linkage and find whatever that needs to be changed before something brakes ( worn bearings, stretched springs, excessive play in moving parts).

[@dmbgurl8]

His caption underneath the video clearly stated this was "HOW TO CHANGE RIDING MOWER DECK BELT WITHOUT REMOVING THE DECK" so I'm pretty sure he knows it would've been easier to remove it, but that wasn't the purpose and type of video he wanted to create.

[@planetprince67]

you paid 40 $ for that belt?????

[@ClaytonWillisMusic]

1/2" belt by 100"? does that sound right?

[@bassinbillRC5300]

Mine is too loose. I bought a PIX 1/2" by 95" and it is too long.

[@cichlid_nation5314]

Great video what inch is the mover

[@Skeez002]

Great video, nice and simple.

[@willwork2fish261]

How do u lower the deck?

[@mikerust3965]

amazon got them for 14 $

[@ivanacevedo2100]

You talk to much

[@mthuybonsai5316]

Talk too much!

[@jgillmartin]

lifesaver ... thx

[@gatewaycandapplered]

Same mower love it

[@soulbrother3299]

Helpful

[@conjurassix]

Thanks man!

[@jasonvogue4487]

144959 for 42" deck usually

[@AndysRC08]

the belts on my 13 year old craftsman lt1000 18 hp 42" deck is all original