How to Install the Ground Drive Belt on Craftsman GT6000 Garden Tractor

The Ground Drive Belt (Transaxle Belt) for this model is part number 137153. In the video I mis-stated the length of the belt. It should be 1/2" X 83" (not 85"). I will walk you through the steps to replacing it, including removing the electric PTO and crankshaft pulley, and running the new belt around the various pulleys and idlers. Be safe. Save money. Do it yourself!
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[@keith1535]

Thanks Buck!! Snazzy Tires on that Girl...

[@MrAdrigo]

I know this is old...but you are a life saver.. I was about to pay a lawnmower shop to fix this....

[@Buckwsr]

Awesome! It's a great early 90's tractor, and I still use it regularly.

[@williebattle8127]

That's just what I needed I also have a 42 and 50 inch cut. Now I can change the dr belt with easy thanks to you. And thanks forever the post 📫

[@leealbert8293]

Thanks this video helped a lot. I like your tractor.

[@alanseager]

Just so you know I've replaced the belt on my GT 6000 twice over the years and never had to remove the pullies mabey I've had a horse shoe you know where but success , might save you a little time LOL!!

[@JAMESWILLIAMS-qm6kk]

Thanks for doing this video, I'm building one of these in my shop. When I got this there was no deck or motor. A lot of the pulleys are gone. But I did notice I'm still missing a pulley close to the motor. Thanks again for the video.

[@Buckwsr]

Good luck on the project!

[@gopalkapoor1818]

Good video thank you

[@user-xu5qw7zg1e]

Great video very easy to do thank you

[@DanielSouza-pv7wq]

Any other videos on this tractor just picked this one up needs alot of work.

[@jtbassgambler2594]

Very nice i own 4 gt 6000 love em

[@jameshoffman7221]

You don't have to take the pto clutch off and you wanna start at the engine then put everything upfront on then rear clutch last 15 min with deck on but lowered to ground.

[@MrMaddparkison]

Love it.... My gt6000 im seeing is a lot different motor then the ones im seeing. The drive pulley in vertical on the back of the motor an my pto is vertical on the front of my motor... But othere than thate my sticker was in the exact same place.

[@jeffmarasco4481]

My brother swapped out the engine pulley from stock to 6 inch pulley for more speed. He adjusted the belt size to allow for the pulley's increase size 1 3/4", can't get the belt to stay on with 85" belt, 84 3/4", the clutch won't go in gear. He is at a loss to figure out why it won't it stay on. Belt keeper are in place, it is put on according to how the diagram says to put it on the pulleys. Any suggestions as to what the problem might be?

[@felixzapata2060]

Long shot, but do you happen to have the sizes for the deck belts. I got a 46 inch same type drive belt and has a 18.5 hp magnum . But i cant seem to find the sizes for the belts .. thanks

[@stacybarden3571]

What size is the tires you have on the lawn tractor?

[@freakinowned]

Question on my gt6000 when I press the clutch while in neutral it takes 5 to 8 secs for the main pulley to stop spinning so I can put it into gear. It has always taken a second or 2 but never 8 seconds. Any advice

[@user-yn6px4oj8z]

Totally normal.

[@leonardcusumano3524]

Thanks for getting back, I really appreciate that, is there a belt for the steering or could it be something else, thank you very much

[@Buckwsr]

No belt for the steering. It is a gear-driven mechanism.

[@camprobber17]

Nice video ... as I am trying to replace the cutting deck ground drive belt ... (thought of replacing transaxle belt as well) ... I have a 94' (95') GT6000 22 HP ... 50" inch deck ... unfortunately ... it appears that the tension idler pulley arm is a bit out of alignment with the pulley setting at a slight angle ... whereby ... the belt runs to the upper edge of pulley ... (is this normal? ... I'm guessing not)and has become frayed and gouged out in a couple places along the belt ... ??? ... very frustrating ... ??? ... so I have bought a new belt ... and am in the process of reinstalling ... yet ... due to angle of pulley ... thinking it will happen again ... ??? ... Also ... does it matter the actual length of the belt ... (as on Craftsman website ... indicates 95 1/4" ) ((I was able to pickup a 95" belt)) ... along those lines ... the website also indicates the transaxle belt is 83 1/4" ... is it really that critical ? ... (could not find correct size locally) ... So ... with that ... hoping you might be able to provide some insight into this situation (why is idler pully not sitting level ???) ... (I have thought about taking the arm and bending the heck out of it ... yet ... have not ... as it may be more hassle than it's worth???) Thanks for your help in advance 😉

[@stacybarden3571]

How do you go about getting a front grill for the Craftsman GT-6000 Garden Tractor! I need one for my GT-6000

[@Buckwsr]

Try to find a used one on ebay. But you'll probably have to replace the entire hood....

[@user-yn6px4oj8z]

Good video but taking off the clutch and unplugging the harness isn’t necessary. All you need to do is loosen the bolt and drop it down a little bit to sneak the belt around. This tractor is one of the simplest tractors to work on.

[@strangersf]

I have that exact model, Mine won't allow me to shift into any gear whether the engine is on or not. Can you suggest a cause or remedy with that sparse info? Thanks

[@Buckwsr]

I'm not sure. This may be obvious....there is a high/low selector rod on the right hand side (while seated) that must be in position, up or down, or else you won't go anywhere....

[@strangersf]

@@Buckwsr I'll check it tomorrow. Thank you very much for responding!

[@leonardcusumano3524]

Does this belt have anything to do with the steering. My 6000 is difficult to steer and the drive belt is very loose. Great video by the way, thank you

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks for the note. The steering system would be completely independent of the drive belt, as the two systems are not connected in any way. I hope you can figure it out....

[@chrishartleroad5827]

Do you have to remove the electric PTO? Just to change the drive belt

[@andrecampbell691]

NO, I've owned this exact tractor for 25 yrs and its not necessary to remove the PTO drive pulley.

[@patrickgallagher3859]

Ok I got a garden tractor Craftsman I believe it is a 5000 but I'm pretty sure the hoods been replaced mine has A27 Kohler pro engine and 48inch deck how do I tell

[@Buckwsr]

Use the craftsman model number...sticker under the seat?....to look it up.

[@arcadiomelenez2060]

El video esta interesante,le falta luz para verse claro.

[@Buckwsr]

Gracias por ver el video, y por la buena sugerencia.

[@stacybarden3571]

Front and back?

[@aboonski]

My tractor is missing "The Loop" belt guide and I cannot find one anywhere. Even the parts breakdown images Sears offers does not even show that part. Any idea where I can get one and what the actual part name might be? Thanks! Great video by the way!

[@JAMESWILLIAMS-qm6kk]

Lawn tractor belt keeper Part #177679 Amazon $11.96

[@arcadiomelenez2060]

Necesiti q me conteste en español,yo tengo uno de los mismos,dígame el numero de la polea.gracias.Dios le bendiga.

[@Buckwsr]

Hay varias poleas, y no se de cual me preguntas....? Busca por internet (searspartsdirect punto com), y con el numero serial de tu maquina podras ver una lista ilustrada con todos los repuestos y sus numeros.

[@41663]

Thank you I think theres only a select few who own these things. 50 imch cut must have not been to populer

[@Buckwsr]

I had two of these tractors, and I combined my favorite components onto the one I kept and still use. The deck I have is a 46 inch, I think. I had to get creative in finding the right belt sizes....

[@ivancoley11]

What is the part number of the drive belt?

[@Buckwsr]

video description contains a link to the proper belt.