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

[@Ghostnnnnn]

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.

[@keith1535]

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

[@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 📫

[@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!

[@leealbert8293]

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

[@DanielSouza-pv7wq]

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

[@robshea-h2t]

Great video very easy to do thank you

[@gopalkapoor1818]

Good video thank you

[@jtbassgambler2594]

Very nice i own 4 gt 6000 love em

[@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!!

[@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

[@ForgotteMemories101]

hey man, I hope you see this but I got a big question. I routed my belt the correct way but it seems like its gonna rub on the "steering head". Is this normal or am I missing a belt keeper/guide or something? I bought the mower off of someone and I'm having to put it together. I was hoping you'd show more of the layout of the belt/clutches. I'm using ereplacement parts for diagrams but it seems like I'm not missing anything BUT it doesn't sit right with me that the belt is SO CLOSE to the steering head.

[@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.

[@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

[@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 😉

[@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.

[@stacybarden3571]

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

[@arcadiomelenez2060]

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

[@Buckwsr]

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

[@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.

[@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....

[@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....

[@stacybarden3571]

Front and back?

[@ivancoley11]

What is the part number of the drive belt?

[@Buckwsr]

video description contains a link to the proper belt.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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....

[@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.