How to Replace a Snowblower Drive Belt, Troy Bilt, Cub Cadet, MTD, Craftsman Drive Belt Replacement

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@PurpleSideBlack]

Thanks! This made the belt swap far easier. You wouldn't believe the very wrong approach I started to take for this task before backing out and finding your video and laughing at my wrong ideas.

[@erichosack89]

I was right there with you! Videos showing me taking the whole front housing off for a belt…glad I found this one!

[@WorshipperofGod]

Great video, and good step by step instructions. My only tip would be to speak a bit slower & louder for us older guys.😃

[@c3daldadband368]

Thank you so much for the excellent instructions. Very much appreciated.

[@carlosgratacos2499]

You greatly helped me out with your easy steps to replace the auger and drive belts today. Thanks 👍 😊

[@5MinuteFixit]

That's great, I'm glad the video was helpful! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven't already! Thank you!

[@thomasandrews9355]

The piece I needed was that top cover. After that I had the popped off belt fixed in 10. Thanks for this awesome video. Not sure why the belt popped off...but I'm too cheap to replace it right now

[@boomerwow8482]

I never would have thought to take off the top panel to get to the belts (I've never had a snowblower before and I'm not much of a handyman). I just knew my drive belt was messed up and the manual tells you to take it to a professional because it's too difficult. Thanks for the walk-through! Saved my back!

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m glad you found it helpful and were able to save yourself some money by not taking it to someone! Thank you for watching, be sure to check out my other snowblower maintenance videos if you are interested and consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you

[@rich13w]

Thanks for the info. Very helpful, The one thing I did was to tie a string onto the belt when removing so that I could pull the new belt trough. Other than that it was exactly the same.

[@tomgoffnett5624]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! It is so nice to have quick videos like this. Iiked, subscribed, and hit the notification bell.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad you found the video helpful and liked and subscribed! Thank you!

[@markbarnett4317]

Your video helped me so much with the belts on my snow blower thank

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@anthonypellegrino4513]

Thanks so much for a no fluff video!! Huge help!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad it was helpful and that you appreciate my no fluff style of making videos! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up and also checking out my other snowblower maintenance videos if you are interested! Thank You!

[@Kris.A.]

Thanks!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad you found it helpful! I appreciate the support!!

[@nguyenbanghia8970]

Bought this for my small back deck in the Eastern Sierra. kzbin.infoUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN We get A LOT of HEAVY snow so I was a bit skeptical but it was worth it! After the first storm of the year this has exceeded expectations! It throws snow very well, even 10-12” + that said the more it piles up the harder it is to maneuver the machine. It is exceptionally light weight and overall exactly what I was looking for. If you have a large amount of snow and a lot of area to clear, you may consider something with a drive engine to help maneuverability, but for decks, second stories, roofs etc, you can’t beat the light weight to great snow throwing ratio. Side note, the chute rotator is a bit flimsy and it initially didn’t seem to work, after a few uses it seems to have loosened up.

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m in the Northeast as well and we sometimes get 12+ inches of snow or more and I can report that the snowblower handles it decently well as long as you keep the speed down and don’t try to force it through the snow. Be sure to check out my other snowblower maintenance videos if you are interested and good luck this coming winter! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@DiggityDelights]

You mentioned the fuel but is it safe to tip the unit as far as the oil goes? It won't run out or damage the engine?

[@petergreenwald9639]

Thank you so much. My belt somehow came off the tensioner. What a pain. $900 a couple years ago for this so i wouldn't have the stress of wondering if my ancient one would fail. Guess i should have just kept it running and paid a snow plow guy three or four times a year! lol. Now, which video shows how to adjust the cable so i get all my gears back. i only get one reverse and low reverse is now #1 forward. Geeze. They aren't built in Troy NY anymore!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching, I’m glad you found the video helpful. I haven’t done a video on how to adjust the cable. Maybe that is something I can do in the near future but in the meantime (without looking at it) I believe there is an external adjustment on that cable that will give you back more “gears”. Thank you again and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@Stakyungceo]

I need the auger belt replaced,, any tutorial on that

[@5MinuteFixit]

Yes here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqjKdWaLrtqipbc

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@jamesweber4938]

Hello the drive on my 24" Craftsman snowblower was much slower by the time I had finished clearing the driveway. The machine only has about 12 hours of use so I doubt the drive belt is worn out ? I see from the video there is a spring loaded tensioner so can the belt be slipping ? The snow today was very wet and very heavy. Could the belt just be wet and slipping ? Thanks

[@erichosack89]

Great instructions thank you!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you! and thank you for watching, be sure to check out my other snowblower maintenance videos if you are interested and consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you

[@IncognitosRandom]

Thanks, drive belt just broke yesterday. Its an older 'White' model so i have to figure out what belt it needs. Any tips? And then i guess i'll give this a shot.

[@SouthHillCompost]

I have no belts. How can i determine the correct size?

[@5MinuteFixit]

The best thing to do is to go to a parts finder online and type in the make and model of your snowblower, or go to a shop and do the same.

[@maxxonetwo3]

Well done thank you very much for a great video.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thanks for watching! Thank you for the compliment and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Also I have many other snowblower maintenance videos on my channel if you are interested! Thank you!

[@nitroused]

What do you do when the tension pulley spring snaps when you pull it back?

[@5MinuteFixit]

If it physically breaks you’ll have to replace it unfortunately.

[@geraldstjean9595]

Hi wanted to know is the Hoger Belt the same size off the drive belt

[@beauvettepilot5768]

No the auger belt is 1/2 wide the drive belt is 3/8 in wide

[@Dan-c3q5x]

Does this work on any snowblower. I have a Husqvarna snowblower.

[@5MinuteFixit]

The process is usually fairly similar across the different brands although I’m not sure how similar it is the Husqvarna. Hopefully it helps, thank you for watching!

[@sdott313]

Thank you

[@ItsViirn]

Not sure if u are still.active. the tensioner doesn't seem to tighten up against the belt. And the belt seems too long. Wont engage. When handle is pulled. Been told belt is not available and have a suppose same size aftermarket

[@5MinuteFixit]

Is the belt you are referring to that doesn't tighten up with the tensioner a new belt? If so it probably isn't the right belt for your machine or the tensioner needs to be adjusted. The tensioner should pull the belt very snug. Hopefully this helps, thank you for watching!

[@sixstring215]

I just replaced my Drive belt and the thing snapped in half again! Not sure what is going on but looks like the tensioner is bent and causing this. Any ideas?

[@5MinuteFixit]

I would say if the tensioner is bent it is probably causing the belt to chafe or cutting the belt somehow. I would definitely replace the tensioner otherwise I think this will keep happening. Hopefully this helps, thank you for watching!

[@reynaldgonnin9388]

The tentionner bracket may have worn out like mine, replace the bracket, the bearing, belts (all) and the yager bearing, note the top pulley comes apart just remove the center bolt and disassemble one by one and clean the inner pulley by removing any pieces of belt! Cheers

[@michaelduquette142]

Why does the manufacturer tell you to split the frame and auger housing to change belts, seems like a lot more wore than needed?

[@5MinuteFixit]

I agree it is more work.

[@emrhcyln1780]

Product was as advertised.

[@bentondeschaine2578]

Thanks

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thanks for watching, I’m glad it was helpful! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@TheMetalmachine467]

I'm replacing both belts while I'm in there

[@5MinuteFixit]

That's a great plan, it's already open so that makes perfectly good sense to me. Thank you for watching!

[@roscoeallen3353]

Thanks!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching, Im glad it was helpful!