How to Replace a Toro Zero Turn Riding Mower Deck Belt

[@thomaswynne3589]

Thanks for the video. I spent an hour and a half trying to get that spring on by myself today, got pissed and left it for tomorrow. I'll try your idea to wedge something in there and feed the belt tomorrow. I'm glad I'm not the only one finding that the tension spring is near impossible to install. Would really like to see Toro come up with a better design for that.

[@LonghornWorkshop]

No problem and yes the wedge method works great, been doing that for a while and it’s real easy. Just make sure it’s wedged good, and when looping the last pulley just keep your fingers clear lol. My wood wedge has never failed me ..lol My wood stick should have been about an inch longer and then it would have been real easy to loop last pulley. You are right, not sure why toro has made it so hard on this model.

Hello my friend. You have successfully replaced the belt of the mower blade. congratulations. Thank you for sharing. Now the mower will work better. See you. great greetings.

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks and yes the mower is cutter by a lot better now.

@@LonghornWorkshop 😁😁 yess .. see you.

[@tlr100006]

Just changed the belt on my Toro MX6000 after watching this. Went smoothly. Thanks for posting

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks man appreciate it and glad it helped.

[@madisonmurphy2076]

You saved the day. We couldn’t figure out how to get that spring back on.

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks and glad it helped, appreciate you leaving a comment!

[@naptimecreations]

Awesome, doesn't look to hard. Seeing the belt pop on was oddly satisfying 😁😁😁

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks, not hard at all. Appreciate your support.as always.

[@naptimecreations]

@@LonghornWorkshop 😁😁😁😁

[@richardwashington1937]

Saved me some money yesterday! Thanks

[@LonghornWorkshop]

That’s awesome, glad the video helped a little.

[@karlmatsushima9499]

5 star video!!! I0/10!!! Thank you!

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks appreciate that

[@stevesmith2685]

Thanks. The spring on my mower is huge. I was dreading reinstallation of the belt.

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks yes the spring is the hardest part but for me the wedging a piece of wood helps a lot.

[@mrsmithsartroom4kids282]

Hey my friend I didn't realize you were back in action. Your biggest fan is here. I need you to do a hack on my mower. I hate cutting grass. Thanks for sharing. Next video 😀

[@LonghornWorkshop]

MrSmithsArtRoom4Kids man thanks for the support, hey if I can I would mow your lawn for free no probs as a pay back for all you do

[@prosport1916]

Great video. Really appreciate the idler spring trick!

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks and appreciate you watching and commenting

[@JakeCartee33869]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, how easy now. Thank you one last time.

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks man, hope it was useful

[@MarkMcCluney]

I don't even cut the grass but I watched anyway. Thanks mate! I bet it's kinda' warm in TX...

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks Mark! Yeah it’s HOT in TX and it’s humid. My shop is not air conditioned so the production of videos has gone down as it only takes five minutes for me to be drenched and pouring sweat. Hope you are well...

[@MarkMcCluney]

@@LonghornWorkshop We're good but we think it's too hot to work because it's 20C and rather muggy. Feel free to ridicule!

[@ronaldwilliams16]

You sure made my job easier with your help and great video Thanks a lot

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks glad it helped. Appreciate leaving a comment

[@DebbyHeitholt]

That was the most helpful video! Thank you so much. I used a screwdriver as a fulcrum to get the spring back in.

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Excellent good to know it helped and also glad you found another way to get the spring on. Thanks for the comment, it’s really appreciated

[@moodyblooms]

Ahhhh if only I had enough grass to use a riding mower. We have such small yards here. Great tips for those who have one. Nice sharing dear! LK21

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks and yes it’s nice to have a large parcel of land, but maintaining it in TX summer is hard...😞

[@tophauler8626]

just noticed my belt has 5 notches big as that 1 on urs missing, but it looks pretty easy especially if i can find someone to help me with the tensioner

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Not sure what make you have but It shouldn’t be too bad to change it yourself.

[@tophauler8626]

@@LonghornWorkshop original belt i guess 11 years old

[@lbelrod1]

Thanks for posting .... Great idea...

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks appreciate that

[@johnnoble3119]

Great post. Much thanks as u saved me time and$$

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks for the feedback and glad to know it helped

[@sheckyfeinstein]

Easy to grasp. Thanks!

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thank you, appreciate it

[@tophauler8626]

Would u recommend toro oem belt from Amazon 69.00 or aftermarket for 38.00 from Amazon

[@LonghornWorkshop]

It’s hard to say, check the reviews on the aftermarket belt. It maybe worth trying once to see if it lasts. Sorry can’t really give any other feedback on that

[@TheWoodYogi]

That mower looked ready for a belt change Harki 😊 I could do with a machine like that here as the grass is growing at a rate I can't keep up because I use a scythe to cut it 😊 ॐ

[@LonghornWorkshop]

I know it, it’s me about 2 to 3 hours to get my mowing done even with the mower. I am not fit enough to use a scythe...lol

[@CommercialForest]

That’s a comfortable looking riding mower. What size of a yard are you mowing? We had a trip scheduled to come to College Station this week but canceled due to everything going on ☹️

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks and yes it’s about 4 years old and get the job done quick. Actual mowing that we do with this is about 2 acres. It’s not a residential Home Depot version, it’s semi commercial one and is built solid. College Station would have been a nice visit

[@stunningmisadventures]

I enjoyed your thumbnail picture title 😂😂

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Haha thanks it was a good title. Thanks for the support guys appreciate it...

[@joelloftis8681]

Could you please send me a link of which belt to buy. My dealer won't even give me the dimensions.. he just says they have 3 for 169.

[@LonghornWorkshop]

I suggest you google the owners manual for your tractor and it should have the belt code. Then google that code on Amazon. Unless your tractor is the same model made in the same year the belt size will probably not be the same

[@joelloftis8681]

I've got it right here in front of me and can't find the code. My model # is 77451 but it looks exactly like what you used. 2019

[@joelloftis8681]

Thanks for your help.. I don't mean to be a bother

[@LonghornWorkshop]

@@joelloftis8681 I google that model number and saw a parts diagram. Noted it said “126-7732 Deck Drive Belt”, You can search that on Amazon and you should find it. It said it’s 52” , it will be cheaper on Amazon. Again this is just on my research on the parts for your model. Here is the link to the parts diagram I found www.partstree.com/models/74451-hd-1500-toro-52-titan-zero-turn-mower-sn-400000000-402099999/deck-assembly-18/ You should look at the parts diagram first and then confirm

[@joelloftis8681]

Thank you so much! I'll check it out.

[@TheGrantAlexander]

How did you let your belt get that far gone!

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Lol I think someone may have gone over a stump or something. But yeah the belt should last a long time if the terrain is clean and flat, I got a lot trees to navigate.

[@BrontoEducation]

Well done, new friend here, i am leaving my gift here for u and waiting for urs thanks

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks for watching and your support

[@CharacterRedWorkshop]

Doesn’t look that hard at all!

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Thanks man, no not bad at all, and you are saving about $150 if you take it to the shop. Save the money and buy a new tool..lol