How to replace both drive and deck belts on a Craftsman riding mower.

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Thanks for watching this video. Its time to replace the belts on this riding mower and its pretty easy to do if you've done it before. For the rest of us this is a how to change the belts. Please take care and be cautious as although its easy you still have to be aware when you're under the mower. Please consider subscribing and thanks again.

[@jasonmorales1927]

Leaning the mower on the wall was the best part! I’ve seen ppl take the body apart to reach pulleys. My drive belt broke while cutting my lawn today. Def leaning it to save time lol

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Jason Morales

[@darrylnelson6264]

Thanks a lot for the video. I was cutting the grass last week when the belt broke. Lucky for me Sear still sells parts online. I changed both belts. I am a stroke survivor and did this all with one hand and one leg.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Wow you are really amazing. Thanks for the comment.

[@dlwst44]

Great work, no excuse for somebody healthy

[@s.mcchristy9704]

I would like to see you do it....

[@darrylnelson6264]

@@s.mcchristy9704 too late! I'm still doing work around the house. Painted the trim last week!

[@jonbfrom254]

Great job sir

[@TOOLDIE54]

This is by far the best instructional video I have ever seen! The camera positioning couldn't be any better! You have a new subscriber here!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you for the comment I appreciate it

[@stevena9512]

Great video, I inherited a craftsman riding mower, wish I had seen this before I dropped the mower. I may have pulled a pin too many, but changing the drive belt is what I really needed to see. My replacement parts(blades, drive and deck belts) should be here Monday,

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks for the comment, good luck to you

[@jeanette9248]

I'm 60 years old I followed your video and I changed my belts

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Wow you're awesome

[@brianseeney1364]

60 isn't old... LOL

[@michaelstoliker971]

It looks like this is the same basic tractor as my Poulan HD145H42H tractor from 1997. The deck is the same and the pulleys seem identical too. Thanks for a great video. The first number is the engine horsepower and the second number is the deck width.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks for the information

[@rpgiuliani]

Thanks. The written instructions in my original manual had the sequence to put new drive belt on in reverse.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You're welcome and thank you for the comment I appreciate it

[@chrisdib9269]

Holy crap I needed a video and of course the one channel that helps me with everything helped me out. Thank you so much you are a true life saver

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem i really appreciate your time

[@cmc3433]

Thanks! Huge help today! Used jack stands on the front instead of leaning.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Glad it helped!

[@richardgamboa6331]

Thanks for an awesome video. You made it look easier than it appears

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I watched my own video and said the same thing. I don't remember it being that easy either.

[@cassandrakritch3407]

Thank you SO much for this video! It was incredibly helpful!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem

[@1970MaleSteve]

Thanks for a great video. This helps so much. I hope I can find the belt locally without having to order online. Again, thanks. Great Job!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Steven Dillon for the comment I appreciate it

[@davidhipelius3792]

Thank You again, with your videos it makes my life a whole lot easier !

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem and thank you David Hipelius

[@MarshVenture]

Great video! Showed every step and helped out tremendously!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Collin Kuhlmey

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I rigged up a hoist in the shed and hang the mower and just take the deck loose and set it down. My mower doesn't have a cable for the PTO, just a lever and I think the spare will too, and it's a straight drive instead of a hydro like yours. I found that engaging the PTO at idle is a lot easier on belts than at top speed; no squealing, and I do that with electric clutches as well I'm still running the same belts that were on it when I got it but I try and be easy with it. And be sure that the belt guards are close to the pulleys or the belts weill jump off. Thanks and BLESSINGS

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes a hoist would have been, a great idea.

[@smkrein]

I was lost, too many clips to root out! Your video made it plain. Thanks!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks

[@ADCar]

Thanks. Probably not what you had in mind but it convinced me it's way beyond my capabilities. Time to hire a professional.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Its great that you realized it so I guessed it worked out. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it.

[@greasemonkeybd]

what a good way to change the drive belt nice video!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you

[@dgriffin6074]

Welcome back Cotter! Suggestion: use your phone or digital camera to image the entire track of the belts. You may not recall a detail about the belt path. This Craftsman has a much simpler belt installation than either John Deere or Troy Bilt.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks for the tip I appreciate it

[@riceburner4747]

THANK U!! Although my LT1000 is different, u've given me an idea.. GREAT foto, we can SEE. And ESPECIALLY U SHOWINF IF UR BELT BROKE! This is WHY im seekn info!! Gave u a thumbs up & subscribed. Very good tutorial!!😁

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Rice Burner

[@kcsunshine6416]

Thank you for knowing the difference between a drive belt and a deck belt. Few people offering help know there is a belt that makes thi mower go forward.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

the knowledge comes in handy.

[@alssmallengines]

Great informative video 👍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Alan Marshall I appreciate it.

[@joesphbaumgardner4579]

I picked up my first used rider few weeks ago. Pretty much a blind buy and another hacked up machine. Course like all else I been learning on research of it. I mostly do two stroke repair on my own stuff. Getting tird of mowing so got the rider. Being a Craftsman 917-270821 which comes back a EZ3 if that is correct? Looks moreless like a LT-1000. So past week has been carb rebuild, new lines, filters, oil change etc. Runs smooth now.So far as the Briggs 19.5 turbo cooled. Needed a drive belt so that was fun first time install with deck on. Got it after 2nd try. First feed was wrong on belt and where. So I took note to the mower has a issue from when I brought. Gear shift is Rev, FF and N. Mower goes forward and rev. Put it in N and trans slightly kicks in and mower moves in rev. Course it's a hydrostat trans. Keep in mind I just replaced drive belt and mower did this prior. Also forward and rev are fine. Just won't stay stopped in N. What am I looking at here as causes?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I would look at the lever itself. where it slides , glides or pivots may be dirty, clogged or needs lubrication.

[@joesphbaumgardner4579]

As in gear shift? The Rev, N and FF. I could see where ajusting the gear shift plate/screw may solve such cases. As to dirty, mine is clean. I went through whole mower and cleaned and greased etc. I don't "think" it has any bare, but forgot to mention. On the shift rod there is a spring I think sits behind wall inside under body. Mine I see broke on little end and just sides on rod. I have no exact clue where that spring goes on rod or plates.Nor name or part number. But that is broke and I guess that is to put tention on rod or something.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@joesphbaumgardner4579 try looking at my video about a reverse problem. You'll see what in talking about being dirty. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5_Vp3ioqLqobas

[@joesphbaumgardner4579]

@@HomeGaragechannel Thanks, I checked that out. I recall cleaning that other day. Well, greased plate a tad and dug grass out it. I did not take apart for a look. I will do that and take a look. Now to the spring that broke. Appears it is called a torsion spring for gear shift. Which is exact gear shift in your vid you linked I have. I see yours is hanging and flopping around in vid. Least I think that is spring. So, since a bit ago I found the part number and name of spring. Hard part is I can't find nothing on where it goes and install correctly. You got to do a vid on that because research shows me it is a hot topic of that spring breaking, but no one seems to know the install.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@joesphbaumgardner4579 I would but I don't have this rider anymore.

[@bryanprice4987]

I have an older 14HP lawn tractor automatic transmission. The problem that I am having is the gears make no difference in the speeds. FWD or reverse, same speed. I am not sure if the belts are routed properly, (however, there is really no slack for them to run in any other orientation.) Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. The rider goes forward and reverse, but only one speed. Thanks so much. Really appreciate all the work you put into your videos.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I really do appreciate the comment. Can you tell me the make and the model so I can look up pics for reference?

[@bleachedpc]

good work very helpful

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Bleachedpc Garage I appreciate it.

[@999thenewman]

Hello and thank you for a video on a riding mower. That was refreshing. Just remember to spin the pulleys and check for gritty noisy bearings. :) (Pssstt!! Hey, don't worry, I've been gone awhile, but I have a compilation video that will be out soon.) :D

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks for the comment. Good to see you're still active can't wait to see the video.

[@BigAlWillis]

cool vid, excellent info!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Jason Voorhees

[@robertmartin5743]

Very precise video thanks!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Robert Martin.

[@ZombieDaveAZ]

Riding tractor videos are greek to me. I think I've only done 3. I need to come visit and learn from the master.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Dave. Riding mowers can be a huge pain especially when it comes to electrical issues.

[@marchperry6012]

Great Video! Yesterday I hit a hidden root and came to a hard stop on my Craftsman Riding mower. Now my drive belt stays engaged all the time making it almost impossible to shift gears. I removed the drive belt and then put it back on. It was definitely tighter than I remember it being in the past. Any suggestions? Did I break or bend something that made it tighter? Thank you!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes more than likely the entire deck has moved backwards towards the transmission. Look to see if the front trailing arms are damaged. They connect to the deck at the front and connect to the front under the muffler.

[@DannyRosolen]

That's a Great video, very informative, you make it look so Easy!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I wish I could say it was fun but its not as hard as you think

[@gavinmitchell5853]

Thank you so much! Excellent video and it helped me out. Isa 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

[@timharrison4646]

Home garage. I’ve changed out both belts on my lawnmower. I figured out where that bar went to the last time I talked to you. But I’m having a problem with getting my lawnmower started and I just figured out why, the blade belt is turning when trying to start it. Even on disengagement. My son came over yesterday to help me get the new drive belt on. I need to know if you can tell me what’s happening, did my son put the blade belt on one of the wrong pullys ?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Is your transmission hydrostatic or do you have gears? If its hydro then it's ok that it turns the drive belt. Have you tried checking for spark?

[@ericrigoroso4445]

Thank you and you are awesome!!!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Eric Rigoroso for the comment. I appreciate it.

[@frankdavidson9675]

if you have the mower raised up to replace the drive belt that will be a good time to replace the filter on the transmission it is so hard to get to lots of folks dont know they have because you can not see it

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks for the tip. I appreciate it.

[@jfoxvideo1]

I just changed mine (same mower ) without disassembling anything didnt jack it up, just lowered the deck to the ground probably helps i have skinny arms

[@HomeGaragechannel]

excellent work. it can be done that way however filming it that way doesn't make a good video

[@peanut71968]

Great, no nonsense how to video! I just bought one of these an you covered my immediate topics. Thank you!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

No problem and thanks for the comment

[@billlewis6299]

I broke a belt yesterday, on my Craftsman lawn tractor, Model 917.275685, so I brought into the garage, and dropped the deck, it appear it has the belt on the deck, completely on, and seeing your video, I thought was good, BUT the belt tat broke, I'm not sure that I seen you put that other belt on, did I miss you putting on TWO belt's???? either way I do believe i need to replace the one that broke, any advice where that belt is connected to? again it's Model 917.275685. and when I put that # in it brought me to your video, please help if you can..Tacobill..

[@tedgarvin587]

You make it look easy.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes I did

[@BassinProf]

I'm having trouble with my Craftsman mower not moving and am wondering if I need to change the drive belt. Currently it isn't turning at all, i.e. it's slipping on the front pulley. Should it be turning? If so, I'm assuming it's stretched to the point of needing replacement?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I think as long as the brake pedal isn't down, it should be turning. IT really depends if you have a hydrostatic trans or if you have gears tho

[@davidbennett1451]

HI I DID MY WITH OUT REMOVING THE DECK AND THIS WAS THE DRIVE BELT.. PEOPLE TEND TO MAKE IT HARD... LOWER THE DECK AND REPLACE TEH BELTS.. TAKE NOTHING OFF..

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks for the comment

[@keeperdad]

Can't do that with an electric clutch.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@keeperdad true

[@frankdavidson9675]

some people dont lock the brake /clutch pedal down to get slack it releases that spring loaded pully so you dont have to pry it on

[@9ersfan4ever]

Is the drive belt and deck belt the same on a craftsman lt 2000 riding mower

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Nor necessarily. Please check the part number before ordering to make sure you get the right one.

[@BSS22193]

Thank you so much for this video! You did a great job with positioning the camera in the right place in this video so its easy to see everything you do! 👍 Do you know if it's possible to tighten the drive belt on these lawn tractors? I have a Craftman lawn tractor from around 1995 that the belt slipped of the rear pulley the other day but i got it back on again without any problems and it works great now. This is the first time that the drive belt has slipped of for me.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

unfortunately i'm not sure, but maybe someone else might be able to answer that question .

[@johnmitchell8925]

Very well done Thanks

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you too!

[@brucefastow4269]

Great video. One issue I am having... I reattached the PTO cable / spring using the washer and cotter pin to the spindle. I can't stretch it far enough to connect the other side. Everything else is reconnected. What do I do? LT1000 Craftsman tractor. Thank you!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Have you checked that the PTO lever is in the "OFF" position?

[@brucefastow4269]

@@HomeGaragechannel What is the PTO lever. This is an automatic transmission machine with a large red button to engage / disengage the blades.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@brucefastow4269 sorry I think you're going to need to get someone to look at it in person.

[@brucefastow4269]

@@HomeGaragechannel Thank you, but I got it!!! I took the belt off of one on the pulley wheels, made the PTO connection and then put the belt back on the pulley wheel. A million thank yous to you! Video was great and I really appreciate the follow-up!!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@brucefastow4269 excellent work!

[@dreworecchio81]

Does the oil and spill out when you put the mower on it's side?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Mine didn't. Is your oil cap on tight?

[@shayneboleware3212]

What's the number for the deck belt LT 1000? AND WHAT'S THE LENGTH OF THE BELT AND WHERE CAN I PURCHASE THE DECK BELT?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I don't have this mower anymore.

[@joshuaallen9179]

What size is the transmission drive belt?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks for the comment. I don't have that information anymore.

[@timharrison4646]

Home garage. I’d really appreciate your help again. Could you help me understand why after replacing both belts my blades are turning when its in disengagement. My son came over and helped me re replace the drive belt the other day and he got in a bit of hurry hooking everything back up and now I’m left with that problem, he had to leave to go out of town for his job and I have no idea for sure what’s causing that to happen. .?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Do you still have the old belt? You have a pto button to engage the blade right?

[@scotthull4400]

this can happen if the routing of the belt isnt' right. On the deck is a diagram also in the manual and online if yours is worn off.

[@andyhamilton8940]

Belt too short. Amazon never sends right size belts. Cannot be off by even a 1/4 inch.

[@stickmarshmike]

The owners manual is FUBAR, this is a good video. Thank you...

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Michael Gonzalez

[@matts4381]

I have a CV15s model LT1000 is it the exact same config?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I need the model number off the ID sticker that also shows the serial number to be sure.

[@rickybyrum6214]

AWESOME! RB

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Ricky Byrum for the comment I appreciate it

[@jeanette9248]

I know this video is old but I do have on problem the rods with the rings I don't have pto

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks for the comment I appreciate it. Are you wanting to fix it?

[@20x20Ghost]

you are a life saver a cherry one they are te best

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks

[@robertbartlett7420]

Best video I've seen

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you, I appreciate it.

[@tylercaldwell5391]

Great video, do you know what the belt lengths were? Or at least the drive belt. Mine is missing. I have the deck belt. Thanks

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I would need the model and serial number from your rider to give you the size.

[@adamstriebel7815]

@@HomeGaragechannel HI! My model and serial numbers are: 917.276022 & 050504B008329 - Would you please tell me what I need for the drive belt size? Also, do you have to dismantle the deck if the deck belt is fine? Someone must have put a new belt on the deck - the mower came with the house. Only the drive belt seems to be the issue. Thanks so much for the video!

[@thecentralscrutinizer5105]

watched a different vid prior to this one, and the guy had made it so complicated by taking off PTO clutchs, engine pulleys, etc... I said _"Oh hell no, there's got to be a simpler method to this madness"_ Home Garage proved me right ;) Ok then,... outside I go to attempt this....Call EMT's if I'm not back in 3 hours...D'ohhhh

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Lol.. thanks I really appreciate it.

[@hectormarty3120]

Done !! thank you !!!👍👍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem and thank you.

[@bobbyhuskins8700]

What length belt for drive on a lt1000 craftsman morer

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I'm not sure.

[@kreigrowe3007]

Hey same mower deck an mower.. its my buddies an we are putting a 42 inch belt on the 42 inch deck.. but its really slacked.. watched this reatached everything but still its loose.. starting to think wrong size belt.. like it should be kinda snug right if its the correct size?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

do you still have the old belt to compare to? if its a lever activated belt like this one then its supposed to be loose so the blades don't spin until you pull the lever for them to work. is it still loose after you pull the lever?

[@kreigrowe3007]

Yes it is still loose an we do have the old belt.. she took it in an the guy measured it said it should be tight.. this is my description...Hello there i have a question for you about putting a belt back on a moqer deck.. ita a craftsman lt 2000.. the deck is a 42 inch heavy duty12 gauge deck using a new 42 inch belt.. its back on the mower but the belt is like 2 fingers loose.. even when i put the mower on its not tightening... just curious if you maybe know what im doing wrong here

[@aacar4095]

Right at 0:42 you can see how the belt looks like it could rub on the frame bracket that is attached to the arm, right in the middle of the screen. I've had the back of my belt start to fray and wonder if it's just a little too big of a belt (thought it's supposed to be correct or what. Just seems like that's awful close to the belt.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes it was close wasn't it.

[@geigertron3000]

Could you please tell me what size belts you used, I have the same model

[@HomeGaragechannel]

this is video is from a long time ago, I don't know the size.

[@gaijduncan]

Do you have to take the deck off?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

No it was to make filming easier.

[@cisneros072009]

i have an lt1000 do you happen to know the drive belt size?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I the the model number off the ID sticker, not just lt1000, then I could figure out the belt size

[@minhtamducnguyen3070]

After turning it on the side to change the driving bell, my Craftsman lawn tractor engine did not start. The spark plug was full with oil as well as the cyclinder. How can I fix it? Anyone's help would be appreciated!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You can tip the mower over but not completely otherwise oil will get into the combustion chamber and cause a no start problem. Take the plug out and try starting the engine to clear the oil out. Replace the plug with a new one and then try starting it again .

[@minhtamducnguyen3070]

@@HomeGaragechannel Thank you so much!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

No problem

[@justinmattis941]

What size drive belt did you need?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I don't remember. Do you have a model number for yours? I can find out which one you need. it should start with a number 9

[@stitrock8595]

I know it's been a while... but thanks dude.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem

[@stitrock8595]

I sure hope my mower outlasts this video. Thanks again

[@trishelleowens6392]

Could you possibly tell me the length of the belt?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I'll have to go back thru my purchase history to find it. Give me a bit

[@jacqueslongine]

How about the real size of the belt ? thankx for reply

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Sorry I don't think I have the size. If you go to Ereplacementparts and enter the model number and look in the serial number range for your mower,you can find the part number for the belt and even buy it there.

[@user-em5mt1kz7o]

I'm having trouble hooking pulleys back up W transmission rods

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes they can be a real pain.

[@johnwitek4891]

Which craftsman is this? Also I was hoping you could help me out here. A branch derailed the drive belt from the transmission pulley at the front of the mower. I reattached it and attached the belt to the smaller pulley close to the one by the engine. I’m not sure if I put it on right or if I missed a pulley but for some reason, the belt runs now but the mower still won’t move, besides a small movement at first. This is an older craftsman but I’m not sure what exact series. It’s one with the lever to lower the deck on the right and the lever to change the gears in front of the seat by the floor. Can you help or give a suggestion? Anything?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I don't have this mower anymore so unfortunately I can't tell you the model number. For me to help with the belt routing I need the model number and serial from your rider.

[@johnwitek4891]

@@HomeGaragechannel GT5000

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@johnwitek4891 I need the model number from the id tag either under the seat, by the back bumper, or under the hood.

[@johnwitek4891]

@@HomeGaragechannel Ok, just tell me when you get it

[@keel23345]

The deck on my mower is not like these, it has 3 pulleys on one side, cant figure out what way the belt goes, any ideas??

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sure why do you give me model and serial number and see what I can find.

[@d.j.robinson9424]

that is the best video ever on how to change the belts. Do you know if this is the reason my tractor wont move forward or reverse..? 💚👍👍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it's a good possibility. The other reason is if your transmission is low on fluid.

[@d.j.robinson9424]

@@HomeGaragechannel that could be my culprit, it was my dads tractor and I inherited it, worked good until last week, and just stopped in the back yard; the belt appears to be alright, but I'll replace both. Wondering if you have a video on the fluid change ? 💚👍👍

[@SDRobRod619]

What size belts do you use? I have the same mower, thank you for publishing this video!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Unfortunately it may look like the same mower but the belt might be different. Go to Ereplacementparts part and put your model number in and search on your serial number range to find the right part.

[@frankdavidson9675]

i took my drive belt to napa they had it

[@urban_ssnipezzz455]

@@frankdavidson9675 what size?

[@urban_ssnipezzz455]

like what size did it end up being?

[@samuelsmith8576]

What size is the drive belt would help me thanks

[@HomeGaragechannel]

It would only help if you had the exact model number as this one. Can you tell me what the model number is so I can confirm it. Thanks.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks for the help.

[@timharrison4646]

Wish I was able to talk to you. I’ve just replaced both belts on my Craftsman riding lawnmower. Everything is in place but one metal rod and one carter pin , the rod I can’t figure out on one end where it goes. The rod I’m talking about has like little tip wings on the ends of it. The one end I can’t figure out where it goes obviously goes in the middle of the deck , also the rod is curved on the ends, one end points left or right depending on how your looking at it. And the other end points downwards. I’m pretty sure the carter pin I mentioned goes on another rod similar to the one I’m having trouble with. If you happen to come on today, could you try to help me out. By the way if I hadn’t watched your video I wouldn’t have gotten this far. My lawnmower looks exactly like the one in the video, with the exception of I don’t see a PTO cable connected to mine.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you for the comment I'll try and make sense of the information and get back with you about where they might go.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I think it might go to the spindle brake. Are there rubber pads against your pulleys?

[@timharrison4646]

Hi there, I hope my neighbor was able to figure out exactly where it belonged. Just so you know I did exactly like you did in turning the lawnmower over to replace the drive belt and it stayed turned over longer than I wanted it to. After everything was put back together now it doesn’t want to start. My question is ,by me letting the mower staying turned over longer than I expected it to have anything to do with it not wanting to start? Ever since my brother gave me the lawnmower it’s always been hard to start. I’ve just changed the spark plug whether it needed to be changed or not. Still doesn’t start. Also if the deck belt wasn’t put on right, would that cause it not to start?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@timharrison4646 was it at 45 degrees or was it completely on its side? If it was on its side then the engine was flooded. If it was just tilted then it shouldn't have a problem starting as it's not enough to let the g as s leak out the carb. If it's hard to start I would manually prime the engine with a bit of gas in the air filter housing before start and make sure to not choke it since its primed.

[@xVoidCypher]

I think I have an intermitten issue with spark on this mower. It runs fine at first, but I'd you turn it off after it has been running and leave it sitting for a few minutes, it doesn't won't turn back on until it's been cooled for several hours even though it was running just fine. Any ideas out there?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

actually, I'd check the valve lash first, to make sure, it's not too tight because it would only get tighter when hot. If that's okay, I'd then look at the carb.

[@xVoidCypher]

@Home Garage you're so awesome for replying so quick. Thank-you!! What do I have to do to check that? I've never torn a motor apart before

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I think If you look through my videos on a different riding mower, I show how to do that, don't worry, I only have 4 or 5 videos on riders so they won't be hard to find.

[@anthonybeamon5752]

Same mower wat size are the belts

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sorry I don't remember what size the belt was. this mower is long gone so I don't have any information. can you tell me the Model and serial number? I'll be able to find the size for you.

[@drivelife35]

Gr8 👍 video...... where did you get the bumper from? Thx

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks and It was already on it, so I'm not sure.

[@Sharky_Mcstevens]

Part number for the belts? Having trouble finding a replacement and the mower is brand new to me.

[@Sharky_Mcstevens]

Mine is the 6 speed model 42" deck

[@Sharky_Mcstevens]

Model # 917-259520

[@HomeGaragechannel]

to be honest the easiest thing to do is call customer service. they will give you the right part number for the belt.

[@rb30athorn]

Thank you sir.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem

[@maxortiz2166]

What are the belt part numbers?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sorry it was a long time ago. I don't that have that information anymore

[@adanhernandez2693]

Thanks! How do you know what size is? I mean how many inches long.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I don't know. What I do is go to ereplacementparts dot com and put in my model and serial number and I buy the belt there.

[@Mike-su8si]

Mine doesn't have Serial numbers well it does but the sticker has been damaged so i can't see all the numbers but i do have the old stretched drive belt

[@lesharris9163]

So on mine the shifter just moves freely withing having the clutch in and when I start it up the belt just spins like it's already Engadged any help,?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it sounds like yours is a hydrostatic transmission you don't have to push the pedal down, pushing the pedal should just slack the line and apply the brake at the same time.

[@lesharris9163]

@@HomeGaragechannel 917.273396 is the model number I'm not positive but I don't think it is, I thought those ones had the fan shroud looking Trans pulleys the one is just the big over size pulley no fan shroud

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@lesharris9163 so your trans has gears, it's not a hydrostatic trans. so your question is that the lever moves without the clutch in? So does that mean your mower has a problem getting into gear then?

[@lesharris9163]

@@HomeGaragechannel yeah it worked fine last year, I snapped the main drive belt and I finally replaced it this year and I got it all back together and started it up and it won't go into gear, when you start it up and let your foot of the clutch the belt it already spinning, and even with the machine complete shut down not touching anything or holding the clutch in you can move the shifter through all the gears freely if that's makes sense

[@thomashocker2792]

Where does the flux capacitor connect??

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it has a Mr Fusion.

[@sinister13cruz63]

Thank you

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You're welcome

[@jacqueslongine]

thankx a lot of video

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem and thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@TheYooperguyslife]

What is the drive belt lenght

[@HomeGaragechannel]

don't know

[@Squad-pl7oo]

Hey Home Garage I'm Brendon drop your deck to the lowest setting so you have the most room to work with

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you for the suggestion I appreciate it.

[@johnstewart4541]

I replaced one small belt on troy bilt, now it goes to slow ...why ,,can someone tell me please.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

How long was the small belt? You might have gotten the wrong thickness belt so its slipping.

[@johnstewart4541]

@@HomeGaragechannel thanks for responding, it matched up great but i think a link fell off , ,, the "7" speed sets only 1 gear but i can move it up n down with no prob. .. it should not be that way ,i had always had to push in the brake a little to change it..

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@johnstewart4541 I see. Hope you find the part.

[@kylep6322]

Mine is manual I got it for free runs great

[@Jsantosishere]

How how much a a shop/mechanic charge for this ??

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I would guess about 200.

[@itdoug138]

is this the same as a lt2000 craftsman rideing mower ?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

not sure about that

[@itdoug138]

i been trying to figure it out for days still cant figure it out lol first ride mower now cant figure it out lol @@HomeGaragechannel

[@michaelnulton9123]

What about the upper drive belt?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it didn't have an issue, so I didn't need to replace it.

[@thepatriot4355]

I have the Craftsman T240 turn tight series tractor this Tractor is a Cross between a Lawn/Garden tractor according to a Craftsman Rep it has the Kohler KT725 22 horsepower 725cc V Twin Engine 3 year unlimited hours warranty it also has the tuff Torq K46 heavy duty hydrostatic transmission Craftsman says it weighs over 600 pounds not the 590 pounds that's advertised.. it does mine actually weighs 620 pounds on a feed Scale has a 46 inch 12 gauge reinforced steel deck the frame is a 10 gauge steel full frame that's dipped in chrome before its painted for corrosion protection..it has a 3 gallon fuel tank and Cruise Control the full price I paid for mine was $2,700 very well worth it I have always been a Craftsman fan ever since my dad brought home a brand new 1967 Sears/Craftsman Suburban...

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Now that's one hefty tractor.

[@thepatriot4355]

@@HomeGaragechannel indeed it is its great to see craftsman building quality Tractors again I have to remind people MTD builds Craftsman to the Craftsman brand specs not MTD brand specs...the Craftsman T240 T260 T310 blow John Deere and Husqvarna out of the water in their Class

[@gmez76lcm98]

I parked my old lt1000 mower due to( well I CALL them rearends )went bad . I bought a T130 to replace it . it is a piece of crap. Anyway I put the LT in my shed out back for a fixer upper one day. I'm not putting the deck back on its just gonna be my work horse. I kept the old belts I thought but no where to be found. I can't find my model number anywhere to make sure I get the right belt. Could I get a correct number for the drive belt? Model #917.276411 Serial #052306D003383. Lowes sells the belts but they are different brand. I can't find the correct number to get a cross number. It was bought at Sears. Please help me get a number for drive belt . thanks

[@HomeGaragechannel]

since you have the model and serial number try going to ereplacementparts dot com. You can order the belts there or that that number to a search engine and you should find the dimensions there.

[@miguelcuts6156]

Size of belt on 42inch lt1000 green riding mower?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you for the comment I appreciate it. I don't remember the size.

[@dadefope80]

I have an LT1000 and the size of the mower belt for mine is: 1/2" wide X 95 1/2" long. Be sure to double check.

[@talle2029]

​@dadefope80 was that size for the cutting deck or driving belt??

[@mrobvious1100]

I have a Craftsman LT 750 I use a half inch by 82 inch V belt. I have the electric PTO clutch and you must drop the clutch to get the upper belt off so not all Craftsman's are the same

[@HomeGaragechannel]

very true

[@thesimplethingsinlife1993]

What size is your drive belt?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

this video is about 6 years old so I don't remember

[@franklin7690]

I replaced the deck belt and drive belt on my manual lt1000 and when I took it for a test drive I could not stop. Why?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Check the brake pedal. It does two things. It applies the brake on the rotor on the transmission and it should slack the drive belt so you don't fight the engine while braking.

[@franklin7690]

Home Garage I know that I had to compress the brake/clutch to get the belt on and even then it was hard to do. Wondering if the belt is too small and if that would cause this problem

[@franklin7690]

Here is what I went with for replacement. 144959 Replacement Deck Belt and Drive Belt 138255 / 160855

[@franklin7690]

On Amazon

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@franklin7690 it should have been pretty easy to get the belt on after pressing the brake pedel as there would have been very little tension. Since it was tough then belt might be too short. Can you give me model number and serial number. Its either under the sear or on the back of the mower near where a trailer ball would be