How To Replace The Drive Belt On An MTD Variable Speed Riding Mower with Taryl

In "Jr's Father Day Gift", Taryl shows you how to replace the drive belts on an MTD variable speed riding lawn mower. Prior to the fix, Junior gets Taryl a very special Father's Day gift that ends up stolen! Sit back, laugh, and ya just might learn something along the way. And There's Your Dinner!!
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[@bigredb714]

Can u tell me that part # for that guide bolt that you only loosened up. I snapped mine and need a new one. The guide bolt on the variable speed pulley bracket

[@beverleeschriver4101]

Good job Jeff's little ❤

[@beverleeschriver4101]

Good job Jeff's little ❤

[@beverleeschriver4101]

Thanks very much ❤

[@beechermudmowers5397]

WOW, That was so easy to change, i thought I would have to bring to a lawn mower shop to have it done. It took me an hour to change it. I'm 11 years old and changed it by myself. So if an 11 year old can do it, anyone can do it. Keep up the good work man.

[@ToyCarCase]

My Dentally Challenged Mastermind Genus of the wrench and mower. You are my new favorite friend and video series! Keep rocking this info to the mechanically challenged less wits like me! I fixed my Ranch King riding mower! ! ! All by my self. I didn't need my son Soda-Pop's help at all. I think this mower is from the year 1657. Keep on Rock'n the cable waves with these fantastic videos! Can you fix Hot Wheels and matchbox cars. .. . if so, I have thousands of cars that need fixing. . .. some you might even remember from when you were a little Taryl. You Rock! Seriously, thanks for the wrenching tips.

[@iconoclad]

Thank you Taryl. I have just replaced those belts and the steering shaft. Thanks to your other videos I learned that I could roll the tractor onto its side to get access to the stupid Philips head screw under the steering shaft. I cut it off with a grinder. I don't have the strength to lift the mower so I took a piece of 4x2" pine 7' long, screwed it to the running board with a roofing screw and used it as a lever to roll the machine. Worked perfectly. Now I just have to put the deck back on with the new deck belt and blades and I am done. BTW, I had to cut the shaft so I could drop it out of the upper bushing (not really a bushing it's just a hole in the plastic console) and then I had to hack up the console with an all-purpose tool to make a hole large enough to drop the new shaft in from the top. I used epoxy putty to reinforce the hacked up console. I dropped the deck as I figured it would give better access to the shaft screw and for blade replacement. OH. I don't have an air hammer so I used a regular hammer - took quite a while but the engine pulley eventually came off. I am now thinking that if I put a blunt rod in my old hammer drill it might do the same job. Anyone tried this idea?

[@Zeisslermusic]

My mover is 28 years Old and drive like a Queen. 🇩🇰 now i Will change the deck belt and the drive belt too. Thanks for this great video.

[@dabneyoffermein595]

after changing all three belts, i started cutting tall grass (on an MTD Yard Machines 12.5 B&S 28T707) the blades would eventually stop, then rev back up again, then stop, then rev back up...this continued until I figured out that the throttle (plate that has the white thingy on it wasn't opening the throttle all the way, so I pushed it with my finger and eventually it started revving higher (the engine), once the engine kicked into this higher throttle setting, it cut like hell. My question is, is that normal? I need to buy a whole new throttle plate because the white plastic thingy is partially melted and causes issues with max throttle settings. What do you guys think.. I'm at a loss. By the way, it's a Model 13AH660F352 MTD Yard Machines - single piston L-head or whatever they're called.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

@@dabneyoffermein595 Making comments and inquiries on a 7 year old video just won't do. no one but a lurker like me will see it, and it's just the wrong place to ask because you can't post photos and it's just not the best place. I'd suggest joining one of the many small engine/lawnmower/outdoor power equipment forums. That is where all the information is.

[@desifrazier6860]

I really appreciate your time and effort to get this video done for me to learn I just installed a new deck belt on now I need to put these upper and lower ones on my mower sat in the garage for 2 years I thank you for sharing with I am very grateful for your help and support and YES we need to laugh more in this time of need great work guys now I'm not afraid to tackle this ridden mower God bless

[@2028end]

Hey Taryl! LOVE your videos. Absolute life savor! May God bless you for so generously taking the time to make these videos to help your fellow man. Hey, man, I got a question ... I'm trying to turn the 5/8" nut off the engine pulley and when I go to turn it the whole engine turns? How do I keep the engine still so I can crank on the nut? Thanks again!

[@JodBronson]

+2028 END - Use a Screw Driver to hold onto the Fly Wheel. Find a secure place so it doesn't' move. From there you can get the nut off easily.

[@lawrenceklein3524]

To the all-American family; Thanks for the video guys!

[@thomashelgerson2814]

Great humor and mower knowledge wrapped up in one neat package. Three thumbs up.

[@micksanger6274]

I owe you an apology. Last week I commented that the silly presentation might be a turn-off to somebody wanting knowledge and answers for their mower or equipment problems. After watching (and "Liking") several of your videos, I have learned A LOT about maintenance and repair of my MTD mower. Slightly entertaining yet HIGHLY informative and educational. Comedy is selective, yet information is universal. Thank You for schooling me on my mower. I'll try to learn to laugh at the other stuff. Well done!

[@1Lindseyw1]

Thank you so much for your videos Taryl and family. I have shared with many folks. This one was the exact mower I am dealing with with and the same old mower issues. Thanks again.

[@jeremyfarley423]

Most entertaining how to video I ever came across. Thanks for sharing your creativity as well as your knowledge!

[@TarylFixesAll]

Jeremy Farley thank you! Please subscribe and check out some more!

[@MajorHorstPower]

Happy Father's Day Taryl! You been doin this professionally longer n I been alive and I'm 36! That's why even though I been doin repairs for years, I still watch yer vids to pick up tips from an old hat like yerself! Thanks for all you do bud!

[@danbeckstead2020]

I’ve watched this how to about 75 times. Thanks again! I could never have removed my spindle without that air chisel trick.

[@vanbowerman6042]

TARYL!!! You are my new best friend!!! You've got the ABSOLUTE BEST instuctional video on the internet!!! Serious and to the point ... with some humor on the side! How can anybeat that??? Huge compliments to your videographer too cause your knowledge would be a bit more difficult whithout the excellent video!!! I got ripped off on a Craigslist transaction (my bad, I'm too trusting) and I can't in good conteince sell the riding mower I'm working on unless it is in the operational comdition I would expect for myself!!! I hope replacing the belts will be the end of it! Thanks again!

[@ekimbrough1413]

Five star entertainment and instructional! A Masterpriece!

[@sashley616]

Good video easy to follow and well explained. One thing having used this to do the job. I hope you have the air tools. I could not even get the rusty bolt on the front pulley to budge never mind pull the assembly down. I suspect given the vintage of these things that would be the case with most everybody. If you are just the handy homeowner with a decent set of hand tools you will be SOL. Unless you do it the wrong way! This guy will tell you himself that what follows is the wrong way, but if you find yourself in this position feel free to read on. The reason you have to pull that pulley down is to clear the belt by three retaining tabs. You can bend the tabs out of the way and get the belt out. If you go this route DO NOT pry on the pulleys to bend the tabs. Your pulley will bend before the tabs yield and you don't want that! You will have to use pliers and muscle. Once the tabs are out of the way you will need slack on the other end to work the belt out of the tight space. Luckily the center pulley assembly is easy to remove, just a snap ring and washer. Once the new belt is on you can bend the tabs back Mine aren't perfectly straight but that belt is never falling out.

[@reallyrarestuff]

Another way to get the belt off the motor pulley that's easier than bending the tabs is to loosen the engine mount bolts and slide the engine left or right, opening the gap between the pulley and the tabs.

[@michaeldominique6016]

This video is great. I have the same mower. Replaced all belts by watching this. Thanks. Now make one for my POS pressure washer.

[@jeannieayala8581]

Thank you Cheryl I am a single woman and I have to do a lot of things by myself cuz I can't afford to take certain things to get fixed I watch your videos and that's how I do so thank you you're the best 😁😁

[@grungemunkey]

I my father in law has this exact mower, and this exact problem happened a month or so ago. while looking for a solution I discovered this channel. very glad I subscribed. I enjoy the theatrics as much as the info

[@TarylFixesAll]

Thank you! We'll hope you keep tuning in and spread the word!

[@joebriggs9599]

Happy Fathers day Taryl You give the best information regarding repairs on KZbin. Thanks great help.

[@jeffreymcgill3474]

This guy's video's are the best I've seen . Great job you guys !

[@PaulSJeffries]

Thank you for video. I was having trouble with the rear belt but this video helped a bunch. and it calmed me down with you joking around with the teeth and sound fx. good job you made my day.

[@toecutter1978]

You saved me. Thank you so much for producing these videos. I have learned so much from watching them. You have helped me keep my yard equipment running, thank you again.

[@philliphall5198]

It’s spring and best time to replace belts before summer heat

[@tomkuhns4025]

great videos. great camera man. shows taking everything off and putting everything back on. TRUE HOW TO PROFESSIONALS

[@steve9127]

Thanks for the video. Helped me changed the upper and lower drive belts on a 2006 MTD variable speed model.

[@Mightymetalworx]

I wanted to say thank you for great video , I did not get it done as fast lol...but i got it done and saved me $100 belts alone were $60 ...now I need to put deck belt I had no idea this had 3 belts but closer. Thank you again 💯💯💯👌👌👌

[@midnightz7193]

thank you taryl you saved me a lot of money whstching these videos I just did this to my mtd

[@witecatj6007]

Thanks for the help. This video helped me get out of a jam trying to fix my mower.

[@cncbuss1]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Taryl - need to change the belts on my yard machines mower, which should be exactly the same except for the lever placement. Cheers from Montreal, Canada!

[@mainevilleprepper4885]

+Taryl Fixes All...You know, it makes me very happy that I see a father and his two sons have a good time making a videos that teaches people how to work on outdoor power equipment. As far as I can tell here on KZbin, you are the only one that uses his own sons to do this. I really liked the video where you grabbed Ronny and dragged him backwards then took a dummy and threw it over a fence. You could tell the dummy was a dummy but that was what added the fun to it ^_^ Such little things as that really makes me want to watch your videos and I know after watching said videos, such as this one, I will know just a little more about outdoor power equipment repair. Thank you sir.

[@TarylFixesAll]

Thank You! You're welcome! Hope you enjoy the channel!

[@markkeller2066]

Taryl, great job with the DIY assist - I changed my Drive belt in less than an hour and only had one small snafu that was easily fixed. Couldn't have done it without Taryl - real bro'!

[@MrGoosePit]

Happy Father's Day Taryl! I was kinda glad I didn't have to watch a deck being jerked off again, as sensual as that may be for a man in the privacy of his own garage. Always laugh at the skits, especially when dummies are involved. Another great video guys. Thanks as always for doing them.

[@glenpruden1104]

Thank you for helping me out I got the belt back on I watch your video on fix the brakes

[@garybarbour458]

nice video, thanks for all the good info......I think it was your humor that kept me watching. Keep up the good work!

[@robertneville9256]

Thank you for posting this video. You made my job a lot easier to do!!

[@craig8130]

Thanks for your video. I have a Huskee 2004 looks exactly the same with deck rod and looks exactly the same under the shift F-N-R. I guess its all MTD. All looks the same underneath. You guys really help us non-mower mechanics.

[@JOEZEP54]

Hey Taryl another good detailed video. These MTDs seem to last forever. I am still using one from 1997, between them and Craftsman a good source for videos.

[@zombieturd7]

that's good to hear I have one from 04 haven't had to do much to it

[@thomashelgerson2814]

Absolutely. My Yard Machine is a 2001 model. If it wasn't for these videos I would probably have bought a couple more by now.

[@loniedavis1167]

I HAVE A VERY OLD LAWN MOWER WITH THE MOWER DECK REMOVED SO I CAN GET AROUND THE FARM ! MY BELT LOOKS VERY OLD ! GOT TO SAY YOU MADE IT LOOK MUCH EASIER THAN THE WAY I WAS GOING TO DO IT ! THANK YOU ! NEED AS MUCH HELP ON THE OLD SHEEP FARM AS I CAN GET !

[@penncapt]

4 years later, you helped me. My rear belt was loose. thought it was stretched. I saw you move the idler pully back and forth. I thought... mine doesn't do that. Pry bar and some WD. TY

[@bobbytaylor5629]

This video his hilarious, entertaining and most important, instructional. Great job!

[@crunchie83]

Thank you sir, great tips! This video helped me properly change my MTD drive belts about four times faster and with a lot less frustration than I would have on my own.

[@scottbutler2343]

Didn't know the needle bearings could be replaced, not on the MTD parts diagram separately...just the entire pulley. Saved some money, that earn a like, share and subscription

[@chrischiampo7647]

There’s Yur Dinner 👍🏼😀 The Pic Of Taryl At the End was Awesome 👍🏼

[@AlexStuntn]

Awesome in depth video love it straight to the point with some shenanigans

[@mikewoods897]

Thanks! Will be a big help when I dig into my mower. Hope you have a great day!

[@keithyoung7640]

6 years later u helped me THANK YOU

[@jblazek8]

Thanks man, great step by step instructions.

[@mikesullivan6422]

Thanks Taryl that's the job I have to do before I mow this season

[@franciscobyrd8264]

Great video. Helped me get through my first mower repair, saved me $$$

[@checkfortunnels]

An alternative to the two bolts in the wheel well for the shifter is to go down through the bottom. There is one bolt that connects the shifter to the transaxle, and it's very easy to get to when the mower is jacked up. Remove that one bolt and the belt can come down and the new one can go in.

[@MrBlowmyselfup]

thanks taryl for the tip on shift knob removal!

[@bblawncarekc]

These videos are awesome!! Love them!!

[@deanjones5677]

happy fathers day taryl great photo of little taryl

[@firewallsniper]

At 2:53 that got me. that was funnier than hell. I can seriously have a bad day. I watch one of these videos, and something will make me laugh my ass off.

[@unfriekn]

Thank you thank you, you just saved me $100 or 2 and my sanity.

[@ChristopherTreadway]

Hold on Jr….it’s Father’s Day, let me take first pick! 😂excellent video. Helped out alot

[@georgehooper6955]

Check underside of the hood for part numbers for belts and filters. Mine has a decal. The data plate for the mower is on underside of the seat.

[@oljames1687]

Happy Fathers Day Taryl !! Thanks for the part number on the Variable speed pulley...

[@jimf]

Hi Taryl nice video! I sort of had an idea but your video cleared up some details. I can only say that MTD has some of the worst design going. Instead of having one lever for PTO engage and another for deck height, these knuckleheads made an all-in-one lever which is useless. The blades barely stop when you need them to and the blades barely spin when trying to use the damn thing. This has nothing to do with this video. For this video the hard part was getting the shift lever bracket back on which requires you to be in 2 places at one time. I decided to use a stick to get the front hole aligned then was able to get the back screw in. From there take the stick out and align the front part of the bracket with the hole and get the screw in. Maybe 1st graders design for MTD but that would be insulting to first graders and my apologies to them in advance ( the first graders ).

[@charlesowenssr4429]

Thank you so much , now I can replace drive belt on my riding mower

[@benmichael1494]

This is an awesome video it's very detailed and very easy to follow I think you so very much

[@benmichael1494]

I have three of these MTD mowers and I've got one that needs belts replaced on it sitting and I don't use it because of that thank you so much for this video

[@be013fc]

Hello Taryl, great video on the belts. I am working on an Agway 1990, MO 130-689G019. The belts are 754-0280 & 754-0370, I will check the pulley's before I order the parts. Thanks!!

[@jeffreyphillips5757]

Must be nice to have a center cover, I had to do everything from below. Mine is a side shifter. I had to replace the variable speed pulley & belts & that spring was a bear!!!!!!!!!!!! Your video had the basics to help me, thanks bunches.

[@Hungry_Hunter]

You have saved me a ship load of time and energy. Great videos.

[@wildhogdog]

I had my dirty dinner and now I'm ready for ANOTHER video!!!!!!!!!!!

[@meTimetraveler]

To remove the belts, after taking a picture of the routing of the belts, just cut the old belts off. as you take off each belt note the number, you will still have to remove the bracket, loosen/remove the guides to put the new belts on. I used a big gear puller to remove the front pulley to a point where the gear puller could not reach. Then under the starter there is a hole. Used a gigantic screwdriver and a rubber mallet to bang the pully all the way off. Quite possible to completely remove the pulley through the hole under the starter. If I was going to do it that way I would remove the starter and cover. Do not forget to remove/disconnect the battery. I found out my deck prop shafts have frozen up. This was a free tractor and I believe it sat for a while under a tarp.

[@wildernessshouter]

I also love these videos; educational, and entertaining. 😁

[@johngross5664]

Thank you, I would have made that harder if I did it on my own. You saved me time

[@closedforbusiness2470]

I liked the idea of using air chisel to loosen rusted on pulley wheel. These mowers have problems with getting rear wheels off the axles due to rust. Have you ever used the air chisel to loosen and remove the rear wheels and if not do you think it will work easier than a torch and puller and sledge hammers? Great video. Thanks

[@andyburk4825]

Yeah, I have an old MTD bought by my grand father - tried everything to get the rear wheels off - never did.

[@bertgrau3934]

It can be a pain, just for future reference, when I get one, usually well used, I take the wheels off, clean the axle with a wire wheel, grease and replace. Sometimes, if you use a screw jack and put some not a lot of pressure against the wheel and transmission then hammer on the axle it helps be very careful you don't use too much pressure. I know it takes some time, but that's the easiest way I have found on really difficult wheels I realize this is a very old post, but maybe it will help someone.

[@manhvu9290]

thanks taryl -from Australia

[@randygray8001]

@ Taryl Fixes All Thanks !! I replaced the drive belts on mine today for the 1st time. I also greased the needle bearings, replaced the air filter, sharpened the blades and checked the spindle bearings. The hardest part for me was getting those 2 bolts back in the reverse/forward gear selector man what a pain LOL The drive pully on mine was also stubborn but a pry bar and a gear puller combined got it off, sure was wishing I had an air hammer like yours. Now I need to change the oil and do a few other little things and she will be ready for the mowing season. Thanks man I dont know what the shop would charge for doing this but whatever it was you saved me the much $

[@robertv2787]

Thanks very much Taryl! Would have taken much much longer without your video!

[@mickfitch4581]

Bloodly champions pair of you i have one of those here in Australia its not spose to be here,, backdoor import no listing on belt no but u have helped more than then the shop i bought it from cheers from down under

[@thatmanstumototours2270]

Installed and then ruined a new belt. Started to replace and realized I needed to go behind the shifter lever. Couldn't see how to do it. Watched the video till 7:50 and then was able to finish installing the 2nd new belt...This one should last. Thanks very much for the help.Also enjoyed the rest of the video and will be prepared to replace the front next time...

[@stevem1ers473]

Thanks for you video i have just done mine and your video help a lot Thanks again, Our Amateur radio club has some field to cut that we us for our antennas and this mower is just right for the job

[@jimrichardson1957]

Taryl is my hero!

[@stevejones5393]

Great video thanks for info on sizing and pulley maintenance . Brake sticking would not allow mower to roll??? My back belt stays on for several straps of mowing then falls off .I thought it was too long but matches your # gonna check other items

[@saleemkader2126]

Thank you your videos are the best . I have learnt a lot from you. .keep it up.

[@TarylFixesAll]

You're welcome! Thanks for watchin'

[@ziggassedup]

That was very thorough...Good stuff.

[@miltonsteele6676]

thnx for showing the belt with the numbers. I bought a Montgomery ward tractor ;like this for$50 because the guy who had it said the top belt was always jumping off amd wouldn't run right. well after taking the drive belt off here it was the wrong belt it was way to long. reason why I bought it was it had a snow plow on it. but had no mower which I dint need as I have 2 cubs with mowers! the center pully ws frozen too which after working on it got it working too.

[@gototcm]

NIce costumes. These belts can tend to be a bit of challenge to get off but if I can do it anyone can do it. One question: do you have to change both belts at the same time even though only the drive belt is worn?

[@4gauge10]

I seriously like your picture of you Tayrl at 10.5 years old in 1971 on your Kawasaki Coyote mini 🚲 bike...HAHA!!.

[@shartne]

Cool mini bike. I still like to ride them sometimes. LOL there fun. I had a Honda fifty when I was 10 good memories and wish I would have kept it.

[@bikeguy48]

Thank you so much... i did it!... very good and complete instructions...

[@tellfile]

I also did that having the wrong socket on the front pulley bolt which was not close tolerance enough, and rounded the corners off the seized bolt. I had to use an Irwin socket made for grabbing rounded bolt heads to finally get it off. I ordered another bolt from Sears Parts Direct which has lower prices on everything. I made sure that bolt got coated with anti seize compound before I put it back on.

[@t.h.6000]

Hahahahaha you said "you dont have to jerk your deck off". Videos are AWESOME

[@morbugs63]

thank you that was very informative and the the step by step tips were very helpful

[@davida1610]

I was wondering if anybody reading who has one of these "7 speed shift on the go" MTD models with this 2 belt CVT system can say: How well is it holding up ? Does it tolerate moderate towing ? How frequent are belt changes needed ? Can you compare to Hydrostatic or other CVT lawn tractor Transmission systems? Thanks a ton for any input. I'm deciding which tractor & drive system to buy now.

[@robertcrews740]

Happy Father's Day Taryl... Another great howto vid... keep it up!!!

[@chainsawchips]

Happy Father's Day Taryl!

[@DATDesign]

I changed my drive belts last year (thanks to this video). However, the mower still slips when it is cold, or when I have a load on it (hauling a cart). Is there any way to adjust or tighten the tension on the drive belts?

[@ladeda7033]

Spray your pullies with hairspray.and check the brake make sure its not sticking.

[@jonmyers8046]

Happy Father's Day! Thanks for the vid!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Keep it up buddy , you guys just make my day . Cheers

[@TarylFixesAll]

Thanks Steve! We appreciate all the support!

[@walterkelly7134]

+Taryl Fixes All the only different between this lawn mower and my grandpas mower is that the hood is doffrent

[@walterkelly7134]

+Taryl Fixes All the mower that i have parking brake problems with,i now have a video of it on my channel but you can only see it on a mobile device like a phone.

[@arnierock9558]

Hi have one that jumped out of gear now won't move is there a adjustment for the trans your video's are a life saver any info would be appreciated and love the videos thanks my friend

[@ronduck2812]

Cool pic 1971. I was12 had a mini bike Man seeing your pic good time's back then in central Indiana worked in corn field bad flash back The year started paying taxes it hasn't stopped yet thank you like your videos funny keep it up

[@petefroud5308]

Superb again . Happy fathers day .

[@garoldamadon1926]

I shared ya ya buggars! Some days when ya gits stumped and ya cain't seem ta get past yer first knuckle buster with out a wee tad o' brain jammage, ya needs a liddle help... dubble-ya-dubble-ya up Taryl!! Hillarious and awesome!! Ah'm 'a gunna fix that puppy, Puppy! Whoot! Thanks so much Taryl! Coundn't o' figgered it out withoutchya! Whooot!