How To Repair Loud John Deere S240 Mower Deck Throwing Belts Or Cuts Uneven. Full Diagnosis & Repair

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We check out an issue with a mower that usually presents as throwing belts, sounding loud or vibrating on a John Deere S240 and we show how to repair these issues
These are the most common problems when a belt is being thrown off consistently, the deck is cutting uneven or making loud noises.
This John Deere riding mower has a 42" edge deck and an electric pto clutch
This same process works for many other models that John Deere makes with an electric clutch such as the L, LA, D, S & E Series of various models. S100 & S130 are exactly the same I believe
We go over the full diagnostic process and repair of the issue with tips and thought process
We show how to remove the deck on an S240 riding mower and how to re-install
We also go over the process of how to level the deck
Parts Used:
Belt part number UC27430 amzn.to/3QWOe9Z
Spindle part number AM144608 amzn.to/44V7KJM
We use Rotary 11531 amzn.to/4bqEeht
Idler pulley part number AUC17621 amzn.to/3QSNHpu
Idler pulley part number AUC18318
We use MTD 756-05034 amzn.to/4dTXANq
Blade part number UC22008 amzn.to/3QXQduN
We use Rotary 16136 amzn.to/4bvdc8y
Blade bolt M12 x 40 part number 19M7493 amzn.to/3QVKyoN
Blade washer part number M147238 amzn.to/4bqZtQ5
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My name is Martin. I have been repairing tools and small engines for almost 20 years. We operate a small engine repair shop in Illinois. We service / repair Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Kawasaki, John Deere, Cub Cadet, Toro Tecumseh, Loncin, Honda, Craftsman, Husqvarna, MTD, Troy Bilt, Simplicity, John Deere, Exmark, LCT, Generac and many more brands. We work on riding mowers, walk behind mowers, snow blowers, zero turns, generators, pressure washers and much more. We normally repair about 3,000 pieces of equipment every year and look at many more that are beyond an affordable repair. Hopefully our videos will save you some money and give you the information you need to work on your own equipment or figure out the issue at hand.
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@dennisoneal8505 11 күн бұрын

Another good video, You didn't show greasing the spindles, but after watching your other videos and seeing your attention to detail, I'm sure you greased it off camera. Before I forget you also do a great job of explaining what your doing as your working.

@IndRepair 8 күн бұрын

I appreciate that!

@joeh2253 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate all of your videos, i will be doing a John Deere belt issue in the next few weeks and your experience that you share will help. Thanks again.

@IndRepair 4 ай бұрын

Awesome! I hope it goes well for you

@joeh2253 4 ай бұрын

@@IndRepair Thanks, i've been retired for 7 years now, never been a "mechanic" but love to tinker and figure out issues on mowers and equipment. Family, neighbors and friends now bring me their equipment to diagnose, repair and service. Your videos help to direct me what to look for and how to fix it while you share multiple scenarios during your repairs.

@IndRepair 4 ай бұрын

@@joeh2253 That is awesome news. Stay busy in your retirement and you will be helping others win - win

@robcole332 4 ай бұрын

Obviously you have a really good reputation for being fair and good work. Way to go. Not many of you around

@IndRepair 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that! We are fair as possible try not to nickel and dime people like I feel everyone else around here does. For example $85 labor to install a battery during a service is highway robbery for a standard mower in my opinion

@eric_seguin 4 ай бұрын

I like your process. Lost my mowers, tools and equipment. We work the same way. Will be a while before I can replace it all. Ain't life wonderful. lol

@IndRepair 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Keep your head up and work hard and it will all come together again. So sorry to hear that!! Life is good, times definitely get tough and look hopeless but I have faith you will pull through it

@eric_seguin 4 ай бұрын

@@IndRepair I'm 68. You don't know how tough life can be. Passed a kidney stone this morning. Now that's tough. lol

@IndRepair 4 ай бұрын

Definitely! I have an 8mm one...I hope it doesn't move!!

@philliphall5198 4 ай бұрын

My wife helped clean shop and also book keeping for years 😊

@IndRepair 4 ай бұрын

It is clean now what difference a day or two makes! She works a full time job and a side gig so no time there unfortunately. Got a new one starting tomorrow excited for thar

@philliphall5198 4 ай бұрын

@@IndRepair hey I was not being hateful, just saying back in the day my wife helped me plus raise two girls and 4 foster girls Now she can’t even walk to potty because of 2 open heart surgery

@IndRepair 4 ай бұрын

@@philliphall5198 I know you weren't. That is definitely too bad. You were very lucky to have that help! Sounds like she is a heck of a woman!

@philliphall5198 4 ай бұрын

@@IndRepairyes Sir I’m blessed for sure and so are You ❤

@IndRepair 4 ай бұрын

@@philliphall5198 Yes sir

@jonlambshead5115 4 ай бұрын

I Am Surprised That The Deck Is Still In Pretty Good Condition, No Apparent Rust On Top. The Amount Of Grass/ Mud Under That Deck Was Surprising. It Must Have Been There For A Long Time To Grow Mould... Got To Clean Them Once In A While , For Them To Last Longer Greasing The Spindles Is A Waste Of Time And Grease, They Have Plastic Covers On The Bearings, The Inside Plastic Covers On The Bearings Really Need To Be Removed, So The Grease Can Actually Get To The Bearings . The Bearing Manufacturers Only Put Minimal Amount Of Grease Into The Bearings Good Video

@IndRepair 4 ай бұрын

We use Rotary spindles a lot because the bearings are good quality and actually has good grease and a good amount. I was extremely surprised how bad it was but with almost no rust on top

@joeh2253 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@IndRepair 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that Joe!

@bobhaddock957 4 ай бұрын

i use needle scaler on my grasshopper and toro welded steel deck to clean them...works better than scraper for me.

@IndRepair 4 ай бұрын

I think I have one sitting around somewhere I'll give it a try. Interesting!

@whiterabbit714 4 ай бұрын

Where are you guys located?? Sorry about your back I know how it is got the same problem great video Martin 👍I have done my deck recently the same one you were working on I got a Johndeer zero turn Z235

@IndRepair 4 ай бұрын

We are in Bloomington, IL. They wanted me to get surgery 15 years ago told me I would never be pain free. Most days are pretty darn good and it hurts a lot less now than it did then. It goes out 2 or 3 times a year but managable without their drugs. Not letting them cut me open for that! Thanks for watching!

@transistorradiorecords3661 2 ай бұрын

How do I access the Transmission Pully in the back of an s240? It has been making a chunk sound and I think the teeth on the pulley may be worn. I lost my manual. TY

@IndRepair 2 ай бұрын

You will need to drop it for full access, take off linkages and then remove the 4 bolts holding it to the frame. You should be able to see it up top just above the tire have some access but will not be much, maybe enough to confirm your suspicions

@philliphall5198 4 ай бұрын

I have older customers that demand I replace everything and there good for several years or more They say that I give them a better deal because they don’t have to break down several times a year 😊

@IndRepair 4 ай бұрын

Definitely truth there! I see many of them every year for service and others every few for issues (few days until some hit things lol)

@The-Armed-Pacifist 4 ай бұрын

It looks like you are like so many other small businesses. Too much work and too few workers. Unfortunately, that is today’s reality in America.

@IndRepair 4 ай бұрын

We normally do not have a hard time getting/keeping help just running lean as we can. With the health issues a couple of us have seen the last couple weeks it has slowed us down hard. A new one starting tomorrow so we will see how it goes

@The-Armed-Pacifist 4 ай бұрын

@@IndRepair Best of luck with that and I hope your new worker is motivated and skilled.

@IndRepair 4 ай бұрын

@@The-Armed-Pacifist Thank you! Definitely has the skills on paper, we will see the real world side soon

@robcole332 4 ай бұрын

Why did you not grease the spindles before installing them

@IndRepair 4 ай бұрын

I normally talk to the customer and give them the option to remove the inner seal or to leave it on the bearings. I let them know if they are not planning on servicing it to leave the seals and don't worry about greasing it. If they are going to be regularly serviced, we remove the inner seals on the bearings. I have been meaning to make a video on this for a while now...Got it on the list

@jonlambshead5115 4 ай бұрын

You Really Need A Fence Around Outside, I Would Be Worried About Stuff Going Missing

@IndRepair 4 ай бұрын

Place is light up like a Christmas tree, main route cops all the time up and down, 24 cameras, 4 additional motion detectors and anything left out needs a lot of work. Everything else goes inside. We see a few people come around occasionally I flash the lights at them and they take off