John Deere 200 Series - Drive Belt Replacement

[@MrGoosePit]

You do a great job with these videos. Great camera shots and editing. Thanks, I really enjoy watching them!

[@RealManSkills]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Tennesseemountainhomestead]

I love these 200 series tractors. I’m a huge fan of the Peerless 2300 transmission. I wish they’d made the transmission with a high/ low range instead of using the variator… Great informative video though, nice work!

[@RealManSkills]

Thanks for watching! I have several of these tractors and some actually work!

[@VikingShipExplorer]

Love my 214 with the tiller on tha back. My variator is becoming problematic though, time to see how worn out it's getting. I'll try cleaning then see where that leads..

[@RealManSkills]

@@VikingShipExplorer Let me know how that goes.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Great video, including the struggle! 😉🔧👍 Thx for showing how the variator works - never seen one before. Do I assume correctly that they do not get lubricated, as the lubricant would transfer to the belts, causing them to slip?

[@RealManSkills]

The service manual says that a special lubricant was used that will last the lifetime of the tractor. However, there is a debate on what kind of lubrication to use if you ever need to. Lots of mixed opinions online.

[@deere3321]

Good job on showing just what has to be done. It looked like your motor mounts might be broken, but it could have just been the camera exagerating the engine movement.

[@RealManSkills]

@@deere3321 I'll have to take a closer look, in the spring. Thanks for watching!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Is this a garden tractor, as opposed to a lawn tractor, Scott?

[@RealManSkills]

Yes, this is a Garden Tractor because there are many implements that you can attach for gardening.

[@robertmailhos8159]

Well at least the electric pto is adjustable and easier to remove unlike electric pto removal on vertical shaft engines

[@RealManSkills]

That is very true!

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@RealManSkills ,👍👌