Husqvarna AWD Push Mower Belt Replacement, Maintenance & Repair

DIY maintenance & repair video on a Husqvarna AWD push mower. Showing how to remove all covers and get to the drive belt. Detailed information on removal and installation along with other maintenance tips.
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[@jojomcgee3430]

As a welding instructor at a community college, I love the safety glasses mention! Welding since 92, teaching since 2009! Kuddos!

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Right on!

[@adambelfy]

What. A. Video. I have been flipping mowers for a decent amount of time now, and came across this same exact model. Thanks for being thorough with every step. It helped me make a few fixes to some damaged parts. Thanks!

[@LONNIE1949]

Great video! Very informative! I've found that if you slip the clutch, Which is the belt, your belt won't last very long, So either fully engaged it or let go of it entirely, holding light tension on the drive control handle causes the engine pully to burn up the belt. So when trimming around bushes and such, Don't even use the self propelled handle, Just manually push and pull the mower where it needs to go. Reserve the self propelled lever for long stretches of mowing and it will make your belts last much longer.

[@newfie-dean5803]

I have the exact same mower bought in May 2016. I use it 2-3 hours per week 4.5 months of the year. I just changed the blade for the first time today and it had never been sharpened. The blade looked in great shape compared to the new one but obviously not as sharp. I also changed the spark plug for the first time and it did not look too bad. Some carbon build up but nothing excessive. So I have had this mower for 5 years and all I have done is change the oil each season and clean the air filter a few times. I read lots of reviews online saying this lawn mower is junk but my experience is otherwise. I clean the underside good after every use too. I found the water connection to be useless for cleaning it. My blade adapter looked good and the pulleys too as well as the belt. My next project will be to change all the pulleys and the belt (hopefully good for a while yet) so this video will be useful then. As you pointed out there’s no drain plug on that Honda engine. You have to drain and fill through the dipstick port.

[@SoleEpiphany]

Same, bought it at Marsh’s in GFW and had it for 4-5 years now, not a hitch. They seem to have started using their own brand of engine now not the Honda one on the newer ones from what I’ve seen.

[@thenorthshore6472]

I have this same mower as a craftsman and it has a Briggs and Stratton engine. No oil drain plug so I drain it out the fill tube. Regarding those three pullies, as long as the plastic is ok it's wise to check the condition of their bearings. I pop off the bearing seal caps and clean them with brake fluid and compressed air. Then repack with high temp bearing lube and reinstall the seal caps. Otherwise they are guaranteed to seize up sooner or later.

[@warrenrosenthal716]

I ordered new ones to replace them while I do this job

[@philliphall5198]

I’m a retired diesel mechanic and now working full time on small engine maintenance, you really did a great job explaining and showing what you were doing and why 😊 Great job Sir

[@craigschultz4]

I have pretty much the same mower and I found this video very helpful in replacing my belt that got all burned and melty when the rear drive pulley got jammed with plastic and papers that someone must have ran over.

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@jofus212]

Awesome and thorough video. I had trouble with too much slack in my belt when putting on the covers I had all sorts of issues. I just ended up bungeeing the self propelled level to make the belt tight and put on the covers. Good as new! I couldn’t have done it without this video!

[@p90x1011]

Fixed my mower with your step by step instructions. And I put my spring on first. Just like you said.

[@jeffdurling100]

Thank you for that video. I did the belt replacement already and could not figure out why the drive was not working correctly. I compared it with the old belt and it appeared to be similar. Even had contacted Husqvarna USA and they insisted I bought the correct belt. Well, the earlier models of this mower use a 21" and the later I guess use a 22". That is my problem. While it has a lot of steps, the belt do last a very long time plus I didn't find it complicated. Other than that the mower has been holding up well for over 12 years. And yes, it is amazing how much junk gets in the front area. Anyway, thanks again, great walk through video.

[@jbmonty08]

I love KZbin for this exact reason. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Extremely helpful.

[@johnflmann]

I searched high and low for a video that shows how to change the belt on the Husqvarna AWD and this one nailed it. Got the job done. Thank you!!

[@flexfire7432]

you save me alot of time and money and going to jail my friend and me going to lowes and beating the crap out of someone with this lawn mower ...very helpful and tearing it all down and letting us know how to do it and what to do thank you!!

[@matthewjoiner5846]

@JohnCanFixAnything Thank you for taking the time to put this video together. I've watched about 6 or 7 videos total trying to find the best way to replace the drive belt on my mower and your video was the most thorough and helpful for getting all of the requisite parts off of my mower and then getting it all put back together! Many thanks!

[@michaelbriggs7596]

Thank you for this perfect tutorial. I appreciate you walking through each step so thoroughly. I've never done anything like this before and your careful direction was a lifesaver.

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

I'm glad to help

[@tedschmitt178]

Looking at that AWD belt and pulley system makes me glad I opted for a RWD model.

[@MrRippsalot]

Thanks for the show. All the bad reviews of this unit scared the hell out of me from buying it. But after watching this. Im getting one for sure. Simple work as always keeps the machine fresh

[@scottmartorelli7497]

Husqvarna mowers are really good machines I own 2 of these and I love them!

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

Socket set and extension is a must!

[@tyvaughn2225]

What a head ache man. I found your video after an hour after I started the tedious process and removing the belt. Four hours later, a trip to Lowe’s, a lunch break and me getting frustrated with my boys, we are done. As for the design it’s a strong build, but as for the engineering of the back end I truly don’t think they could’ve made it any harder to work on. Drop’n the back end and swapping out the rear end of a 78 Chevy is a lot easier. But all in all saved me a $200+ small engine mechanic bill. Thank you Sir… I would add it was difficult to see that tension spring on the video. I figured it out, had forgotten due to my frustration. All is well!

[@jr675]

Great comprehensive Video! I have the same model and plan to change the belt next weekend. Thanks John for taking the time to provide such an outstanding resource, your time and detailed instructions are sincerely appreciated!

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Thanks

[@johnlambert3556]

Thank you so very much for the informative video. Mower is HU800WD /BBC. 5 years old, would no longer pull itself. Really very helpful from all aspects. Only problem came with the BBC ( Blade Break Clutch ), watch carefully when disassemble the BBC assembly, very different from video. Again a very informative video, oh yes it is a pain in the BUT to do but when all is said and done it’s worth the effort.

[@sczvynloklee6006]

Thanks John, i was recently given one of these mowers that has this exact problem. It runs good and is in good shape so thanks to your video I will make the necessary repairs.

[@arnoldmitchell7472]

You did an APlus job and seem to have a lot of experience in this type of activity. Thanks much

[@microburst]

Excellent video, thanks John! You broke down the steps perfectly. I doubted I could manage to get it all back together and have it work.. but I did just that. Without your help I wouldn't have tackled this job. With your great video, you helped me get my mower's drive working again.

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

You are so welcome

[@patrickd569]

Amazing video!! Thank you so much, I have the same mower and need to replace the belt. This is one of the most helpful diy videos I have watched on youtube.

[@joshualowder2722]

Great Tutorial. The AWD just went out on mine last week and I wasn’t sure where to start to fix it. Thank you for the great video. It will be very beneficial when I start the repairs.

[@michaelmactavish1728]

i have the 722xt awd wich i dont like mine to much replacing plasticwheels wich i wished they put rubber wheels instead plus mine doesnt have much power wich is kohler 7 1/2hp wich i find its not enough power but the engine and muffler still in great shape though with i use kubota diesel and gas 10w30 engine oil wich is the best stuff for any power equipment and keeps muffler and engine cleaned 100%

[@777918]

This is the best video I have seen, plus great camera work. Thank you sir.

[@BuddyLoyd]

Great video. Detailed, and done right.

[@peterbedrosian622]

great video i have the same lawnmower and have to put new pulleys belt and blade this was very helpful to watch and learn thank you will make the job a lot easier

[@BrianNavalinsky]

Thanks John. The reviews are so horrible on all the new mowers that I decided to invest in the old mower. This was a big help.

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

you are very welcome.

[@12HpyPaws]

Amazing job. I have a Poulan Pro 675 AWD with Kohler engine. This assembly matches what I have perfectly. I looked at numerous videos before finding this gem. Thank you!

[@andredixon1554]

Thanks alot man you are the best. You showed me step by step!

[@jesusdrummer21]

Great video....taking that back plate and the idler pulley on top will make this easier for me....glad its only every 5 years or so...

[@majorpayne5289]

👍I replaced my neighbors and my own belt along w/ removing pulleys and such to clean and lube. It amazes me how time consuming and moderately difficult the engineer designed this mower just to replace the belt. Crazy!! Anyway, looked this job up afterwards just to see if I was going at it the wrong way. I wasn’t. Just crazy engineering! As far as the oil change, I just tip mine over (muffler to ground, carb up) to dump old oil. Thx. (SUBd)

[@user-or1pz6ys8f]

Great video. It helped me a lot to change the belt in my AWD 800 (2017). Especially helpful in removing the covering over the rear transmission. Thans much! It was a lifesaver.

[@deaniespikes2643]

One of the most informative, thorough repair videos that I've ever seen! Thanks!

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Appreciate the kind words

[@joeldavis2986]

i am doing this to my mower today and the drive belt procedure was very helpful.

[@charliekilo3]

I have the same model mower. It’s 8 years old and my front transmission just stopped working. Going to replace both of them. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrCaptainobvious9999]

Awesome video. Really helped me get mine disassembled to change the drive belt. Much appreciated! Clear, concise and detailed.

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Great to hear!

[@edwardhogan61]

thanks for the info on attaching the tension spring

[@kevhed8]

I think I have the same mower that you do. The manual says to drain the oil by tipping it over on its side and drain the oil out the oil spout (just like you did). I've always used that method and it seems to get most of the oil out. Great video

[@stevedigby883]

Thank you for the thorough video. You saved me a lot of hassel and time.

[@benjaminroberts7124]

Great video , believe it or not I am doing the same thing to an older Husq. 2014 I think. It’s in very bad. Condition , the owner didn’t take care of it , instead he give it to me. So I’m restoring it to not perfect conditions but a lot better than it was. Everything was taken completely apart inside and out , and I’m in the process of rebuilding the topside of the motor. That was a great idea about the wheels , going to try that out in just a min. Thanks reach out if you have any other ideas like that.

[@warpark]

Fantastic guide, thanks for making this

[@RJ-lk5pj]

I have to get me one of those side grinders.. Have yet to get my hands on one of those for sharpening those blades. That mower almost broke the tires lose after the belt was replaced. Good video 👍🏻

[@charlessimmons243]

all the info and video i needed.thanks,great video..

[@CRB14001]

Great video and tutorial! This is a perfect video for step-by-step in-depth maintenance and cleaning, but I did want to note that taking the engine off to change the oil is not necessary. With a small engine like the one on this push mower you simply need to tip it over and drain it from the fill spout. This will save you a couple of hours of work and will maintain the engine if you do it seasonally.

[@tomstevens5997]

Great video! Greatly helped my son and I replace our drive belt! Thanks a ton!!

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Glad it helped!

[@mitchkey9747]

Excelent video! Thanks for sharing.

[@lifelivinginthedreams9104]

Well done for step by step to make easy to follow.

[@clauslundberg9224]

Nice machine - and really good thorough video. Tanks for sharing. I use a shop air driven vacuum oil extractor while tilting the mower / engine towards the fill - get's out just as much as a full tilt drain. Honda says to use an API SJ or higher 10w-30 oil,

[@1966spyderco]

Thank you! That spring thing had me. Great video man

[@michaelmactavish1728]

i trade mine every 3 or 4 years because start gives issues wich why i dont keep my mowers but with the rubber wheels,blade clutch and shaft drive i be keeping it longer wich will be my 17th mowers

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

No problem 👍

[@fredguldbrandsen2723]

My Husqvarna AWD has a Briggs and Stratton engine, not Honda, everything else seems to be the same as yours. The cable to engage the wheels broke so I will replace that cable. When I tilted the machine forward, lifting the back wheels up to investigate, the very dirty engine oil saturated the air filter so I will replace the air filter, the engine oil, the spark plug and either grind the blade or replace as you did. Thank you for showing me the way.

[@jerryf2426]

John the wheel assembly has two gears that need some grease on them. Just slip the bolt that holds the wheel on and the wheel and the gears can be dabbed with grease. this should be done when you do this other maintenance.

[@patrickwilson4902]

Before I take anything apart on my lawnmower, I always take pictures on my phone. So, then I know how it goes back on, expressly any of the bolts. So, I know which ones go where. Thanks, great video. It looks like we have the same lawnmower. Again Thanks, and GOD BLESS. A COUNTRY BOY, FROM INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. GO COLTS..

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Absolutely, video, pictures and KZbin!!!

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Absolutely, video, pictures and KZbin!!!

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Absolutely, video, pictures and KZbin!!!

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Absolutely, video, pictures and KZbin!!!

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Absolutely, video, pictures and KZbin!!!

[@rjconlan1]

Thanks! This helped me a lot

[@jimaldridge4284]

As a safety precaution I always remove spark plug wire when doing any work under the deck.

[@jerrysinkona855]

Thank you for this tutorial. I had a clump of grass jam up the belt & pulley on the rear drive. Would have taken a lot longer to get everything apart to clear the jam up without your video. Really appreciate it.

[@timkranbuhl9283]

Thanks for the great tutorial, Army Strong!

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

You are very welcome!

[@dirtycasper]

Great video. You just saved me some money. Next time put the spring on first before putting any screws in. This way you can put it on by hand and not fight with it

[@josemolina5696]

1st time EVER commenting on ANY video. John you are the man! Great video, very well explained step by step wow...... normally don’t spend the time to comment. However, you have done very well my friend. Thank you!

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Thank you so much for the kind words

[@alfafoxtrotvictor4874]

This video was perfect for me. The first time I turned over my mower it looked way too complex for me to work on, but you broke it down and made it easy to understand. A dried out sweet gum seed pod got wedged in the rear pulley and kept the belt from moving. What are the torque specs for the idler pulleys? I just tightened the shit out of the blade bolt. Thanks for a great video

[@johnnylong8259]

The right and left handles operate one cable therefore you can squeeze either side of the handles or both but they both operate the front and rear axles therefore it is 4wd always.

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Thanks Johnny.

[@jmj267]

I changed my belt and I didn't have to do the removal of the plastic baffle in the back I just undid the spring ran the tension down on the transmission pulley so I could get the Z Bend out where you took everything off for no reason.

[@dankurydotcom]

thank you for the time you took to make this video to help people... :)

[@crippleshot4810]

This model and most newer self propelled lawn mowers simply drain through the fill port. Due to the added drive train parts covering up access to any drain plugs and the dirty environment under there causing corrosion. Making any removal difficult if not impossible. It does seem to be easier since you just tilt it over and pour it into a pan. Instead of trying to support it level in the air and try to remove the stuck plug. Then not forgetting to re install the plug.

[@TandL12]

Excellent video. Good lighting, good explanation

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Thank you!

[@suorento7k]

Very good video - thanks

[@jonbien9068]

Thanks for the video I have the same one . Must do the same thing I am Elvis , Thank you very much and GOD Bless you sir. Elvis has left the comment page.

[@jsanchez082095]

Great video and thanks for.sharing

[@riprapter6322]

Nice, great informative video. We had no idea that there was no oil drain. I did look and never found one. I know why now. Thank you PS One video I saw was saying to put the engine into a compression stroke to close the valves before tipping the engine. I never did that before, so I am not sure it is required for a short time tip over. Rip

[@jeffclaes7418]

I was about halfway through this particular job when I decided it was time to check out KZbin for some helpful hints. This was a very helpful video, John! I did discover that I had a mix of metric AND standard bolts on my Husqvarna. (purchased in 2014) As you noted, it is a LOT of work to change out the drive belt, but I believe it is going to be a standard Fall task for me. It will insure that all the debris is removed from a whole season's worth of mowing. Thank You John!

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Thanks for sharing

[@pira1299]

I've been busting my chops for a couple of hours and finally found this video! Thank-you, Thank-you and thank-you again! Great details and super video.

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

You are welcome

[@jasperjones6962]

I replaced my transmission drive cable twice each one lasted an hour and was completely frayed and cut off near the end under the mower deck. Both cables were installed exactly like the original cable that lasted 9 years.

[@p90x1011]

Best video! Tanks a rot.

[@shermanhoman5984]

Great video. My AWD Huskie's belt stopped turning the front wheels. I started taking it apart and could not believe how complicated the replacement was. Your video was a lifesaver. And yeah, what is the story with how difficult it is to change the oil?!?!

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Glad it helped!

[@jg7017193]

wow kool broke the ear off the transmission pieces every where when the cable broke thanks I got a lot of fabricating to do

[@brunoafonsomagro4457]

Very good video. It helped me a lot. Regards from Brazil.

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Awesome, thank you!

[@markbardin8216]

For Your Oil Extraction , Use a Vacuum oil extractor. I bought mine from Amazon for right at $100.00. Makes life a little easier.!!! Great Video BTW!!!!

[@deadzombieballs]

You also should hang your mower blade on a nail through center hole on the blade, to check for balance. The blade will lay horizontal if balanced. It is pretty important to do this after grinding, what ever side of the blade wants to go to the bottom, it is the one you grind more off of.

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

good tip@ I did not know that!

[@patcassidy2019]

JohnCanFixAnything that was a new blade John no need for tipping . Your a gentleman as well as a good teacher

[@19surfing]

Great Video Only thing I would stress is TO CHeck if the Bracket holding the pulleys is still attach to lawn mower, My bracket had broken off at the screw point. so of course putting everything back together didn't go so well.

[@ArleonBee]

Sir, I have the same lawn mower and the front right wheel assembly that’s connected to level is loose which causes it to cut uneven. Do you have a video that shows you repair that?

[@mr.gurney8569]

Thanks - helpful!

[@psp777]

16:45 is very helpful for the RWD HU700H belt replacement as well :)

[@ThePinkPanth3r]

I just picked one of these up from the side of the road

[@jamesgunter4072]

Good info

[@foundingfodder8225]

how long can you keep a mower flipped over or on its side, so that the oil doesn;t run out or damage the engine?

[@michaellarcom]

I have a Husqvarna HU 775bbc with a Briggs & Stratton 775ex Briggs and Stratton Vertical Engine 7.75TP 7/8" x 2-7/16" HF #111P02-0003-f1 engine and I'm looking to do away with that stupid BBC blade brake clutch and looking to convert to the self-propelled blade adapter direct not having the clutch and brake because Everytime I hit the grass the blade stops the belt and it's assembly is new. The adapter is new keyway isn't stripped. Everything is new even the motor. I just don't get why the blade isn't cutting. It cuts and stops I back up and it starts turning and I cut another 6 ft repeat and it's driving me nuts lol. Can you help me with finding out the blade adapter that will work the right height and shaft diameter? Thanks for your time

[@danilorodriguez8998]

Thank brother

[@chuckschneweis-realtorbyex8052]

I have a 725AWDHQ Hus On the blade mount pulley, is the key length the whole length iof the crankshaft of really small?

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Mine was the whole length

[@mailman7478]

no drain plug fluid extractor pump works great or tip mower on side and drain through dipstick tube

[@tyrssen1]

I just got one of these, barely used, for a C note. Glad I decided to watch all the videos first; this is the most unnecessarily complicated lawnmower design I've ever seen. And no way to drain oil, for an oil change. That's flippin' nuts. I'm surprised it doesn't have half a dozen computer controls. Oops -- didn't mean to give 'em any ideas.

[@scottmartorelli7497]

None of the newer lawn mower engines have oil plug drains you either have to tip it on its side and drain through the dipstick or use a small vacuum pump and hose and suck the oil out of the dipstick it doesn't matter what brand mower or engine you buy they are all the same now.

[@tyrssen1]

Gawd, that's truly pathetic. I know this is a sign that I'm getting old -- but dammit, things really were better when I was young.

[@gustavogarza3644]

VERY nice 👌 👍 👏 😀

[@cheopr2]

very good video....thanks//////

[@tammyrybold2876]

Where did you find the replacement belts?

[@Tubeytime]

To drain the oil I just warm up the engine and then tilt the whole mower on its side. Not sure if that's bad but it's been working so far.

[@michaelnoriega1564]

Good job thumbs up

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@naazimmaredia796]

I have the same model and I just replaced the carburetor and replaced the oil and added fresh gas and the mower turns on and stays on but it’s super loud. I still managed to cut the yard but it seemed extremely loud to me. Any reason why it would be that loud? Towards the end of my cut it did sound like it was dying like when you run out of gas and then just stopped.

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Was it engine noise or muffler noise?

[@ronnieelmore9066]

I really like this video . He completely tears it down and you can learn a lot from that. But he must not have the owners manual because it is not necessary to do a lot of this to change out the drive belt. He even took the motor off, wow. When all else fails read the manual. Maybe he did not have access to one.

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Yeah, I kinda over did it a little, lol. Makes a better video that way.

[@lionellavallee1919]

Thanks John What did you do with that broken bolt for the handel ( I think that's what you said). If you showed I must have missed it. Thinking of buying a used one .

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

I ordered a new on and replaced the whole thing. I believe we t was $14

[@lionellavallee1919]

Thank you for the reply. Do you remember the year, I just bought a used 2016 for 50 dollars

[@Jslav-jj2xq]

Sir, I have the hu800hw rear wheel drive model but I think principles are the same. I absolutely cannot locate any hole or notch to fasten the right side of the spring to, left side Crystal clear. Does it attach to the belt guard? Same hole as the cable? Put everything back together and self propelled worked 10 min before belt came off transmission, stayed on blade pulley. Belt appears to the exact size. Any help appreciated. Thx

[@JohnCanFixAnything]

Mine attached to the housing. Right in the corner next to the spring assembly. A real pain in the rear to put back on.

[@Jslav-jj2xq]

@@JohnCanFixAnything thanks