Replace Drive Belt on LX 173 John Deere

[@JohnBalog-b8b]

Thank you so much for your video. I went through all the steps and replaced my belt. I had an axle that split so I had to take the transmission out. While I did that I replaced the belt. When I put everything back together the tractor barely moved in first or reverse and didn’t go anywhere in the upper gears. I watched your video a couple times and saw the pulley near the engine shaft drive pulley, and mine was out of place and then you mentioned it was movable. Apparently when I loosened it to take the belt off, it moved into a no load position. Once I moved the pulley back out, everything worked great. Thank you so much for the time you spent explaining it. Excellent video. Thanks.

[@ginnthecoachbasketball3865]

So glad to hear it!

[@Ajord1043]

This was an excellent video. The LX173 is a workhorse. It will be a sad day for me if mine ever dies.

[@ginnthecoachbasketball3865]

Best mower I ever owned! I finally sold mine for a 0 turn, but you can't beat those old mowers!

[@clowner_fn6228]

i have looked all over the place searching for the drive belt and nobody has the right size. Where did you get yours from?

[@ginnthecoachbasketball3865]

I got mine at Wade Inc in Columbus, MS. They are a John Deere dealer.

[@cooperdunn7746]

Does it matter having it tipped on its side? No oil comes out?

[@ginnthecoachbasketball3865]

I did not lose any oil that I can recall. Just make sure the oil cap is on good.