Simple Deck & Drive Belt Replacement on L100 Series John Deere Mowers

[@mw8602]

I just used your instructional video to change the drive belt on my own L118. Your instructions are spot on and super easy to follow. No doubt you saved me a couple hundred bucks or more. Thank you.

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! Super Thanks accepted! 😉👍

[@kellimartin727]

Mate, thank you!! My sister has an la 115. She also has early onset dementia. But she is still capable of mowing, and it brings her happiness. Thanks for the video to put the belt back on. It was by far the best one we found. Cheers from sunny Australia.

[@blainebradley3778]

Needed to figure out how to change my deck belt for the 1st time. The no nonsense approach was appreciated!

[@baldeagle242]

@Blaine Bradley Thank you for leaving a comment! Your feedback means a lot to us, and we are thrilled to know that you found the video helpful. I can't wait to connect with you again in future videos! 😄👍 Stay tuned for more exciting content and feel free to share your thoughts anytime!

[@robertrospendowski3510]

Sir of all the videos I watched to change the drive belt you have the most complete video.

[@baldeagle242]

@@robertrospendowski3510 Thank you! I hope you consider subscribing and I hope my other videos can help as well. 😁👍

[@RichsMowersNBlowers]

Holy Crap...out of retirement. Good to see ya buddy.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, Rich! I am looking for a little Ford Ranger if you know anyone with one for sale! ;-)

[@juliawinberry455]

Good to see you again

[@manyourcoolchris]

First time mower owner. That was incredibly helpful. I'm feeling a lot better about replacing the belt drive on my John Deere now. Thank you!

[@baldeagle242]

+@manyourcoolchris Thanks for watching! Here’s a link to other videos I’ve posted that you may find useful. kzbin.info/aero/PL5_ZXmQpcjpac4UV8OW8g-IWVCR8tqy79&si=RKfnQL-PAcZFy67a

[@dougtravins9624]

Very good job of explaining each part of the procedure including the video production. Thanks

[@jamescole1786]

9/19/22.Yes, 2day watched you replace mower belts & sealed spindle bearings on JD-L100. Another very helpful video. Also shared 2 earlier videos of yours: 1st on **Never (ever) Jump**/power-pack boost (!) a dead battery causing computer'chip' burnout ($100) of little black box.. EMU(?) which causes a 'no-start' after 'new battery replacement' condition ! Wow..that was very helpful! 2nd was yur vid on fixing hood crack using that 2-probe electric heat/melting tool & 'wiggle' staple insert. As always, you clean & paint 🎨 JD colors when finished so owners/customers have their mowers 'glowing-in-the-dark' when you are done! Very nice videos 📹 👍. Thx again for making these very helpful & beautifully photographed/illuminated/edited fix'er-uper videos. Stay safe & give us YT viewers more! 👍👍👍⚙🛠👏

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you! 🦅🇺🇸

[@lineman55]

EXCELLENT SHOW! I am about to buy a S10 used and found this video will be so helpful to me im sure. I have been working and repairing small engine items mowers,weed whackers..and such..and now moving on up to the tractors. Love this stuff. I generally just dive right in and learn as you go..but its always great to have a clip like yours to fall back on if things seem confusing.Very well shown and right to the point. Subscribed!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you! 🦅🇺🇸

[@Big_Johns]

Glad you're back brother, you've been missed but I'm sure your daughter is very happy dad took time off to help her out. That's way more important than KZbin any day. ❤ Very nice video, detailed and to the point. 👍🏼

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you John. I've missed it a lot. 😁👍

[@Big_Johns]

🙂👍🏼

[@joesixpack8305]

That was a really well-made instructional video. One of the better how to vids you can find. Very nice job Baldeagle! Give yourself a pat on the back for me.

[@baldeagle242]

+@joesixpack8305 Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching! Here’s a link to other videos I’ve posted that you may find useful. kzbin.info/aero/PL5_ZXmQpcjpac4UV8OW8g-IWVCR8tqy79&si=RKfnQL-PAcZFy67a

[@barsoom43]

Excellent how-to video.. I have a drive belt change on my D130 in my near future.. very near future.. Thanks again..

[@RepairGang]

Goat is back

[@baldeagle242]

Goat?

[@RichsMowersNBlowers]

@@baldeagle242 greatest of all time

[@quailrunski7]

Great instructions on changing L100 deck belt.

[@baldeagle242]

+@quailrunski7 Thanks for watching! Hopefully you’ll find other videos I’ve posted interesting or useful. kzbin.info/aero/PL5_ZXmQpcjpac4UV8OW8g-IWVCR8tqy79&si=RKfnQL-PAcZFy67a

[@rauljr9869]

First time watching your video, very detailed in every step, thank you!

[@baldeagle242]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching. I hope to see you around on future projects. 😁👍

[@jerryellis1312]

Man it's so good to see you again my friend. I am glad you are ok and you got your daughters house fixed. And you come back strong with another great video. Looking forward to many more in the future.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you Jerry. 😁👍

[@paulattanasio3061]

Thanks. While I don’t have that model (I have a D130), I did pick up some tips. Thx again.

[@baldeagle242]

You’re welcome, I’m glad it was able to help. Thanks for watching. 🦅🇺🇸

[@zpepelepue]

Best video for changing a belt on these mowers. Efficient and proficient.

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. 😁👍

[@zpepelepue]

@@baldeagle242 I also had to replace the broken transmission fan and the v-pulley. The hardest part that took the most time and patience was getting the snap ring off the trans shaft even after buying a better snap ring pliers tool. The mower is 20 years old.

[@rbaker2933]

Another great video son. Very too the point n informative no bull. I love how well you explain and so easy to rerun if you missed anything. Keep up the good work people need ya

[@buckylong9350]

Very informative. Used video to help replace drive belt on my son's L110.Only deviation was the front pulley, fortunate enough to have good impact wrench which took off bolt no problem. Thanks.

[@baldeagle242]

+@buckylong9350 Thanks for watching! Hopefully you’ll find other videos I’ve posted interesting or useful. kzbin.info/aero/PL5_ZXmQpcjpac4UV8OW8g-IWVCR8tqy79&si=RKfnQL-PAcZFy67a

[@TLMD]

It is so good to see you back on the big screen brother! I am glad that you are doing well Sir! Keep up the great work brother!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, Dave. I'm glad to be back. We need to plan another get-together!

[@philliphall5198]

I usually drill and tap for zerts plus remove inside brg covers if it’s a heavy used mower for business purposes

[@baldeagle242]

@Phillip Hall Thank you for taking the time to share your comment! I hope to see you around on future videos. 😊👍

[@mowersbymitch]

Glad to see you posting again

[@baldeagle242]

+MowersByMitch Thank you! 😁👍

[@wakeup7923]

Excellent video Baldeagle! Rather than tip the JD L110 tractor over, I worked under the tractor which was on ramps. Quite a pain, but I go it done thanks to you!

[@baldeagle242]

@Dave That’s awesome! Thank you for taking the time to share your comment! I hope to see you around on future videos. 😊👍

[@LadyAdena12]

This was just what we needed. You are a wonderful instructor. Thank you.

[@baldeagle242]

+@LadyAdena12 I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching! Here’s a link to other videos I’ve posted that you may find useful. kzbin.info/aero/PL5_ZXmQpcjpac4UV8OW8g-IWVCR8tqy79&si=RKfnQL-PAcZFy67a

[@mr1pearl]

Well doggy ( Jed Clampet ) look what the cat drug in 😆we're glad yer back 👍Thats some fast mowing there bud 😁 You always make it look so easy !!!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you Bill! The grass was so wet that day. I still ha clumps in my yard from cutting that fast. 🤣👍

[@gregmaxfield4405]

Great to see you back on the Channel Steve, thanks for another very informative video. Looking forward to your next upload. My daughter and her husband have also just bought a Townhouse, it's Dad's 'job' to make sure all is ok ! 😁 stay safe and well. 🙂🚜🐻 Bear Queensland Oztralia

[@baldeagle242]

More to come!

[@jamespatterson1433]

Thank you. Very good video, great camera angles, great information, saved us some money.

[@baldeagle242]

+@jamespatterson1433 Thanks for watching! Here’s a link to other videos I’ve posted that you may find useful. kzbin.info/aero/PL5_ZXmQpcjpac4UV8OW8g-IWVCR8tqy79&si=RKfnQL-PAcZFy67a

[@gregb671]

Glad to see you back, I was hoping it wasn’t something serious. Good vid.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, Greg. Nothing serious. Just very busy. 😁👍

[@rockadon1977]

Thanks mate, that is exactly what I needed to see. I am just about to do this myself

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching. Let me know how it works out for you. 😁👍

[@poppageorge286]

Awesome video! Clear concise and simple instruction. Beautiful, well lit and focused camera work. Keep up the good work. God bless. AAA+

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you! I hope to see you around on future videos. 😁👍

[@fiorevitola880]

First-time watcher but I am impressed with your thorough description of this job. I have an X300 JD and would like to see your work on that model sometime.

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching. Next time I get an X series in ill see what I can do. 😁👍

[@fiorevitola880]

@@baldeagle242 Looking forward to it, and thanks for answering so fast.

[@phantomcharger568]

I have to do this job tomorrow, this video really helped

[@bloodnocka]

Excellent video, thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@baldeagle242]

+@bloodnocka Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching! Here’s a link to other videos I’ve posted that you may find useful. kzbin.info/aero/PL5_ZXmQpcjpac4UV8OW8g-IWVCR8tqy79&si=RKfnQL-PAcZFy67a

[@smck2648]

Absolutely terrific vid ... clear, concise, spot on ... THANKS!

[@baldeagle242]

@Steven McK Thank you so much for sharing your comment! Your feedback means the world to us. It's incredibly uplifting to hear from viewers who have discovered solutions through our videos. We genuinely hope to see you around in the future as well. Wishing you all the best! 😊👍

[@SweatyFish]

Thanks so much man! This was exactly what I needed about 2.5 hours later mower is good to go!

[@baldeagle242]

You’re welcome! I hope to see you around on future videos. 😁👍

[@TheRustyRooster]

Great viewing... lots of good info thanks a bunch

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you Mr.Rooster. 😁👍

[@RobertSonberg-mr3st]

Great job! Thank you for the no nonsense tutorial. Too many clowns making it about them, you’re a true professional!

[@baldeagle242]

+@RobertSonberg-mr3st You’re welcome, Thanks for watching! Here’s a link to other videos I’ve posted that you may find useful. kzbin.info/aero/PL5_ZXmQpcjpac4UV8OW8g-IWVCR8tqy79&si=RKfnQL-PAcZFy67a

[@Hootman865]

Best John Deere belt videos I’ve seen

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. 😁👍

[@williammcilrath9828]

as always another very informative video thankyou BILL

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you Bill. 😁👍

[@briancoleman971]

Outstanding writeup.

[@rustyrepairs2565]

Super helpful video!! Thanks for sharing.

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you.

[@bobbell8828]

Excellent detail…thank you!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you. 😁👍

[@philliphall5198]

Happy your back Dads are Dads

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks Phillip. 😁👍

[@markfuchs9385]

Smooth as butter.

[@RepairGang]

Is there a difference between aftermarket and OEM bearings because I always use aftermarket. I'm just curious if there's actually different. I don't know enough about them

[@baldeagle242]

+Repair Gang There is a difference, but on a mower with relatively low RPMs and little frictional heat generated, the aftermarket bearings seem to work fine. In my 30-plus years of doing this type of work, I've never had one come back that I've replaced. Most of the OEM bearings I've seen on residential mowers are not brand name bearings like Timken, NSK, SKF, etc. but rather unbranded bearings with no name visible. The best advice I can give to prolong the life of any deck bearing is to keep grease in the spindles (even with sealed bearings) and take a leaf blower or compressed air and always blow clippings and debris off the top of the deck to avoid trapped moisture. If you're replacing bearing on a commercial mower or a mower that's used for extensively large yards it's something to consider but I'm not sure you'd ever see a benefit from the higher-priced OEM or name brand bearings. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching. 🦅🇺🇸

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@baldeagle242]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.

[@philliphall5198]

I just drilled it and tap it installed zert and remove inside covers Dry brging go out Grease them twice during mowing season

[@baldeagle242]

It’s a great thing to do for sure. They will last much longer if kept greased and dry. 😁👍

[@WhiteWizard420]

This is a good video! Thank you!

[@baldeagle242]

+@user-xt8pd3yf6y Thanks for watching! Here’s a link to other videos I’ve posted that you may find useful. kzbin.info/aero/PL5_ZXmQpcjpac4UV8OW8g-IWVCR8tqy79&si=RKfnQL-PAcZFy67a

[@NicholasFenello-gz3ou]

Great job

[@thebackwoodsboysgarage9144]

i got john deere l118 my neighbor got him a new john deere so he just giv me the l118 for free

[@baldeagle242]

They are gas hogs, but they get the job done for sure. 😁👍

[@cash9406]

Damn good neighbor !

[@stevecurry5785]

I would pull the inside plastic cover off both bearings so you can grease them with the spindle grease fitting

[@arkyboy14]

Thanks for the video.

[@markburke2533]

Good video instructions °

[@baldeagle242]

+@markburke2533 Thanks for watching! Hopefully you’ll find other videos I’ve posted interesting or useful. kzbin.info/aero/PL5_ZXmQpcjpac4UV8OW8g-IWVCR8tqy79&si=RKfnQL-PAcZFy67a

[@TraceElements-ti5ke]

This is soooo cool!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you. 😁👍

[@terrimeine5225]

great vidieo ,very helpful

[@baldeagle242]

+@terrimeine5225 Thanks for watching! Hopefully you’ll find other videos I’ve posted useful. kzbin.info/aero/PL5_ZXmQpcjpac4UV8OW8g-IWVCR8tqy79&si=RKfnQL-PAcZFy67a

[@JoeClementz]

Very good video.👍👍

[@baldeagle242]

+@JoeClementz Thanks for watching! Hopefully you’ll find other videos I’ve posted interesting or useful. kzbin.info/aero/PL5_ZXmQpcjpac4UV8OW8g-IWVCR8tqy79&si=RKfnQL-PAcZFy67a

[@rockbay79]

You rock!!!! Thank you!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you. 😊

[@patrickflohe7427]

Helpful video! By the way….I have a similar mower deck, not the same, 42” deck on L100 / Scott’s L1742. Belt is too loose. No way to make it tighter. The sliding bracket for the engagement spring is already slid all the way. I drilled an additional hole farther away on the bell crank / pulley bracket for the engagement spring, hoping it would pull farther, if the cable was stretched. No good, belt is still too loose. Is it possible that someone put a pulley on the deck, that is too small? I’m using the John Deere belt that is called-out. I even had to take the deck out of adjustment, to push it farther away from the crank pulley. What on earth is wrong with this turd?

[@baldeagle242]

It’s tuff for me to say without looking at it but yes. It is possible that someone has but the wrong pulley on it. A few other things to check. Make sure the belt is routed correctly. Make sure there isn’t something restricting or limiting the movement of the engagement arm. Double check the belt length and actually measure the belt to confirm it’s correct. It’s possible you ordered the correct belt but received the wrong belt. Also confirm the mower has the original or same size deck as the original. If someone swapped out the deck for a different size that could be your issue.

[@anhonestman1234]

Great video. Only question is, how did you ensure the steering was aligned? Was that an issue?

[@baldeagle242]

There are two ways to address this. The first one is to simply center the front wheels and them drop the steering shaft in and turn it until the wheel is in the correct orientation. The second way is to drop it in without worrying about it. If you do it this way just pull the cap off the center of the steering wheel. Remove the nut and pull the steering wheel off and turn it to the correct orientation and put the nut back on. I generally use the first method and if I’m off a little I’ll correct it with the second method.

[@anhonestman1234]

@@baldeagle242 thanks for the quick reply. Appreciated

[@tysonkahler]

Nice! Thank you

[@baldeagle242]

You’re welcome. I hope to see you around on future videos. 😁👍

[@dburnsworth]

Hey Baldeagle! I just finished taking my deck off L111, painted, new Gator blades and when running it now I think the blades are hitting something (or each other) but it only seems to happen with the deck up above 2 1/2. Any idea what I’m missing here? Thanks!

[@baldeagle242]

I’d pull the deck back off and see where it’s hitting. There should be marks where it’s making contact.

[@dburnsworth]

I certainly will do that. I just wondered if the fact that it only happens when I raise the deck indicated something specific. Thank you for responding! Love the videos!

[@dburnsworth]

Well….I’m an idiot. I had the front linkage arm upside down and when lifting the deck it was hitting the front flywheel. Hopefully this will be helpful to others. I did take off 1/16” from each side of each of the gator blades…they are longer than the originals.

[@baldeagle242]

@@dburnsworth Thanks for the follow up. I’m usually left wondering if things ever worked out for most people. 😁👍 I’m glad you figured it out.

[@GLHerzberg]

Phenomenally comprehensive tutorial! Great content! Magnets work well to hold the deck braces together after de-pinning them from the deck. As for the main drive belt, setting the Park brake adds significant slack to that belt thus eliminating the need to block its tension mechanism with your rubber mallet. Why Deere chose to create galvanic corrosion via dissimilar metals in their spindle assemblies is just beyond stupid. Aluminum cast spindle held with four steel bolts that all sheared off due to the corrosion. Steel bearings pressed into the aluminum spindle again creating galvanic corrosion. It's as if the whole spindle assembly is designed to fail as a unit.

[@baldeagle242]

+@GLHerzberg Thanks for watching! Here’s a link to other videos I’ve posted that you may find useful. kzbin.info/aero/PL5_ZXmQpcjpac4UV8OW8g-IWVCR8tqy79&si=RKfnQL-PAcZFy67a

[@ronaldnorris2179]

If you set the parking brake you don have to wedge the pulleys for drive belt the brake will do it for you.

[@paulhughes3961]

The small tension pulley on my deck will not budge, I have pried and hit it with a hammer but it won't move up so I can't put the belt on. Any suggestions?

[@baldeagle242]

I would soak it in penetrating oil and let it sit for a day or so. If that doesn’t do the trick you may need to pull it apart and clean it up really well.

[@wakeup7923]

Thanks!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you very much! I appreciate the Super Thanks!

[@cueballsi]

What would happen if the spring for the PTO came from the top down? Instead of bottom up?

[@baldeagle242]

I’m not really sure. It could allow to much tension or not enough tension.

[@cueballsi]

@@baldeagle242 I swapped it on my deck. Didn’t feel a difference…. Wasn’t sure if there is excessive vibration in my deck or not, but just doesn’t feel right… 32 hours only…. Ordered a new belt to try….

[@Patriot_Drone_Services]

Brother- I have been a subscriber for a long time, your content is excellent. But you scare the holy hell out of me when I’m watching you grab potentially sharp blades without wearing a good quality pair of leather palm gloves, using impacts without eye pro etc. Now you have been doing this for a long time and have scars on your knuckles like most of us wrench turners do, gloves just don’t fit in confined areas, we get it. Through experience, we learn tricks of the trade and we all take shortcuts. I’m guilty has charged sir, and I have the scar on my inner thigh when a seven inch angle grinder with a concrete cutting blade got away from me when it slipped from my ungloved wet hands, walked back and bit me on the inner thigh while I was wearing shorts cutting the small concrete curb installing a French drain. I was wearing eye pro and respirator though… 😂. For the benefit of your viewers who haven’t worked on equipment or have a lot of experience using power tools, I suggest that regardless of your skill level, everyone should always wear the proper protective equipment for the job you are doing… again I watch all of your content, I ain’t hatin, I’m just saying… keep up the good videos!!!

[@baldeagle242]

Thank you, Duane. I sincerely appreciate the concern.

[@RepairGang]

You definitely would not like my channel I have videos of me getting hurt lol 🤣

[@Patriot_Drone_Services]

@@RepairGang actually I watch your channel… it isn’t too awful bad…

[@RepairGang]

@@Patriot_Drone_Services thank you. It's about time I get some damn recognition. Plus you always got to give big ups to my man 's bald eagle

[@LuckyNikitaBoba]

The drive belt is the belt responsible for rotating the rear wheel? we’re not talking about the deck belt to cut the grass, right?

[@baldeagle242]

That’s correct. I show how to replace both belts in this video.

[@Bossman211]

How to tighten up the belt on a 48 in deck

[@kevindunn8868]

You made it look eas

[@baldeagle242]

It’s really not that bad. I’d plan on a couple hours if you haven’t done it in the past. I also recommend using your phone to take pictures so you can easily see how it was put together when you reinstall everything.

[@baldeagle242]

+@kevindunn8868 Thanks for watching! Here’s a link to other videos I’ve posted that you may find useful. kzbin.info/aero/PL5_ZXmQpcjpac4UV8OW8g-IWVCR8tqy79&si=RKfnQL-PAcZFy67a

[@baldeagle242]

+@kevindunn8868 It’s not that bad. Thanks for watching! Hopefully you’ll find other videos I’ve posted interesting or useful. kzbin.info/aero/PL5_ZXmQpcjpac4UV8OW8g-IWVCR8tqy79&si=RKfnQL-PAcZFy67a

[@larrycornett7358]

Tha ks

[@baldeagle242]

😁👍