Snowblower Drive Belt Replacement - MTD/CUB CADET/YARDWORKS/YARDMAN

[@NorrisTheDog7]

Hey Dony, I noticed in this vid that this machine moves too slow in reverse and too fast in low gear, can you do a friction wheel alignment vid?

[@donyboy73]

You need to watch this video here; kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5a6opeDnNt4qcU

[@michaelhart738]

I have the Craftsman, 30 inch, two-stage machine and I'm in the process of replacing both belts, cleaning everything and greasing up the drive system. Had I NOT watched this awesome video, I would have never even though about dropping that belly pan for easier access to the pulley and belts. I'm going to replace that torsion spring on the auger pulley. Picked one up on Ebay for 8 bucks. This ONE video has shown me MORE about the dynamics involved with the belt replacement as well as the machine's need for proper lube and adjustments than any other vid posted thus far! Thank you for taking the time to show us how it's done!

[@rogercrane8994]

Don, these days there is much talk about quality. We have quality people, quality time, quality lifestyle even quality instruction and help aids. As a famous judge once said, "Don't ask me to define quality. I know it when I see it." And see it I did, in your belt changing KZbin clip. It is outstanding! As a retired university prof having very poor almost nil mechanical skills, your clip save me hours of time, money and best of all frustration. Your fix and repair clips are outstanding ... absolutely outstanding. Thank you ever so much. Roger Crane, Mallory Beach, South Bruce Peninsula, (Wiarton), Ontario

[@donyboy73]

Thanks Roger!

[@DaveinBend]

Hey man, your video Saved Me A Bundle. My MTD blower tried to swallow a collapsable lawnchair that had tipped over and was hidden under the snow. Getting the chair out of the auger was a bitch, but nothing went around when I fired up the engine and pulled the auger handle back. Thanks to your video I investigated and found the auger belt had just slipped off the big pulley. And you're right, getting it back on from above is about impossible because of the little guide toward the bottom of the big pulley. I got this snowblower for free from an older friend who found using the machine to be difficult for him, and I really didn't want to spend a bundle getting it repaired. Thanks a million, or least a couple hundred. Dave in Bend Oregon

[@lenjones39]

Thanks....it couldn't be any easier to do, the way you explain it. Thanks for showing us the parts numbers. Great video. I like the way you talk to us. In a normal voice. In a lot of videos, the person is yelling at us. They don't use their everyday voice. Again thanks.

[@RobMarriage]

I'm so glad I watched your video. Half way through changing the belts on my snowblower in the freezing Western New York weather (they never break in the summer, do they), I thought "I better make sure I'm doing this right." I set down the blow torch and and sledge hammer and came inside. Seriously though, I was just about to remove the entire front end. Thanks again!

[@huejass1325]

Best videos for small engine repairs! Literally took 10 minutes to complete!

[@donyboy73]

Glad it helped!

[@rawfoodelectric]

Wow, thank you so much! You are a lifesaver when the men in my life cannot be contacted. Now I know how important a clean garage is!!

[@donyboy73]

YOU'RE WELCOME!

[@crush42mash6]

Excellent job, very simple in your explanations love it. Thank you very much from Ontario Canada

[@Vankaner]

Nicely done. Thanks for posting videos to show us how to keep our snowblowers going. Much appreciated.

[@sgp6886]

Donny, I just saved $250 after watching your video, I was able to buy a drive belt for $14 at local GrassLand store. You are are a genius. Your video quality and instruction was very helpful and perfect.

[@brendabaines1013]

Excellent video. We were able to replace a broken auger belt thanks to you.

[@sontwo3948]

Love Don's videos. Did not yet need to replace belts, but now understand how it all works, and was able to clean friction disc and adjust cables so my gears shift smoothly again, and wheels turn at the correct speed. As good as taking a class in snow blower repair ! Really meticulous camera quality. Thanks !

[@crestongaither4824]

Excellent video. I did the job yesterday & did the cleanup this morning.This video helped a lot. Blower seems to run fine (though as yet I have no snow to test it on). One trick I discovered on my MTD-made Craftsman blower may not work for all models: the pulley comes apart & goes back together again easily, which makes belt removal & reinstallation easier. Thanks again for this video -- my owner's manual says drive belt replacement is too difficult for owners and says an authorized shop should do it. But it really WASN'T such a big deal.

[@heyyoubuddy6749]

Thank you so much for showing us all how to repair our blowers. We count on them to do their job every time.

[@georgedbuntsr6581]

Calm, cool and collected donyboy. Great job !

[@aaa7189]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - My snowblower is 10 yrs old. Just replaced the belts, This video Really Helped. The drive belt was pretty good except being a little stretched. The auger belt was like a tank tread in the inside, there was cracks between the treads and stretched. Thank You !

[@davidronson8712]

My new Yardworks stopped blowing snow and I saw smoke coming from the belt area and smell, now after watching this I will open the cover to see what's going on, I was sure there is a clutch somewhere , thanks GOD that you have this video, I can fix whatever is the problem but first I want to make sure the auger is not jammed which I think it is, luckily I have another Yardworks 5 years old that did the job today, but we just started the Canadian winter and I want to be ready. thanks a million, thumbs up.

[@kaboshi]

i want to thank you a million time, made me save a couple uundreds bucks ! super happy to have found your video, especially since my belts were so damaged i couldn't even read the number on them!

[@bryanmcdermott77]

Don - your explanations are always so thorough; love your videos!

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[@rafaellanden2159]

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[@rafaellanden2159]

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[@patmcmanus5065]

Tremendous video. My wheel drive belt broke a few days ago and this video help me replace and fix the problem without a glitch. Thanks so much.

[@sjs2657g]

Dony, @ 6:22 when you are pulling on the idler pulley, I found it much easier to slip a plastic tie around the pulley and pull on the tie instead of the pulley. It frees up much more room to maneuver the belt into place. If you use two that are interlocked into a figure eight, that works even better with even greater room and leverage.

[@rsauve999]

Just helped my son with his Poulan. We followed your instructions for changing the traction belt. Worked like a charm. We also replaced the drive pulley, since the spring let go & damaged the old one. Many thanks donyboy! Bob in Nfld.

[@Byrdfan]

Great video. No wasted time, just 9:24 minutes of exactly what I came here to learn !!!

[@scrubsz]

An absolute WONDERFUL video. Today I replaced the auger belt and when I was done I figured I might as well replace the drive belt while everything is disassembled. I used this video to help me with the drive belt. Thank you so much! This was just perfect!!!!

[@donyboy73]

Glad it helped

[@rjjablo]

Thanks great info on this one and the Auger Belt replacement

[@sjs2657g]

Thanks Dony. I have the same type, but a different brand [Chicago Machinery]. Several years back my snowblower chewed up it's auger belt. I went to replace all the belts [it has 2 auger belts] but they were worn so bad that the belt numbers were no longer visible. It took several hours and two tries to get the correct fitting belts. As they stretched so that their used length wasn't the same as the new length. The point is, if you spend 5 minutes to take off the cover and write down the numbers of ALL your belts [magic marker], it could possibly save you a lot of time when they do break.

[@hatfieldhouseonhibernia3351]

Wow. Fantastic video. So clear and conscious of all aspects of the job. didn't think I'd be able to fix this myself but after seeing your video I'm going for it. Thanks so much!

[@Speeddemon3]

Absolutely fantastic videos my friend! Clear, concise and very helpful. Hard pressed to find someone who makes videos and explains their work better. Subscribed!

[@nld-bl5ct]

Your explanations are just so very thorough and learn a lot from this video. Thank you

[@MagellaPaquet]

Hi, thanks for sharing your knowledge and your skills whith all of us... You saved my life a couple of times... Your videos=100% quality

[@kevinmartin4867]

Thank you Dony for this video. I was able to change both belts, never having done that job before. And thank you for teaching us the safety things, so we can do the job with confidence!

[@donwolfjr1]

I'm about to buy my first snowblower ever (I'm 46 yo, lol) and this was a perfect video!! Thank you!!!

[@Thribularity]

Always a pleasure to watch one of your videos. I feel relaxed and confident to go fix my snowblower . Thanks.

[@jimmcewan7973]

Very well done, it is obvious that he has done this work many times before. I appreciate his assistance.

[@mikekoz6351]

Wow, this is such a good video, I've watched others and i was lost, but u are clear and concise, thankyou

[@mikekoz6351]

I’m going to Canadian Tire to get a belt right now, actually 2 belts, why not

[@semco72057]

I love that demonstration of how to put the belts on and you do a great job with each video and even though I don't have a snow blower since I am in Arkansas, there are many in many states and provinces who need this information to repair their own equipment.

[@donyboy73]

thanks sidney

[@baburejaz]

Excellent educational Video with a very good pace, sound level and recording details. Thanks

[@jamess6734]

I just started working at Sears as a small engine mechanic doing in home service. I love this job and line of work. I used to be an aircraft mechanic in the military. I like how you have your own little shop. That is a dream of mine one day, to make a business out of it. Where did you learn and train to eventually go on your own? You have a lot of knowledge and very professional.

[@caljackson5672]

Great videos. Very helpful and you don't rush thru them. Thanks ver much.

[@stevencadman3930]

Thanks for the well produced video. My snowblower is a Snapper but they were close enough to get the job done.

[@catchingfadesclashroyal6506]

Salute to you sir. You're an excellent mechanic!

[@ashtonthomas2991]

Thanks for taking the time to do the video, very informative. Continue helping the world figure small repairs out.

[@donyboy73]

thanks Lee, make sure you're subscribed

[@linoleum1]

Fantastic video. Hit all of the proper points. When I had experienced confusion about this project, this video injected enthusiasm about doing it. Good job. Well presented.

[@lionelparent4731]

One of the best explained videos I've seen ! Kudos ! simple and to the point ! Thank you !

[@donaldhiles8888]

Got the same snow blower changed both belts and greasy the shifter slide works like new. Thank a bunch 7:52

[@jamesmullins3219]

Thanks good work, good photography and good edits.

[@whocares0692]

Thank You Sir for your very informative and visual detail. You are a master of your craft !!

[@johnnywishbone932]

So far you helped me fix my Hyundai generator and my MTD Gold snow blower! Thank You for sharing your knowledge! I subscribed !!!

[@rolandmetayer7210]

Thank you Don for a GREAT VIDEO. I really appreciate your effort and the quality of your explanations. Please keep up the good work ! Cheers from Quebec, Canada ! ! !

[@JWLamey]

thank you for the video. Helped me fix my snowblower.

[@phillipelwood5760]

Nice clear explanation. Thanks for efficient use of time as well.

[@s.g.hoffman3801]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! Easy fix, worked great....very clear instructions.

[@williammacpherson4004]

excellent video Dony, I will purchase the belt through you for sure as I wish to support the free video that you provided, otherwise I would have fumbled with the online manual. Thanks, Bill

[@sixstring215]

Fantastic video 👏🏼

[@RavenTheLabrador]

When you say the part numbers for particular belts or other parts you should also mention the model number of the snowblower or whatever you are working on because as you obviously know not every part will for every snowblower or other equipment but some people who are doing something like this for the first time and using this video to know how to do it they might think that the part is universal for e everything when it might not be. If I don't personally have a video of something I like to recommend a few other people yourself included for a few things once in awhile so I just figured I'd I'd mention this as some friendly advice. Anyways thanks for the great video again I just thought I'd give a little friendly advice on that one thing. Thanks again and have a great day. 🙂👍✌

[@esmaelpereira1465]

Great Video, helped me out so much. Thank you!!!

[@Polydeukes68]

Thanks Don, good video. And also the auger belt one. 👍🏻 I haven't used my Yardman (The model is 31AY95KV643.) snowblower much over the years but after 10+ years it has all the symptoms of slipping belts. It doesn't want to go very easily, often needs a push if there is any irregularity on the ground. When its moving it goes ok though. Also the auger is blocked very easily in any kind of snow. Today I even smelled the belt while trying to use the blower and it was blocked maybe the 30th time today. I saw the impeller trying to move but it couldn't before I dug all the snow out. And when it blows it blows weakly, only couple of meters away. Few years back it was still really strong. The motor runs great, I believe its fine. My problem is that I have difficulty in finding the correct belts for it though. The brand was very briefly sold here and nobody knows what belts are correct for it. Everybody just wants to sell me a new blower instead. And I haven't found a parts list for it yet. Any tips for the correct part numbers or belt specs? Anybody?

[@richardiwankow4765]

Having same problem. Model number 31be5b3h515 it has 060-3758-0 below that. Its a 30" yardworks 10.5 hp. Same as the one in vid. Cant find a manual or parts list. Any luck?

[@nimitz87]

Great video!! I haver x2 9hp 26" Craftsman 2001 blowers and of course being MTD this helps A LOT!! Thank you for being crystal clear in video and demo!!

[@donyboy73]

Glad to help!

[@Michel-zk2lp]

Excellent video. i was able to replace Snowblower Drive Belt with your video thanks

[@leftyswildkingdom2936]

This video helped me out a bunch. Thanks.

[@nickl1682]

Dony. Good info ay from the us. Always you put safety first .

[@donyboy73]

thanks

[@toddbollen1455]

Thanks I gona go work on my craftsman now It s same as this one.. love these videos I use to take things apart with no idear what i doing try figure out as went long,,didn t always go so smooth.. big help!!

[@eddiebres3029]

Hey Dony, You look like a good guy to ask a video question about my 3rd year snowblower. I replaced a head gasket, and during that process noticed my crank/ flywheel wouldn't turn over. Really lost. Eddie bres

[@aleblanc3547]

Thanks Dony. Easy fix.

[@cboswall]

I found that the hardest part for me was pulling the tension pulley onton the drive belt. My old Bolens has a spring that's very hard to reach and clip back onto the frame. You need really long needle nose pliers to reach while putting force on the pulley to get enough slack. Almost a 2 person job. Great video though. Thanks. Glad I didn't have to take the front end off.

[@justonemori]

Thanks for the video. I just ordered a couple new belts because mine were johnny rotten.

[@mikeluckett602]

thanks Donny another great and informative video how is your wife doing I hope well.thanks again

[@2sheetstothewind484]

Nice job. Good tip on the gas cap.

[@jerryskot1004]

I have the identical blower. I have replaced both belts and the friction wheel but the drive still will not work. If I lift the tires off the ground the wheels spin when in gear but as soon as the weight of the machine is on the wheels they will not turn. Any advice going forward would be greatly appreciated. Follow up.... so I replaced the drive cable as well and noticed that when engaged the drive belt (new) just slips on the pulley so I'm assuming its the Torsion Spring on the tension pulley. Any video on that procedure? Thanks (Never mind, I figured it out myself. Just bent the spring on the torsion pulley so its tighter. May want to try this before wasting money like I did)

[@simSimon1976]

That video saved my day!! Thanks!

[@jindo333333]

Don. So great. You're the best! Thank You so much.

[@larry3099]

Great video Don! This helped me replace mine....

[@RichRich007]

the best video out there! thanks for the tip on greasing and which ones to use. When I opened my belly pan I noticed the spring you have at the bottom on mine is broken. Do you know what its called? size?

[@bengtlindqvist9309]

Full respect for your knowledge, thank you for the vid. You just made my day (and winter season)

[@donyboy73]

Glad to hear it!

[@gordbaker896]

Excellent tutorial.

[@snankoo4055]

Thanks Brother God Bless u N u family.

[@UOttawaScotty]

Wicked video, I have the same exact snowblower ! Thanks so much !

[@jiggeedoo]

Excellent video,,I'm fixing to buy a 2016 same model different color from my neighbor ,,,you explanations are super clear and easy to understand ,,, just subscribed to your channel ,,,,Merci Beaucoup from Sainte-Adele Quebec ;)

[@donyboy73]

merci

[@sixstring215]

This video was super helpful. Thank you. Whenever I went to put this belt back on, as soon as I started the snowblower up, it came back off. It appears that the tensioner is bent/crooked. Is this fixable?

[@FireDude13]

Why oh why didn't I research this before I tried to replace the belt... you would think with as many do-it-yourself videos I watch I'd know better... lol. Thanks!

[@donyboy73]

make sure you're subscribed!

[@mikepapadatos521]

Great video Thanks Dony

[@Colin32269]

Thanks young fella you just made my day a lot easier 🍻Cheers

[@russellmeszler4432]

Thanks for posting this!

[@EuropaMan]

Is the procedure the same to replace the auger belt? Excellent video and well explained. I will be removing the plastic cover tomorrow to check mine. I got a small triangular shaped piece of wood stuck in mine a few days ago and it must have blew the belt. Thanks again.

[@alvareza3]

Can you include a link to the oil and spark plug kit for it. i couldn't find a maintenance kit for mine. Toro has maintenance kits but i didnt see any for this type

[@speedjunkie69]

Great video! I have the same model snow blower. I went out and purchased the auger and drive belts together because I suspected and issue with the drive belt. My snow blower has two reverse gears. The 1st gear, I call the snail gear is really slow. Somehow the 2nd gear goes just as slow which is irritating as I can use the extra speed. Any suggestions?

[@ciscopete6441]

sir i followed your videos replaced the auger belt (no issues) replaced the friction plate belt (no Issues) replaced the drive belt as you show here Friction plate runs when engaged BUT the axle does not turn the tires. Any Suggestions

[@beyondlimits250]

Very valuable information indeed !

[@jimzondlak5383]

I have a Briggs and Stratton "brute snow thrower, the spring on the tensioner for the drive belt came off when I was checking the drive belts, how do I re-hook the spring? I cannot find anything on how to do this.

[@stevenrowe2797]

Wow nice video. Very helpful

[@pascalduchesne6590]

Hi do you can explain how change the cable that i see at 4:44 on this video? The cable near of your tumb!!

[@pascalduchesne6590]

Whats the name of this cable too?

[@poochie49]

I just acquired a free curbside MTD 26" snowblower discarded by my neighbour. It looked to be in somewhat decent condition. I figured maybe a carb issue that's why he tossed it. Well actually it wasn't even that. It was the primer bulb hose that had rotted out. I spritzed some fuel in the carb and it ran on the first try (electric start). Just have to do a few checks and it should be good to go.

[@QuincyStewart-j5k]

I am need the paddler arm assembly do you know where I can find one?

[@DeeInTheHouse]

Great video and explanation !

[@217Seahorse]

Don my snow blower runs ok however after blowing snow the snow blower won’t stop going forward so I lift the back up about two inches then drop I have continue this until finished blowing . Any idea what’s wrong same machine as in the video.

[@donyboy73]

check the drive cable and lube the handle joint

[@217Seahorse]

@@donyboy73 the snow blower woks find until I move heavy blocked snow created by municipal road prows then it locks up and the wheels keep moving forwards. I lift the back about 2 inches and drop wheels stop a drive works find until I want to stop and we’re back at. I have adjusted the drive wire and oiled handle. So when snow comes hopefully I’ll be ready. All maintenance has been done. Thanks for your quick response. The snow blower is about 22 yrs old and a royal rust bucket but engine and other components good. I live in prince Edward county Ontario so maybe use the machine 3 time at the most. Cheers keep up your videos there great

[@geneballay9590]

As usual, nice video. Thanks for the effort producing it.

[@spider2020]

Yes all great advice, The belt fit perfectly (13 year old belt) that snapped on a 50 archer property. I used both kinds of grease, but not to much

[@1plotthound]

hey don,what would cause a murry blower to lock up?could not turn the engine over until I removed the drive belt from the pully.

[@BearE9090]

Just watched a few of you vids. Very well explained and informative.