Tighten the Blade Belt and Level the Deck Riding Mower Lawn Tractor Craftsman Murry

[@VansWorld]

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[@jsmythib]

I bought this mower in fantastic condition, cheap, from someone who couldnt find anyone to stop the new belt from falling off with the deck raised....Thankyou in advance. :)

[@VansWorld]

👍😁 glad it helped ya.

[@darylwall5873]

Thanks now I can adjust it

[@19491Tommy]

I've owned my Craftsman mower for at least 25 years... all that time, I have changed several mower belts and only 1 drive belt... not too complicated. Several times I replaced the deck belt during the season because it had gotten loose. I looked in my owners' manual and online for the correct method of tightening the belt. I suspected the rod you pointed out was the correct one, and thank you for confirming what I wanted to know for 25 years !

[@jamesc5292]

Hell yea really helped you rock bro

[@jamesc5292]

Saved me $37 for a belt and i can cut my grass now

[@VansWorld]

👍😁

[@herberttillman725]

Awesome video, thanks again 👍

[@luiscruzgimenez3382]

This is the type of how too videos i love, straight to the point no bs just showing what we all were looking for thanks and def earned a sub.

[@VansWorld]

Thank you 👍😁

[@robertelder9587]

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[@robertmcmahon2744]

Just had the same type deck to remove to replace the ground drive belt. Didn't know what the rod was for. Just got pissed that it was one more thing an engineer thought up to get in the way. Good to know what it is and how to adjust it. Thanks. Peace-out and God bless. 😎✌👍

[@VansWorld]

Awesome thanks for watching and for commenting. Hope ya have a great weekend 👍😁

[@durhamterrellliger]

Thanks for the video! I have now youtubed my way through head gasket replacement and blade belt tensioning.

[@VansWorld]

👍😁

[@donholder9217]

This video told me exactly what I needed to know, I fixed my mower and saved a lot of money that I really didn't have to spend

[@VansWorld]

Awesome.. Its always great to feedback like this.. Have a great weekend and thanks for watching

[@ronaldsimmons6335]

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[@paulmatthews9146]

Thank you! I remove deck a while ago and couldn't remember how to reconnect the blade linkage. Saved my butt! 👍

[@TheNearsightedGamer]

Did I miss the part about tightening the belt?

[@rcf8367]

Lol, and he didn’t show that backing the trunnion out makes the belt tighter, NOT screwing it in…

[@tvs3497]

Great job. I learned two things. First, how to get the deck off my mower, and second, getting the deck off my mower is a PITA.

[@dougmorganmusicmisc1141]

Good video. To the point and no unnecessary commenting.

[@rodneyhatcher1858]

Thank you for saving me $$ on a belt

[@tysdisposition5357]

You diy guys truly need a course in cinematography prep

[@VansWorld]

I wish I knew where to take a course like that. Everything is self taught. Like editing. But at least we try. 👍😁 thank you for the feedback

[@aurawright2130]

@@VansWorld you did an by awesome job considering the subject matter and location! Thank you for your video!

[@brianduchscherer8271]

Hey awesome, you're the first guy who actually showed how to tighten the belt ! thanks

[@VansWorld]

No problem. Have a great weekend

[@johnmccamon2056]

Thank you so much! Been looking for a way to tighten the belt for awhile. Great video.

[@VansWorld]

No problem 👍😁

[@jonjohughes]

Hi Van, Great video thanks. However, I think you're wrong about using the deep well socket to adjust that nut. The block with the clip is threaded, the nut is just a lock nut. So you gotta pull out the clip, loosen the lock nut and then rotate the block on the threads. Hope this helps!

[@geraldfer]

Makes sense...troy-built 08 belt keeps jumping off. Thanks for the simple to understand video

[@stevenleek1254]

Thanks!! This is just wanted to know but you're the first I found after looking at many that explained it correctly (even with the one handed camera!) I subscribed.

[@johannehawken5309]

Good onya mate.got my husky mower goin a treat thanks to your vid.

[@tatechasers2393]

my craftsman doesn't have an adjustment, so I pulled on the end of the spring plug and wrapped a small piece of hanger wire around, made it quarter inch tighter. I can always add washers or more wire later if needed, thanks

[@M70ACARRY]

Yeah, my YTS3000 doesn't have it either. Instead, it has a idler pulley with spring. I double up the spring. Belt rarely comes off.

[@raiderrog6412]

great video, but I had trouble seeing what you did to tighten belt. I replaced my belt last summer but I did not know you had to tighten it. my new belt just broke again less than a year later. is it because it was a little loose? any more videos or info you can give me would help. I have a craftsman dlt3000. thank you!

[@JavierMartinez-nx7ks]

I had the same problem thanks alot was an excellent video

[@VansWorld]

Awesome. Thanks for the cool comment. 👍😁 have a good one

[@whood338]

Good detailed video, very helpful in helping me figure out why my craftsman riding mower belt kept jumping off, I was lose but thanks to you I'm looking forward to cutting more grass. Keep up the good videos, thanks alot.

[@VansWorld]

Oh man. Awesome feedback. Thank you so much. I really appreciate the kind words. And as always, thank you for watching 😁👍 I look forward to seeing your comments in my other videos 😁👍

[@tomkrzemecki5166]

Never knew there was such an adjustment. I guess I'll have to check my LT2000 42"

[@A1commentary]

Thanks good detailed instructions !

[@signwavejack]

Thank you! just what I needed.

[@ultimateflash7792]

Thanks bro! Got mine fixed!

[@paulbrown4936]

Great video. I followed your instructions and was done in no time. Thank you.

[@VansWorld]

Awesome. Glad I could help ya 👍😁

[@livelovelearn7870]

Thanks Vans

[@VansWorld]

No problem at all. 👍😁 have a good one

[@beentheredoneization]

Good vid and well explained Van! You just saved someone a nice chunk of money who won't have to pay out for a trip to a shop or a service call to the house! At my age when I have to mess with the decks on the Cub or Craftsman anymore I drive the front tires up on car ramps and jack up the back end with a floor lack and a short pc. of 4x4 then set jack stands under the rear so I don't have to get all the way down on the ground anymore. Just came up with that recently after my surgery not to mention I probably have close to 20 years on ya - lol

[@VansWorld]

+ Don Veeser thanks. I didn’t think it would turn out very well it was hard to get the camera into certain angles 😁👍

[@MariaSanchez-ib4pq]

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[@demetriusbryant4018]

This video was well informed perfect for what I needed

[@GaryRoss-lr2sr]

Thank you for the best information

[@PsykoKunt]

Thank you! Ffs I been battling this all summer

[@jessewiggins7608]

Thanks man! I'm going to level my deck right now! Great job & video

[@VansWorld]

Awesome. I hope it goes well for ya. 👍😁 it should. Not a bad job. Some of the newer riding mowers are a lot easier to level.

[@nigelcarren]

Nicely done thanks mate. Happy New Year from an Englishman in a French forest. 👍🇬🇧⚒️

[@VansWorld]

👍😁 happy new year

[@jamesomron6545]

Thank you. That helped.

[@christopherfisher2905]

Good video

[@VansWorld]

Thanks 👍😁

[@olgamorales7337]

very well explained thanks.

[@jnusmc4922]

Great video wish you could have said size of socket to use only thing. Thanks again

[@VansWorld]

My bad. Thank you for the compliment and the positive feedback

[@woolyhighlander7280]

Great help

[@als.8690]

Thanks for this video. I wondered about that adjustment and what it does. Very helpful.

[@VansWorld]

I hope the video helps. Thanks for watching and for commenting

[@darrenbusker8003]

Thanks Van for the video. You just confirmed what I thought I needed to do.

[@DannyComer-m4j]

Does not work for my Craftsman Lt2000, it has no such rod as that for an adjustment. I have the belt that is "supposed" to be correct for it, but it has too much slack and will not engage the blades. I've tried and tried, don't know what to try next.

[@Shoalie]

So do I screw the linkage farther down onto the rod (toward the rear of the mower) or screw it further off the rod (toward the front of the motor) to tighten?

[@VansWorld]

Front 😁👍

[@TheAndy9020]

Thanks for asking! I had the exact same question/concern. So we are going to loosen the jamb nut, back the mounting part back a few turns and then tighten the jamb nut back up.

[@varietyvideofilmz]

Thank you do you have video on exactly how to adjust blade height model 247 289010 craftsman?

[@VansWorld]

Thank you for watching. I only have videos on the model I own. You may be able to download your owners manual from google search. It should show how to level your deck. 😁👍

[@joehenderson1023]

Ok im really seriously confused right now lol im so sorry but like really What's the stabilizer bar even for because mine isn't even hooked up to the mower

[@propabilityfpv303]

Some people burn up belts because they go through high grass too fast. People don't know how to use these mowers lol. Know the difference between user error and lawn mower error y'all 🤣 loved this video

[@VansWorld]

Haha that’s funny. Because my son in law borrowed my cordless weed eater to cut around his yard (That He Never Cuts). He brought it back and said it didn’t work too well. I said it ain’t a bush hog. Haha. Don’t let your yard get grown up so bad and it will work great haha. Thanks for the great comments. I hope you have a great week.

[@propabilityfpv303]

@@VansWorld haha! you as well!

[@devilplaysgames6118]

Is this to tighten up the belt for just the deck belt???? Had to replace spindles on mines and belt is a little loosen need to be tighten somehow

[@keithbarrows]

Good job and thank you

[@VansWorld]

Hey, thanks for the kind words. I hope you have a great week 👍😁

[@markg3305]

Oh man thank you so much

[@newerguy5444]

Thanks you helped me with my issue!

[@VansWorld]

Awesome. Thanks for the feedback 👍😁

[@immrnoidall]

After putting on a new belt, i can barly get the lever up into engage the blades. This looks like the fix. I hope it is.

[@c.reneecourtney5171]

HELP! So I have been scouring for parts manuals and videos and yours is the closest I can find. I have a old craftsman riding lawn tractor 4000. The place you are pointing at 3:01 is where the tension rod connects. The up and down piece. WHAT IS THAT CALLED? I was mowing my grass and it suddenly stopped engaging. The belt was replaced near the end of last season and it is fine. Initially, I thought my motor pully froze but it was moving. When I looked up how to tension the belt I thought I had it licked, but when I looked at my mower that up-and-down piece is snapped. Is that something that can be repaired or is it something that needs to be sautered back together?

[@derrickhallFreakintrips]

Thanks so much for uploading this. I had purchased that a brand new adjustment bar and assumed it came preset I assumed. I kind of thought it would be that being I didn't have the problem before putting on the new bar. Save me a hour + trying to figure it out and possible a new belt lol. This video is older but have a wonderful day from here in South Carolina.

[@VansWorld]

Glad it helped ya. And thank you for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. Have a good one 👍😁

[@justinmcvay5560]

Can I see behind the gas tank? Mine has a u shaped bar with a spring I found just laying there now blades wont engage

[@gregoryjoslin6861]

Thanks

[@VansWorld]

👍😁

[@richardPalmisano]

Damn bro I sure could’ve used this video 2 months ago lol thanks for sharing Van my friend looking forward To see your how to videos bro

[@NativeTearz]

Doggone... I need this and an oil change Thanks for reminding me of 1 more chore I gotta do before snowfall! (Or spring) lol Great video!! I love DIY/How To... becuz these are all things I need to do/learn!! 👍👍👍 Have a great day, Van!!

[@katiebeasley2935]

My belt keeps dropping off during use. I found it crosses over the idle arm(?) that runs from tension pully to a bracket behind the outside pully on side opposite of shoot (?) where grass clippings blow out. I took pully off to get to adjustment. It helped a little but belt still falls off. I am thinking where the belt runs from one side to other at back if deck is rubbing on that arm that gies across from idle pully to the bracket it sits in the tightens belt when engaged. Do I need to tighten this nut on that arm up more?

[@VansWorld]

It’s hard to say without seeing it. Most of the time the problem is a stretched out belt that needs replaced. The linkage and rods shouldn’t be an issue unless the deck had a hard impact that could have bent something. There should be a good diagram of the belt routing. Check that. Also there should be brackets that run beside the pulleys. They keep the belt from falling off when not engaged. Sometimes they get bent and need to be bent back into place. I hope this helps 👍😁

[@paulbillings1791]

They are not all the same. There are the ones with an electric PTO clutch,to engage the belt drive and require a constant belt tension and the others that are a manual/mechanical belt drive engagement.

[@VansWorld]

👍

[@joshreeves9498]

How do you tighten the blade belts on one of these?

[@dilligaf76]

So i have the opposite problem, after replacing a pully, the belt is too tight and the blades spin when I do not have them engaged. I assume I can use a deep well socket and just try loosening that nut?

[@sosteve9113]

nothing beats a handy man lol

[@VansWorld]

+so steve sure does. How have you been Steve? I haven’t heard from you in awhile.

[@toddosborne1761]

thank you

[@larrygenepate5755]

You do great videos,thank you,keep up the great work!!!

[@VansWorld]

Thank you. 👍😁

[@tleyba9881]

Life saver

[@VansWorld]

I am so glad this video helped ya. 👍😁

[@19491Tommy]

I purchased a new deck belt for my craftsman mower... the store sold me a deck belt that was 1" shorter than the belt I took off... when I installed the new belt... I cranked the mower, but the blades began to turn even though I had not engaged the handle .... will loosening the tension rod put slack onto the belt, preventing it from turning before the belt handle is engaged ?

[@VansWorld]

Yep. Sure will 👍😁

[@shatterpointgames]

So wouldn't loosening the adjustment make the belt tighter? Good video btw, you didn't waste a ton of time over explaining. Usually I just need to know the concept I don't need the full story.

[@VansWorld]

Its one of those things you have to look at for a minute then you have the Ah hah moment... Thanks for watching and for the compliment

[@petermulloy5740]

I think he wasted a ton of time.

[@flir67man84]

Thks, great video, one of my spindles is broke tryin to find right spindle. I have one with four bolts. my front deck clip to tractor is heavy piece of steel not two bars... i got 1990 craftsman ii

[@VansWorld]

Have you. Checked on eBay or amazon for the spindle? If you need the actual part number, you can google you mower for a owners manual. It will have the part numbers listed. I downloaded my owners manual to my kindle app on my iPhone. It helps a lot. Good luck with your fix. Let me know how it works out for ya. Have a great week. 👍😁

[@cookingwithalittlespice]

Wow I bet you’re handy to have around 🤗

[@charlescoker7752]

Van, I have a 2000 year LT1000 . For some reason. The deck will only come up about an inch. When I raise the deck. The arm goes to the spot it suppose to go to. But the deck barely moves off the ground.. What is the fix?

[@heathschwab]

Ok cool this is a good need to no thanks this will help if I ever get me a rider again shur need one. You have a great day god bless

[@FoUlBlAdEpNlTy]

Hey so I have the exact same model, tightened as far as I could and I still can't get the belt right, what size belt are you using??

[@VansWorld]

Not sure right off hand. But there should be a label under the hood with belt specs.

[@soulsaucegoodwin319]

You can slide the cable engagement bracket back with a 10mm wrench or take tension spring off that the same cable is attached to and shorten it by torching the end while in a vice to red hot then curling in to itself. Attach that end when cool to the screw side and the cable to the other.

[@soulsaucegoodwin319]

You can slide the cable engagement bracket back with a 10mm wrench or take tension spring off that the same cable is attached to and shorten it by torching the end while in a vice to red hot then curling in to itself. Attach that end when cool to the screw side and the cable to the other.

[@ezequielmaldonado5547]

Hey van I have a craftsman riding mower T1800 ..I have a problem...the gas petal seems to be stuck...I don't know what the problem is...I took the brake off.. thinking that's the problem..it's still stuck without the brake on it ..any suggestions that might help ..thank you and God bless.. Ezequiel

[@VansWorld]

It’s always aggravating when situations like yours happens. My advice is to trace all the linkage. Without actually seeing it in person it’s hard for me to make any assumptions. Sorry I’m not much help to ya

[@kcboat1]

just a note when turning the adjustment nut turn towards the end of the rod towards the front of the mower.i turned it the wrong way first and it was worse

[@hawkshaven9986]

So which way to you turn the nut to loosen the deck belt tension.? Mine is too tight and I need to loosen it but haven’t found clear direction on which way to move the nut. Any help would be appreciated!

[@matthewschebel730]

Thank sir

[@alaneiserman5332]

didn't level the deck

[@madmanmechanic8847]

If your pivot for your adjusting rod it threaded it makes it very difficult to get the right tension on the belt , Because you have to remove the the keeper then the pivot and pull the rod of and turn the pivot and hope you have the right tension on the belt but if you have to tighten the adjustment to get better tension then you are fighting it to get it back in the hole. I have been working on my deck and could not get the proper belt I had to buy a standard v belt because Homo Depot cut down their belts to half of what they had and I can no longer get the proper belt . they used to stock . I took the box down there with the part number and was told no longer carried in store. So now I have to figure out how to tighten the adjustment and fight to get it back in the hole for engagement I got 5 acres of weeds to cut If they hadnt threaded the pivot and just put two nuts on there so you could adjust the rod in place and get proper tension would of been a better design instead of having to take it off and on I think I am going to have to ream out the pivot and put on two jam nuts to I can adjust it in place there is very little room in there as you know

[@larrygene5746]

Van what a wonderful video !!! I am highly pleased, keep up the great work, I subscribed to you!!!

[@VansWorld]

Thank you. And thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. It means a lot to me. I hope you have a great weekend 👍😁

[@moonstruck2009]

But what do you tighten or how do you adjust? The screw on the end of that rod is that what I do?

[@TheDarcyhorn]

You back off to tighten and turn on to loosen?

[@VansWorld]

Yep

[@paulk5311]

if you take the rod loose (which is what you will have to do anyway to turn the piece) then you can use a wrench and not need a deep well. of course i have a deep well but would probably just use a ratchet wrench anyway.

[@VansWorld]

Thank you for the feedback and thanks for watching

[@kymalbreschtz7834]

GREAT VIDEO, HOWEVER, WERE ON UR GREEN MOWER IS THE TIGHTENER FOR BELT WHEN IT KEEPS SLIPPING OFF???....2 OR 3 HOLES THEN U ADJUST THEM TO 1ST, 2ND OR 3RD HOLE.

[@VansWorld]

Thank You for that added feedback.. Thanks for watching.. Have a great day

[@wallyallyn5473]

I have a Lawn-Boy riding mower with a single blade 30 inch deck and need to know how to do the leveling on that and adjusting things do you have any advice on that thank you

[@VansWorld]

I’m not 100% sure but I believe you will have to buy a leveling kit for a lawn boy riding mower.

[@user2C47]

For 30 inches, it would be wiser to have a push mower.

[@Eugene2ndW]

My Sears LT 4000 2 blade mower, the blades are not aligned so it does not cut even. One is not parallel to the other and it is lower. The spindles mount to the bottom side of the deck and the only way I see to level is either to bend the deck at the mounting holes or trim the spindle bolting legs. Do you have any suggestions?

[@VansWorld]

Im not sure about that. one of my blades was bent one time. It caused it to not cut level. It wasn't off by much. Try a new set of blades. And make sure your tire pressure is equal in the front tires as well as the back tires.. Great question. Thanks for asking. Hope this helps. Have a great weekend.

[@Eugene2ndW]

Thanks Van, I checked tires and blades. I have tried sucking the deck up at the spindle mounting holes with a strong back and jack bolts, but not much luck. What about trimming the spindle legs? I can't find a KZbin on this subject.

[@VansWorld]

Michael Tavary I’m really not sure. My motto is you have to break some eggs to make an omelette. If you feel comfortable trying it. I’d go for it. What’s the worse that could happen? You might have to buy some replacement parts. But you’ll learn something in the process. Please let us know how it turns out. 😁👍 sorry I’m not any more help than that. Have a great week brother.

[@neillillo4748]

Perfect

[@Flossy350]

How did you get the belt off the main flywheel or whatever, it looks like you have the same model as mine. And I just dont see any way to get that off so I can get my deck out

[@VansWorld]

There should be a bar beside the drive pulley. Just pull down on the belt to get it past the bar. If this doesn’t answer your question the. Let me know and I will try to answer it better. 👍

[@Flossy350]

@@VansWorld hey thank you for replying, there was a release bar I had to slide out. Of course once I popped that sucker out the belt came right down like you said.

[@VansWorld]

Awesome. Thanks for the update. Have a great week 😁👍

[@marihall5005]

What size deepwell socket?

[@robertw5008]

I have a old craftman 42 can you please make a video on the torsion springs how to assemble on the brake arms I have the old style circle curly springs part number 140086 nobody on youtube has made a video on how to remove and assemble the springs please help!

[@Mizter.D]

What is the exact size belt for this mower?

[@M70ACARRY]

I have a Craftsman yts3000. I don't have that adjust rod.

[@iamjoesauce]

I'm having the opposite problem. My belt dry rotted off and now the new one I bought seems just too small, could it be that adjustment is too tight? I just cant get it on one of the outside pulleys

[@VansWorld]

I had the problem before. Does your mower show the belt diagram? My diagram was under where my right foot sits Underneath the mower. And they actually sold me the wrong size before. See if you can find your owners manual for the belt part number. Good luck and have a great week. 👍😁

[@PJB-lp8kd]

Thank you!

[@VansWorld]

I appreciate you stopping by and watching and for commenting.. I hope this video helped you out.

[@texaslonestarrider]

Awesome!

[@rickmcculloch]

In your video you pointed out a pulley which has nothing to do with tensioning the belt. My Craftsman has a cable controlling the tensioner pulley.

[@tom00025]

Screw it in or screw it out?

[@MrRtwilson]

Are you sure that rod tightens the belt? I believe that rod is the blade engagement rod.

[@VansWorld]

Yep. It pushes the blade belt further when the blades are engaged. You are right though it is the blade engagement rod.

[@pain_inthe_bass]

Hey this might sound like a crazy question is there any way you can email me or PM me pictures of underneath that deck or on top of the deck under the mower my mother-in-law brought hers over here for me to fix it and somebody had taken it apart I got it almost all back together trying to tighten the belt but there's two parts here and I don't know where they go thank you for your time and consideration

[@VansWorld]

I would but I can’t this weekend. My daughter is getting married. I’m not around the house 👍😁

[@VansWorld]

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[@robertmcmahon2744]

@@VansWorld Congrats🎉Have a great time at the wedding🤗

[@pain_inthe_bass]

Thank guys fixed it

[@sean2743]

good video thanks... liked and sub. wondering if you could tell me how to fix my problem lol ,i just bought a use rider ,everything works great other then when i am in gear and let off the break no matter how fast or slow i do it nothing happens till about half way then wham back tires spin / front tires come off the ground almost every time theres no gradual take off thanks in advance .

[@VansWorld]

tanker thanks for the awesome comment and the question. My first advice is to google the mower and get an owners manual. You should be able to find a free PDF version. But for the pedal, I would follow it on back to the gearbox. Check any place that might need some lube / WD40. Check to see if it’s catching somewhere. I know this is pretty vague but it’s what I’d do. And I would do it with the deck off so you can see everything clearly. I sure do hope this helps you. If your still having issues Hollar back. Have a great weekend brother

[@sean2743]

@@VansWorld thanks for the quick reply... i sprayed everything i could see and made adjustments to the break. the break was not tight at all. so i snugged it up till the mower would not move then backed it off 1/4 turn ,seems to work good now.. thanks.

[@VansWorld]

Awesome thanks for the update 😁👍

[@debramitchell5194]

So I really like your video, the one with the craftman lawn tractor, your model is just like mine. I was hoping you could help, I can not get the clutch that engages the mower to go completely down, looking at the book, I am pretty sure I hooked it up right....can not get the mower to engage....

[@walterhynson2898]

no sir no more for new sears craftsman 46 inch