Watch Before You Change Husqvarna Drive Belt! - Tractor Transmission Belt Slipping Problem SOLVED!

[@benpethel6235]

Thanks!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you very much! I appreciate the support! Thank you for watching!

[@butchmcguire7860]

My Husqvarna developed a screeching, near deafening loud sounds that I could sometimes lessen by gently touching the brake pedal. I recorded the horrible sounds, went to and played it for my long time local mower/equipment shop guy. He said “could be this, could be that, it’ll take about a week or more to pull it all apart and get it back to you for a couple hundred but possibly more depending on what I find. I’m retired with a failing fixed income with an ever present subtle fear losing our home of 40 years in the not too distant years. I watched your post, cleaned out the compressed grass and presto, the horrible chattering sound has disappeared. I’m one very, very, very happy old guy. I’ll always look to you first for insights from now on. Thanks for what you bring to our world and I’ll share you freely with all. Butch McGuire at 81.

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m glad you found the video helpful! When I am doing DIY type things I usually have my camera going because it’s not that much harder to film the process. That way someone else can save a little bit of time or money by doing it themselves! Thank you for watching!

[@pantonhillier5609]

This would have to be one of the most useful posts on KZbin. Have used it successfully several times over the life of this old yard tractor. Many thanks for your friends from down under. Cheers

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thanks! I truly appreciate it and I’m glad it was helpful more than once! Thank you for watching and also check out my other mower maintenance videos if you are interested! Kind of amazing that the video has reached around the world from her in the northeastern U.S.

[@SpeedBuggy92]

I am surprised that more haven’t been posted about this issue. I was about ready to buy a new mower. I used an air compressor with a long tip. This allowed me to bust up the clumped grass and blow it clean. Thank You!

[@mjhombre88]

While I was under my mower looking to see how the belt was run,, I saw the debris and cleared it out, had no idea that was the problem. Thankfully I saw your video before I began to make the repair. Reattached the deck and thing ran like a champ. Thanks for the video. Saved me a lot of work.

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m glad it was helpful, thank you for watching! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@paulortmann8561]

THANK YOU!!! I actually pulled the transaxle and changed the oil in my Husqvarna lawn tractor because I was having the same issue and some posts said maybe the transaxle was low on oil or the oil had broken down. Well... it was a little low on oil so I took care of that with the new oil, but after I reassembled everything, the "go" was no better. Then I found your video and Ah Ha! I had the same issue with the clump of dirt and grass keeping the belt from tightening. 30 seconds later my mower drives like new. Thanks for taking the time to post this!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Paul Ortmann thank you for watching, I’m glad the video was helpful. It’s amazing how much a small clump of grass can screw it up! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thanks again and glad that you fixed it!

[@Banjo75]

You Sir are a lifesaver after i ordered the belts I ran across your video. I was prepared to change the belts but took your advice and sure enough there was a huge clump of debris under the brake release. Thanks a million, and I now have 2 spare belts

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great, I’m glad this was the issue and now you have the spare belts only if you need them! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank You!

[@ceegee777]

OH MY GOODNESS! After watching 8 KZbin's on how to change the belt 😱😵‍💫😱😥 I gave KZbin one more chance and found YOU! I didn't think it would work but I gave it a shot. Lot's of grass and 10 minutes later it WORKED!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! 😘

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great I’m glad it worked and you didn’t have to go through the trouble of changing the belt! Thank you for watching the video and please consider giving it a 👍🏻 if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@timothymilam732]

If you'll use air hose to blow all the clippings off after every use, including raising the hood, and blowing fan, battery area. Down beside the rear of engine you'll find two openings, one at each corner, there is a round hole, this is the area where you cleaned out. Use air hose to blow down each opening couple times, alternating back and forth, this will prevent that from happening. Also try not to wash mower deck when it's just finished mowing, because this tends to kill the bearings in your idler pulleys' and spindles. Even if you wash it after it's cooled down, be sure to run it for few minutes to dry water off everything, are use air hose attachment to blow all pulleys and spindles off. Otherwise water sets on them, and will seep into sealed bearings washing grease out prematurely. These few things is what I've learned over the years, from my own mistakes in thinking I was doing the best I could to maintain my mowers. Only to figure out that I was doing more harm, by doing the things I was doing. Also on bigger decks, I add another wash attachment connection to the opposite side than the factory installed one, and this makes sure that entire under deck area is washed free of built up clippings. Hope this helps you, out, by learning from mistakes, and I made, and learning how to correctly do things, saving lots of headaches, and money needed other places .

[@arthilliker3721]

Yes !! I use my leaf blower, or my compressor with an extension on my air nozzle, it's about 16" long and does a GREAT job of keeping everything clean. It's much better for the machine for obvious reasons too ! I wash my tractor regularly just like I wash the cars and truck, I blow dry them too. Well worth the time ! Only takes a few minutes but makes a big difference, especially if/when I do have to work on it !

[@benpethel6235]

Thank you so much! Had the same problem on a Craftsman mower made by Husqvarna. Changed the transaxle fluid and filter with no effect. Ordered a drive belt, then came across this video while waiting for it to arrive. I always use a leaf blower to clean the deck and mower after mowing, but had no idea that a clump of grass in could stop the machine from climbing a small hill. With the great editing and knowing exactly where to look, I found the clump of grass causing the problem in seconds and now it climbs like a billy goat. Thanks again!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thanks for watching I’m glad the video helped you get your mower back to working order! It’s amazing what that a relatively small clump of grass can cause this issue! Thanks again and also for the Super Thanks!

[@sheldan23]

Brilliant!! I've had it serviced twice this problem and though I'd finally replace the belts. When looking how to install found this video. I just loosened the grass and vacuumed it out. Worked a treat!!! Can always fix myself now, thanks

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m glad you found the video and were able to get it fixed! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@bcolbour]

Thanks for making this, I kept losing power while I was driving mine and it almost seemed like the belt was slipping because it would just slowly pick up speed. I just did this, instant acceleration again. Thanks!

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m glad it worked for you! It’s amazing how much clippings get stuck up there! Thank you for watching, please give the video a thumbs up if you found it helpful! Thanks again.

[@Mote78]

This solved my problem. I had lost both forward and reverse. I removed the mower blade housing for better access to the nooks and crannies then used my air compressor to blow debris out. To my surprise forward and reverse worked great. Easy and zero cost.

[@5MinuteFixit]

That's great! I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven't already! Thank you!

[@jowpopper790]

Can't say thank you enough. This was a life saver. My mower was only 4 months old and thought I was going to have to fight to have warranty work done. Thank goodness it was just grass accumulation.

[@5MinuteFixit]

jow popper that’s great, glad you found it helpful and that you didn’t have to go through with a warranty fight! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thanks again!

[@daveetheridge8338]

@@5MinuteFixit I have a 4-year-old Husqvarna YTA22V46 lawn tractor that has given me nothing but fits, especially with the so-called "automatic" transmission. These tractors are poorly designed and lots of debris accumulates in the back of the mower where the pullies for the drive belt and transmission belt are located. To clean, you need to remove the battery and clean with either a hose or compressed air. The tractor is supposed to have a top-end speed of 7.5 mph, but I've been on it when the tractor could only go about 2 mph and would have trouble making it up a slight grade. I'm very disappointed in this lawn tractor and will most likely sell it after this cutting season and buy something else.

[@marvinpurdy]

Replaced the belts and still wouldn’t climb the slightest incline, was getting ready to take the transaxle out and replace the fluid, but I found your video and behold I removed a huge chunk of hardened grass clippings thanks to your help and now it flys up the steepest of hills!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching, I’m glad it was helpful! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@geoffhirsh2402]

Just replaced drive belt and tractor wouldn’t move. Watched your video and knew I had a clump of dried grass exactly where you showed. Cleaned it all out (at least an inch thick), runs great now. This is my neighbor’s tractor and no maintenance done whatsoever. Thanks

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m glad it was an easy fix and you didn’t have to replace the transmission or mower! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@andrewrowbotham7019]

BRIILIANT video that just saved me a huge amount of work changing the drive belt... for nothing. Thank you thank you!!!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad it was helpful! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven't already! Thank you!

[@wsbaysden9891]

Glad I watched your video before I tried to change the drive belt, mine was clogged up really bad. Dropped the deck, cleaned it out and problem fixed. Thanks

[@JoshNormandy]

I just ordered a new drive belt 3 days ago and then I saw this a few minutes ago... Went and checked and found TONS of grass in there! We'll see if that does the trick the next mow. My yth22v46 is 10 years old, so it may still need a new belt, but this video is great!! 🍻

[@5MinuteFixit]

Hopefully its just the grass buildup that’s causing the issue! If so at least you have a spare belt for when you need it! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@travisschmidt6515]

Thank you VERY MUCH. Common sense fix that I didn't have enough sense to figure out. Back in action in just a couple of minutes. Brief & straight to the point. Many thanks.

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great! Glad you were able to get back to it so quickly! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@chrisruppecomedy]

Finally!! Thanks for the video. I have been trying to figure this out for a while now. I had just enough power each time to cut the grass but it was a struggle. I have tried a lot of stuff and was getting ready to change the drive belt when I found this video. 5 mins of cleaning and I was back up and running like it was new!

[@newbluerugby]

Have u ever changed the drive belt? I’ve had mine 8yrs. I had this prob too & this fixed it but wonder if I should still put a new belt on

[@gloriastazzone8722]

I was just about to purchase a new drive belt then watched your video. Excellent, saved the day! Thank you

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great! I’m glad it fixed the problem! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@retiredarmy03]

Thank you. Saw this video, lowered the deck, cleaned out the clump of grass, mower doing great.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad it was helpful! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven't already! Thank You!

[@greghopson1286]

Thought my belt was going, I always blow the mower/deck off when done. Exact same problem, never saw it and it was just like yours. Glad I found your video, and thanks for making it.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad the video was helpful! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@JEMadaras]

This was exactly my problem. I blow off my mower with the leaf blower after every use, but this spot on the tractor still had buildup. Thank you!

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@davepfahler2219]

You are the MAN! You saved me a ton of money from buying a new transmission! THANK YOU!

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m glad it was helpful and you were able to save money by not buying a new transmission! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@Shawshanc]

Thanks that saved the day! I took the deck off and used compressed air to clean the machine first (but I didn't clean that one area!). I mulch the leaves,big area, then bag the leaves second. We have 4 small dogs so it's a clean yard or you can't find the poops and keep leaves from being brought inside on their feet.

[@randyrust1]

Was just about to change belt and saw your video, thanks, it worked like a charm. It saved me money and time!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Randy Rust glad I could save you a little of both! Thank you for watching! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@im411seeker]

Dude, you're my hero. Thanks for this simple but powerful tip. My tractor is back to running normal.

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m glad it was helpful! Such a great feeling when you hit that pedal and it moves like it should! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thanks for watching!

[@danwebster5439]

I always use my leaf blower in my mower before putting it away, so it seemed unlikely that there would be any build up of clippings anywhere. Wrong! When I had the deck off I checked the area shown here and it was packed with debris, enough so it took me awhile to fish it out. Even though I had a new belt ready to install, I didn't need it. Now there is no slipping on hills. Thanks for the explanation and good video!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Dan Webster thank you for watching! Glad the video and explanation was helpful to you, please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thanks again!

[@allenmecklenburg741]

Thank God for you brother, you just saved me at least $200!!! (Round trip transport $95 to repair shop, $100 per hour service. Also, they were not going to get to it for another week. I have 4in of leaves covering 2 acres of my grass between trees. 👍👍👍

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thanks for watching, I’m glad the video was able to save you some $, please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@caddylover3510]

Man I was about to throw my husq away. 400 hours on this bad boy. 2010 20/42 and it cuts 2 acres weekly. Rebuilt the transmission put a new drive belt on and it ran great. Fast forward 2 months and it doesn’t move again. Jacked it up and saw the drive belt has no tension when the brake is off. Damn it’s a new belt! Checked out your vid and I had to e exact problem major build up of grass. Hard grass clumps. Chipped it all away with a large flat blade and damn if this beast doesn’t now drive like the first day I bought it! Awesome man thanks a lot.

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great! I’m glad you found the video and it helped you out! I love it when it’s an easy fix! Thanks for watching and also check out my other mower maintenance videos if you are interested! Thanks again!

[@joseywales6146]

Mrrph! Just finished changing my drive belt. The old belt looked fine, but I did clean out a lot of crap in that area in the process. Thank you!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad it was helpful! Was your belt slipping before? Did cleaning the area help the issue?

[@markm8188]

Hey buddy...I owe you a beer, or maybe a whole case! I was about ready to put my mower up on a trailer and tow it to a repair shop half an hour away. Problem solved in 5 minutes. BTW, if you lower the mower deck to the lowest position, you don't need to remove it. Also, sticking a long screwdriver down thru those 2 cleanout holes in the frame will enable you to dislodge most of the impacted grass.

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great! I’m glad you found the video and were able to fix it before you brought it to the shop! That’s for the offer of the beer! I appreciate it, I’ll take a thumbs up on the video in place of the offer! Also thanks for the extra tips on on the clean out holes! Cheers!

[@ChapsShrugged]

Holy Butts. I can't say for sure this is my issue, but there is for SURE a LOAD of crap underneath I need to clean out, that can't be doing any good. I've always only ridden other peoples lawn tractor. Just like people never think about checking fluids on a car til the first component fails- I'd never think to clear the grass off the mower til I have to maintain my own. Thanks!

[@pswartz978]

My mower is a 2009 Craftsman and l have had this exact same issue, finally figured it out a couple years ago. Drove me crazy till I figured it out. Good video.

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@curtislarry]

This clip solved a problem I've been facing for years. Thank you from Wisconsin!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Curtis Johnson glad you found it helpful! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thanks for watching!

[@skiphayes1795]

Thank you. I did this and it worked! BTW I found you do not need to remove the desk, just lowe rit down and there is plenty of room to get this taken care of. Once again it worked great and saved me a trip to the repair shop.

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great! I’m glad it worked for you! I removed the deck to make filming easier. I probably should have mentioned that it’s not necessary to remove the deck. Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@randyyonkins9467]

Bought a YTH22v42 with a supposed bad transmission got it home messed with it for a few then realized it had a huge amount of grass like yours did after I cleaned it out it’s been the best and cheapest mower I’ve had

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s awesome, nothing better than a cheap find that treats you well and saves a bunch of money! Thank you for watching!

[@ilexilex]

Thank You a lot !!! You saved me some money and an hour of work. Greetings from Poland 🍺🍺🍺

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@paulvanhouts7291]

I think it’s annoying that the owner manual doesn’t guide you to this issue. I found out the hard way, new belt and idlers. It is a hard spot to get right into and I think that the manufacturers need to set up a solution in new models. Using a long nose air blower seems a good idea that I Haven’t tried, so thanks for the tip. I may make an adapted tool for this to really get into the tight places. Great vid, thanks

[@5MinuteFixit]

I also think they could have done a better design so this could have been avoided in the first place. Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@Zewce]

You, sir, just fixed my tractor. Cleaned everywhere BUT here trying to get this fixed. I cannot thank you enough!

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great! I’m glad it fixed the problem and it wasn’t a more expensive issue! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@appstate1996]

I have the same exact issue. It runs and cuts great on flat surface, but no longer makes it up the hill that it always did before. I was about to call the repair shop to come pick the mower up and fix it. I will check for grass buildup in the morning. Fingers crossed!!

[@5MinuteFixit]

P M hopefully this is your issue and you can save some money! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thanks again!

[@thomasmanning2426]

This was the exact problem with mine! Saved me time and money. Thank you!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching, I’m glad it was helpful! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@EliteSpetzNaz]

Was just about to give up on my lgt2654, cause no matter what I do the belt slips so easily. Didn't know about this so I'm going to check it out tomorrow. Thx!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Did this remedy the problem, I hope so!

[@EliteSpetzNaz]

@@5MinuteFixit I believe so though it was on a different model there was some build up under that panel where the brake bar sits. So far havent had the belt come off so thank you!

[@jonb4763]

Thank you sir, saved me an needless trip to the box store, the aggravation of finding the proper belt, and a few bucks too!

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great! I’m glad you were able to fix it and save a few bucks in the process! Thank you for watching the video and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@etarheel1]

100% solves the problem. Thank you sir you saved me a bunch of time and money! A bit of a engineering over site from my point of view. I barely had forward and no reverse. The area in this video is just forward of the mowing deck and on top of flat surfaces. I had grass clippings dried hard as a rock just like he did in the video. Removed same and back up and running in less than 5-10 min. Reaching the area requires some patients and creative angles. Good luck out there and always watch for the kids!

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@jtassoni8765]

Good info, my drive was slipping on my gth2654. I had over 100 hours on my belt, I mow about 4 acres of rough terrain and often high grass/weeds. So it seems my belt just got stretched. I sprayed some belt dressing I bought at the auto parts store...problem solved.

[@cbdilly]

This video solved my lawn tractor issue! Thanks so much!

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great! I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@russellhendrich3268]

This worked for my Husqvarna-built Craftsman yt4000 - thank you for sharing this!

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@kenpage9164]

Thanks, for the well done video. My sears PYT9000 is very similar, with the same symptoms. An extensive cleaning did the trick!

[@MrEye4get]

I just purchased a Husqvarna 138 CT riding mower. The brake both stops the tractor and engages the hydrostatic drive. Two issues: First trying to accelerate [from stop] is jerky and like riding a bronco! Pressing the brake abruptly stops the tractor with excessive force. Driving is terrible; jerking onto motions and lurching to a stop! Second issue is the excessively loud [squealing] sound the belt makes; engaging the drive! Now I have a new tractor that squeaks. bucks and jumps, all for the neighbors to enjoy! Is belting dressing an opinion? Can the belt tension be adjusted to smooth acceleration and reduce squeal?

[@5MinuteFixit]

I would shy away from belt dressing, from my understanding that should be used when a belt is under constant tension and still slipping. I think the jerky acceleration will slightly soften over time but I have to say even with ~260ish hours on my rider it’s still slightly jerky. Hopefully this helps! Thank you for watching the video and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@hunterm.172]

Dude thank you so much for this video I wasn’t having that issue but some idiot who I bought my lawnmower from put the belt on wrong and it kept slipping off and after watching this video I realized it was on wrong and was able to reference this to put it on right!!!!!!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Nice I’m glad the video helped you out! It’s good to hear stories from people that either did the repairs themselves and in some cases save money from watching these videos! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already, thank you!

[@hunterm.172]

@@5MinuteFixit Definitely!

[@pendrytwins]

Thank you so much!! I was thinking it was the belt and was going to order a new belt but your video led me to check this and it fixed my problem...thank you!

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@billstewart2433]

Spot on. You saved me a lot of trouble, work, and money. Thanks

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@alcidae]

Pretty sure you saved me a bunch of money with this video. Thank you!

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great! I’m glad it was helpful! All I ask is a thumbs up on the video if you haven’t already! Thank you for watching!

[@tomvincent3348]

Worked like a charm. Saved time and money. Thank you so much.

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@kevinmoran7998]

Thank you!, thank you!, thank you! This was driving me nuts. Even though I was sure the belt and pullies were okay, I was ready to replace them all, but luckily I came across your video.. Easy free fix and on my regular maintenance schedule now.

[@5MinuteFixit]

I know, fairly simple things like this should be explained in the owners manual. Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven't already! Thank you!

[@JasonVinson183]

You probably just saved me hundreds of dollars!! Thank you!!

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great! Glad it was helpful and you saved some money! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@JasonVinson183]

@@5MinuteFixit already did!! Thanks again! ☺

[@belladonna1688]

Hi! What if the belt is still loose after cleaning?? It there a way to get more tension?

[@carolrichards2602]

I had a loss of forward and reverse and discovered a buildup of debris in same spot and when I removed it the belt tension increased, and the loss of power was gone. Thanks.

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@bradsnapp5360]

This video helped so much! I thought I was going to have to call the repair shop and spend $$!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching, I’m glad it was helpful! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you! 👍🏼

[@jokerred1090]

Thank you very much, this fixed my problem and taught me what to look out for in the future!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad it was helpful and fixed the issue! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven't already! Thank you!

[@skippbarr6167]

something I never thought to check ,thanks

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@OutbackMike]

Thanks. This fixing my problem!!!

[@thomassilverstrim3018]

Awesome video! Saved my tail and tons of money! Thank you!!!

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great! Glad you were able to save a bunch of money! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up or a super thanks if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@raysmusic49]

Thank u for this.. my brake clutch spring broke..I didn’t know where it attaches to the frame..I can see it in this video

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@russellhendrich3268]

Craftsman YTS4000 - this was my fix. Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@alexchristian5399]

Did your belt whine when you accelerated??? I have the same model and I just bought a new drive belt. Want to make sure it doesn’t wear the new one

[@russellhendrich3268]

@@alexchristian5399 Mine did not whine, simply would not move. Sometimes it would "try" to move but just couldn't.

[@milohajek]

And this is why regular maintenance on anything from a mower to a car is critical.

[@briansmith4569]

So obvious when you think about it! Thanks for the vid, it worked :)

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great I’m glad it was helpful!

[@pete4693]

Thanks for the added check for my list...I'm going underneath today, wish me luck!

[@5MinuteFixit]

How’d it go, did you find anything? Thanks for watching!

[@Lecknye1961]

Mine makes noises in the transmission when I’m backing up like something was grinding or slipping or something. I don’t think it’s a belt. It sounds kinda like a clutch or something slipping and grinding. I don’t know what it is can’t get nobody to answer me. And it is a 2011 Husqvarna. YTA 18542

[@hutornyi]

Thank you for sharing this video. This is the exact problem I've got on my McCulloch

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@aldenleonardo]

Mind blowing! You saving people a lot of money and time, thank you so much for sharing it! You got my like! 👍

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad it was helpful!

[@DavidWilson-vn7fm]

I think you just solved my problem!!!! Thank you so much :)

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great, I’m glad the video helped! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@jamesyates5191]

Wow how do I say thank you enough. Mine was identical to your video. Thanks again.

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m glad you were able to fix the issue with the help of my video! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@jamesyates5191]

@@5MinuteFixit Yep I always thumbs up

[@jembo1959]

Thanks for explaining its something I can try on my own mower.

[@michaelmixon2479]

Using a blower or air hose on the mower after cutting helps a lot.

[@Rebel9668]

Thanks, I'll definitely check my Poulan Pro 500EX for that as right now the transmission slips on hills or towing a dethatcher and I've been using a gummi strap to hold my brake pedal all the way up ever since last year when I changed the noisy tensioner pulley :) If it turns out to be the belts though, I already have new ones here I ordered from Amazon last week and it could very well be both as the belts on it are the originals from when I bought my mower 11 years ago.

[@danieldeal478]

I. had the same issue. Thanks you very much keep up the outstanding work.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad it was helpful! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@gdash4187]

Mine just started slipping and I found your video first. I hope this is the problem. Thank you!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Did it work?

[@gdash4187]

@@5MinuteFixit i had another problem. a tension pulley was locked up. But I did have a bunch of grass there that I had to clean out.

[@5MinuteFixit]

@gdash4187 I’m glad you figured it out and are back in business! Thanks again for watching!

[@gdash4187]

@@5MinuteFixit thank you for the great video detailing every single thing.

[@19Photographer76]

Did you need to elevate the front end to access that area?

[@5MinuteFixit]

Elevating it definitely makes it easier, you may be able to get to the area without. Report back how it goes so others can be helped by your comment.

[@Mmmm_Cows]

Worked, crazy that 1/4 inch if packed grass wouldn't let me reverse.

[@5MinuteFixit]

I agree!

[@shadowcaster111]

Thanks so much Fixed my mower right up

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching, I’m glad the video was helpful! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@kiteeveryday3084]

You just saved my day! Thank you!!🙏

[@5MinuteFixit]

Happy to help!

[@elementalraven27]

Positive this is my problem- THANK YOU

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching! Glad you found it helpful!

[@elementalraven27]

Do you know if the hydraulic fluid can be topped off or seals replaced? Pretty sure my right rear blew the seal but the boyfriend says it can’t be fixed on these?

[@5MinuteFixit]

@@elementalraven27 the fluid can be topped off but you have to remove the whole rear end and I believe they do sell rebuild kits for these. You would have to check to see if the seals are included in those kits. Thanks again, hopefully this helps!

[@timernst8909]

Thx!!! Video well done. Clear instructions. Quick and easy. Well thought through presentation. Bless ya Bro!!!! Keep them coming!!👍

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching and for the compliment! Glad you found it helpful!

[@ericcoopersomatics]

Thank you! Such a perfect solution.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching! Glad you found it helpful!

[@Satphones9996]

Yep! Saved me a ton of time? Thanks

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great, glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@TheTreeTuner]

Thank you for this video! Saved me all sortsa time!!!

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great! I’m glad it was helpful, be sure to check out my other mower maintenance videos if you are interested! Thank you!

[@ybet1000]

What the heck are the thumbs down for? Fixed my mower... especially the parking brake tip.

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m glad you found it helpful and thanks for the thumbs up! I appreciate it! Thank you for watching!

[@bobg4657]

Sounds like Joe Friday describing crime scene on Dragnet.

[@MovieZoneTV]

Thanks, this saved me a lot of time and $$$!

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great, I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@FaithfulDetailing]

So I've done this and still have the same problem pulleys and wheels are all good but no power and won't back up belt is still moving but no power

[@willytrouble88]

It was hard to see where you are cleaning. Is this up under the steering wheel post area?

[@5MinuteFixit]

It is on the underside of the tractor to the left of where the steering shaft is. Thank you for watching, please give the video a thumbs up if you found it helpful. Thank you!

[@mattg3920]

Thank You so very much, that did the trick.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Matt G thank you for watching glad it was helpful! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@valkyrie7965]

Awesome video thank you, I had a ton more than you did lol

[@Watercooledguy]

When I have my leaf blower out blowing off the driveway and walkway, I always blow off any grass/debris from my mower, it doesn't get it all but it gets 90% of it.

[@rileyhiggins4753]

Vary helpful video mine still needed a belt but this was super helpful as I would have had problems with the new belt

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you! I appreciate the compliment. Thank you for watching!

[@honkymonkey9568]

Mine slips, but there is no debris. Is there a way to tighten the belt? Thank you.

[@5MinuteFixit]

There is no tensioner pulley one these mowers other than the brake being released. If the brake is released, there is no debris and the belt is still loose it (the belt) most likely needs to be replaced. Thank you for watching!

[@honkymonkey9568]

@@5MinuteFixit I appreciate that.