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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCraftsman Riding Lawn Mower Deck V-Belt Replacement #532429636
Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Deck V-Belt Replacement #532429636
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$53.99Estimated Savings
$112.5003:07
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the deck v-belt (or deck drive belt) on Craftsman lawn mowers. The most common reason for replacing the belt is when it is worn, as part of regular (at least yearly) preventive maintenance. If the belt is broken, the mower blades will not rotate.
All of the information in this belt replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman, Husqvarna, Poulan
Tools used: none
All of the information in this belt replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman, Husqvarna, Poulan
Tools used: none
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the deck belt on your riding mower make sure the ignition switch is in the “off” position and the key has been removed.
2
Confirm that the mower deck is at its lowest position and that the clutch actuator lever is in the “off” position.
3
Now remove the retaining pins securing the support arms and detach the arms to release the mower deck from the frame.
4
Next, release the deck belt, if still intact, from the engine pulley and the belt guides.
5
Detach the clutch cable from the retainer.
6
You can now slide the deck out from under the frame.
7
Lift the support arms out of the way and fully release the old belt from the pulleys.
8
Install the new deck belt by aligning it on the outer pulleys with the v-groove side facing in then align the belt on the inner pulleys with the flat side facing in.
9
With the belt in place, slide the mower deck back under the frame.
10
Secure the clutch cable in the retainer.
11
Align the new belt on the engine pulley and the belt guides.
12
Reposition the support arms and secure them using the washers where applicable and the retaining pins.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the deck v-belt (or deck drive belt) on Craftsman lawn mowers. The most common reason for replacing the belt is when it is worn, as part of regular (at least yearly) preventive maintenance. If the belt is broken, the mower blades will not rotate.
All of the information in this belt replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman, Husqvarna, Poulan
Tools used: none
All of the information in this belt replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman, Husqvarna, Poulan
Tools used: none
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the deck belt on your riding mower make sure the ignition switch is in the “off” position and the key has been removed.
2
Confirm that the mower deck is at its lowest position and that the clutch actuator lever is in the “off” position.
3
Now remove the retaining pins securing the support arms and detach the arms to release the mower deck from the frame.
4
Next, release the deck belt, if still intact, from the engine pulley and the belt guides.
5
Detach the clutch cable from the retainer.
6
You can now slide the deck out from under the frame.
7
Lift the support arms out of the way and fully release the old belt from the pulleys.
8
Install the new deck belt by aligning it on the outer pulleys with the v-groove side facing in then align the belt on the inner pulleys with the flat side facing in.
9
With the belt in place, slide the mower deck back under the frame.
10
Secure the clutch cable in the retainer.
11
Align the new belt on the engine pulley and the belt guides.
12
Reposition the support arms and secure them using the washers where applicable and the retaining pins.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Drive Belt
$53.99
Total$0.00
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