How do you adjust the tension on a Craftsman riding mower deck belt?
Push the belt keepers on the transaxle pulley down and slide the belt over the transaxle pulley. Pull the slack from the back of the tractor (transaxle pulley) and slide the belt on to the stationary and clutch idlers. This will increase the tension in the belt and hold it in place.
Can you adjust the drive belt on a Craftsman riding mower?
Blade drive belts on Craftsman lawn mowers are not designed to be be adjusted and there is no mechanism for adjusting them. Instead, the manufacturer recommends replacing a loose belt with a new one.
How do you adjust the belt tension on a Poulan riding lawn mower?
How to Tighten the Belt on a Poulan Riding Lawn Mower
- Roll the Poulan riding mower onto a flat surface.
- Lift the cover for the engine and remove the spark plug, using a socket wrench.
- Lower the mower deck.
- Push in on the idler pulley underneath the engine.
- Remove the bolt from the housing on the deck.
How tight should Lawn Mower drive belt be?
Roughly, starting out about as tight as an alternator belt, maybe an inch of play side to side… So, tight but not super tight, hard to explain it just takes practice. Too tight is no good, I find if it’s tight enough where it doesn’t slap around at all then it’s also too tight, ain’t life grand.
How tight should drive belt be on mower?
Roughly, starting out about as tight as an alternator belt, maybe an inch of play side to side… So, tight but not super tight, hard to explain it just takes practice. Too tight is no good, I find if it’s tight enough where it doesn’t slap around at all then it’s also too tight, ain’t life grand.
Why does my drive belt keep coming off my riding mower?
The drive belt may come off a riding mower because it is damaged or loose. If broken or worn, the belt can break while the engine runs, and it can fly off at a great velocity, which is highly dangerous. Check the belt for looseness, cracks, fraying or separation from the rest of the assembly, and replace if necessary.
How do I adjust the drive belt tension on a Deere lt155?
I had to replace the transmission belt on a John Deere LT155. Now the unit moves slowly in forward and will not move when you press the reverse … read more I have a 2002 John Deere Lawn Tractor model L120 hydrostatic, that I bought new from John Deere.
Is there special tool for John Deere drive belt replacement?
I called my local John Deere parts guy and he said there is no special tool that they sell. I may just have them do it otherwise. Thanks! Are you talking about the deck drive belt or the machine drive belt? If it is the machine I am sorry I can not help you out there.
How to replace drive belt on Green Tractor?
Brings back not-so-fond memories of trying to get that spring back on (complicated by not having tractor up on a lift). Here’s the way I do it on my LT 155 which is very similar. Hook one end of the spring, the end closest to the front, in place.