How easy is it to replace a serpentine belt?
Serpentine belt replacement is easy because today’s automatic drive belt tensioners eliminate the need to loosen bolts or pry components into position for retensioning. Just rotate the tensioner, remove the old belt and install a new one.
What tools needed to change serpentine belt?
Tools/Supplies Needed:
- ratchet and socket set.
- torque wrench.
- new replacement belt.
- new tensioner.
- new pulley.
- wrench set.
- jack and axle stands or ramps.
How to replace the belt on a craftsman lawn mower?
Craftsman ZTS Manual Online: Mower Deck Removal & Installation. MOWER Use the mower belt release lever (D, Figure 11) to Mower Belt Routing. I have yet to find a specific diagram with instructions to replace this belt.
How can you tell if a new belt is the wrong belt?
Look at the new belt in comparison to the old one to be sure they are the same width and have the same number of ribs going across the belt horizontally. The old belt may be slightly longer than the new one due to stretching. If the new belt is not the same width as the old one, it is the wrong belt.
How often should you change the drive belt on a yardman riding mower?
Whether you need a new air filter, mower blade, or carburetor, we have a large selection of MTD parts to help you fix your equipment. Changing the drive belt on a MTD Yardman riding mower is part of a routine maintenance schedule. MTD, the maker of Yardman products, suggests changing the belt every two years or more with exceptional wear.
What to do if your belt is loose after routing?
If the belt is loose after routing it, it is either the wrong size belt or you’ve routed it incorrectly. Apply pressure on the auto tensioner and put the belt over it. Use the same wrench to loosen the auto tensioner pulley, then pull the belt over it. Once the belt is in place, release the pressure on the tensioner so it holds the belt in place.