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Craftsman Lawn Tractor Deck Blade Belt Replacement

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This is a step-by-step video on how to remove/replace the deck V-belt on a Craftsman riding mower. No deck removal required.
Please Note: Instructions for changing the deck blade belt may be slightly different for your model/year Craftsman.
This particular older/early model and year Craftsman video may be similar enough to help replace the blade belt on your Craftsman lawn tractor. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
0:00 Start
3:08 New Belt Installation
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*Belt part# 532144200 (length: 88” x ½”)
Fits models:
917.270511 (Craftsman model in video)
917.257552
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*Belt part# 532144959 (length: 95.½” x ½”)
Fits models:
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Model not listed? Please comment below what model you have so I can add it to the above Fits list.
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@DoItYourSelfers 6 лет назад

Hi everyone, please be mindful that this video is intended to be able to remove and replace the deck belt on an older/early model Craftsman lawn tractor. This particular model and year Craftsman video may be similar enough to help replace the deck belt on your Craftsman lawn tractor. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. *Can't find your part locally? Buy on Line. Check in the Description/SHOW MORE for related product links.

@butchperdieu3821 6 лет назад

hello..help needed.on replacing the interlock switch for the blade engaging,how doe that spring go on???thanks

@kevinsweeney562 6 лет назад

Superb instructions. Unfortunately I thought a new belt would fix my loose belt problem and it didn't. The idler pulley moves to tighten the belt as it should when the engage lever is moved to engage, but not enough to get the blades spinning. Any suggestions?

@Honestandtruth007 4 года назад

Doityourselfers..... I couldn't have done without your video help.... Thanks

@DoItYourSelfers 4 года назад

Glad to hear it helped. Thank you Sralaine 007 o-700 for your comments/posting.

@Honestandtruth007 4 года назад

@@DoItYourSelfers FYI, RU-vid videos have helped me and many many other people who are Willing to learn and SAVE MONEY Good and kind Heart people like you. God bless ALL of you Good people 🙏😇👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Loving and Caring are the only for PEACE and Freedoms.

@trustyaxe 10 месяцев назад

I know this video is a bit dated...but so is my LT2000, lol. Hands down, this is THE best filmed and explanatory video on this mower line I have come across and I have looked at many. Thank you for your time and very detailed video. It has made my mowing life much easier!

@DoItYourSelfers 10 месяцев назад

Wow, thanks! I appreciate the kind words. Thank you trustyaxe for your comments/posting.

@trustyaxe 9 месяцев назад

@@DoItYourSelfers I literally just got done replacing another deck belt using this video as a guide, lol. Hopefully, I'll be able to do it from memory next time, but if not, I'll have this awesome video to reference again. :)

@kennywynn5275 3 года назад

Thank You for taking the time to make this video. I have never changed a belt on a mower before and after watching this video I had it done in 30 minutes! Very detailed and really appreciate you doing this. Thanks for saving me hours today!

@DoItYourSelfers 3 года назад

You are welcome. Glad to hear it helped. Thank you Kenny for your comments/posting.

@BillDeanstlrealestate 3 года назад

I only wish I had found your your video sooner. Five stars, Excellent and especially helpful that you showed us how to identify the year and you are the only one to point out the size of the belt and with a link to amazon. WELL DONE THANK YOU

@DoItYourSelfers 3 года назад

Glad you liked it. Thank you Bill for your comments/posting. I appreciate the kind words.

@MsJessejackson 6 лет назад

Best guide on this repair. No unnecessary talking, good lighting, good job do it your selfers.

@DoItYourSelfers 6 лет назад

Thank you Paul for the kind words, glad to hear it helped.

@MarkBrown-hz6iz Год назад

excellent video, great lighting under the mower to view all the parts involved, great camera shots!

@DoItYourSelfers Год назад

Glad to hear it helped. Thank you MarkBrown-hz6iz for comments/posting.

@briancrocker7381 6 лет назад

This video is a ton of value packed into 6 minutes. One of the most useful videos I've ever come across. Saved me a ton of time.

@DoItYourSelfers 6 лет назад

Thank you Brain for your comments/posting. Glad to hear it helped.

@sheriffgirl6289 7 лет назад

Thank you on behalf of the females of the world that are DIY queens. I used your video to fix my 2008 LT3,000 Craftsman ridding lawnmower.

@DoItYourSelfers 7 лет назад

Awesome, glad to hear it helped. Good to know it can be used for a LT3000 model Craftsman. Thank you Sheriff Girl for your comments/posting.

@johntheo4729 4 года назад

great job. Quick, well edited and straight to point. You rock!

@DoItYourSelfers 4 года назад

Thank you John. Glad to hear it helped. Thanks for posting.

@stavrosstavrides 2 года назад

The best video out there on this subject. I have a 2000 model (917 series), without a clutch rod, it appears. After I removed the plastic housing over the outside pulley, the old belt came straight out the back without any further disassembly! I just slid the new one through, threaded it up, and presto. If it weren't for that detail about removing the plastic housing, I would have dropped the entire deck, as all others advise! I am grateful for this important tip.

@DoItYourSelfers 2 года назад

Glad to hear it helped! Thank you Stavros Stavrides for your sharing your experience. I appreciate the kind words.

@nuttyprofessor1958 4 года назад

Cool! I had never seen anyone do this without completely removing the deck. Thanks!

@DoItYourSelfers 4 года назад

Good to hear it helped. Thank you nuttyprofessor1950s for your comments/posting.

@ShanOakley 6 лет назад

Now that's how to put together a do it yourself video. Straight to the point and easy to understand. Thanks!

@DoItYourSelfers 6 лет назад

Exactly my goal. Thank you Shan for your comments, much appropriated.

@robertpearl5884 2 месяца назад

@@DoItYourSelfers What size belt do I need to buy the old one broke ???

@lawrenceklein3524 3 года назад

Thank you on behalf of the guys who don't engage a focus group to study how this is done! Your video is short, sweet, and to the point! Thank you!

@DoItYourSelfers 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful. Thank you Lawrence for your comments/posting.

@dennythedealer 6 лет назад

I watched a lot of videos on how to replace a deck belt and this one is by far the best. Thanks so much.

@DoItYourSelfers 6 лет назад

Thank you Charles for the kind words. Glad to hear it helped.

@susananderson7762 8 лет назад

Perfect instructions! My first belt change and because of your directions everything went well! Thank you so much!

@DoItYourSelfers 8 лет назад

Thank you Susan for the kind words. Glad to hear it helped.

@bassinbillRC5300 4 года назад

@@DoItYourSelfers I m the missed the 1 of two belt guards protecting the belt travel on the right side of the deck, shredding the new belt. Of the two guide pulleys, one on the left has "one" belt guard and the one on the right has "two" guards. (I missed one) damaging my replacement belt I brought with me to a job away from home. Live and learn.

@DoItYourSelfers 4 года назад

Sorry to hear that William. I know what you mean, I have had my share of live and learn moments as well. Good luck. Thanks for sharing.

@lisagrignon5365 Год назад

It might be an old video but I thank you for getting me out of a headache! I was putting the belt on the right side ,on wrong side of mounting plate!🤦🏻‍♂️ very grateful! 🫡🫡🇺🇸🍻

@DoItYourSelfers Год назад

Awesome! I'm glad it helped. Thank you, Lisa Grignon, for your comments/posting.

@jkrichardson5304 3 года назад

Great video! No nonsense, straight to the point. Thanks!

@DoItYourSelfers 3 года назад

Glad to hear it helped. Thank you JK Richardson for your comments/posting.

@billnalder1017 8 лет назад

How lucky to find a help vid of the exact model of mower as well as the exact procedure I was about to undertake!...and a very well shot and narrated video to boot!..thanks for posting~

@DoItYourSelfers 8 лет назад

Great to hear the video helped you. Thank you Bill for your comments/posting.

@roysutherland4437 7 лет назад

Thanks for your video. The filming was exactly what I needed. For some reason the belt tensioner retainer pin was missing when I took the deck off. And when I put the deck back on, I didn't remember where to put the belt tensioner arm. Thanks to your video, I got a good look at the top of the deck.

@DoItYourSelfers 7 лет назад

Glad to hear it helped. Thank you Roy for your comments/posting.

@michaelsinclair2171 7 лет назад

Great instructions to the point and no silly music. Thank-you very much sir.

@DoItYourSelfers 7 лет назад

Thank you Michael for your comments/posting.

@lordofdunvegan6924 7 лет назад

I changed the belt with no problem but had to disconnect both suspension arms to allow the belt to reach the pulleys. I might add that it is important to lubricate thoroughly all deck parts including the pulleys. Dirt and rust builds up and prevents the deck from functioning leading to the belt breaking....my experience...ouch. I have a Poulen lawn tractor and it has exactly the same layout. Great vid as I previously mentioned.

@DoItYourSelfers 7 лет назад

Good advice on the lubricating the deck parts and pulleys. Also good to know the video helped with a Poulan lawn tractor as well. Thank you Christopher for sharing your experience.

@orb2150tx 6 лет назад

This should be at the top of the list. Save everybody from sifting through all of the other useless out of focus,horrible editing, and personal war stories!

@DoItYourSelfers 6 лет назад

Thank you Rob, I appreciate your comments/posting.

@1koorb 6 лет назад

Thats one of the clearest how to videos I've ever seen. Well done.

@DoItYourSelfers 6 лет назад

I appreciate the kind words. Thank you Brook for posting.

@bastawros1 6 лет назад

Excellent clear instructions, good pace, and very clear concise video. Short and to the point. One of the best DIY videos.

@DoItYourSelfers 6 лет назад

I appreciate the kind words. Exactly my goal.Thank you Adel for your comments/posting.

@bassinbillRC5300 4 года назад

Hi and good morning. I am thanking you for posting this video. I had a quandary where to attach the deck rod. It needed to go into the proper place before I started the engine. I replaced a worn-out belt last week with a new one. The new one wore out within minutes. I must have either put a belt that was too small or routed it incorrectly or twisted the belt since I did not remove the deck from under the mower ( I just removed the cotter pins) needed to remove the worn belt and put in a new one. I own a 917270810 model LT1000 42" cut tractor. I bought it used and fixed it up.

@DoItYourSelfers 4 года назад

Glad to hear it helped. Thank you William for sharing your experience.

@jayrobertson1689 5 лет назад

This video gave me the knowledge and confidence to do a no problem belt change,cleaned it up real good while at it,everything went gr8,thanks again!

@DoItYourSelfers 5 лет назад

Awesome, glad it worked out so well. Comments like yours are exactly why I do the videos. Thanks again Jay for the kind words.

@yorusama5011 5 лет назад

Thank you for making this video!! Just used it to replace my deck belt!!! You're great

@DoItYourSelfers 5 лет назад

Thank you yorusama5011 for your comments/posting. I appreciate the kinds words. Glad to hear it helped.

@michaelreynolds3592 8 лет назад

I have a 50" deck... but this video gave me the confidence to do it. Thank you so much for the relaxed version lol.. I added a few bad words to my pulley routing..

@DoItYourSelfers 8 лет назад

Awesome, I'm glad to hear it helped. Thank you Michael for posting.

@adkleiner 3 года назад

Thanks for posting this - after watching several videos, yours was the one that guided me through this. I appreciate it.

@DoItYourSelfers 3 года назад

You're welcome. Glad to hear it helped. Thank you adkleiner for your comments/posting.

@edibleacres 6 лет назад

Really well done video work and description. Much appreciated.

@DoItYourSelfers 6 лет назад

Glad to hear it helped. Thank you EdibleAcres for your comments/posting.

@kurthaueter7653 4 года назад

Nice instruction and to the point without having to watch the entire process. Thanks.

@DoItYourSelfers 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful. Thank you Kurt for your comments/posting.

@gidden2001 8 лет назад

thanks so much for this video. not so much for the belt, but how the deck was installed. I took mine off two years ago, and forgot how it went back on. Thanks again.

@DoItYourSelfers 8 лет назад

Good to hear it helped. Thank you Ian for sharing your good results.

@Tommyr 7 лет назад

Thanks for doing this video! It'll help me do my first tractor belt replacement!

@DoItYourSelfers 7 лет назад

Thank you Tommyr for posting.

@the_mad_stalk1316 Год назад

Excellent video.... well explained and great camera shots/angles. I fixed my belt issue this morning... Saved me lots of money.... An yes I subscribed

@DoItYourSelfers Год назад

Awesome, glad to hear it helped. Thank you for your comments/posting and thank you for subscribing.

@justinfreeman3473 8 лет назад

I appreciate the time you took to make this video man, now I can change my belt without have to ask for help from my neighbors :)

@DoItYourSelfers 8 лет назад

Thank you Justin, I appreciate you commenting/posting.

@luispezzini5300 5 лет назад

Era justo el video que estaba buscando para cambiar la correa de mi viejo cortador Craftsman...excelente la explicación y el video muy ilustrativo...muchas gracias!

@DoItYourSelfers 5 лет назад

Me alegro de haberlo ayudado. Gracias Luis por sus comentarios / publicación.

@personalvideos1226 9 лет назад

You just saved me a lot of money! Thank you for your video!

@DoItYourSelfers 9 лет назад

Great to hear, thank you, Personal Videos for your comments/posting.

@leskavage 2 года назад

This is a great instructional video. Thank you for producing it!

@DoItYourSelfers 2 года назад

Glad to hear it was helpful. Thank you JD L for your comments/posting.

@feltonanderson3009 2 года назад

Thank you! Your video was the perfect video to change my belt. I definitely appreciate you!

@DoItYourSelfers 2 года назад

Awesome. Glad to hear it helped. Thank you Felton Anderson for your comments/posting.

@feltonanderson3009 2 года назад

@@DoItYourSelfers your welcome

@william38022 7 лет назад

I see were someone here made a comment that it's very important to lubricate all the pulleys I would not try that they have bearings that are sealed and they're engineered to last a specific amount of time and then they will wear out then they must be replaced (the pulleys)you can change the bearings in the idler pulley's however it is a very time-consuming process you need a really good drill press with a really good vice type arrangement on the table of the press and then you have to buy the bearing and then after you replace the bearing you must either pop rivet it back together or use very small nuts and bolts and washers I did this once just to see if it could be done and it can however the bearing ended up costing more than a pulley did on eBay,,,, you can change the bearings and shaft in the mandrels or you can buy the whole mandrel preassembled I personally feel that it's easier to leave your old mandrels on and just replace the shaft and bearings if you try and remove your old mandrels they will most likely break or the bolts will it's easier to leave them attached to the deck and just replace the shaft and the bearings if you need parts for your craftsman lawn tractor one really good source I have found on eBay is wildcats46,,, just make sure you give him your model number and serial number if you're unsure about parts compatibility his prices are excellent and shipping is usually free

@DoItYourSelfers 7 лет назад

Good to know. I appreciate the information and thank you William for sharing.

@patrickdriscoll9962 7 лет назад

Hi I had to adjust the trunnion on the front link when i installed the new belt. It was just too tight. However, couldnt find anywhere a spec on how tight to make it !

@DavidScanlonMusic Год назад

Excellent, well done video. Thank you!

@DoItYourSelfers Год назад

Glad it was helpful. Thank you David Scanlon Music for your comments/posting.

@chillteck2709 6 лет назад

Help! I have a 42" LT1200. I purchased the right belt via part numbers; but, once I put it on, it appears slack by roughly 4". There's also a thin metal rod that emerges from back, center of the deck and runs over, and up to, the left outside pulley, (sorry, I'm a girl not familiar with this stuff). It looks as though the belt is going to rub on this and I don't know if the belt is supposed to go behind this rod, above this rod, etc. I bought the mower at a sale, (no manual), and can't seem to find any diagrams. Can I use a 38" belt? I presumed belts are to be "snug". Any help would be greatly appreciated. Most of all, you did a superb job on the tutorial. Thank you!!

@Sploocher 7 лет назад

This is one of the best in detailed video I've ever seen.. Thank you so much for the help 👍👍

@DoItYourSelfers 7 лет назад

Thank you Shawn for your comments/posting. Glad to hear it helped.

@tbird735 5 лет назад

wht size is the belt

@johnnyr888 4 года назад

So glad I didn't have to put rider on jack stands and drop the deck! Thank you!

@DoItYourSelfers 4 года назад

Glad to help. Thanks John!

@fraydnot 8 лет назад

Thanks for the video. I am trying to find out where the spring for the pivoting idler pulley goes. The owners manual shows one in the parts break down, but is vague on it's attach point.. My spring lost while I was mowing.. Any help would be appreciated

@carlosbalzar6869 7 лет назад

Did my first belt change using your video, worked great. Now, another problem with it, it won't start. When I turn the key to start it it just makes the clank noise. Thanks in advance to anyone that will help.

@DoItYourSelfers 7 лет назад

Glad to hear it helped you with your belt change. The starting issue…. check out this Briggs & Stratton web page that may have your particular symptom; “Why won’t my lawn mower engine starter engage?” www.briggsandstratton.com/na/en_us/support/faqs/browse/engine-starter-problems-and-repair.html#MotorSpins Good luck, thank you Carlos for watching.

@lesleyjenkins1915 7 лет назад

Awesome tutorial, thank you so much for the very clear step by step procedure to change this belt.This was my first time and it went very smoothly as I followed the steps.

@DoItYourSelfers 7 лет назад

Great to hear! Thank you Lesley for sharing your experience.

@bobfletcher346 4 года назад

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@limenstickygreen 6 лет назад

I normally don't leave comments but very well done! Great Job on the video best one so far

@DoItYourSelfers 6 лет назад

Thank you limenstickygreen, I appreciate your comments/posting.

@william38022 7 лет назад

I have a 1997 or 1998 I believe it is,,, sears diehard gold series,,,,, mine also has the mechanical linkage rod's to engage the deck rather than the spring and cable and I was about to give up on mine till I seen your video I took all those rods out and I took the deck off and And of course I couldn't figure out how to get everything to go back together I seen your video and it made it so much easier,,, really great video thanks a million

@DoItYourSelfers 7 лет назад

Glad to hear it helped. Thank you William for your comments/posting.

@haroldrussel686 7 лет назад

This is very well done!

@DoItYourSelfers 7 лет назад

Thank you Harold for the kind words.

@PCHerc 4 года назад

Your fix works for me! Thanks!

@DoItYourSelfers 4 года назад

Glad it helped! Thank you PCHerc for posting.

@tonykartracer8032 4 года назад

Am I correct to assume that if your belt already snapped, you can simply get a new belt and work it around the pulley's without taking off any pins apart from the one clutch rod arm?

@DoItYourSelfers 4 года назад

I could have just simply cut the old belt to remove it but since this this an older Craftsman model, I had to disconnect the suspension arm pin and clutch rod pin anyway to install the new belt, unlike the LT1000 or LT2000 models where you don’t have to remove any parts of the deck. Thank you Tony for posting.

@alanbenton3522 Год назад

Thanks, this was very helpful.

@DoItYourSelfers Год назад

Glad it was helpful. Thank your Alan for your comments/posting.

@mtrapp0320 9 лет назад

Nice job! Thank you for making this look easy!

@DoItYourSelfers 9 лет назад

Thank you String Theory Music for your comments/posting.

@georgeshadrick640 4 года назад

hey you made that look easy thank you for your service and your video peace out

@DoItYourSelfers 4 года назад

Thank you George!

@albertbeauchesne2882 2 года назад

Great tutorial. Thank you.

@DoItYourSelfers 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful. Thank you Albert for your comments/posting.

@michaeljasper229 4 года назад

Nice video...I have a problem. When I engage the blades to cut grass it will start and stop cutting the grass, but the blades still turn. My deck looks exactly like yours. Please help.

@DoItYourSelfers 4 года назад

Sorry michaeljasper229, I haven’t had that particular issue so honestly I don't have any ideas on your symptom. Stay well.

@johndoherty1258 5 лет назад

Best 'how to' video ever. Thank you so much.

@DoItYourSelfers 5 лет назад

Thank you John, glad to hear it helped.

@parkmaninnc 4 года назад

Great video. Good and thorough instructions.

@DoItYourSelfers 4 года назад

Glad to hear it helped. Thank you Bob for your comments/posting.

@DanielHernandez-dm3yq 7 лет назад

Excellent Video and instructions. Thanks!

@DoItYourSelfers 7 лет назад

I appreciate the kind words. Thank you Daniel for posting.

@flamitas58 9 лет назад

Crystal clear instructions Sir. Thank you !!! :)

@DoItYourSelfers 9 лет назад

Thank you Hector for the kind words. I’m glad it helped.

@vitormartins1455 8 лет назад

Can you tell me the mesure of that belt? I think my bestgreen 16,5 107cm is the same. Thank's.

@dougtraub4895 2 года назад

I blew up the L blade tower by hitting a rock. I installed a new tower, but the brake arm on the left must have lost the spring, as it is just hanging in the wind. Any idea where a spring connects to the L pulley brake?

@DoItYourSelfers 2 года назад

Hmm, are you referring to a different model Craftsman? e,g LT1000 i don't see that on the Model Craftsman in the video.

@blockhead1ish 9 лет назад

very easy to understand and very informative..

@DoItYourSelfers 9 лет назад

+Duane N. Thank you Duane, for your comments/posting.

@SMRo7 4 года назад

Great video, my is and 89 as well, Thank You!

@DoItYourSelfers 4 года назад

Glad to hear it helped. Thank you SMRo7 for your comments/posting. Good to know the video works for an '89 as well.

@poppie327530 8 лет назад

I was having a repair shop come and get it to replace the belt...Thanks to your excellent presentation, I can do it myself....kudos!! How do you get your lawnmower to start so quickly....mine has to turn for a while....do I need to replace the starter?

@DoItYourSelfers 8 лет назад

Good to hear it helped. As far as it being difficult to start, a valve adjustment may/should resolve it. There’s some good RU-vid video’s on adjusting the valves for hard to start engines. Thank you Anthony for watching.

@19491Tommy 7 лет назад

I have a follow up question: my new belt fits perfect, and the mower blades turn easily, but when I encounter thick grass the blades stop. Is there anyway to put more tension on the belt ?

@DoItYourSelfers 7 лет назад

Hi Tommy, I don’t believe there is or at least not my model Craftsman. I tried Googling that symptom but didn’t find anything very specific. Good luck Tommy, let me know what you find out.

@TheNanaweaver 6 лет назад

Thank you I m an old woman and will try this myself great video

@DoItYourSelfers 6 лет назад

Awesome! Good to hear. Thank you Joyce for posting.

@alaysiakayebutler6299 6 лет назад

lol, that's me, too!! grammy needs to mow, so here i am ;)

@DoItYourSelfers 6 лет назад

You go grammy :)

@rickmoore1513 7 лет назад

my first time eveer having a riding lwnmower and watched your video did it right the first time lol ty for the help

@DoItYourSelfers 7 лет назад

Awesome, glad to hear it helped. Thank you Rick for posting.

@Keepingitreal98 7 лет назад

just the video I was looking for. thanks man. keep up the good work

@DoItYourSelfers 7 лет назад

Thank you Keepingitreal98. Glad to hear it helped.

@Patrick-qi3ws 6 лет назад

Excellent tutorial!!! Thank you so much!

@DoItYourSelfers 6 лет назад

Awesome to hear! Thank you Patrick for your comments/posting.

@rickyquesadilla 8 лет назад

Thanks for the post! Now off to try it!

@DoItYourSelfers 8 лет назад

Thank you rickyquesadilla for watching.

@thecuss6817 2 года назад

I have 2005 model Craftsman LT1000, and I don't remove the deck to change a deck drive belt. I remove the cover over the left spindle pulley.

@DoItYourSelfers 2 года назад

I have a 2003 LT1000 tractor also, and you are correct, I don't have to drop/remove the deck for this model. Thank you The Cuss for your comments/posting.

@jimlowery692 3 года назад

I replaced the deck belt on my Lt 1000 and it wore out within 5 minutes. The old belt that broke measures 3/8 x 95 the new one was 1/2x95. Any suggestions what happened? Thanks

@DoItYourSelfers 3 года назад

The belt size sounds like its correct, it’s a common belt size but I would double check to your specific Craftsman model. (Model number under the seat, typically) The drive pulleys and idler pulleys can cause belt issues if they are not clean and in working order. The movable arm should swing freely without obstruction, and the blade spindles should turn freely as well. With that said, one time I didn’t have the belt in between a belt keeper properly. Fortunately, I caught that quickly and moved the belt in to place. Good luck Jim. Let me know how you make out.

@kellymckenzie4683 9 лет назад

Explained very well; video quality is excellent!

@DoItYourSelfers 9 лет назад

Thank you, Kelly for your comments/posting.

@kellymckenzie4683 9 лет назад

***** Honestly...we were blown away by the video footage, the lighting, the edits and descriptive captions and your simple explanation of everything! You should be teaching somewhere!!!

@DoItYourSelfers 9 лет назад

I appreciate your kind words Kelly and for taking the time to compliment my video footage. I’m glad it helped.

@classiclistener01 6 лет назад

Thank you for posting - helped me greatly! :)

@DoItYourSelfers 6 лет назад

And thank you classiclistener01 also for your posting, glad to hear it helped.

@classiclistener01 6 лет назад

@DoItYourSelfers - Yes...I thought I was screwed when the blade stopped working. Luckily, I found this video, and, it was repaired in no time! Thank you, Again! :) By the way - is there anything that constantly draws power from the battery once it's shut off and put away? I had to charge the battery this morning after it sat in my shed for only ten days in warm-to-hot whether!?!? In winter, I could understand this...but, in summer!?!?

@DoItYourSelfers 6 лет назад

Yes, the extreme cold affects the life of a battery (for various reasons) but a battery can also be affected by extreme heat as well. I have read that the heat causes a battery’s fluid to evaporate which ultimately damages the internal structure of the battery. The hotter the battery, the faster the chemical reactions will occur. There’s more to it than just that but it’s interesting you mention it; I just started to experience the same exact thing as well. It’s been hot and dry so I’m not mowing weekly, more like every 2 weeks (or so). I haven’t any time to troubleshoot it so I’ve been jumping it with a Halo portable jumper. :)

@classiclistener01 6 лет назад

@DoItYourSelfers - Thank you for the information. I, too, had to jump the battery...just before the issue with the belt. It was an interesting morning! :(

@debrarichards1014 8 лет назад

Thanks. On mine, the belt keeps falling off the engine pulley when I disengage the mower. Each time I try to re-engage the belt for mowing I have to get off the mower and put the belt back on the engine pulley. It is very loose and I cant see any way to adjust the tension of the belt. I have the correct belt for my model. Any suggestions?

@DoItYourSelfers 8 лет назад

Check that the belt keeper(s) are about 1/8” from the pulley. Bend them slightly to get them to that distance. Confirm the belt length, 1/2”x88”. Also, a friendly reminder to confirm the belt is between all the pulleys. Let make know Debra how you make out.

@brentontrenney7396 3 года назад

Great video man thank you

@DoItYourSelfers 3 года назад

Glad it helped. Thank you Brenton for your comments/posting.

@stegomon 5 лет назад

Thank you. You just saved me alot of frustration

@DoItYourSelfers 5 лет назад

Awesome, glad to hear it helped. Thank you stegomon for your comments/posting.

@sharonallen4655 8 лет назад

My belt slipped off the front pulley I can't slide the belt back over the pulley is there a tension-er pulley....I can't tell if there is or which one it is?? Thanks for you expert advice.

@DoItYourSelfers 8 лет назад

Hi Sharon, actually I had a similar post. If it’s the same model as in the video, I don’t believe there are adjustments for the deck belt. Confirm the belt is correctly between the pulleys and belt keepers/stoppers, also check if the belt is correct for your model. Good luck Sharon, let me know how it works out.

@fangorn1000 9 лет назад

Terrific instructions. thank you .

@DoItYourSelfers 9 лет назад

Human angel Thank you Human Angel for your comments/posting.

@ermilsonmarulanda2955 3 года назад

Very good video thanks, good help

@DoItYourSelfers 3 года назад

Glad it helped. Thank you Ermilson Marulanda for your comments/posting.

@robstone5333 3 года назад

Very helpful. Thanks.

@DoItYourSelfers 3 года назад

You're welcome. Glad to hear it helped. Thank you Rob for your comments/posting.

@babynukes4920 7 лет назад

thanks...watched this and went out and fixed it myself

@DoItYourSelfers 7 лет назад

Awesome! Exactly why I made the video. Thank you Baby Nukes for sharing your experience.

@jayrobertson1689 5 лет назад

Now we know what a good video looks like

@DoItYourSelfers 5 лет назад

Thank you Jay for your comments.

@baggs1938 7 лет назад

Thanks... Your vid was fastest way, everyone said I have to drop the deck.

@DoItYourSelfers 7 лет назад

Glad to hear it helped you. Thank you Gary for your comments/posting.

@victorrios633 8 лет назад

Great, wonderful belt installation...

@DoItYourSelfers 8 лет назад

Thank you Victor, glad to hear it helped.

@lordofdunvegan6924 7 лет назад

great video....very detailed. Thank you.

@DoItYourSelfers 7 лет назад

Thank you Christopher for your comments.

@williambolton228 3 года назад

Thanks I did look at the owners manual and seems the right size if it’s correct, 1995 craftsman II series 42”

@DoItYourSelfers 3 года назад

Let me know William how it works out.

@jeffreyrogers314 8 лет назад

Great Job and detailed. Thank you.

@DoItYourSelfers 8 лет назад

Thank you Jeffrey for your comment/post.

@dragonfly264 5 лет назад

Great video. Helps me a lot!

@DoItYourSelfers 5 лет назад

Good to hear it helped. Thank you Diana 509dragonfly for your comments.

@EnnizMeniz55 5 лет назад

Can you recall the total length of the belt? Bought a craftsman’s 42” deck belt for my 42” deck and it’s about a foot to long! Thank you!

@DoItYourSelfers 5 лет назад

Actually the 42” deck is the cut width. The belt length depends on the Craftsman model. The video explains at :07 seconds how to find what model Craftsman you have to use to find/buy the correct belt (length). In the description/SHOW MORE area below the video are model numbers and the corresponding belt part number and length. The model in the video, 917.270511 is belt part number, 532144200 (length: 88” x ½”) Other Craftsman models may use belt part# 532144959 (length: 95.½” x ½”) Also, check with Lowe’s, they sell Craftsman tractors and parts. Hope this helps. Good luck Kyle.

@ballofcrust7706 2 года назад

Helped me replace belt for the first ti.e thanks

@DoItYourSelfers 2 года назад

Glad it helped. Thank you BallofCrust for your comments/posting.

@chrisguimond3348 5 лет назад

Right on it gonna help me that's for sure ...thank you

@DoItYourSelfers 5 лет назад

Glad to hear it will help. Thank you Chris for posting.

@ironhorse1224 8 лет назад

i dont think the first numbers on the serial # are the manufacturing date for all craftsman riders..the reason i say this is because my serial# is 2401517562 that would make the month it was made # 24..do you know how i can find the replacement belt i need ? my deck has a 38"cut..

@DoItYourSelfers 8 лет назад

Hi Gary, yes, I agree, I wouldn’t think all the Craftsman series models serial numbers are the manufacturing date but the date is not so much necessarily for getting parts but more so the model number. The Craftsman in the video has a model number of 917.270511. I also have a Craftsman LT1000 model number 917-272673. Using the model number(s), I went on-line to Sears Parts Direct and/or Repair Clinic to find the belt part number I needed. You can buy on-line or at a local store once you get the part number of the belt for your model tractor.I have 2 links in the comments section of my video to, Sear Parts Direct and Repair Clinic to help find the part number you need. Good luck Gary. Let me know how you make out.

@javierc.salazar512 5 лет назад

Nice job, that will help me a lot thanks.

@DoItYourSelfers 5 лет назад

Thank you Javier for your comments/posting. Glad to hear it helped.

@Vermontpureherbs 5 лет назад

Great video very well done . Thank you.

@DoItYourSelfers 5 лет назад

Thank you Tajeanhus Greens Herbs & Produce for your comments/posting.

@martyt9767 4 года назад

What about a 917.271080 model? I'm having trouble finding a deck belt for it.

@DoItYourSelfers 4 года назад

Hmm, a suggestion that may help, Repair Clinic. I have no affiliation or made any purchases with them but they have a decent website (or kick it old school and give them a call, lol) for some help/information. Let me know how it works out. Good luck Marty.

@davidfinger1232 4 года назад

made it look so easy. thanks

@DoItYourSelfers 4 года назад

Glad it helped! Thank you David for posting.

@cmnstr 3 года назад

I have the same setup. My model is 917.270930. I tried a 95" belt and it was to big. I think the 88 is the right size.

@DoItYourSelfers 3 года назад

Hmm, that sounds like its the correct length for the 917.270930 model. Double check the path of the belt, if it's in the pulleys, belt keeper, etc. Let me know Cory how you make out.

@cmnstr 3 года назад

I followed your way and the 95" didn't fit. The belt that was on it is smaller but the numbers were worn off. Going to try and get it measured properly and see what it should be.

@DoItYourSelfers 3 года назад

Interesting, I found belt part# 144959 for your model 917.270930 on multiple sites (95.5 inches). I’m not sure why it keeps coming up with that length. At this point I agree with you about measuring. Let me know Cory what you find out.

@cmnstr 3 года назад

The 88" fit! Now I have to fix the drive belt 🤦🏽‍♂️

@DoItYourSelfers 3 года назад

Good to hear about the deck belt.👍 One down one to go. Thank you Cory for the update.