Fixing Faulty Deck Spindles And Idler Pulleys On A Husqvarna Zero Turn Mower! 

Perfect video. I have this exact job to do. My RZ4623 is 11 years old and she needs a little TLC these days. New carb last year, new spindles next week. THANK YOU T-Bone

you're the man! thank you for putting this out

Nice job T-Bone! That lift is a back saver for sure. Great camera work mrs T-Bone! 👍🎬🇺🇸

These videos are the best. Thanks, T-Bone! I just swapped spindles and pulleys on my Z246 deck with this one.

A real joy to watch such mech talent!

👍👍👍. Thank you both

Thanks T

Nice t-bone and hi mrs t-bone 👋 always enjoy the laughter and knowledge of your videos 👍

Thanks!

Great Video

Man, what a video. Great information ❤

Love the videos keep them coming

Thanks for the video! I have the exact same mower which runs fine just throws the belt constantly. On mine it looks like the belt runs on the upper half of the idler pulley and isn't "in plane" with the spindles which seem to be maybe 3/4" lower. I bought it used with low hours. I suspect they maybe put shorter spindles and it's causing it? Or could it be an over tightened idler spring? I'm about to pull my hair out. I replaced the idler but it still does it. I'm to the point I'm going to order all new parts and start over. Thank you again

Good show! T-Bone was on fire, and Mrs T-Bone got the camera work and audio levels perfect. That's some good work there!

What's up my brother!

Tell your video editor that was a pretty cool outro! 😉

awesome video my friend

You won't use any anti seize on the bolts and nuts. I do and that's the way I work. Each there on way...

i got a yard machine 42" rider i been working on with a vibration only when you engage the blades ive replaced all pulleys , blades and jack shafts and the engine pulley it vibrates so bad it eats up the belt in a few minutes any ideas thanks

HI MRS T

Bought a Husqvarna z254z three years ago. Have fifty hours on it .spindle bolt on mower has broken seven times so far. Doesn't matter grade of bolt. They all break. Even dealer said this model and year should have been recalled. He still has to replace bolt on model and year. I am still replacing the bolt. Purchased new. Thank God I have a bush hog. Lawn doesn't look good. This Husqvarna is junk 😡

Don’t forget to take pictures of those manufactures tags, makes it easy to look up parts. Hey don’t forget to sharpen those blades too.

I've watched countless videos trying to find one that would help solve my mower problem, then I found this guy. He is by far the best ! Not only shows how it's done but he's entertaining as well... On a side note, if Hollywood ever did a remake of The Wizard of Oz, here's the guy to play the Lion. A little bit of makeup, done!

Difference between the expensive & cheap mowers is the deck construction, especially the spindles & their support structure.

If I ever get a zero turn I'm ready now.

Another great video from Raley's. Can't wait for the next one! Such great time saving tips.

I've learned how to get a belt in and off with your explanation

We realy enjoy your videos

Woo-Hoo.... T-Bone got to the point... and that's how its done

Shame the parts weren't made in the US. Anyway, thanks for another great video. Regards from the UK.

Nice job T-Bone. 👍 Hey Mrs T-Bone 👋

Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

Using an impact driver to put parts ON often turns "Righty Tighty" into "Lefty Loosey".

If you’re really OCD like me, make three registration marks for the idler belt keeper - one on top and one on either side. Otherwise, parallax view could alter how well you align the keeper when reinstalling. Just sayin’, y’all! 😉👍

Hey t-bone did you read my comment I really need some advice I know it’s something weird just can’t figure it out

Awesome video, I hate to keep saying but you would make a great instructor for a shop class on outdoor equipment! Keep them coming, I can't speak for the rest watching but i did not want to blink cause I would miss something.

Awesome video and great information, cuz!! I love how you can take the decks off with ease!! Are all Zero turns like that? We still have not gotten a Zero yet but maybe next season or end of this one!! Still looking for recommendations for 3 acres of cut in a residential zero!! Thanks, pal!!

Another awesome repair by the man himself, T-Bone the miracle worker!

Why can’t the home garage guy buy parts from Rotary? Apparently they’re only available to account holders, ie shops. That’s bullshit . I’m perfectly capable of fixing the equipment without paying $100 hr labor. I just don’t want to get screwed on the parts. There oughta be a law against this. I needed a start/ run cap for my AC condenser. City Electric quoted me $15.00, my electrician buddy got it for me for $7.50.

That is a bad thing to see All of those broken parts of this ztr mower 😮😮

When you showed the blade I busted out laughing!

What do you think about a Husqvarna TS 248XD riding mower? I heard some horror stories about transmission and frame problems.

Great job, very on point with what and how!!!!

hi tbone I have a toro proline 44 I'm hoping you can help me to find parts for it I have checked around on parts tree and other sites but no one seems to have the parts I'm looking for which are the air cover ,bolts for the ait cleaner and air filters. thank you for your help and keep the great videos coming.

Hi, great video. I have the same mower and i am trying to figure out my issue. Was using last fall and a spring came off and inturn the belt came off. I have taken the deck off. One of the pulleys doesnt seem to sit right and has more play than the one on that deck your working on. Not sure what to do to fix it.

Brother Raley, I have a few stickers I would like to send you if you could get me address to send them to I would greatly appreciate it. I thoroughly enjoy all the videos and the great tips.

So, I’m putting a little trailer for the lawn tractor together,drop a nut off the bolt and said “get back on there” I think Im watching to many of your videos! 🤣

Wow that was a complete deck rebuild T-Bone good video. Keep em coming T-Bone I never miss them.

I'm working on the deck of a zero turn Husqvarna 46 inch deck. I've put the belt on just like that. But the belt keeps jumping off every time I turn on the PTO. What would cause that? It's driving me crazy!

I love it great video glad you didn't have no problem pull starting that impact 🤣

Nice! Thank you

Thank you for the video

Very nice video but you put the deck belt up side down with the numbers up side down numbers should be facing down I guess it's just preference sincerely.... RIGO SMALL ENGINE REPAIR IN TEXAS GET R DONE

I have a problem with my Husqvarna zero turn 48". After mowing for about an hour the left side starts to slip and will not go forward, any advice? I already changed the drive belt, thanks for the video that was very easy

Good video t bone. Your overhead hoist is handy as a pocket on a shirt.

Hola great job Mr. T-Bone ur d best! Thanks 👍👍

I have a folder in my browser bookmarks for Specialists. Your channel is the one I have for zero turns. If I ever get one to work on I already know where to go. 👍

One thing is that there is s spacer on top of spindle between bearing and pulley. It keeps pulley from being pulled into spindle assembly. Also i never use an impact wrench on blade or spindle drive bolts. The impact wrench could cause the blade cut you. At least wrap the blade with rag and use ratchet or block blade with piece of wood. It is important to line up the star on blade when reinstalling the blade. You can tighten the blade and mess up stars alignment on spindle. I like the lift and cart. Most of time i use my tractor front end loader to service mine. My mower has been used so much and deck welded on and rebuilt. I would not remember the number of times. I have even had frame break by foot plate. The square tubing the frame is made of is pretty thin like deck.

Excellent work 👍

As always informative and enjoyable to watch Thankyou.

You made that look easy 😊

No zero turn should ever have such a turdish deck.

Very entertaining video T-Bone! Love your humor too. I learned a lot because you weren’t pulleying my leg!

That winch is such a back saver. I have to build an A frame or reinforce my ceiling joists. I always look forward to your videos. Thanks brother

You make it look easy, T Bone. Another great video.

I love watching your videos. I have learned quite a bit!😊

Good Video,What lift do you have?im getting to old to be lifting these decks

Thanks for showing how you use the hoist. Great for us with bad backs!

Woooooo Hooooooo Toooooo easy T-Bone

I was thinking turn that bolt around and have the nut on the top of the pulley ???

T-bone - I have the same mower. Since day one that I can remember, the belt comes off at times when I engage the blade or even when cutting. I’ve had a shop look at it and change pulleys and etc. that was years ago and i still have the same issue. It seems like once the belt gets a little stretched out, it gets thrown off enough to where it gets cut bad enough to not be useable and has to be replaced. I go through about 2-3 belts a season. Please help! I’m tired of going thru this many belts.

Mrs. T-bine sure got that editing thing down making this guy look so good 😆🙂🤩 Seriously Mr. Raley I wouldn't miss a video and if I did I'll get back to it for sure nice job sir !!!

Good teacher, thanks.

One thing on the idler pulley, if you can take the pulley apart, the bearing is a 6203 . I have drilled out the rivets replace the bearing and use4 bolts and nuts to put back together. Much cheaper than new idler pulleys.

Hey tbone im fortunate to have a motor pulling hoist. Can you yell me where exactly i can lift ridding mowers on the hoist.

That mower had a edging blade on it