How to Replace Mower Deck Belt Craftsman Lawn Tractor 46" Mower Deck 

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Ho how to change the belt on a Craftsman lawn mower that's 11 or 13 years old

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The brakes on the mower decks are only on the manual blade engagement. I’m sure the Cub Cadet ZT1 has a electric PTO switch and the electric clutch is used as the brake system for the mower deck.

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Wow, now there’s a blast from the past Lol! I remember replacing the engagement bracket on the old machines because they would wear thin in the off position and the blades would still run.

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines I've been there did that back in the day on my powr Kraft mower that problem with this is the deck would lower and the blades would engage

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I have not come across that before. I will assume you are trying this when you’re not in grass?? Sounds like the belt may not be the correct size? To tight?

46" deck, just replaced original belt with another 46" belt. It does appear to be a bit slack when PTO lever engaged (of course while machine is off) I looked at everything. Rechecked engagement cable, tension springs, all pulleys, everything seems to be in order. There's no way to adjust engagement cable tension as the bracket on deck is not adjustable. I'm thinking if I try a smaller belt it'll put too much tension and likely snap especially at the higher deck settings. I'm at a loss here. I wish we could share videos here for better understanding. Again, deck level 4/5 blades run full speed, drop height to 3 and they slow down significantly, even more so the lower the deck is dropped.

Make sure if you removed the mower deck that you put it back together correctly? Then if that looks ok, I would suggest getting a OEM (original equipment manufacture) belt. If you purchased an aftermarket belt you may have the incorrect belt size.

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines I believe you are correct. I didn't research enough. I thought deck size covered belt sizes. I bought a 46" Power care deck belt from HD which is for a 46" deck, however it measures at 105"L, I'm seeing how the craftsman model T150 I have has a 103"L for the belt. It makes sense, I thought looking at it installed it should be 1-2" tighter. Off to ACE I go, wish me luck. Thanks a TON for the quick replys. Keep the tutorials coming.

Not sure what you mean? If you are missing a belt cover? then the belt may come off when you disengage the mower deck. Not sure what you mean by bracket?

Sounds like you have the incorrect or very worn belt.

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The belt will be loose until you engage the mower deck. If it still loose after you engage it, you have a problem.

Thanks, im going to look atvit this weekend.

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