How to replace a Troybuilt zero turn mower drive belt in under 3 min the easy way! rzt mustang 50

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  • Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024

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  • @ChrisBoshProps
    @ChrisBoshProps 2 года назад +2

    4 years later and your trick worked perfect. I didn't have to drop anything I just used the needle nose pliers like you said and pulled the spring off my Troybilt Mustang XP 50inch tensioner pully and all I had to do is just easily put the upper drive belt where it belonged. Then using the same needle nose pliers pulled the spring back on to its attachment and voila it worked perfectly! Thanks for the video....took me about 5 mins though maybe 6 :-)

  • @DaveRosenhauer
    @DaveRosenhauer 6 лет назад +21

    That rope someone tied on to the spring at 3:51 can be used to pull the spring so you can take it off/put it on the hook. no need for the pliers even.

  • @d3w4yn3
    @d3w4yn3 2 года назад +6

    Dude..... good explanation! You weren't rambling, you were actually sharing a few observations that I didn't make and saved me some headaches and a LOT of time!!! THANK YOU FOR POSTING!!!

  • @devildogloveless
    @devildogloveless 4 года назад +18

    There is a tab on the Troy Built Mustang xp that doesn't allow you to just drop the belt. The tab is for the clutch. So the clutch has to be dropped

  • @leopoldogonzalez8068
    @leopoldogonzalez8068 4 года назад +2

    I just had to replace the drive belt. The tensioner pulley bracket was also bent, so by taking the bracket off, I unknowingly discovered your method. If you take the tensioner mechanism off, I would suggest taking a picture of how it sits first. Thanks for the video.

  • @davidblackburn1646
    @davidblackburn1646 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the help. I have a Toro MX5060 and the pulleys are close to the frame. I used your technique... It took me less than an hour to get the belt back on. You saved me time and money... Thanks.

  • @michaelkeeton4858
    @michaelkeeton4858 2 года назад +1

    Dude thanks! I couldn’t believe the rope in the motor thing I stopped right there and said hell no haha

  • @GTJammer24
    @GTJammer24 4 месяца назад

    Thanks buddy … your directions worked for me.. you are 💯 % correct . I truly appreciate your guidance . Keep posting 😊 you were dead on..

  • @tonyrowan4576
    @tonyrowan4576 Год назад +1

    This is great for some, however the clutch break on my Mustang is a tight fit and won't allow the belt up to the top pully. You have to drop the clutch far enough to get the belt past it. The spark plug/rope in the hole trick is needed to hold the engine from turning if removing the lower clutch bolt with a breaker bar(I've done this), an impact wrench is faster and easier, no rope. The string on the spring is to pull the spring without pliers. I can tell you have not done this yourself, it takes 5-10 minutes to just unthread and thread a new belt, let alone all the prep work.

  • @scottforce881
    @scottforce881 7 месяцев назад

    very helpful....Im getting ready to replace my drive belt. also my drive belt came off years ago and it was a real pain to get the pully spring reattached. Thanks

  • @triplejadventures6733
    @triplejadventures6733 4 года назад +2

    You seem to be talking about the belt for the blades and not the actual drive belt which is located above the clutch mechanism. I have found that you do have to remove the round clutch in order to put on a new drive belt.

  • @dewfresh1
    @dewfresh1 2 года назад +1

    Thanks because I’ve got to change my belts. Great job

  • @adamwilliford5807
    @adamwilliford5807 5 месяцев назад

    Most similar Troy Bilt mustangs have a bracket on the back of the electric clutch that yours doesn't have. That's why they have to loosen and drop that clutch to get the belt over it. The rope in the cylinder trick is to stop the piston from traveling all the way up, so you can turn the bottom bolt on the clutch without rotating the engine.

  • @gsxr1000jt
    @gsxr1000jt Год назад

    How are you getting the drive belt over the deck belt? My drive belt went and that is the highest pulley.

  • @teck-muihoo
    @teck-muihoo 6 лет назад +3

    Thanks Brandon. I just replaced the drive belt on my Troy Bilt Mustang with the tip you shared. Very useful, not 3 min job but a lot simpler than fewer parts to take out! This is a very good share.

  • @RonWheeler-ig9ok
    @RonWheeler-ig9ok Год назад +1

    Have to lower clutch if you have electronic type other this method will work great with mechanical clutch

  • @richardbecker5916
    @richardbecker5916 Год назад +1

    Just had to do this on my Troy Built Mustang. This is spot on. Saved so much unnecessary time!👍🏻

  • @rosegay7264
    @rosegay7264 3 года назад

    i have a troy built zero turn 50 inch mustang brought in 2011 last year i brought six deck belt this year i brought one and it broke i only mower one yard with a new belt and it broke what could keep breaking the belt

  • @abbysapples1225
    @abbysapples1225 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you so much for your time. This saved my friend a ton of time and money. We set it onto its right side with the gas tank up. You just have to make sure that you have something strong to prop it up. Also when placing the machine back to level, its good to wait a little for the engine oil to settle before starting the engine. :) God bless

  • @gsxr1000jt
    @gsxr1000jt Год назад

    @brandonsouthernsky does this work on a year 2007 troy bilt Mustang ZRT 50 ?

  • @lanebusbee9455
    @lanebusbee9455 4 года назад

    First thanks for video
    But how do I get spring back on hook. I have a really strong spring. Lane

  • @cshaw76
    @cshaw76 6 лет назад +3

    Worked perfectly on a RZT 50. Was even able to pull and reattach the spring with a gloved hand. THANK YOU!!

  • @georgemonroe9432
    @georgemonroe9432 4 года назад +6

    Personally, I am not seeing how you got the belt around the clutch without having to take the whole thing a part. I took the mower belt off as you suggested, but then the clutch has some sort of stopping mechanism that the belt will not go around to get to the right pulley. Frustrated as hell with this.

    • @1AndTheBrake
      @1AndTheBrake 4 года назад +5

      you have to drop the whole thing .. this guy do t know what he talking about because he didnt even try it.. i bet he found out after he uploaded the video the misake he made

    • @christopherfallon6086
      @christopherfallon6086 4 года назад +1

      You have to drop
      The clutch to replace the drive belt. The bracket stops keep you from putting a new one on. The reason you
      Put a rope if the spark plug hole is so you can loosen/break the clutch bolt without having to hold the flywheel
      Bolt.

    • @lyerger8232
      @lyerger8232 Год назад +1

      @@1AndTheBrake That's what I was thinking. He was talking about doing it. But he didn't show that it could be done.

  • @jj-tt6gl
    @jj-tt6gl Год назад

    String is used to unhook spring easily when pull through the hole.

  • @AlabanzasyAdoración7
    @AlabanzasyAdoración7 2 года назад

    I have to replace mine, I'll follow your advice. I have a Dixon ztr 50 does anyone know what size is it, so I can order it? Tia appreciate it! God bless you.

  • @gustavogarza6624
    @gustavogarza6624 Год назад

    Awesome brother thanks for the insight.

  • @biogta76
    @biogta76 6 лет назад

    Wrap a stout cord around the end of that spring, then run the cord through the hole in the frame almost directly behind the spring. The spring is then easy to remove. Getting it back in is tougher as the cord won't quite line up, but still easier and far safer than using pliers on the spring.

    • @miketaylor8510
      @miketaylor8510 5 лет назад +1

      The Night Life I used a big regular screwdriver and a ice pick was a bitch took about 2 minutes but working fine now better than disassembled mower engine all over with a rope in the spark plug hole 🕳 wtf is that I left that fool a nasty message waisted time and probably money

  • @dennisscarborough4413
    @dennisscarborough4413 Год назад +1

    Wish you could have shown me the installation process

  • @antsontwinkies809
    @antsontwinkies809 2 года назад

    What part of Kentucky are you from

  • @jeffmorrow1957
    @jeffmorrow1957 3 месяца назад

    Thank you👍

  • @efficacy12
    @efficacy12 4 года назад +2

    Saved me time and hassle, especially taking the idler spring. Thanks

  • @Keck_YT
    @Keck_YT 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks mate saved me a lot of messing around, so simple!

  • @lovelmorgan7377
    @lovelmorgan7377 3 года назад +1

    Great music and info. Thanks.

  • @brentmccollum1970
    @brentmccollum1970 7 лет назад +1

    Not sure what type of clutch or system i have, but a Cub Cadet RZT50 and this worked perfectly. Others told me i had to remove the cover to the motor, bolts, etc., and this took about 10 minutes in the yard. Life saver!!!

    • @brandonsouthernky
      @brandonsouthernky  7 лет назад +1

      Brent McCollum glad it helped you out brent . i had to post the vid to help others out after researching for a video on this thinking it was going to be a lengthy long job when in fact its not that bad

    • @bobfeldmanjr.2340
      @bobfeldmanjr.2340 5 лет назад +1

      Brent, your Cub Cadet is made by MTD. So is a Troybilt Mustang RZT and a few others. They are almost identical just different paint and a few minor parts like the handles.

    • @Brenda-nc7fq
      @Brenda-nc7fq 4 месяца назад

      @@bobfeldmanjr.2340 Yep,that's what I keep telling people. MTD makes practically everything for every company, just different badges.

  • @suzieq8379
    @suzieq8379 4 года назад

    Hey so glad I found you, I work on my lawn mower myself, so how did you get the spring back up there was it hard to pull will I need help lol, also I have a question for you, the hydo gear or whatever that is behind the tires they have a small black hose coming from them, I googled and looked and looked and all I could find was it was called a spitter, does the other end of the hose go in a hole that just is open to the ground in other words, is it just connected at the top? I need help, I sure hope so.. by the way my belt was hung up on something above and it was shredded but not broke thats why it is worrying me about the black hose, first time ive mowed since i noticed that hose..plz help, you are so down to earth kind of person, thanks for the great video, oh plus mine is in the yard way away from the house rear end down hill :(

    • @mindylewis1870
      @mindylewis1870 4 года назад

      attach a cable to the spring, pull it thru the hole in the frame with a come along until the spring is where you need it and hooker in!

    • @suzieq8379
      @suzieq8379 4 года назад

      @@mindylewis1870 ok ty so much cause im going to have to get a come a long to get it to house appreciated ty

    • @suzieq8379
      @suzieq8379 4 года назад

      i just realized this is the drive mower belt not the transmission belt? not sure

    • @suzieq8379
      @suzieq8379 Год назад

      Do you still have mower

  • @lanebusbee9455
    @lanebusbee9455 4 года назад

    Video is great! I just don't have strength to get the tension back on. 50" O-turn Troy-Belt.

  • @snowboard7punk
    @snowboard7punk 4 года назад

    What size is the drive belt?

  • @mattbussell8856
    @mattbussell8856 3 года назад

    Im from southern Ky as well

  • @davegohl4451
    @davegohl4451 5 лет назад +3

    This was the 3rd video I found on RUclips to address this fix. The first showed some dentally challenged individual playing some kind of a character with a fake parrot, the 2nd was a 3 part series. In each case they were literally taking the mower apart to replace the drive belt. This video was so simple, required removing nothing save the pulley spring and worked perfectly. It took longer to get the back end of my RZT 50 in the air and re-connect the spring than it did to actually replace the cable, follow this video for an easy fix!
    On a side note, save yourself the trouble of going online or to Home Depot or Lowes for the belt. After doing all that and ending up with a belt that didn't fit, I went to my local Ace Hardware where they measured the belt and sold me a perfect fit for $10. Lowes sold me one for $35 that said online it was the drive belt, it turned out to be the blade belt which is much longer.
    Brandon, you saved my bacon, great video!

  • @brianvanheck3133
    @brianvanheck3133 7 лет назад +2

    Worked just how he showed. Was a little hard to wedge by the stopper on electronic clutch. But rotated it through. I didn't have to unplug clutch

  • @carlthornton3076
    @carlthornton3076 3 года назад

    Very Good!...

  • @drmckee
    @drmckee 5 лет назад

    The string provides a method to pull the spring to help remove or replace it on the bracket.

  • @miketaylor8510
    @miketaylor8510 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks buddy for the excellent news I had it fixed in 3 minutes

  • @flicksby3930
    @flicksby3930 4 года назад

    I got one man and you saved me a lot of time. Handsome and intelligent!

  • @waldensteven3992
    @waldensteven3992 Год назад

    But...the clutch has a welded bracket that locks it from spinning. Have to drop clutch to slide belt over the clutch

  • @bobfeldmanjr.2340
    @bobfeldmanjr.2340 5 лет назад

    It takes a little effort to get the belt over the Blade Clutch, but it only took a screw driver and a vise grips to do this job. Thanks Brandon !!!

  • @jonlessing8865
    @jonlessing8865 5 месяцев назад

    For all who are looking around to replace the Drive belt for the Mustang with the electric drive clutch this video won't work. There is a tab that keeps the clutch from moving. That tab can be bent really easy and bent back in place. No need to to pull spark plug or any other garbage. Maybe 10 minutes tops. Pliers for bending metal and a small crowbar to wedge tension pulley and you are back in business

  • @tomdelaney8579
    @tomdelaney8579 2 года назад

    Thank you

  • @BrogeKilrain
    @BrogeKilrain 7 лет назад +1

    How do you pop spring back on ?

  • @brandonsouthernky
    @brandonsouthernky  7 лет назад +1

    Btw i bought a gravely 60 inch cut and sold my mustang rzt . Feel free to comment below for any questions though

    • @suzieq8379
      @suzieq8379 4 года назад

      southern kentucky im from kentucky too!! thats why you are so down to earth, man you sold it foot

  • @dustygray5129
    @dustygray5129 6 лет назад +1

    For the life of me I can't get the spring loose! It's so tight the needle nose keep slipping off. Where in southern ky are you? I'm in BG. You seem familiar for some reason...

    • @brandonsouthernky
      @brandonsouthernky  5 лет назад

      Bowling green as well . Well alvaton

    • @suzieq8379
      @suzieq8379 4 года назад

      @@brandonsouthernky well Tompkinsville here LOL so close lol

    • @adamputman5751
      @adamputman5751 2 года назад

      @@brandonsouthernky are you still in the Bowling Green Ky area I live off of porter pike on bethel lane. There used to be a lawn mower repair shop here. I have blades, and belts that are still wrapped up like new. I am cleaning out everything.
      I have the troy built 50 inch zero turn mower like yours in the video that I am trying to clean. And replace the belts. I found a club cadet 50 inch drive belt for a zero turn mower . Do you think it will fit on our toro built mustang zero turn mower? If you need parts let me know, and you can see if I have them here. Maybe you can help me put my drive belt on in exchange for parts for other mowers. Thank You

  • @reelfishingtradition1655
    @reelfishingtradition1655 3 года назад

    The rope is to hold the cylinder in place while you back the bolt out of the clutch.

    • @vike541
      @vike541 3 года назад

      The rope prevents the piston from reaching top dead centre and won't allow the crankshaft to turn. The rope won't damage the internal of the engine.

  • @123maryme
    @123maryme 5 лет назад +1

    I am trying to do this right now, but this video is pointing at the deck/blade belt and not the drive belt. On the Mustang you have to drop the clutch to hook the new belt in the right spot which is above where you are referring to. If anyone can give a hint on this it would be great - I am having a heck of a time removing the clutch mounting nut.

    • @chaddonschaddons7084
      @chaddonschaddons7084 3 года назад +2

      Mary I know this is 2 years late but just to answer your question for future readers, this video was made by a person that has no idea what he's talking about. He called a few people idiots or stupid and yet clearly has no idea what he's doing. In order to replace the drive belt you must unhook the spring as he correctly states, but this does not answer the question how to replace the drive belt which he avoided. To replace the drive belt you must unloosen the clutch nut under the drive pulley. You don't need to remove it all the way, merely unloosen it until the drive pulley drops far enough where you can squeeze the drive belt into place. To unloosen the drive bolt you will need a very heavy duty ratchet set, and take a long pipe for leverage on that ratchet and it will be hard to start turning the drive nut to loosen it. After that just loosen it easy without the pipe until its far down enough to fit the drive belt into its place on the pulley.

  • @umno925
    @umno925 6 лет назад +1

    Worked like a charm thanks bro!

  • @drfix2020
    @drfix2020 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for posting but I believe the Toro mower needs the clutch removed the engine frame is in the way, will double check this week.

  • @KUBBI7488
    @KUBBI7488 4 года назад

    great!

  • @romans8286
    @romans8286 4 года назад +4

    You should have shown you actually doing that.

    • @lyerger8232
      @lyerger8232 Год назад

      That's what I was thinking. He was talking about doing it. But he didn't show that it could be done.

  • @marshahaughn810
    @marshahaughn810 6 лет назад +2

    thank for short an sweet now i can do mine

  • @halholmes5983
    @halholmes5983 7 лет назад

    How does one know if his clutch is electronic or electric???

    • @chaddonschaddons7084
      @chaddonschaddons7084 3 года назад

      Electronic refers to solid state devices of typically low voltage low amperage current. Electric is a term used for both circuits that use electricity and also for circuits that are of higher voltage or current of about 10 amps or more. All electronic circuits are electric circuits, but not all electric circuits are electronic circuits. The power part of your mower is 12 volts but has amperage spikes of up to 60 amps so this circuit part of your mower is an electric circuit. To answer your question the solenoid that operates the clutch is an electric circuit because it operates with a 12 volt solenoid that can handle about 20 amps of current.

  • @00buckshotbill1
    @00buckshotbill1 4 года назад +2

    Wrong, wrong, wrong this guy is I did this operation yesterday in about 15 minutes. You cannot fit the drive belt with the clutch assembly in place. Talks a good game, but that's what it is, just talk.

    • @drmckee
      @drmckee 3 года назад

      Exactly. He is replacing a Blade or Deck belt

  • @BrogeKilrain
    @BrogeKilrain 7 лет назад

    You got it right and easy way . Unplug the wire to clutch and rout the belt , pop spitting on EZ

  • @bettywhiti2025
    @bettywhiti2025 6 лет назад

    it wasnt as easy as you said the the clutch dosnt spin .. so what I did was put the belt around the left and the back pulleys ,,then reach from the back and starting trying to spin it over the right pully. you have to reach from the back and spin hard .because it still cant spin and you dont want to spray any lubricant . .

  • @frogfoot198
    @frogfoot198 4 года назад +1

    A demonstration rather than an explanation would have supported your case better.

  • @rwsokie
    @rwsokie Год назад

    Have to take clutch off. It is tabbed so it don't spin.

  • @DelaneyStudios
    @DelaneyStudios 7 месяцев назад

    sew googlie awesome ! good job your a g o d! lol

  • @cjjenkins840
    @cjjenkins840 2 года назад

    I want to see him do it in 3 mins.

  • @jasonmcdonald7029
    @jasonmcdonald7029 4 года назад

    This DOES work- it’s not 3 minutes, more like an hour but I have a Troy-Bilt Mustang RZT 50. I just completed it and everything is fine- no clutch removal , nothing to do with the spark plug- and yes this is the drive belt not the deck belt. The drive belt is a real pain to get back on- getting it through the guard below the rear clutch- you may need to pry on it a little as you force the belt through. If you can turn it in it’s right side- put the belt over the rear pulley and the front left pulley. You will then have to use whatever you have to get the belt started over the front right pulley and then force the pulley to turn as the belt slips on- helps to reach back on the belt an pull it as you force the pulley to turn. Sucks, but its a lot better than removing the clutch

    • @chaddonschaddons7084
      @chaddonschaddons7084 3 года назад

      Merely unloosen the drive pulley nut until it drops low enough to squeeze the new drive belt on. You don't need to remove it entirely, just loosen it until you can fit the belt on. This video does not mention it at all, he only talks about the spring and doesn't explain anything to do with how to get the belt on. When you put the nut back on make sure you use atleast 50 torque pounds. It must be tight.

  • @berthanadalauber6321
    @berthanadalauber6321 Год назад

    That’s my soul music as well. Are you married?

  • @cwinters6767
    @cwinters6767 7 лет назад

    This helps with the deck belt, but not the drive belt.

  • @drmckee
    @drmckee 3 года назад

    I'm pretty sure you are replacing a deck belt and not the drive or Transmission belt.

  • @umno925
    @umno925 6 лет назад +1

    I guess Troy bilt wants to to painstaking take it all apart for the off chance you lose an eye to the spring and sue

  • @QQTrick1QQ
    @QQTrick1QQ 5 лет назад

    3 minutes at home at the shop an hour book time.

  • @suzieq8379
    @suzieq8379 4 года назад

    maybe troy bilt wants you to think they did alot of labor for alot of $$

  • @jimmcdevitt6084
    @jimmcdevitt6084 Год назад

    A country bumpkin at work……you didn’t explain anything that was correct. I challenge you to remove the MOWER drive belt without removing the blade drive belt.

  • @isaaccaldwell5940
    @isaaccaldwell5940 Год назад

    What he talking about is a lie you must take the clutch

  • @jimkemp566
    @jimkemp566 4 года назад

    No shit turn it off, and change the setting on your camera, please.

  • @scottcody7385
    @scottcody7385 7 лет назад

    ....electric clutch

  • @malikibrahim2615
    @malikibrahim2615 5 лет назад

    How many beers have you had before you started filming? The other guy with the rob in the engine idea was talking about the mower driving belt not the deck one dood!! Another few minute wasted.

    • @miketaylor8510
      @miketaylor8510 5 лет назад +1

      Malik Ibrahim you’re an idiot wtf he was showing both belts with the main information ℹ was about the drive belt I’m lucky I found this guy and his video or my mower would still be setting in my yard with 3 feet of grass pull the spark plug wtf and a rope have fun with that

    • @brandonsouthernky
      @brandonsouthernky  5 лет назад

      @@miketaylor8510 thanks Mike

    • @brandonsouthernky
      @brandonsouthernky  5 лет назад

      And milik for the record I don't drink beer and you clearly don't know what your talking about . I hope you find a good mechanic to work on your mower because your going to need one sir based on this comment

  • @scottcody7385
    @scottcody7385 7 лет назад +3

    this video /process DOES NOT WORK for a transmission drive belt WITH an electronic CLUTCH. the "rope in spark plug hole trick" is for RZT mustang units with electric clutch... because you cant get the drive belt past the steel 'stop" slot to slide the belt over the deck drive pulley. he also does not show having to disconnect the wire that goes to the electronic clutch.

    • @brandonsouthernky
      @brandonsouthernky  7 лет назад +2

      Scott Cody The zero turn i own is the rzt mustang with electric clutch . u dont have to unplug the clutch if you do it the way i did in the video . I will upload another video if needed to further explain and show in more explicit detail .

    • @brandonsouthernky
      @brandonsouthernky  7 лет назад

      Scott cody thanks for the comment. It is possible because i did it

    • @miketaylor8510
      @miketaylor8510 5 лет назад +1

      Scott Cody bullshit I have same mower and it worked for me just drop the PTO belt off you have to know what you are doing lmao

    • @rdaugherty1
      @rdaugherty1 4 года назад

      Scott is correct. The clutch is in the way. You cannot get the belt around the deck drive pulley. I was able to do everything else in this video, but the steel stop, which is welded on in addition to two screws, does not leave enough space to cram the belt through.

  • @cd1168
    @cd1168 2 года назад

    My god so fkn confusing

  • @rdaugherty1
    @rdaugherty1 4 года назад +1

    If you have a clutch with the stop welded onto the frame, this will not work. You have to go through a lengthy, tedious process as shown quite well in this video:
    ruclips.net/video/4GjaYVaVbIQ/видео.html

  • @nzanikos
    @nzanikos 5 лет назад

    This guy loves to hear himself talk. Start at 2:30.

  • @pdudenhefer
    @pdudenhefer 5 лет назад +1

    turn that music off