Hydro belt replacement instructions for Swisher 60" ZTR ZXT

Replacing this belt is almost a nightmare. I've replaced it so much now that I'm almost a pro at it.
The socket is a 1/2".
The wrench is a 1/2" ratcheting wrench.

[@paulsantangelo9180]

Thank for the tips using the crow bar, so much better than disconnecting the spring.

[@DrewAshandLil]

I'm glad I was able to help at least one person with any step in the process. Thank you for commenting and letting me know!

[@paulsantangelo9180]

@@DrewAshandLil I'll let you know how it goes. This is my friends mower, it goes through belts like water from a faucet. I never know how much to tighten these belts.

[@DrewAshandLil]

@@paulsantangelo9180 in all honesty this mower sucks. It'll keep blowing through belts, no matter what you do. The engineering department at Swisher should really be evaluated with CT scans.

[@gapcityracing6086]

You don’t need to take the deck belt off at all to change the hydro belt u put the belt thru and pull one side around the deck belt, not sure if that makes sense but will save a lot of time

[@teurujones1476]

Thankyou this helped me replace the belt

[@teurujones1476]

Do you know how to
Take the deck off at all?

[@teurujones1476]

Does anyone know i. This thread how to get the deck off? Stuck with the stabilising arm

[@DrewAshandLil]

I had to heat up the bend in the bar to bend it more to get it to disconnect. I then drilled holes near the end on the bar to put cotter pins through.

[@teurujones1476]

@@DrewAshandLil oh gosh

[@teurujones1476]

@@DrewAshandLil thanks for that maybe last resort going to grind the bolts off on the deck but do you know if that plate is welded on?

[@teurujones1476]

@@DrewAshandLil surely there must be another way 🫣

[@DrewAshandLil]

Mine is welded.