John Deere ZTrak Z355e Installing a mower deck belt
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Installing a mower deck belt on a John Deere ZTrak Z355e zero turn mower
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Thank you for this! Very helpful. Also the exact same process on a z375r, for those that are curious.
this was the best video by far, followed your instructions, only took me 3 hours, lots of learning curves. you the man!
Glad it helped!
I have bookmarked this video and used it numerous times now for my john deeremore belt replacement. It is very accurate and easy to go by, Thanks for creating!
Greatly appreciate your taking the time to walk us through this process. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this video,I wish everyone that make videos was as thorough as you are,Thanks again and may God bless you 🙏🏾
Glad it was helpful!
Literally just got done doing this repair, thank you so much for actually taking the time to explain what you were doing. This was my first time changing a belt and it went amazing thanks to watching your video
You're welcome! Glad I could help. I often search RUclips before I start a project just to see if anyone else has done it before.
@@thistlehillfarmstead9131 I have your video saved to favorites, subscribed, etc. because I've busted this belt again, probably my fault for hitting a small sapling stump I didn't see, and came back here for reminder instructions. great video.
This guy have the very best how to videos….very through step by step instructions, which are so sadly missing from so many self help vids. Kudos for a job well done 👍
I appreciate that!
Thank you for this thorough, detailed video on replacing the mower deck belt. I appreciate that there were no sales promotions, silly musical intros, etc. Give my regards to your helper "Charlie."
Charlie loves to be in the videos
This is the first time we tried this. This video was VERY helpful, informative and easy to follow.
Glad it was helpful!
Absolute lifesaver thank you kindly for supplying us with more than the company could!
Happy to help!
You answered all my questions that diagrams couldn't. Very helpful and a very well-done walk though. Thanks man!
You are literally a hero for taking the time to make this video. Thank you so much!
Wow, Thanks. I'm glad they are helping people.
Thank You for the walk through. Changed my belt in about a half hour while watching your video.
Legit dyi video !!! Thank u for not wasting my time looking for right tools and failing to preplan thought process!! Definitely worth the subscribe hit !
Glad it helped.
Thank you thank you thank you. A stick plowed through my belt and yanked it out. Tried the user manual and then decided to search you tube. Couldn’t do it as fast as you but I noticed you didn’t have to hunt down your socket wrench. I did have to take pulley off to get I un jammed. Didn’t even know the foot deck would come off. Such a help!!
Glad it helped
Great Video...Couldn't have done it without ya...Thanks from Bear Delaware
Ty very much for this video bro this really helped me a lot in the last couple years went through 4 belts was put it the wrong way ty ty ty thought there was something wrong with my lawnmower cheers bro 🍻🍻🍻🍻👍👍
Thank you for the help! You explained this very well and saved me a lot of time. Recommendation for safety, open the garage before you run the mower or at least vocalize the suggestion for the less safety conscious viewer. Thank you again.
Thanks, you are correct. I try to adhere to good safety practices, but there is always room for improvement
Your a true American hero. Your video was a lot of help thanks
Wow, Thanks. I'll tell my wife. :-)
This super video applies almost exactly to my Z375R. Instructions are the same; just different wrench sizes. This rescued me from a lot of frustration. THANKS!
great to hear
For the 375r what wrench sizes?
Great demonstration!
Very detailed explanation one of the best videos in this category.
Appreciated your work!
Thanks man this video showed me exactly what i need to know edit: 9 months later and I'm so glad I downloaded this video. You're a mensch
Glad I could help
Always appreciate a well shot and straightforward that provides exactly the info I needed. Much obliged, sir.
Thanks for the video, bought me the Ztrak for my yard, and the belt came off today at 7.93hrs. Was debating on the money to have sent to John Deere and back, versus if should try myself. After watching this video I think am gonna give it a go.
Excellent instructions Thank you!!!
Best video I’ve seen of any repair job on ITUNE. Thanks 😅😅😅
thanks for the feedback
Great job, we’ve just ordered our Z355E a couple of days ago and hopefully expecting it to arrive in a week or two? Your videos will come in handy for when I can do my own maintenance on it after warranty. Thanks again for sharing your time.
Cheers from Down Under 🍻
Good luck!
Hello, where did you buy the belt, because I buyed 3 belts and the last one broke and the second one too, I'm really tired 😩, I m not find the correct
Thank you Soooooo much for this video. I'm changing mine Friday. Was going to take it to John Deere, but you saved me a pretty penny.. Got to sub this channel..Thanks again brother..
Thank you The replacement belts at Lowes are a different GX number and are too small, but state they fit and has my Z355E listed. Watched your video and discovered you were using a different belt. FYI ; My buddy and me changed this belt last year and we managed to get that smaller belt on, but it was way too tight and it was a fight..... Thanks for posting great video
Just be cautious of a belt that is too tight. If it pulls too hard on the pulleys and spindles it will cause premature wear of the bearings. The sprint is really the only item that should be applying tension to the belt.
I had the same problem with a belt I bought at Lowe's. I did manage to get it on by the hardest, but it broke soon after. The Lowe's belt is for a riding lawn tractor, not a zero turn according to my local John Deere dealer. The correct one is a GX26422
@@mackroberts9754 I bought the John Deere part from Lowes, GX21833, smh...why cant things be simple LOL
You help me out a lot. Thank you so much, sir.
Thanks so much! Exactly what I needed!
Great video. I was struggling with mine until I saw that you had a different part number.
Glad it helped
Thank you. I needed this.
Thank you so much i've been searching this internet to figure out they need to pay you for this. Can't find the correct installment Until I found you but you amazing job
great
This really helped me, thank you
Awesome video man! Got my belt changed in the same time it took to watch it. Keep up the great work!
Good job on this, changing my belt on the Z335 today.
Thanks, good luck. Hope it goes easy.
Thank you for your instruction. Ours was slightly different, but we got the concept. Thanks
Very very good tutorial. I thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
This video was immensely helpful. Thank you for doing it. On my Z345R I couldn't get the idler spring to attach to the idler bar. I had to remove the belt from the engine pulley wheel, attach the spring and then pull the belt back onto the engine pulley.
Glad it helped
I had the same problem attaching the idler spring. I gripped the spring end with vise grips and pulled it on without much effort. Be sure and get the vise grips really tight on the spring, because you don't want it to slip off.
@@mackroberts9754 use a long screwdriver. It’s super easy
Big help! Thank-you!
This video saved my sanity. Well done sir and thank you very much!
Glad it helped
Thanks for the video. I have a Z345, but the setup appears to be the same.
Glad it helped
Best video on this by far.
Thank You.
Excellent tutorial! Exactly what I was looking for
Glad it was helpful!
So glad I came across this vid... Very well explained as well. Made it look real easy lol. I will be replacing my belt soon. Thank you
Glad it helped
Excellent thanks ❤
Thank You, this was my first time trying to do it on my own. I’ve learned how to do it better next time.
Glad I could help!
Thanks for this video, save me time and money.
Terrific demonstration! Thank you...
You are welcome!
what a neet thing you saved me time and money....many thanks.john
Glad I could help
Thanks for the video! I just bought the Z325E 48 inch mower which I believe uses the same belt that you installed. I initially tried to install a GX21833 belt and it was too small. Eventually digging through the John Deere website I was able to determine the correct belt. The otherwise great owner's manual didn't indicate the part number. Also the owner's manual has you remove the deck. Obviously that is not necessary and I will use your process when my new belt arrives.
Glad I could help. These mowers so use a couple different belts which can be confusing. I think there is even a different number for US and Canadian
Thanks this made my day, really appreciate it, ✌️. 🇱🇷 I'm back mowing again, 😎
Awesome
thank you so much for the video i have that same exact mower.excellant video i had no clue how to put that belt on..i thought ya had to remove the whole deck.was i wrong lol.thanks for sharing..
Glad I could help
@@thistlehillfarmstead9131nice video I have the same mower but I have a problem with it,I live in NC state so I can't set less than 3" high because the belt get damage and 2 times get broken($65 new)so I took to my local JD shop but they said they can't do nothing 😢 I flat all the tires to go some lower but it makes no sence still in the same condition almost nothing change,any suggestions please (mower has only 250 hrs but it was the same issue since brand new) so I live in a rural área and all store are so far, I appreciate your help.
Great video thank u saved me some money
Glad I could help
thank you your are well spoken n show step by step easy
You are welcome 😊
Thanks for this, saved me some cash as a city boy that's moved to the country 😎. The local John Deere outlet charges a bomb for both the parts & services, so glad I found this video to learn how to do it myself - getting the belt from an Australian generic manufacturer who has great reviews from people in the local town, at $30 cheaper than it is from John Deere. Love the mower but the company charges like a wounded bull for anything with the John Deere label on it 🤣. Subscribed and will be checking out your other videos for maintenance tips too 👍
Glad the video helped
Thank you so much for this, very helpful!
Glad it helped
It was pretty easy with your help thank you
no problem, glad it helped
Well done video. I have a Z335E and it appears to be the same set up. Thanks so much.
Glad it helped
this would be easier if I had a skinny arm. Getting that nut on the bottom is a S.O.B. I have a Z535r. But you helped.
Excellent demo
Thanks
Thanks from Australia 👌
Nicely done. That helps with what I'm about to do. Thanks.
Great to hear!
Thanks for the guide.
Happy to help
love it, very helpful, thanks!
Thanks
That was Awesome 👌
thanks
Charlie is doing great! Give him a “Good Boi” from me
Will do
Thank you, excellent job.
Great video thanks man
Glad to help
Excellent video. Thank you !!
Glad it helped.
WHAT A GREAT HELP......MANY THANKS
Glad it helped!
Once again you have pulled my ass from the fire brother! Best damn content on this subject!!! 💪💪💪! Thank you sir!
Thanks, Glad I could help
Thank you sir 👏🏼👏🏼
I have the same model , thank you for this help 🙂
Glad I could help
Great video! For first-timers, it might be easier to remove the mower deck.
Yes, but there is also a lot involved in removing the mower deck. Thanks for the feedback
Excellent!!
Many thanks!
Thank you Sir!@
Thank you!!
helpful. thank you.
thank you
You're welcome
Your video helped me greatly. Biggest problem I had was reconnecting the tension spring...my deck is 54 inch...not sure if that spring is heavier or not. Thanks again!
Glad it helped
I used vise grips and grabbed the end of the spring really tight and pulled it on that way. Be sure to get the vise grips tight on the spring. If it slips, it's not a lot of fun picking yourself of the floor LOL.
@@mackroberts9754 LOL...yep that's pretty much the way I did it. Thank goodness the spring hook went in place the first time around...not sure I would have had the strength to try it a second time! LOL
Great video! Huge help
Thanks . Glad it helped!
I can't get the belt over the engine pulley.....left the tension pully lose like the video and still no luck
I'm in the same boat 😂
Make sure you have the correct belt. I am hearing that there are multiple belts for this mower depending on the deck.
Same here
thanks for the guidance!!!
You're so welcome!
Well done my man. Appreciate all the narrations of what you were doing. Very helpful!
Saved me 150 in labor charges
Awesome, Glad it helped.
When tightening back down that pulley which he removed,
Do not over tighten it you still want it to spin
Perfect, thanks buddy
Glad it helped
I can't get the bolt off the arm bracket 😫
Very good. Very helpful. Will that Z355E Deck fit on a Z335E mower?
I'm not sure, sorry.
So how often do these belts break? Replaced first one 3 years ago. Now replacing my second one. Is this normal? Thanks for your video!
I did not have huge a problem with the belts. I think if you mow in an area with debris that can contribute to belt wear, damage, and breakage.
Sooooo it’s normal for the belt too bounce like that off the main deck pulley ?? I’m just wondering I am to new at this
Help please!! I replaced everything on the deck and I keep breaking belts. I think it’s the spacer on the pulley that has to be removed to install the belt. Is the spacer supposed to be on the top or bottom of the pulley? All pulleys and blades spin freely. Thanks!!
The space is on the top of the pulley. The pulley goes under the tensioner arm and the bent bar goes on top of the tensioner arm. The bolt goes in from the top and the nut is on the bottom. You can reference minute 5:30 of the video. I hope this helps. Question... When the belt breaks does it break cleanly or is it getting shredded? If shredded, it may be rubbing on something. Be sure that bent bar which is on top of the pulley arm is properly positioned so the belt is not rubbings on it. I hope this helps. Let me know what you find.
I just subscribed to your channel..Bought the same mower 7/07/2022..
great, thanks
Thanks buddy
No problem 👍
why is my belt feel like it needs to stretch a full inche. double checked its the right one but step by step mine didnt wanna just lay around the pullie like everyone elses it seems
are you using a GX26422
Check your routing and make sure its correct. If the belt is not routed properly it may not fit, which is a good thing.
Charlie couldn't even pass you a wrench🤣
I know, right... I need a better helper.
I have the exact same mower and watched this 3 times but still can't get my new belt on . I'm leaning toward the john deere place gave me the wrong size belt . 😢
Turns out there are two different decks for this model z turn and the dealer gave me the belt for the other deck . It was about 1 and a half feet shorter than the one i needed . I thought i was losing it after watching ur video 3 times and couldn't put the belt on .
yes, I was told that the 48" Deep deck uses a different belt than a standard 48" deck. There are several part numbers from JD which can make it confusing.
Need to add a comment. I got a belt online and it was too short. Went to United Ag and Turf and bought the real JDeere one, but the part number was GX21833. I argued with the guy and he said if the serial is less than 50000 at the end, then this was the right part number, but if it was over 50000 then your listed part number would be the correct one. Just a quick heads up for your viewers and you. Great video by the way.
Good to know. I will see if I can add my serial number. Thanks
I have the same issue right now. Went to Lowe's and was told GX21833. It has the Z355E listed as one of the models that the belt should fit, but it was too short.
@@troyburke9552 The correct part number I got was GX26422
@@stevejohnson1211 thank you! I think this is our problem and we’ve been working on it for hours! We’ve researched and researched! Going to get this part now
Our John Deere dealer just sold us a GX21833 and we can’t get it on. So should we try the other part number? He said he gave us the right one but the diagram on the packaging doesn’t look like our deck and pulleys.
What is the belt length?? 122 or 142”? They gave me a 122 and I put it on and it’s not working right. The diagrams is shit. 122 is short but a 142 seems long haven’t tried it yet but they say I got it routed wrong and I do not
Best thing is to take the dealer your machine serial number. There are several decks for the Z335e and they take different belt sizes.