Thank you so much for helping me and showing me exactly how to replace my broken belt. As a 71 year old woman I truly appreciate your clear exact instructions. Best video out there for replacing a belt on my zero turn. ❤😊
I’m thank U!!! You are God sent! I was worried I wouldn’t be able to change my belt after is broke off and your instruction plus showing where the diagram is! Thanks
Thank you Jason! My husband has been working so much he had no time to replace our broken belt. Thanks to you, I did it myself! Of course, I won't tell him that, or he'll start expecting me to fix more stuff by myself. LOL
Jason, many thanks! I had several people tell me what a nightmare it is changing a belt on a zero-turn and I was NOT looking forward to it. You made it look so easy I just knew there had to be a catch. To my amazement, there wasn't! Changing it out was just as easy as you made it look. I had the belt changed in less time than it took me to remove the covers. You did an excellent job making this video. Clear, concise and right to the point. I could not ask for more.
Great video, I have the same mower and the drive belt came off the pulleys. Luckily it didn't break, but just popped off in a bad location so had to lift the back with a furniture dolly and have my wife on the John Deere 318 pull it to the garage. I'm glad I found your video to prepare for a deck belt break.
got one of these 3 weeks ago, mowed my 5.5 acre horse property that has no horses. it did great, the pastures had not been cut all summer, were 2 ft tall grass and weeds. Had to make two passes in the deep stuff but the whole place looks like a lawn now. Engine is very powerful, I have the Kawasaki. I have special edition which has very aggressive tread tires.
One thing omitted which i saw your tensioner spring come loose and you must have put it back on to get that tension back. It was easier for me to track the belt then put the spring pulling everything in to place. By forcing the belt over like that you can damage it and that is one very expensive belt. You avoid the possible damage by simply putting the spring back in after tracking the belt. What I'm most concerned about now is my eye bolt broke after years of use for that spring and I'm not sure how much tension it should be pulling putting in a replacement.
Thanks for the video. I'm having to put my belt back on because for the 3rd time this year I've broken the bolt for the idler pulley. And have replaced the pulley. Any advice as to why this keeps breaking?
I have a Husqvarna z248f just replaced the belt and I started cutting grass I heard it making a noise like it was flopping against itself cut for a few minutes then I looked I saw it was shredding the belt just wondering if there are a adjustment on The idler pulleys
Maybe you can help me. When I engage my PTO on the same model as yours it makes a loud rumbling noise about every 3 to 5 seconds and then stops and then continues back. Do you have any idea what could be wrong? I would greatly appreciate it.
Last belt seems like a bit of a pain. Odd that they don't use a tensioner screw. Thanks is for the video. I would suggest removing the music or turning it down some more.
I have had my z254f for two seasons (this is our second season) and cut roughly 2 acres (once a week in prime season) and once every two weeks now to end of season. Seems as though the deck belt needs to be replaced already. The PTO engages but hesitates and ultimately the blades stop turning. The belt looks loose when I am able to engage the PTO. Is it normal for the deck belt to be replace after less than two full seasons?
Not sure if Im too late to answer, but belts can go pretty fast. They can loosen, dry out, and snap. Changing once per cutting season soudns about good. I cut commercially and have had to change my deck belt about twice since this spring.
I actually put the spring back on before turning the belt onto the last pulley. That is why I said to be careful and not get your hands or fingers pinched by the belt.
same issue here. there’s no way it would have went back on with the spring attached. but my new belt just snapped 5 minutes into using it. frustrated as hell
I had 17.5 hours on mine but it was pretty clear I had a piece of branch stuck in there which caused it to snap. I'm in N FL and Lowe's had a knock-off for $84.00 but I wanted to make sure it was OEM so I went to a dealer in the next town. Not too sure if that was a good idea as they hit me for $94.00 (after making a big deal about giving me a "discount").
Mine just popped with less than 10 hours on the whole machine... I was distreesed for a hot second but this video (and the comments) shows me its no big deal. belt ordered and I'll be watching this again before popping it on. Thanks for the video!
The video provided good information but I could have done without the music. I needed to hear what you had to say, and the music made it difficult at times. Next time please leave the music out, thanks
I don't understand why people feel the need to add background music to a "how to" video. It makes it nearly impossible to hear what you're saying and its just annoying
It's edding. It would be fine at a much lower level. In this video the music is louder the the man speaking. But he's new at making videos I would guss so give him a brake. It takes time to learn.
Thank you so much for helping me and showing me exactly how to replace my broken belt. As a 71 year old woman I truly appreciate your clear exact instructions. Best video out there for replacing a belt on my zero turn. ❤😊
Perfect video! Clear, concise and solves an exact problem the average home owner will encounter if they own this model mower. Thank you, Jason!
Awesome, thanks for sharing and taking the time to show us exactly how to do it.
I’m thank U!!! You are God sent! I was worried I wouldn’t be able to change my belt after is broke off and your instruction plus showing where the diagram is! Thanks
Thank you Jason! My husband has been working so much he had no time to replace our broken belt. Thanks to you, I did it myself! Of course, I won't tell him that, or he'll start expecting me to fix more stuff by myself. LOL
Amazing video. The tip for getting the belt back on made my day. Thank you!
Jason, many thanks! I had several people tell me what a nightmare it is changing a belt on a zero-turn and I was NOT looking forward to it. You made it look so easy I just knew there had to be a catch. To my amazement, there wasn't! Changing it out was just as easy as you made it look. I had the belt changed in less time than it took me to remove the covers. You did an excellent job making this video. Clear, concise and right to the point. I could not ask for more.
Hey thanks!!! I appreciate the comment!
@@jasonunsell612 Your welcome. You deserve the credit, I was just being honest.
Great video, I have the same mower and the drive belt came off the pulleys. Luckily it didn't break, but just popped off in a bad location so had to lift the back with a furniture dolly and have my wife on the John Deere 318 pull it to the garage. I'm glad I found your video to prepare for a deck belt break.
Thank you very much for your video, you are good at explaining, it only took me 15 minutes to do it.
got one of these 3 weeks ago, mowed my 5.5 acre horse property that has no horses. it did great, the pastures had not been cut all summer, were 2 ft tall grass and weeds. Had to make two passes in the deep stuff but the whole place looks like a lawn now. Engine is very powerful, I have the Kawasaki. I have special edition which has very aggressive tread tires.
Great video, well done. Love the step by step directions and the visuals matched perfectly! Saved me money and time.
THANKS- I'm going to try this myself.
Thank you for this video. I didn't know if I could do this but after watching this, I know I can. Thanks for your help.
Excellent thank you, the music was a bit loud but very clear instruction. 👌
Thank you, i had no idea how to get that belt over the last pulley
Great video. Simple to follow. Thanks!
One thing omitted which i saw your tensioner spring come loose and you must have put it back on to get that tension back. It was easier for me to track the belt then put the spring pulling everything in to place. By forcing the belt over like that you can damage it and that is one very expensive belt. You avoid the possible damage by simply putting the spring back in after tracking the belt. What I'm most concerned about now is my eye bolt broke after years of use for that spring and I'm not sure how much tension it should be pulling putting in a replacement.
Just what I needed! Thank you!
no thank you for watching!
I really appreciate this video - it was very helpful!
Perfect! Just the instructions I needed :)
Thanks for the video. I'm having to put my belt back on because for the 3rd time this year I've broken the bolt for the idler pulley. And have replaced the pulley. Any advice as to why this keeps breaking?
I have a Husqvarna z248f just replaced the belt and I started cutting grass I heard it making a noise like it was flopping against itself cut for a few minutes then I looked I saw it was shredding the belt just wondering if there are a adjustment on The idler pulleys
It looked like on that right side there is a spring that wasn’t connected. Mine is the same way. Does it actually need connected?
Hey brother my tensioner pulley has no tension I can’t see it on your video is there a second spring on that tensioner to keep it tight?
Maybe you can help me. When I engage my PTO on the same model as yours it makes a loud rumbling noise about every 3 to 5 seconds and then stops and then continues back. Do you have any idea what could be wrong? I would greatly appreciate it.
I checked your channel and this is the only thing you have for the Zero turn. Could you post blade replacement when you do it?
Hi. Belt part # either oem or aftermarket? Thanks?
I can't get it loose enough to even roll it onto the pulley. Same Z254f model and same type of belt
Thanks for the info
Glad I could help!
Last belt seems like a bit of a pain. Odd that they don't use a tensioner screw.
Thanks is for the video. I would suggest removing the music or turning it down some more.
I have had my z254f for two seasons (this is our second season) and cut roughly 2 acres (once a week in prime season) and once every two weeks now to end of season. Seems as though the deck belt needs to be replaced already. The PTO engages but hesitates and ultimately the blades stop turning. The belt looks loose when I am able to engage the PTO. Is it normal for the deck belt to be replace after less than two full seasons?
Not sure if Im too late to answer, but belts can go pretty fast. They can loosen, dry out, and snap. Changing once per cutting season soudns about good. I cut commercially and have had to change my deck belt about twice since this spring.
@@vancleb7415 Thank you. That fixed it.
Thanks boss
Would it be easier to remove the floor plate?
It can be a little easier to remove the floor plate but you don't have to.
How did you guys reattach the spring for the idler pulley?
I actually put the spring back on before turning the belt onto the last pulley. That is why I said to be careful and not get your hands or fingers pinched by the belt.
same issue here. there’s no way it would have went back on with the spring attached. but my new belt just snapped 5 minutes into using it. frustrated as hell
Thx
How many hours were on your belt before you replaced it? Mine broke with less than 30 hours on it.
I actually only had 10hrs on it..... I bought the new belt at dealer but I found them on Amazon cheaper.
I had 17.5 hours on mine but it was pretty clear I had a piece of branch stuck in there which caused it to snap. I'm in N FL and Lowe's had a knock-off for $84.00 but I wanted to make sure it was OEM so I went to a dealer in the next town. Not too sure if that was a good idea as they hit me for $94.00 (after making a big deal about giving me a "discount").
17.5 hours and stuck with buying a new belt
Mine just popped with less than 10 hours on the whole machine... I was distreesed for a hot second but this video (and the comments) shows me its no big deal. belt ordered and I'll be watching this again before popping it on. Thanks for the video!
My belt has broke and it only has 70hrs on it .. do you know why your s broke
Interesting mine broke with about the same amount of time.
If there is a twist does that mean i did something wrong
Ya my belt just won’t get tight?
Check the tension spring
The video provided good information but I could have done without the music. I needed to hear what you had to say, and the music made it difficult at times. Next time please leave the music out, thanks
Turn off the music!
You don't show about loosening the guide and retightening.
Doesn't need that. Just pull
I don't understand why people feel the need to add background music to a "how to" video. It makes it nearly impossible to hear what you're saying and its just annoying
You mean you don't dance while repairing things? Man, you're missing out.
Agreed!
I like it
It's edding. It would be fine at a much lower level. In this video the music is louder the the man speaking. But he's new at making videos I would guss so give him a brake. It takes time to learn.
I don't know anything about this shit
Loose the cheesy music please…..
Turn the music up please? And talk lower?
It looked like on that right side there is a spring that wasn’t connected. Mine is the same way. Does it actually need connected?