Thanks so much for the comment and support! I agree that’s a golden tip, looking forward to providing more helpful content going forward. Spread the word! Thanks again, have a great one! ☝️
I came only for the wisdom of how to pull the dang spring... and I wasnt disappointed! The weed trimmer string did the trick! Had to use like 3 ft for my simplicity zero turn but it worked. Thanks!
I’m so happy to hear this from you!!! Makes it all worthwhile thank you so much my friend!! Have a blessed day! Thanks for your support and taking the time to comment!!!
Awesome! Thanks so much, so glad all the time and effort helped you! Thanks for letting me know, that really gives me some satisfaction and feeling of accomplishment.
My right spring broke at the end so I bent a new loop to hook it to the blade brake side. All good until I engaged the PTO. The added tension on the spring since it was a bit shorter caused the deck cable to break at the pin on the lever. A long day's work of maintenance/tune ended up in no mower. Good times! Parts are arriving soon. Thank you for this confirmation of where exactly that spring should hook to brake.
Hello I’m so sorry to hear this, I can’t say it hasn’t happened before as you know sometimes things don’t go as planned. That’s really unfortunate and very aggravating but if this video has helped you in some way it makes all the time spent on it worthwhile to me. Thanks for commenting and watching good luck when the new parts arrived I know you’ll be back on the mower in no time now!!! Have a great week and happy mowing! 🤩
You’re welcome man, anytime! It makes it all worthwhile to hear someone appreciated the efforts in making it and time spent editing etc. I’m so glad it helped you thanks so much for the comment and support!
Your welcome any time buddy, glad you were able to fix up grandpas mower. And I really appreciate you letting me know, makes it worthwhile! Take er easy!
Oh my god I've been fighting with my lawnmower for more over a month I've watched every southerner made video. figures a fellow northerner nailed it .going outside and try this. thank you you have no idea Susan
Lol, I appreciate the vote of confidence, I hope I did nail it, I do my best to explain and describe processes as clear as possible for anyone to follow along and hopefully resolve the issue properly. Don’t forget safety first before anything of course. I hope this helps, please do let me know!
Your welcome, I’m glad you found some value in the video. Good luck and as always I really appreciate your time, consideration and comments. Thanks for watching!
Thx for the video. I have a 10 year old Yard Machine 700 series, 38" deck tractor and I've got way to much slack in my deck belt to the point where the blades will free-spin. I replaced the deck belt and my pto cable seems fine (unless these can stretch?) but still not getting the proper tension. Both outer springs apparently fell of at some point so I will be replacing them but they have to do with the brakes which keep the blades from spinning when not engaged rather than belt tension, correct? So which part is most crucial to proper belt tension? Thx
Actually from what I have learned, belt tensioner comes from adjusting the deck from the rod / nut in the front of the tractor, at least that’s the way the 638rl works. Definitely consult your owners manual for proper procedure, you can usually find one online for free if you search long and hard enough. My manual had the exact process for adjusting the tension on the deck drive belt and if you look at how the belt wraps around the engine pulley which is stationary the only tension you have to play with is really the forward and backward movement of the deck itself. Check out my channel and there are a couple of deck belt replacement videos that may help. Good luck stay safe and always first consult with the owners manual before taking my advice or anyone else’s. I hope this helps.
First I would check the schematic for the exact routing of the belt, make sure you have it routed exactly as should be. It usually has some slack when the blades aren’t engaged. Some adjustment is made by adjusting the deck, check the owners manual and don’t change anything too much at once, small steps, but there’s a bolt on mine at the front of the mower which lifts and lowers the deck height but it also changes the adjustment of the belt. I’d search the part number of the belt you got to be sure also, usually the OEM belts are spot on if always go OEM on belts for these, I had a no name belt shear right off the first time mowing with it. The belt will normally stretch a little with use so if it’s flapping around that much brand new something would seam to be not routed exactly right, but that’s just an assumption and I’m no PRO, just know from maintaining my own. Make sure you didn’t forget anything or reinstall the bracket in the front by the pulley on the engine incorrectly. That’s about all I can think of, be careful and triple check before starting the mower again. Remember you can always “throw in the towel” and have a pro take care of it, if somethings doubtful enough. Good luck and thanks for watching, hope this helps, definitely use online searches for questionable items / diagrams, etc.
@@michaelm8078 you can find one here as long as you have your model number and serial number it shows you where to find them: www.mtdparts.com/en_US/operatorsmanuals
Part numbers are in the description of the video, and I also point out which spring is which and the part number, there are two springs just quickly scan the video to make sure of the correct one.
Hello, I apologize, I actually have the original owners manual and they don’t even list the cable. Perhaps an internet search will eventually find it but what issue are you having with the belt?
@@brynagrig5836 I think the issue may be how you are routing it perhaps? I checked mine and it goes all the way around the back gear box and inside the box where the battery is. Let me know if that could be the issue, I couldn’t get a string all the way through the twists and turns
I’m no expert I just solve them as they come but a quick search yields several possible issues... is it locked in reverse? It could be the trans axle gears the shift mechanism, tranny, etc. try searching online your exact symptoms and be very specific such as “lawn mover shifts into reverse but not forward” I’m sure you’ll find a post that leads you to a solution. If you can leave more specific information like model, whether it just happened or it happened after you changed something, etc. you may get more help. Good luck and looking forward to your reply.
I have to come up with something, can’t even find the parts I was thinking something like a bicycle brake pad or repurposing some old automotive pads I have laying around, good to hear even hardwood worked. Thanks for your comment! Appreciate your time!
Patience my friend thorough detailed description takes time. Should be able to be followed by a complete newb not for the expert who already knows how to do this. Your welcome to scan through it to any relevant part you want to see and skip the rest. Thanks for sharing.
Actually you can't see what you are doing period. Every video I find no one actually knows how to video so someone can actually freaking see what they are doing. Waist of time seriously man
Try to make a video with one hand and work on something with the other and you will understand why. Crazy how one person can’t figure out what they are looking at and another says it’s the most helpful video yet. 🤪
Thanks for the weed eater string. That's very helpful. Look forward for more videos.
Thanks so much for the comment and support! I agree that’s a golden tip, looking forward to providing more helpful content going forward. Spread the word! Thanks again, have a great one! ☝️
Thanks. Ive been looking for a video to show for sure where those 2 springs go. Kudos
You got it! Appreciate your comment and support. Glad I could help.
I came only for the wisdom of how to pull the dang spring... and I wasnt disappointed! The weed trimmer string did the trick! Had to use like 3 ft for my simplicity zero turn but it worked. Thanks!
Lol, glad I was able to help! Glad you found some useful information in my content. Thanks for commenting and thanks for your support!
Excellent video,,, everything answered 😊😊
I’m so happy to hear this from you!!! Makes it all worthwhile thank you so much my friend!! Have a blessed day! Thanks for your support and taking the time to comment!!!
Great video, helped us replace the spring in no time!
Awesome! Thanks so much, so glad all the time and effort helped you! Thanks for letting me know, that really gives me some satisfaction and feeling of accomplishment.
My right spring broke at the end so I bent a new loop to hook it to the blade brake side. All good until I engaged the PTO. The added tension on the spring since it was a bit shorter caused the deck cable to break at the pin on the lever. A long day's work of maintenance/tune ended up in no mower. Good times! Parts are arriving soon. Thank you for this confirmation of where exactly that spring should hook to brake.
Hello I’m so sorry to hear this, I can’t say it hasn’t happened before as you know sometimes things don’t go as planned. That’s really unfortunate and very aggravating but if this video has helped you in some way it makes all the time spent on it worthwhile to me. Thanks for commenting and watching good luck when the new parts arrived I know you’ll be back on the mower in no time now!!! Have a great week and happy mowing! 🤩
@@Jackpotideas Thanks!!!
Thank you man. I can't tell you how much I appreciate this video. It's extremely helpful!! Thanks again.😊
You’re welcome man, anytime! It makes it all worthwhile to hear someone appreciated the efforts in making it and time spent editing etc. I’m so glad it helped you thanks so much for the comment and support!
Thanks again man I had such a pain in the ass trying to fix my grandpas belt and spring…
Your welcome any time buddy, glad you were able to fix up grandpas mower. And I really appreciate you letting me know, makes it worthwhile! Take er easy!
You got a click because you listed part numbers 😊
Nice! Glad to help another soul and make life but a tiny bit easier! Thanks for commenting and letting me know I gained a click! 🤣
Oh my god I've been fighting with my lawnmower for more over a month I've watched every southerner made video. figures a fellow northerner nailed it .going outside and try this. thank you you have no idea Susan
Lol, I appreciate the vote of confidence, I hope I did nail it, I do my best to explain and describe processes as clear as possible for anyone to follow along and hopefully resolve the issue properly. Don’t forget safety first before anything of course. I hope this helps, please do let me know!
Thanks good job on the way to buy the cable. Ill be fixing it from watching your video.
Your welcome, I’m glad you found some value in the video. Good luck and as always I really appreciate your time, consideration and comments. Thanks for watching!
Thx for the video. I have a 10 year old Yard Machine 700 series, 38" deck tractor and I've got way to much slack in my deck belt to the point where the blades will free-spin. I replaced the deck belt and my pto cable seems fine (unless these can stretch?) but still not getting the proper tension. Both outer springs apparently fell of at some point so I will be replacing them but they have to do with the brakes which keep the blades from spinning when not engaged rather than belt tension, correct? So which part is most crucial to proper belt tension? Thx
Actually from what I have learned, belt tensioner comes from adjusting the deck from the rod / nut in the front of the tractor, at least that’s the way the 638rl works. Definitely consult your owners manual for proper procedure, you can usually find one online for free if you search long and hard enough. My manual had the exact process for adjusting the tension on the deck drive belt and if you look at how the belt wraps around the engine pulley which is stationary the only tension you have to play with is really the forward and backward movement of the deck itself. Check out my channel and there are a couple of deck belt replacement videos that may help. Good luck stay safe and always first consult with the owners manual before taking my advice or anyone else’s. I hope this helps.
@@Prblmslvd thx!
@@BrianSquiers your welcome anytime!!!
GREAT !!
Awesome!!! Thanks!!!
Nice very helpful, thanks again.
Your welcome anytime! Glad to help! Thanks for subscribing I’m sure I’ll have more problems to solve on my mower in the future!
I having problems with the upper deck belt . I brought a new belt just is had too much slack in it. The dealer said it is the right belt for it
First I would check the schematic for the exact routing of the belt, make sure you have it routed exactly as should be. It usually has some slack when the blades aren’t engaged. Some adjustment is made by adjusting the deck, check the owners manual and don’t change anything too much at once, small steps, but there’s a bolt on mine at the front of the mower which lifts and lowers the deck height but it also changes the adjustment of the belt. I’d search the part number of the belt you got to be sure also, usually the OEM belts are spot on if always go OEM on belts for these, I had a no name belt shear right off the first time mowing with it. The belt will normally stretch a little with use so if it’s flapping around that much brand new something would seam to be not routed exactly right, but that’s just an assumption and I’m no PRO, just know from maintaining my own. Make sure you didn’t forget anything or reinstall the bracket in the front by the pulley on the engine incorrectly. That’s about all I can think of, be careful and triple check before starting the mower again. Remember you can always “throw in the towel” and have a pro take care of it, if somethings doubtful enough. Good luck and thanks for watching, hope this helps, definitely use online searches for questionable items / diagrams, etc.
@@Prblmslvd my problem is I don't have a manual all my lawn mower l don't have designed how to put the belt in the right way
@@michaelm8078 you can find one here as long as you have your model number and serial number it shows you where to find them: www.mtdparts.com/en_US/operatorsmanuals
@@Prblmslvd thank you l got it going now!
@@michaelm8078 awesome! Mind if I ask what was the issue?
What is the part #for the spings ?
Part numbers are in the description of the video, and I also point out which spring is which and the part number, there are two springs just quickly scan the video to make sure of the correct one.
I have the same mower and can't get the belt to work . Do you know the cable part number by chance?
Hello, I apologize, I actually have the original owners manual and they don’t even list the cable. Perhaps an internet search will eventually find it but what issue are you having with the belt?
@@Prblmslvd the cable broke and the one to replace it seems to long
@@brynagrig5836 I’ll take a look as soon as I can to see if maybe it’s a routing issue or whether I can find a part number
Could you run a string along the cable and measure the length? I got another thinking I had the wrong length but their the same 56" end to end.
@@brynagrig5836 I think the issue may be how you are routing it perhaps? I checked mine and it goes all the way around the back gear box and inside the box where the battery is. Let me know if that could be the issue, I couldn’t get a string all the way through the twists and turns
I have a problem with my mower it will go in reverse but not forward any advice
I’m no expert I just solve them as they come but a quick search yields several possible issues... is it locked in reverse? It could be the trans axle gears the shift mechanism, tranny, etc. try searching online your exact symptoms and be very specific such as “lawn mover shifts into reverse but not forward” I’m sure you’ll find a post that leads you to a solution. If you can leave more specific information like model, whether it just happened or it happened after you changed something, etc. you may get more help. Good luck and looking forward to your reply.
That 1 spring is for both deck breaks
There should be two springs.
Replace just the pad - for free- make them out of hardwood- I have one mower did this about 4 years ago - they are still fine
I have to come up with something, can’t even find the parts I was thinking something like a bicycle brake pad or repurposing some old automotive pads I have laying around, good to hear even hardwood worked. Thanks for your comment! Appreciate your time!
By the way,... my pads are secured by rivets, how did you attach the wood blocks?
bolts
Just get to it dragging on
Patience my friend thorough detailed description takes time. Should be able to be followed by a complete newb not for the expert who already knows how to do this. Your welcome to scan through it to any relevant part you want to see and skip the rest. Thanks for sharing.
Actually you can't see what you are doing period.
Every video I find no one actually knows how to video so someone can actually freaking see what they are doing.
Waist of time seriously man
Try to make a video with one hand and work on something with the other and you will understand why. Crazy how one person can’t figure out what they are looking at and another says it’s the most helpful video yet. 🤪