John Deere X300 deck belt change. With details

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
  • Changing the deck belt on your riding lawnmower isn’t all that difficult. This is how I do it. If you don’t feel comfortable doing it my way-then hire it out. I cannot be responsible for your safety, that’s your job.
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Komentáře • 215

  • @briansmith5631
    @briansmith5631 Před 4 lety +9

    From one do-it-yourselfer to another, I appreciate you taking the time to video this and sharing. This saved me tons of time I know. Thank you and God bless.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety +1

      Brian Smith thanks. Glad it helped

  • @joeyjojo9364
    @joeyjojo9364 Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks for the video! Never knew how to do this until I saw your video today. My son and I did it together in about 20 minutes. Knowledge passed on to the next generation thanks to people like you!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 5 lety

      Joey Jojo thanks so much for such a wonderful comment. Glad it helped and especially glad you were assisted by your son. Happy mowing. Be safe.

  • @timothyclayton3009
    @timothyclayton3009 Před 4 lety +6

    Larry, you are the man. I’ve switched this belt out on my x300 now 4 times. Your insight with putting a socket wrench in with no bit in that retractable bar was perfect. Yes I used a PVC 2 foot section for better leverage. I found it easier using my foot to step down on the pipe vs having it behind me. Big thanks for making this a million times easier.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      Timothy Clayton 4 times? You’re a professional. I’m glad it helped. Thanks for the nice comment. Happy mowing. I hope you can get several hours on this new belt.

    • @Flipper4677
      @Flipper4677 Před 4 měsíci

      I have that same very tractor x300 and my mower belt keeps breaking any solutions?

  • @chasewright7124
    @chasewright7124 Před 4 lety +1

    Best dyi video I’ve came across. It took me 3 hours the first time I did it by myself and 5 minutes after watching this tutorial. Great step by step!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      Chase Wright glad it helped. Happy mowing

  • @johnmadden5386
    @johnmadden5386 Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve used your video twice to change my belt! Thanks it’s well done and simple to follow. I did a couple small things differently but you saved me money and time!

  • @SteveWilson27
    @SteveWilson27 Před 6 lety +1

    Of all the CZcams videos showing how to replace the drive belt on a 300 series John Deere, YOUR VIDEO IS THE BEST AT SHOWING ALL THE STEPS. I would suggest getting a helper for this project. The helper is particularly useful in moving the mower deck out from under the tractor and re-attaching the belt to the engine. Also, I used 2 by 4s under the mower to make it easier to slide out the mower from the under carriage.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 6 lety

      Thanks Mr. Wilson. I certainly agree that a helper would be great. I’m use to working alone. The 2x4s is a great tip.

  • @mikeperkins8291
    @mikeperkins8291 Před 3 lety

    Thanks so much! I just kept pressing pause on my phone after each step until the job was completed. Your communication skills are great. Much appreciated!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 3 lety

      I’m really glad it helped. I was a teacher for 32 years- that’s where the communication skills came from. Thanks so much for the feedback, much appreciated. Larry

  • @joejohnson2651
    @joejohnson2651 Před 3 lety

    Thank you kindly for the guidance. I own an x300 and the belt popped in the middle of cutting three foot high grass. I followed your video and was done replacing the belt in under thirty minutes. Aside from a few over torqued spindle screws, the process was rather effortless. Thank you again.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 3 lety

      Glad it helped you. Good luck. Happy mowing

  • @panchovillasmith8218
    @panchovillasmith8218 Před 4 lety

    Just a quick hello from Texas. Got my belt from the dealer up the road $53. Installed and mowed wet grass. Also changed the blades to yellow mulching blades.
    Worked like a champ.
    Thank you for your video.
    My grass was getting to long!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      Pancho Villa Smith fantastic! So glad to help. I’m going to try those mulching blades this summer. Happy mowing. Larry

  • @ThriftStoreBibles
    @ThriftStoreBibles Před 2 lety

    Belt snapped today and I've never replaced one but figured I could. Your video was a tremendous help. Thanks!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 2 lety

      Belts snap sooner or later. Glad to be of help. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy mowing

  • @gorgeaspens8751
    @gorgeaspens8751 Před 5 lety +1

    Superb Video! Helped me immeasurably!!!!! What joy to listen to an articulate individual with a take on things. Best wishes. Kevin

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 5 lety

      Gorge Aspens thanks so much. Glad it was of help. Have a great summer.

  • @bklynkrash
    @bklynkrash Před 3 lety

    A person can look at diagrams all they want but seeing it actually done is a big help!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 3 lety

      Thank you. I really appreciate the feedback. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

  • @justinbucki7057
    @justinbucki7057 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for the helpful knowledge and expertise, was about to start mowing and it threw the belt off for some reason, in roughly a half hour all set and back to mowing. Thank you sir.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před rokem

      Great! Glad I could help. Happy mowing.

  • @erichollembeak1361
    @erichollembeak1361 Před 5 lety

    Great Video Larry. My son and I just replaced our lawnmower belt in about 30 minutes. It would have taken us 3 times longer without your helpful hints. The tarp worked like a charm! Thanks a bunch!!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 5 lety

      Eric Hollembeak glad I could help. Happy mowing.

  • @badcopnodonut607
    @badcopnodonut607 Před rokem

    Like the 190 comments before me, MANY THANKS!!!!!! I should have listened closer and took a note when you gave the belt number. It would have saved me two 45 minute trips to the mower shop. Even though they had a maintenance record showing which model tractor I have, they sold me the wrong belt the first trip. Using the pipe to extend the ratchet handle was brilliant, I would never have thought of it. Now I've got to see if you have any more video tips. You're a good man Larry!! New Subscriber.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching and your nice comments, much appreciated. Glad it was of help. I’ve been really lucky of late. Still running on the belt I put on in this video. Hope I didn’t just jinx myself. Thanks for subscribing. Happy mowing

  • @andrewhoward9749
    @andrewhoward9749 Před 5 lety +1

    Very helpful video. I'm in a remote area and it is not always easy to get repairs done. So it was great to achieve this without assistance and I wouldn't have tried it without your video.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 5 lety +1

      Andrew Howard thanks for such a nice comment. I’m so glad it helped. Larry

  • @kurtbally6393
    @kurtbally6393 Před 4 lety +2

    Many many thanks! First time changing a mower belt myself and your instructions made it easy + I saved a ton of money. Thanks

  • @AdjunctVideo
    @AdjunctVideo Před 5 lety +1

    Great video! My local dealer has a 4 month wait time for repairs and was no help. After watching your video and buying the belt I was able to replace the belt by myself, and I'm 72 years old! One tip I might add is using a box-end 15mm wrench to loosen/tighten the two pulleys at the rear to allow the belt past the guide pins. (I figured this out AFTER I scraped the back of my hand when the wrench slipped off the nut due to my lack of a deep-well socket, as you mentioned in your video.) I didn't need a long extension on the wrench to move the tension pulley.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 5 lety

      Steve Godsey fantastic! Glad it helped. Open end wrench is a great idea, sorry about the knuckles 🥴

  • @petespurgeon343
    @petespurgeon343 Před rokem

    Your tape gives me more confidence on changing the belt on my when the time comes will watch again when it needs to done . Thanx. Pete S. Tx.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před rokem

      Thanks. I don’t remember how old that video is but the belt I put on in that video broke last week. I had to rewatch it again myself! Thanks for watching

  • @scottreid222
    @scottreid222 Před rokem

    Fantastic video! The second time I've referenced it and it has saved me a ton of time!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před rokem

      Thank you. I’m waiting for a new belt to come in right now. Glad it helped.

  • @MikeM-rm2qf
    @MikeM-rm2qf Před 3 lety

    Mr. Satchwell, thank you, outstanding tips and great use of common sense. First video of yours that I've watched, I will be back for others!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 3 lety

      Thanks so much a thanks s for watching and commenting, much appreciated.

  • @fritzneumann7752
    @fritzneumann7752 Před 3 lety

    Thanks mate, just bought one of these in Oz and had no belt on it. Your video made my replacement job a lot easier 😉

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 3 lety

      Thank you. Glad it helped.

  • @mikedaniels1344
    @mikedaniels1344 Před 5 lety

    First of all, thank you. This video was a huge help and the job came out great. The trick with the PVC pipe was priceless. Thanks again.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 5 lety

      Mike Daniels thanks and thanks for watching, glad it helped

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 5 lety

      I just added a video on changing the oil and greasing the axle czcams.com/video/oskC2lyTmPU/video.html

  • @BrianHoff04
    @BrianHoff04 Před 4 lety

    Nice job.. also a good recovery regarding discussing small errors... not everything goes together perfectly the 1st time & it was cool that you explained how to tell when it's not correct.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      BrianHoff04 maybe it’s just me but rarely get things right the first time. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy mowing, it’s almost time here in Georgia.

  • @stevehoersten8812
    @stevehoersten8812 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks for the video. It made the job go quick and smooth. I even had a 4’ piece of pvc that helped get the belt on the drive pulley.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 6 lety

      Steve Hoersten wonderful. That PVC really helps with the leverage.

  • @K1lins
    @K1lins Před 3 lety

    Thanks, Larry. Your instructions were spot on. Made this an easy job. We won't deal with the local Deere dealer either. And Deere's pretty proud of those belts. I got a Gates replacement at the local NAPA store for $51.00.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 3 lety

      Awesome, I’m glad it went smoothly. JD seems to be proud of everything. Thanks for watching and commenting. I sincerely appreciate it

  • @SpecialEdRoman
    @SpecialEdRoman Před rokem

    Thank you so kindly Larry. Very clear and concise video. And a little duct tape trick work great. You the man!!! Again, thank you🇨🇦🔥🗿

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před rokem

      You’re welcome. Thanks for the kind comments. Happy mowing

  • @ginoveneroni6432
    @ginoveneroni6432 Před 4 lety +1

    Outstanding instructions! Took me an hour with blade and cleaning! Thank You!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      gino veneroni great. Thanks for the nice comment. Glad it helped. Larry

  • @roybatty2680
    @roybatty2680 Před 5 lety +3

    Getting a package similar to that in the mail always makes work around the home more enjoyable.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 5 lety +1

      Roy Batty you are so right!

    • @Hieu_Biet_Hon
      @Hieu_Biet_Hon Před 3 lety

      @@LSatch Dear Sir, I really need your help with video copyright
      If you receive this letter, please contact me again, my email: Minhductran215@gmail.com
      Thank you, sir

  • @hacksawparrish4740
    @hacksawparrish4740 Před 4 lety +1

    one of the best videos I've ever watched on youtube

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      hacksaw parrish thank you very much, I really appreciate it

  • @jessej.nelkie5978
    @jessej.nelkie5978 Před rokem

    A million thanks to you, Larry. Appreciate you sharing your experience and knowledge.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před rokem

      You’re very welcome. Glad it helped you and saved you some time and money. Happy mowing

  • @HolidayDecorations
    @HolidayDecorations Před 2 lety

    Man, I needed this video!! Got it done with your help.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 2 lety +1

      So glad I could help. Thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated.. happy mowing

  • @waynevowell9732
    @waynevowell9732 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks for the video, it gave me the confidence to replace my belt. There were some variations that I assume were due to differing model numbers, but basically is was right on. Thanks again.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 6 lety

      Wayne Vowell glad it helped. Now I need to change the oil.

    • @waynevowell9732
      @waynevowell9732 Před 6 lety

      You and me both.

  • @Jumpnjack55
    @Jumpnjack55 Před 6 lety

    Well done Larry. This was an excellent video and your camera angles and narration were spot on.
    Thanks a bunch for doing this video. A huge time saver.
    JJ

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 6 lety

      Jumpnjack55 glad you enjoyed it, hope it was useful. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy mowing. Larry

  • @johnwrayton
    @johnwrayton Před 2 lety

    Thanks Larry from the UK
    Extremely helpful.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 2 lety

      Glad you liked it. Thanks for the feedback!

  • @roberte.hittle1181
    @roberte.hittle1181 Před 5 měsíci

    I liked the video and showed how to change a broken belt S L O W L Y so I can understand how it went back on the mower deck pullies. Great Video !!!!!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 5 měsíci

      You’re welcome, thanks for sharing and watching.

  • @CurtisDrew1
    @CurtisDrew1 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the little tips. It's always the littlle stuff that bites me in the rear. Like those notches on the back pully retainers you mentioned. Waiting on my belt now and thought, "Hey, let's see how the You Tube guys do it!". :)

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      CurtisDrew1 same here, that’s exactly why I mentioned those notches, I’ve messed up there before! Good luck

    • @blazenvipers
      @blazenvipers Před 4 lety +1

      Larry Satchwell I learned that today. Must of missed that part before. Normally I had someone helping me. But not today so I was able to pay more attention to the small stuff. And hit replay if I wanted too.

    • @CurtisDrew1
      @CurtisDrew1 Před 4 lety +1

      Well it thought yesterday that since I was waiting on a new belt would just clean the deck while it was out, sharpen the blades again and grease up the spindles. (I had it hung on an overhead winch on an I beam in my shop, so it was easy.) When I put my grease gun on the left spindle the grease zerk pulled out.( the kind that mounted on the side of the spindle housing) Stripped at the factory I guess. Decided to unbolt it so I could replace the grease zerk and 3 of the 4 bolts that hold it to the deck snapped off. They refused to e-z out of the spindle housing. So rather than tap a new grease zerk and drill out the broken bolts I ended up buying a new spindle to go with the new belt. Sharpened the blades and just got it running again a few hours ago. Cuts good. Was going to just drill through the old broken bolts and retap it, but didn't feel like messing with it. The new spindles have the grease zerks in the top of the spindle bolt. I would have missed the notch on the retainer rod too, but your tip kept that from happening. Thanks again.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      CurtisDrew1 wow, you had some trouble! Glad you were able to work through it all. Good luck for the rest of the summer.

  • @stillearbud
    @stillearbud Před 4 lety +2

    Great tips. Thanks. Love the tarp idea. Variation of how we used to move heavy stuff round the house.
    Your not on your own with Rob dog dealers, we have our fair share over in the UK.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks M J. “Rob dog dealers”, love it. Have a great summer. Larry

  • @peterlescole5696
    @peterlescole5696 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the video Larry. I used it to replace the belt on X300 in France, The manual supplied with the tractor gives part no m154601 though, so I used that though I found it quite tight to get it on to the drive pulley. Two weeks later it broke again [the first one lasted four years]. After looking again at your video and looking up th JD parts catalogue and many suppliers in Europe and the US I've concluded your part [M154621] is the correct part [which is about 3ins longer] and the manual has confused the 38in deck with the 42in. Could explain why so many people seem to have very short lived belts on the 42c mower deck. No doubt I'll be studying your video again when the new belt arrives though in the days of corvid19 that may be some time. Two acres of grass could be fairly long by then! Many thanks for your work.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety +1

      I agree that there is some confusion on parts list. They put at least two different motors in the X300 the year I bought mine. If you don't know the serial number when your looking for parts you can end up with the wrong thing. Thanks for watching and happy mowing. Stay safe. Larry

  • @johne9341
    @johne9341 Před 3 lety

    Great instruction!
    Your step by step instructions are the easiest on YOuTube for the x300 series mowers. The dealer will charge you big dollars and they keep your mower for weeks before they even start to work on it. I guess they are hoping you will just buy a new mower.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 3 lety

      You’re exactly right. That’s what happened to me the first time it broke, 5 weeks! Thanks for watching and commenting, your feedback is much appreciated.

  • @trav1139
    @trav1139 Před 3 lety

    Great video, you play an excellent mechanic, thanks!!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 3 lety

      Thank you. Hope it helped.

  • @blueman841
    @blueman841 Před rokem

    thanks for posting, I had no idea about the notch for the guard, as a result the belt kept jumping off the pulley, Aooeicate the tip and the video

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před rokem

      You’re welcome. That little notch bewildered me too. Glad it helped.

  • @chrisrisher8745
    @chrisrisher8745 Před 3 lety

    This video really saved my bacon (not to mention some money!)...thanks very much!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 3 lety

      Great, glad it helped.

  • @laurijorgenson6683
    @laurijorgenson6683 Před 4 lety

    That was very helpful! Thank you for taking the time to do this for us.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      Lauri Jorgenson glad it helped. Happy mowing

  • @pegwillen
    @pegwillen Před 4 lety

    Great video, I was able to do my own thanks to your taking the time to make this.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      Glad it helped. I had to change mine yesterday!

  • @johnmilner7603
    @johnmilner7603 Před rokem

    In order to get grease in the sealed spindle bearings you need to pump about 70-80 pumps with the grease gun. You will see grease coming from the top and bottom of the spindles. Someone on CZcams tested with a different color grease and took the bearing out and seal out of the bearing and the new grease was inside.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před rokem

      Thanks, that's good to know. I'm going to do that the next time I have the deck out.

  • @robp3431
    @robp3431 Před 4 lety

    Great tips.....definitely made the job easier !!!

  • @michaelsteven1090
    @michaelsteven1090 Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent..made my life a lot easier..Thanks!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 5 lety +1

      Michael Steven thank you for watching and the nice comment. My hood fell apart last weekend, what a mess I have to fix now. Hopefully I’ll be able to fix it. Glad this video worked for you. Happy mowing.

  • @jwsolutions99
    @jwsolutions99 Před 4 lety

    Thanks Larry for the great video! "Don't ask me how I know that". lol. Been there plenty of times myself!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      James Williams thank you for watching. Experience is a great teacher! Happy mowing

  • @73caprice
    @73caprice Před 5 lety

    Nice job this is an excellent demonstration very detailed thanks

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 5 lety

      Jim F thanks, hope it helped. Happy mowing

  • @martys59
    @martys59 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for including the part number of the belt.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 6 lety

      Marty Sayles you’re welcome, glad it helped.

  • @littlefurrythings7091
    @littlefurrythings7091 Před 4 lety

    Nice work on the video. Very helpful!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      Little Furry Things thanks for watching. Happy mowing

  • @matthewjones9858
    @matthewjones9858 Před 3 lety

    Seriously great video man. Thank you!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 3 lety

      Matthew Jones thank you

  • @roberte.hittle1181
    @roberte.hittle1181 Před 5 měsíci

    I'm going to change mine tomorrow afternoon. I'll let you know how it came out.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 5 měsíci

      Good luck, you can do it and save lots of money

  • @tomhelmer1490
    @tomhelmer1490 Před 5 lety

    Your the best. Thanks for making it easy

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 5 lety

      Tom Helmer thanks for watching and commenting, glad it helped.

  • @zoeybean1
    @zoeybean1 Před 4 lety

    Thanks All fixed and no charge to John Deere

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      zoeybean1 I love it.

  • @gregoryjulian8852
    @gregoryjulian8852 Před 5 lety

    Larry, I looked at other vids & ur the best thx buddy

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 5 lety

      gregory julian thanks, glad it was helpful. Happy mowing!

  • @c79891
    @c79891 Před 3 lety

    Thank you... very useful!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 3 lety

      You’re welcome, glad it helped

  • @jmwalls73
    @jmwalls73 Před 6 lety

    Appreciate the video.. Getting ready to try it. Nice job.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 6 lety

      Jason Walls thanks, good luck.

  • @bradleystribling6965
    @bradleystribling6965 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome! Thank you. I would pay the dealer fees to avoid the dealers!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      Brad Stribling you and me both! Thanks for watching

    • @blazenvipers
      @blazenvipers Před 4 lety +1

      I gotta agree with you there for sure.

  • @kennethmcleod326
    @kennethmcleod326 Před 4 lety

    Video was very useful. Belt was installed without any trouble at all. On the side note, could you explain what was the problem with your carb. Think I am riding in the same boat that you have ridden, except the part of paying the dealer lots of dough for repairs. I replaced the starter coils, new batt, voltage reg, drained gas tank and the mower still does just like you said yours did before the work on the carb. Thanks a bunch

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      Kenneth McLeod it sounds like the same rabbit trail I went down. In fact I’m sure I have a pair of perfectly good coils in my parts box. So, there is a small needle valve in the carburetor. It has a little rubber tip on it I think. Anyway, you can sit and let the mower idle for hours and then you move it and it might run for 10 minutes or 2 minutes then stop. The valve has dislodge and you get no gas. I didn’t rebuild the carburetor so I don’t know exactly where it is but my guy says it’s only a $10.00 part. Good luck, hope this helps, please let us know. Larry

  • @Sinic818
    @Sinic818 Před 3 lety

    Great video!. Help me out a ton. Thank you.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 3 lety

      Thank you, glad it helped. Thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated

  • @captainal59
    @captainal59 Před rokem

    Very nice, thank you!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před rokem

      You’re welcome. Just had to change mine again last week. Went with an off brand this time, almost 1/2 the price of JD. I’ll do a follow up after I see if it last or doesn’t last.

  • @Howlingaplha295
    @Howlingaplha295 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice video ❤

  • @haynespoole1339
    @haynespoole1339 Před 6 lety +1

    Excellent video.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 6 lety

      Haynes Poole thanks. Hope it helps.

    • @weldyn1
      @weldyn1 Před 6 lety +1

      Just used the video to change the belt on JD X300, Greatly appreciated!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 6 lety

      weldyn1 great, glad it helped.

  • @tedmayes679
    @tedmayes679 Před 3 lety

    Thanks, Great video

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 3 lety

      Thanks, I'm glad it helped

  • @cojay28
    @cojay28 Před 4 lety

    Thanks a ton, Larry!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      Jason C you are welcomed

  • @BlakesGarage1
    @BlakesGarage1 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the great video!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      Blake's Garage thanks and thanks for commenting. Happy mowing!

  • @TheChurchInTheHome
    @TheChurchInTheHome Před 5 lety

    Thanks so much! This sure was helpful!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 5 lety

      The Church In The Home fantastic, glad it helped. Happy mowing

  • @lisaslists2000
    @lisaslists2000 Před 5 lety

    I think this was great. Next time you grease the axles, could you show that, too? I feel grossly over charged by my local place, too, and I'm trying to do all this myself. Thanks!!!!!

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 5 lety

      Lisa Armstrong thanks for your nice comments and for watching. I’ll try to show that soon.

  • @eduardofeliciano9990
    @eduardofeliciano9990 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the video I have exactly the same machine an no store in my area cant tell me the exactly number of deck belt i need ...can you please give a hand with the number of belt u use or the one I need please...i will appreciate the help

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 3 lety +1

      Eduardo Feliciano this is the belt I ordered on amazon. John Deere Original Equipment V-Belt #M154621
      You may want to check to make sure you can return it if it’s not the right size. Hope this helps. Good luck. Larry

    • @eduardofeliciano9990
      @eduardofeliciano9990 Před 3 lety

      @@LSatch hi thank you so much for the help I order the belt it was a lot of help i really do appreciate you taking me to the right raod thank you again

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 3 lety

      @@eduardofeliciano9990 That's great. I'm glad it works for you. Happy mowing.

  • @kennethwilson2437
    @kennethwilson2437 Před 4 měsíci

    I had the exact same thing with ag pro. They refused a warranty repair. It went downhill fast.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I haven’t stepped into an ag pro store for years and have no plans on doing so in the future. Sorry it happened to you too

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 měsíci

      I haven’t stepped into an ag pro store for years and have no plans on doing so in the future. Sorry it happened to you too

  •  Před 4 lety

    Hey Larry - thanks for the video. I've changed our X300 belt a couple times in the past few years, but this last time it seized on something and split only after a couple weeks and I have to change it again. I appreciated you posting this - I may have missed something. Also, what part in the carb did they replace? Did they do it or did you do it yourself?I have exactly the same issue. The dealer said it was the seat cut-off but I don't believe that.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety +1

      Michèle Jedlicka I went round and round with the John Deere dealer and mechanic for months and spent several hundred dollars. Long story short. I took it to a different mechanic, he knew exactly what it was. I don’t remember the name of the part but basically it’s a little needle value that regulates the gas flow. It’s a $10 part but they have to rebuild the carburetor to get to it. The part is about a half inch long with a rubber tip as I recall. Hope this helps. Happy mowing, Larry

    •  Před 4 lety

      That's very helpful. Thanks Larry and thanks again for the video.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      Michèle Jedlicka glad I could help. BTW, I’ve not stepped foot in Ag Pro John Deere since.

  • @deemnfsh6544
    @deemnfsh6544 Před 4 lety

    Thanks a bunch for the video Larry. It was well done and very helpful. I’m curious what that $10 part in the carb was that fixed your issue with it only running for 15 or so minutes, I’m dealing with that issue now and have tried a bunch of fuel delivery fixes to no avail.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      Deemn FSH my problem was a needle valve. I don’t remember the parts name but you need to get into the carburetor itself to change it. As I recall, it has a little rubber tip. It would idle for hours if not moving. Sometimes it would run long enough for me to cut the lawn, then sometimes for a few minutes. The valve would wiggle out of place.
      Hope this helps.

    • @deemnfsh6544
      @deemnfsh6544 Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you Sir! I appreciate you!

  • @rothgartheviking858
    @rothgartheviking858 Před 3 lety

    hate to tell you this. The bearings are sealed in the deck. So greasing the deck using the grease fittings is doing nothing at all. infact its hurting you cause there is no grease weep hole. So your just pushing your bearings. Otherwise great video. I recommend removing the spindles then removing the seals from the bearing and drilling a grease weep hole.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the advice. My mower just turned 300 hours so it’s time for an oil change. Do you recommend any other maintenance at 300 hours?

    • @rothgartheviking858
      @rothgartheviking858 Před 3 lety

      @@LSatch i am weekend warrior too. I just found out about the bearings when mine seized up. Took it apart and found out the bearings where completely sealed. Then i talked with John deer and they said they all the decks come that way. So you can take a seal out an repack them or take the seals off and drill a small weep hole on the spindle so you no its packed with grease.

  • @randystringer3144
    @randystringer3144 Před 3 lety

    Thanks

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 3 lety

      You bet, hope it helped

  • @timdugan1067
    @timdugan1067 Před 3 lety

    All I needed was a picture. Once I had the picture I was good to go. Interesting that you had a problem with engine performance and your shop gave you the run around. Or was it just incompetence. I needed a new fuel pump. Got a bunch a bull and finally I diagnosed it. I was going to repair it myself and on my way home after over a week of waiting they came and picked it up. They did exactly what I was going to do. Didn’t charge me for anything but parts. Cause it was under their repair warranty
    In these times I figured they hired some young gear head who could talk the talk but didn’t know what f he was talking about

  • @12coman
    @12coman Před 4 lety

    Mine broke yesterday. Replacing today. Tks. for the video. By the way, how have you kept the underside of your deck so clean?

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      David Lockhart good luck. As for the clean underside, not sure, I never clean it 😁

  • @brianherbert9608
    @brianherbert9608 Před 4 lety

    Greetings from the UK - great video Larry. My dealer is 9 weeks in arrears. The belt slipped off recently and I managed to get it back on with some cussing and scrapes. I loosened the 13mm pulley guides to get the belt on but I didn’t know about the notches for the guides. I might not have fixed them back correctly as the belt broke 2 days later ( thankfully after a cut), I have a belt tension bar on my X300 so don’t need the steel brace to get it back on. I’m hoping the reason the belt broke ( it looked quite good but was 8 years old) is just due to a weak spot and possibly my notch issue. Great to see how to grease the bearings as well. Does this have to be a certain size grease gun? Anyway - I’m in my 70s and not allowed to do this sort of stuff - so when my wife is away for a day I’m going to tackle this as you make it look so easy! Thanks again - and we suffer the same poor dealer service over here as well.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety +1

      Brian Herbert thanks for the kind praise. Don’t get me in trouble with your wife! 😄. I’m not sure about the grease gun size. Here in the US I think they’re pretty standard. If you’ve gotten 8 years out of it I think you are lucky, it probably just wore out. Good luck I hope it goes well and quick, before your wife gets home.

    • @brianherbert9608
      @brianherbert9608 Před 4 lety

      @@LSatch thanks Larry - I will investigate locally. Maybe you could do another video on 100 hours servicing requirements sometime. “Cheers and stay safe”

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety +1

      Brian Herbert I did a maintenance video that I think covers that. czcams.com/video/oskC2lyTmPU/video.html
      Be sure to read some of the comments because as I recall I missed one of the grease points. Thanks for watching

  • @thomasharold4560
    @thomasharold4560 Před rokem

    Thanks Larry bugs ugg

  • @powerboat20
    @powerboat20 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video. I have the same machine...I gotta know, what bit you? lol

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 5 lety

      powerboat20 ANTS! Have a happy holidays

  • @bklynkrash
    @bklynkrash Před 3 lety

    How much did the belt cost you? Local JD dealer charges $70.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 3 lety

      Wow. I found it online for $45 That was for John Deere brand. If you read through the comments you’ll find folks that recommend other brands that are cheaper. Good luck

  • @driggs51
    @driggs51 Před 4 lety

    There are known issues with this mower deck shown in the video blowing off belts . It just happened to me after a week of owning this same mower, has this been an issue to you Larry ?

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      driggs51 I wasn’t aware of this. No it hasn’t happened to me yet. I’ve had this mower for, I think, 5 years, maybe 6. I’ve replaced the belt twice. The first one broke because the idler pulley froze up. The second time I’m not sure why but it was several years old and I had been abusing it, using it like a bush hog in the woods. I’ll post a follow up if it ever does fly off. Thanks for pointing this out.

  • @jefft.7584
    @jefft.7584 Před 3 lety

    Brother have you ever thought about washing the mower?

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 3 lety

      Once a year, usually April 1st.

  • @fondacoffman8695
    @fondacoffman8695 Před 4 lety

    Thank You from 35019

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      Fonda Coffman you’re welcome. Good luck

  • @felipecamargo7890
    @felipecamargo7890 Před rokem

    Just like any other belt

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před rokem

      Indeed. Happy mowing

  • @user-qn9nw7ld6j
    @user-qn9nw7ld6j Před měsícem

    Forgot a lot of stuff on this video you didn’t show how you put the other thing on. You didn’t tell him that the flat part you need to redo your video you missed a lot of information.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před měsícem

      @@user-qn9nw7ld6j thanks for the review. I’ll try to do better next time.

  • @blazenvipers
    @blazenvipers Před 5 lety

    I have the 42” edge xtra X300. How do I know the exact belt? Book and online keeps giving me different part numbers.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 5 lety +1

      Janice Mitchell wow, I’m not sure. Can you find a number on your old belt? Surely John Deere has a live chat or contact phone line. As a last resort, I’d make sure I could do a free return before you order one. Wish I could be of more help, sorry.

    • @jwsolutions99
      @jwsolutions99 Před 4 lety +1

      Pretty sure it's 146 1/4" for the 42" deck.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety +1

      Janice Mitchell I hope you get my response, had a hard time finding the question in the video. I guess you got the belt. I’m not sure which pulley you’re talking about but..... if the pulley has angle on the inside, a V groove fill the groove with the corresponding part of the belt. Continue weaving the belt around all the other pulleys without twisting it. If it doesn’t have a twist in it you’re good to go. Hope that helps.

    • @blazenvipers
      @blazenvipers Před 4 lety

      Larry Satchwell hi, I got a John Deere OEM 42" Mower Deck Belt M154621. I have the same mower as you. But I broke another belt today so I was just still wondering if that’s the correct belt. I’ve been watching your video again trying to make sure I’m putting it on correctly lol lol
      But I keep breaking belts more often then I should. I have a lot of dips in my yard so I don’t know if that has something to do with it.

    • @blazenvipers
      @blazenvipers Před 4 lety

      Larry Satchwell is your belt a M154621?

  • @pgg0508
    @pgg0508 Před 4 lety

    That's exactly why I service my own JD X350...too much money for service and not a very good job.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      Great. Easy peasy once you’ve done it once. You’re right about service. They wanted my mower for 5 weeks. That’s when I learned how to do it myself

  • @mccullough8789
    @mccullough8789 Před 4 lety

    My belt has broke 3 times this year. Anyone else having that problem or do I have a problem?

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      mccullough87 I think the idler pulley is bad or out of line. It has happened to me before and it breaks the belts. I’ve never tried to fix the idler pulley.

    • @blazenvipers
      @blazenvipers Před 4 lety

      mccullough87 yes me it’s getting frustrated. I’m digging more into it. I think I’ve broke like 3-4.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      Janice Mitchell if it’s not a bad idler pulley I don’t know, but I’m not a mower mechanic. Searching CZcams for x300 belt problems you’ll see a lot of videos. Sounds like a major complaint common in their mowers. Wish I could be of more help but I’m tapped out. Sorry

    • @blazenvipers
      @blazenvipers Před 4 lety

      Larry Satchwell you have been a lot of help. If it weren’t for your video I probably wouldn’t have been able to change the belt on my own. So, thank you for video and help. I am so appreciate of it.

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety +1

      Janice Mitchell thanks, good luck. Please let us know if you find the solution.

  • @Hear-MeoutTwo2
    @Hear-MeoutTwo2 Před 3 lety

    .No need for a tool to remove the safety pins (wire), just pull out and up on the end of the bent wire and the loop will come out and slip over the pin. czcams.com/video/FquUa4bwD50/video.html

  • @bofa1330
    @bofa1330 Před rokem

    That belt design is what we call an over engineered piece of garbage. All engineers are educated guesses and should have to assemble and disassemble every think they design that they call good for a year day in and day out. Over paid holes in payrolls + educated guess = engineer's

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před rokem

      I couldn’t agree more.

  • @kurtbally6393
    @kurtbally6393 Před 4 lety

    Many many thanks! First time changing a mower belt myself and your instructions made it easy + I saved a ton of money. Thanks

    • @LSatch
      @LSatch  Před 4 lety

      Kurt Bally that’s great. Glad I could help. Thanks for sharing, happy mowing!