Simple Deck & Drive Belt Replacement on L100 Series John Deere Mowers
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Published 2022-09-09
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BONUS: I'll show you how to save money by replacing the bearings in your deck spindles instead of the entire spindle. This tip alone can save you 75% or more on parts.
This video will cover all L Series Mowers and a few other models, including the L100, L110, L118, L120, and L130.
Listed below are parts and tools I use in my shop and daily adventures.
John Deere L Series Deck Bearings (Set of 4)
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John Deere Complete Deck Spindle with Blade Adapter
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Precision Blade Balancer - As used in this video
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John Deere L-Series Complete Deck Rebuild Kit
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103.650" 42" Deck Belt - This is the exact size needed for the 42" deck. A 104" belt will work with minor cable adjustment, as shown in this video
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89" Transmision Drive Belt
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Mower Deck Idler Pulleys (Set of two - Both pulleys)
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Idler Pulleys for the transmission drive belt (Set of two - V-Pulley and flat Pulley)
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Mini Tire Changer for mower, go-kart, and most small tires.
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Hand crank trailer winch with strap with safety hook
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Titanium MIG 170 Welder Works with Flux Core or Gas (110 or 220 volts)
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00:00 Welcome to the BALDEAGLE242 YouTube Channel!
00:12 What issues does this John Deere Mower have? Let's review!
00:35 How do you know if you have a bad deck bearing? I'll show you!
00:46 How do you get the deck off? Let me show you!
02:33 What does this deck need? It's on the bench... Come check it out with me!
03:12 What's the proper way to remove the belt? I'm glad you asked! Click here to find out!
04:43 How to remove the blades for sharpening and balancing.
05:25 How to remove the spindle shaft.
05:50 What else should you look for when replacing bearings? Click here to find out!
06:09 How do you get the bearings out of the spindle? Very easy, let me show you how!
07:32 Where to look to find YOUR bearing part numbers.
08:19 How to reinstall the spindle bearings.
09:08 Do you need to add grease? No, but I'll tell you why you SHOULD!
11:37 Why do you need to keep your belt guards in place... It's more than a safety issue!
12:14 Is there any way to use a longer or shorter belt? Yes, but it has limitations!
12:49 What do I use to check and balance mower blades? See the link in the video description or click here!
13:47 What I use to sharpen mower blades. You can use a file if it's all you have.
14:42 How do you know which way the blades go back on? Flip a coin? NO!
15:50 Wait! You're going to do what to change the drive belt?!?! Is that even legal?
16:45 If you break your hood doing this, I have another video that shows you how to fix that too! Click the link at the top of the video!
16:58 What's the worst part about this job? Nothing really, but click here for what you will dislike the most.
17:19 Do you have to remove the bottom pulley on the engine? Heck no! That's for rookies! These pulleys can be a PIA to get off!
17:53 I like hammers!
18:06 How to get the tension off your transmission drive belt and hold it in place. I got a rubber, but you can use your wood!
19:34 How to find the correct belt for your mower. It's not that difficult!
23:06 How to reinstall your mower deck.
25:45 How bad does it smoke after laying on its side for 30 minutes?
26:32 I DO WANT TO TAKE SOME TIME TO SAY WHAT'S ON MY MIND, AND THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT!
All Comments (21)
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I just used your instructional video to change the drive belt on my own L118. Your instructions are spot on and super easy to follow. No doubt you saved me a couple hundred bucks or more. Thank you.
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Needed to figure out how to change my deck belt for the 1st time. The no nonsense approach was appreciated!
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Good to see you again
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Goat is back
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9/19/22.Yes, 2day watched you replace mower belts & sealed spindle bearings on JD-L100. Another very helpful video. Also shared 2 earlier videos of yours: 1st on **Never (ever) Jump**/power-pack boost (!) a dead battery causing computer'chip' burnout ($100) of little black box.. EMU(?) which causes a 'no-start' after 'new battery replacement' condition ! Wow..that was very helpful! 2nd was yur vid on fixing hood crack using that 2-probe electric heat/melting tool & 'wiggle' staple insert. As always, you clean & paint 🎨 JD colors when finished so owners/customers have their mowers 'glowing-in-the-dark' when you are done! Very nice videos 📹 👍. Thx again for making these very helpful & beautifully photographed/illuminated/edited fix'er-uper videos. Stay safe & give us YT viewers more! 👍👍👍⚙🛠👏
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First time mower owner. That was incredibly helpful. I'm feeling a lot better about replacing the belt drive on my John Deere now. Thank you!
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Phenomenally comprehensive tutorial! Great :yt: content! Magnets work well to hold the deck braces together after de-pinning them from the deck. As for the main drive belt, setting the Park brake adds significant slack to that belt thus eliminating the need to block its tension mechanism with your rubber mallet. Why Deere chose to create galvanic corrosion via dissimilar metals in their spindle assemblies is just beyond stupid. Aluminum cast spindle held with four steel bolts that all sheared off due to the corrosion. Steel bearings pressed into the aluminum spindle again creating galvanic corrosion. It's as if the whole spindle assembly is designed to fail as a unit.
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Glad you're back brother, you've been missed but I'm sure your daughter is very happy dad took time off to help her out. That's way more important than YouTube any day. ❤ Very nice video, detailed and to the point. 👍🏼
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EXCELLENT SHOW! I am about to buy a S10 used and found this video will be so helpful to me im sure. I have been working and repairing small engine items mowers,weed whackers..and such..and now moving on up to the tractors. Love this stuff. I generally just dive right in and learn as you go..but its always great to have a clip like yours to fall back on if things seem confusing.Very well shown and right to the point. Subscribed!
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It is so good to see you back on the big screen brother! I am glad that you are doing well Sir! Keep up the great work brother!
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Holy Crap...out of retirement. Good to see ya buddy.
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Man it's so good to see you again my friend. I am glad you are ok and you got your daughters house fixed. And you come back strong with another great video. Looking forward to many more in the future.
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Another great video son. Very too the point n informative no bull. I love how well you explain and so easy to rerun if you missed anything. Keep up the good work people need ya
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Very informative. Used video to help replace drive belt on my son's L110.Only deviation was the front pulley, fortunate enough to have good impact wrench which took off bolt no problem. Thanks.
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Well doggy ( Jed Clampet ) look what the cat drug in 😆we're glad yer back 👍Thats some fast mowing there bud 😁 You always make it look so easy !!!
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Thanks. While I don’t have that model (I have a D130), I did pick up some tips. Thx again.
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Thank you. Very good video, great camera angles, great information, saved us some money.
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First time watching your video, very detailed in every step, thank you!
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Excellent video, thanks for taking the time to make it.
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Glad to see you back, I was hoping it wasn’t something serious. Good vid.