Simple Deck & Drive Belt Replacement on L100 Series John Deere Mowers

Simple Detailed John Deere Deck & Drive Belt Replacement on L100 Series’s Riding Mowers.
   • Simple Deck & Drive Belt Replacement ...  

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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The drill bits I use are lifetime warranted Molybdenum from Drill Hog. If you break one or wear it down to nothing, you send it back, and they send a new one!
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Hand crank trailer winch with strap with safety hook
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Titanium MIG 140 Welder Works with Flux Core (No Gas needed - 110 volts)
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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!