Omg. You are great. I’m 72 yr old woman and I needed to change the belt on my mower. Your instructions were so thorough and easy to follow. I’ve never worked on mechanical things before. The only set back I had was not having enough muscle to put the spring back on. Darn it. Had to call my neighbor for that one step. Then of course he wanted to help put it back under the mower. Very nice gesture. But now I can only say I did most of it. Thank you for taking the time to do this perfect video. You are appreciated.
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Have been changing belts for years, various mowers. This, without a doubt, the best video that I have ever seen. Took me almost 3 minutes to install the belt this morning. Thank you very much for the information.
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I can’t thank you enough for this video. We don’t have a mechanic close by, and it would have cost us $100 to float the mower to the dealership. This video was so easy to follow that my sister and I (middle aged women) replaced the belt using our father’s old ratchet set. It took us nearly an hour but the mower is back up and running beautifully. Much appreciated.
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Without a doubt one of the best how-to-videos I have used. We were able to replace the belt and sharpen the blades, then put it back together. Easy/peasy! Thanks so much for your effort on lour behalf! Cheers!
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I just finished changing the broken belt on my X-300 42" EDGE deck. (Belt JD#M154621) and thanks to your video it was effortless. Way easier than the last time I tried taking the deck off. I thank you for guidance sir, you're a good man.
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Great instructions! Mine slightly different for belt keepers. Saved me lots if time. Only video I needed to watch. Great watching someone do something they have done before instead of someone learning how to do it while making a video. Thanks for posting this.
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Why don’t you identify the first pulley you start with. It’s a flat pulley so how do you go both ways into v pulleys on each side without twisting the belt 🤔
Great video - straight to the point, clear images, not shakey, good audio and annotation. The tools needed at the beginning was also very helpful. Thanks - was very easy to do after watching this...twice.
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Without your video I would have never even attempted changing the belt myself. Thank you for being so thorough and really appreciate your expertise. Again thank you Marc
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You sir, are my hero! I’ve struggled with belt replacement for years. Your video is by far the best instructions I’ve ever seen. The h8nt about using a ratchet to relieve tension when reinstalling is a game changer. Thank you.
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This was an absolutely wonderful instructional video. I think it took me about a 1/2 hour to replace the belt on my x300 and I've never been able to do that before. Saved me gobs of money.
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Thank you for showing how to replace the belt. I don’t think I would be able to change the belt without watching your video. I’m going to make a spring hook tool.
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Easy and very simple to follow tutorial. Many thanks. Cost of genuine belt in Australia US $92 - $105 (AUD $ 140-160 ea). The quality seems not all that good as they do not last with heavy work. I was tired of paying high price and replacing regularly. I fitted an agricultural 144inch circumfrence 5/8in wide (JD specs are 146in by 1/5in) at a cost of US $30 (AUD $50) and does fantastic job. Seems much stronger and has lasted!! Your advice and the new belt has saved me $$$$.
I measured my jd belt as 145 od circumference ( on outside of belt) my old one was broken so I had nothing to measure except a new JD p/n M154621 one. I wish there was a cross reference from the JD part number to the belt size. Sometimes i think they break because after the age and heat up they eventually become loose and start to slip. So next time I might try starting with a 1/2 inch one a little smaller maybe 144 inches or 5/8 wide 145 in long to see if it will work.
thanks very much for that video. I was going nuts trying to get that damn belt on without the tensioner trick. man that made it easy. drove me nuts. bought 2 belts thinking I ordered the wrong belt the first time. great video!
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Thanks so much for the most clear and accurate explanation of belt replacement……my 350 belt came off this am, a stick got wedged in front and dislodged the belt. Your video made it easy for me to straighten out the belt and the 3/8’s drive popped it back on. Tested, works fine. Your video saved me a couple of hundred bucks at least.
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I tell you one thing, if you can’t follow Brad’s instructions for this simple (X-300) belt change, you may need to call John Deere. This has got to be one of the most clearly described tasks, that I have ever viewed on You-Tube. Thank you Brad for a great presentation. I had “zero” problems changing my belt, after watching your video. Thank you !
Oh my goodness!! You certainly saved the day for my husband and me!! Your instructional video guided my husband in confidently removing and replacing our broken belt!! He used it every step of the way! Without your detailed and easy to understand video, we would have spent quite a bit of money paying to have our mower picked up, repaired, and returned to us!! We both appreciate you taking the time to show us how to accomplish this scary task!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!
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You do more with one hand than a lot do with 2. You are an inspiration! Great Job I have been dropping my deck every year to clean and grease it. I never knew about that 3/8 hole to remove the tension and put the belt around the PTO pulley. Thank you
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This was the best how-to video I’ve ever watched! The camera work was really good. He went through the ENTIRE process and proved several really good tips the I never knew (i.e. how to lock the hanger arms out of the way so you can easily pull the deck out from under the mower). Nice job! I’m a subscriber for life.
this is a great tutorial. the information and tips you share made this job SO much easier. my husband and I are so glad we found you. no busted knuckles or lost patience!
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LOL, out of hundreds of designs, why, why make it more than you need. Designers are definitely not the end users. Thank you for watching and the kind comment.
I like the way you prepared us to make this job easier. I have a new hook tool for springs thanks to this video instead of using vice grips (an injury waiting to happen with the grips). Took about 25 minutes to fix after you gave me the inspiration to start. You rock!
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Thank you so very much for making and sharing this video. I with no mechanical knowledge was able to do this on my John Deere x300. It was much easier than I thought it was going to be. Your instructions were so easy to follow and being able to see the tools and learn the names of tools before even starting was so helpful. Saved me money and stress!! Than you!
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Thanks for sharing. This is an excellent video hitting all the important points without a lot of useless information. Thank You. This was what I needed.
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Absolutely clear and accurate! I have been “struggling” to do this in the past - but this made it VERY straightforward! Even his last comment about checking tire pressure was a good one as mine were low!
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I also followed your video step by step and got my new belt back on. Thank you so much. I subscribed to your channel for the next thing I need to repair. Again, thank you so much!!!!!
Excellent video! Great step-by-step instructions, which would have saved me a lot of time had I watched it first. As it is, it will save me a lot of time tomorrow morning. Excellent camera work as well. Every thing he described was clearly visible and much easier to follow and understand than most videos. I really appreciate the effort you put into this (although it's obviously effortless when you know your subject so well.) Thanks for the help! I'm a subscriber now, and will look for other Johnson's Small Engines videos.
awesome video. I was just trying to replace the belt on the exact same mower and was very frustrated. Your instructions/video are very helpful. I missed a number of steps in replacing that belt. I'll probably watch it again to make sure I caught everything. THANKS!!!!!!
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Brilliant video. I used a Chromebook to play and pause your video for each each step ../your tips most helpful. Used 5/8 in. spark plug socket instead of 15mm deep which did not have. Thanks much!!!
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Best one on the Internet, excellent instruction video! 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.
I have absolutely ZERO mechanical skills whatsoever! ZERO! I suck! If it breaks, I go buy a new one. Well sir..... I just replaced the mother $#7&8! belt!!! You sir have no idea how proud I am! And I couldn't have done it without you! THANK YOU!
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@@JohnsonsSmallEngines well!! I got half the lawn mowed! 😂😂😂 The belt shredded! Just like the original one did. That tells me there is something more going on with it. Time to have John Deere take a look and see what's going on. Still, beyond proud and appreciate your help!
@@ChrisJohnson-hk6es Sorry to hear. It’s difficult to say what may be the issue without seeing the machine. You could try another belt and have someone sit on the machine to run the blades while sitting still so you can take a look while the belt is running to see what may be going on (rubbing somewhere). How many hours are on your machine?
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Mr. Johnson, just wanted to say thank you for your time and perfect instructions on your videos. I experienced my first broken belt a few days ago and was able and thankful that I found your video To help me thru step by step and it was a mission accomplished. You made it simple for me and Now I know. Great job Sir. Thank you again for your time. Following Johnson’s Small Engines
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I am honored to be…at this time… your newest subscribe, sir!!! I’m sure that won’t be the case for long, however. I just bought my first John Deere… a lightly used X-300 with 48” deck. Had a deck belt break this evening. Gotta go to my John Deere dealer Monday and get the new belt. Started looking to see exactly how one should go about the replacement and I was very blessed to find you! I have no doubt I will be able to do this easily, now. Gonna use the time before dealer opens on Monday to find an old screwdriver and hit my shop to make a hook like you use. Keep it up sir!!! You rock!!
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Best video on this replacement, by far! I almost didn’t watch it because it is fairly long, but turns out I shouldn’t have wasted my time on 4 other short videos :)
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Thanks for your quality video. I am a new subscriber. You might have said something about mow deck lubrication points while the deck was off. Otherwise terrific stuff and very clear. Thanks again. Rick
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Will do! I just found out if you are snapping your belt often? The mower deck adjusting hanger/bolt on the right side may be a issue. I just performed, taking one off and cutting it. It was harder to take off and it may be just as easy to cut the end off while it’s on the machine. It seems the threaded part may interfere with the belt making it snap or brake way before the belt is worn out. I need to put that video up but have editing to do.
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You are very knowledgeable, thanks for sharing. Looks easy enough. Saved me a hundred or so bucks. I have a question the brackets for my x300 hood Broke so the hood will not stay on I cannot find these brackets anywhere. Any suggestions?
I have not seen a broken X300 hood yet. I would just keep looking online or call the local John Deere dealership to see if they may be able to help you out.
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Omg. You are great. I’m 72 yr old woman and I needed to change the belt on my mower. Your instructions were so thorough and easy to follow.
I’ve never worked on mechanical things before. The only set back I had was not having enough muscle to put the spring back on. Darn it. Had to call my neighbor for that one step. Then of course he wanted to help put it back under the mower. Very nice gesture. But now I can only say I did most of it.
Thank you for taking the time to do this perfect video. You are appreciated.
I’m so happy with a little help from a video you were able to get the job done and the little part that your neighbor help with. Good going!! Thank you for the kind comment:) take care!
You are a remarkable person to DIY at 72 years old. God bless.
Have been changing belts for years, various mowers. This, without a doubt, the best video that I have ever seen. Took me almost 3 minutes to install the belt this morning. Thank you very much for the information.
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I can’t thank you enough for this video. We don’t have a mechanic close by, and it would have cost us $100 to float the mower to the dealership. This video was so easy to follow that my sister and I (middle aged women) replaced the belt using our father’s old ratchet set. It took us nearly an hour but the mower is back up and running beautifully. Much appreciated.
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Without a doubt one of the best how-to-videos I have used. We were able to replace the belt and sharpen the blades, then put it back together. Easy/peasy! Thanks so much for your effort on lour behalf! Cheers!
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I just finished changing the broken belt on my X-300 42" EDGE deck. (Belt JD#M154621) and thanks to your video it was effortless. Way easier than the last time I tried taking the deck off. I thank you for guidance sir, you're a good man.
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Belt just broke on my X300 today and found this video. Incredibly helpful for me, well done. THANK YOU!!!
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Great instructions! Mine slightly different for belt keepers. Saved me lots if time. Only video I needed to watch. Great watching someone do something they have done before instead of someone learning how to do it while making a video. Thanks for posting this.
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My belt broke Saturday. I watched this video and within an hour I replaced my belt! Awesome instructions! Thank you!!!
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Excellent video. I have an X300 and I’m psychotic when it comes to maintenance. Your instructions are right on target.
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Why don’t you identify the first pulley you start with. It’s a flat pulley so how do you go both ways into v pulleys on each side without twisting the belt 🤔
Great video - straight to the point, clear images, not shakey, good audio and annotation. The tools needed at the beginning was also very helpful. Thanks - was very easy to do after watching this...twice.
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One of the best instructional videos I've seen. Clear, no wasted effort, and excellent close up details. Much appreciated.
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Without your video I would have never even attempted changing the belt myself. Thank you for being so thorough and really appreciate your expertise. Again thank you Marc
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You sir, are my hero! I’ve struggled with belt replacement for years. Your video is by far the best instructions I’ve ever seen. The h8nt about using a ratchet to relieve tension when reinstalling is a game changer. Thank you.
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This was an absolutely wonderful instructional video. I think it took me about a 1/2 hour to replace the belt on my x300 and I've never been able to do that before. Saved me gobs of money.
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This video was great!! I was worried at first for me even trying to change this belt but watching this video about 6 times, it helped. Thank you.
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Thank you for showing how to replace the belt. I don’t think I would be able to change the belt without watching your video. I’m going to make a spring hook tool.
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I watched a few videos. They skipped a lot of parts. You were very informative. Good job.🎉
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Thank you. I was today years old (60) when I learned how to do this. Great video.
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Easy and very simple to follow tutorial. Many thanks. Cost of genuine belt in Australia US $92 - $105 (AUD $ 140-160 ea). The quality seems not all that good as they do not last with heavy work. I was tired of paying high price and replacing regularly. I fitted an agricultural 144inch circumfrence 5/8in wide (JD specs are 146in by 1/5in) at a cost of US $30 (AUD $50) and does fantastic job. Seems much stronger and has lasted!! Your advice and the new belt has saved me $$$$.
Excellent! Glad to hear :)
I measured my jd belt as 145 od circumference ( on outside of belt) my old one was broken so I had nothing to measure except a new JD p/n M154621 one. I wish there was a cross reference from the JD part number to the belt size. Sometimes i think they break because after the age and heat up they eventually become loose and start to slip. So next time I might try starting with a 1/2 inch one a little smaller maybe 144 inches or 5/8 wide 145 in long to see if it will work.
My us price for part no M154621 was about $61 before tax.
thanks very much for that video. I was going nuts trying to get that damn belt on without the tensioner trick. man that made it easy. drove me nuts. bought 2 belts thinking I ordered the wrong belt the first time.
great video!
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Excellent video. You deserve an award for the best UA-cam How to video.
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Thanks so much for the most clear and accurate explanation of belt replacement……my 350 belt came off this am, a stick got wedged in front and dislodged the belt. Your video made it easy for me to straighten out the belt and the 3/8’s drive popped it back on. Tested, works fine. Your video saved me a couple of hundred bucks at least.
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I tell you one thing, if you can’t follow Brad’s instructions for this simple (X-300) belt change, you may need to call John Deere. This has got to be one of the most clearly described tasks, that I have ever viewed on You-Tube. Thank you Brad for a great presentation. I had “zero” problems changing my belt, after watching your video. Thank you !
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Oh my goodness!! You certainly saved the day for my husband and me!! Your instructional video guided my husband in confidently removing and replacing our broken belt!! He used it every step of the way! Without your detailed and easy to understand video, we would have spent quite a bit of money paying to have our mower picked up, repaired, and returned to us!! We both appreciate you taking the time to show us how to accomplish this scary task!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!
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You do more with one hand than a lot do with 2. You are an inspiration! Great Job I have been dropping my deck every year to clean and grease it. I never knew about that 3/8 hole to remove the tension and put the belt around the PTO pulley. Thank you
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Great instructions for someone like me who's never worked on one of these before. Changed over to a new, OEM belt in about 45 minutes. Many thanks
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This was the best how-to video I’ve ever watched! The camera work was really good. He went through the ENTIRE process and proved several really good tips the I never knew (i.e. how to lock the hanger arms out of the way so you can easily pull the deck out from under the mower). Nice job! I’m a subscriber for life.
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this is a great tutorial. the information and tips you share made this job SO much easier. my husband and I are so glad we found you. no busted knuckles or lost patience!
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Thanks for straightening out the belt spaghetti!! My belt broke yesterday so I will be doing this tomorrow. Great video and fantastic camera work.
LOL, out of hundreds of designs, why, why make it more than you need. Designers are definitely not the end users. Thank you for watching and the kind comment.
I like the way you prepared us to make this job easier. I have a new hook tool for springs thanks to this video instead of using vice grips (an injury waiting to happen with the grips). Took about 25 minutes to fix after you gave me the inspiration to start. You rock!
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He saved us changing our John deer belt ourselves. Good video and he walks you through the steps. Thank you so much!
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Thank you so very much for making and sharing this video. I with no mechanical knowledge was able to do this on my John Deere x300. It was much easier than I thought it was going to be. Your instructions were so easy to follow and being able to see the tools and learn the names of tools before even starting was so helpful. Saved me money and stress!! Than you!
Thank you. Gave me the confidence and knowledge to replace the worn out belt and I also replaced the blades while the deck was out.
Great video! Not too much info or too little, just the right amount. Thank you!
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Thanks for sharing. This is an excellent video hitting all the important points without a lot of useless information. Thank You. This was what I needed.
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John Deere should hire you . I know a picture is worth a 1,000 words but yours are worth a million
words. One of the best tutorial vids I have seen.
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Clear, concise, excellent verbal and visual instructions. thanks a ton!
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Absolutely clear and accurate! I have been “struggling” to do this in the past - but this made it VERY straightforward! Even his last comment about checking tire pressure was a good one as mine were low!
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I also followed your video step by step and got my new belt back on. Thank you so much. I subscribed to your channel for the next thing I need to repair. Again, thank you so much!!!!!
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It's all about the notch! He should have merch. Great video.
Excellent video! Great step-by-step instructions, which would have saved me a lot of time had I watched it first. As it is, it will save me a lot of time tomorrow morning. Excellent camera work as well. Every thing he described was clearly visible and much easier to follow and understand than most videos. I really appreciate the effort you put into this (although it's obviously effortless when you know your subject so well.) Thanks for the help! I'm a subscriber now, and will look for other Johnson's Small Engines videos.
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awesome video. I was just trying to replace the belt on the exact same mower and was very frustrated. Your instructions/video are very helpful. I missed a number of steps in replacing that belt. I'll probably watch it again to make sure I caught everything. THANKS!!!!!!
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Brilliant video. I used a Chromebook to play and pause your video for each each step ../your tips most helpful. Used 5/8 in. spark plug socket instead of 15mm deep which did not have. Thanks much!!!
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Very well done. Saved me a lot of stress. The one mistake I made was tightening the one pulley down too tight.
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The direction in this video was perfect!! Thank You so much!!
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Thank you so much!! I’ve never done anything like this and with your video fixed our tractor! Thank you!
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Thanks for the easy step by step instructions. Worked first time!
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Best one on the Internet, excellent instruction video!
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.
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Fantastic explanation. You taught the class with no BS.
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Thank you young man your videos are the best out when I'm working on my john deere I always look up yours
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Excellent video! Thank you for very clear recording and explanations.
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Great video! Nice explanations, demonstrations, and good video work. Made me feel like a PRO!
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I have absolutely ZERO mechanical skills whatsoever! ZERO! I suck! If it breaks, I go buy a new one. Well sir..... I just replaced the mother $#7&8! belt!!! You sir have no idea how proud I am! And I couldn't have done it without you!
THANK YOU!
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@@JohnsonsSmallEngines well!! I got half the lawn mowed! 😂😂😂 The belt shredded! Just like the original one did. That tells me there is something more going on with it. Time to have John Deere take a look and see what's going on. Still, beyond proud and appreciate your help!
@@ChrisJohnson-hk6es Sorry to hear. It’s difficult to say what may be the issue without seeing the machine. You could try another belt and have someone sit on the machine to run the blades while sitting still so you can take a look while the belt is running to see what may be going on (rubbing somewhere). How many hours are on your machine?
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines it's an oldie X304. The blades are dull. Very dull. I'm sure that didn't help the new belt at all
Great job explaining belt change out on the JD X300.
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Literally followed exactly what you did.
Thank you so much. Worked like a charm.
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BRILLIANT!!! Saved me a ton of time and an expensive repair bill!! Thank you SOOOO much!!
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Mr. Johnson, just wanted to say thank you for your time and perfect instructions on your videos.
I experienced my first broken belt a few days ago and was able and thankful that I found your video
To help me thru step by step and it was a mission accomplished. You made it simple for me and
Now I know. Great job Sir. Thank you again for your time. Following Johnson’s Small Engines
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seriously, made it super easy for me. appreciate your video!
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The best instructional video I’ve seen. Period
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Thanks one hand handy man . Went so smoooth ! God bless , keep up the fabulous work !
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Great video showing all the ins and outs.
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I am honored to be…at this time… your newest subscribe, sir!!! I’m sure that won’t be the case for long, however.
I just bought my first John Deere… a lightly used X-300 with 48” deck. Had a deck belt break this evening.
Gotta go to my John Deere dealer Monday and get the new belt. Started looking to see exactly how one should go about the replacement and I was very blessed to find you!
I have no doubt I will be able to do this easily, now.
Gonna use the time before dealer opens on Monday to find an old screwdriver and hit my shop to make a hook like you use.
Keep it up sir!!! You rock!!
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This was extremely helpful. Thank you so much for the step by step video and helpful tips
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Thank you sooo much for this video!!! It was made so well, great instruction and videography. You helped me so much.
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You simply have the best videos thanks they really help.
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Thank you. Very straight forward and easy to follow.
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Thank you sir for your time to make this video, it sure helped me out. If I could like this video a million likes I would do it.👍👍
Thank you! You got this!!! Just take your time.
Best video out there. Made the job so much easier and the little tips are fantastic!!! Thanks heaps
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Best video on this replacement, by far! I almost didn’t watch it because it is fairly long, but turns out I shouldn’t have wasted my time on 4 other short videos :)
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Best explanation I have ever heard. Thank you so much
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Great, clear, well explained video. Thank you!
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Thank you brother! This was exactly what I needed to see. Much appreciated.
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Thanks so much for this very clear video, it helped me save some moolah! You're amazing!
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Thanks for your quality video. I am a new subscriber. You might have said something about mow deck lubrication points while the deck was off. Otherwise terrific stuff and very clear. Thanks again. Rick
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This video was incredibly helpful. Thank you
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This is a super video, well done and explained!!! Thank you so much!
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Hand in the air sir.! Thanks for making the video and saving me some time and trouble.! 😁👍
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Thank you, Sir, for the excellent video. It is extremely helpful. Well done to you and your camera person.
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Thanks for the education on the belt would haven't of figured it out with out your excellent video
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Thank you so much! For $60 (price of belt) I was able to fix myself
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Thank you!!! I did it!!! I couldn't have done it without you. Yay!!!
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@@JohnsonsSmallEngines I took it for a test run & minutes later it seized on me, belt was hot & metal was super hot. Any suggestions or thoughts?
Check to make sure your blades are turning freely and also make sure all pulleys are turning freely.
It sounds like you may have a seized pulley
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines I think you are right. I'm going to remove deck from mower and check it out. Thank you
Thanks Brother! Great vid - a new belt cost me $90 and I changed it in around 30-45 min quick job, JD 2018 x330
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They quoted me around $300 for the job but the guy said they were 2 to 3 weeks out!
Where area are you located?
Up in Eastern PA
@@andrewbartholomew5876 I must be near you (I’m Lancaster Area in Pa)and we have had a lot of rain so most everyone is busy.
Great video. Clear and makes this task very easy.
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Extremely helpful. Thank you so much!
Thank you ! Keep up the great work your doing !!! Those pully spacers will go bad keep your eyes on them !
Will do! I just found out if you are snapping your belt often? The mower deck adjusting hanger/bolt on the right side may be a issue. I just performed, taking one off and cutting it. It was harder to take off and it may be just as easy to cut the end off while it’s on the machine. It seems the threaded part may interfere with the belt making it snap or brake way before the belt is worn out. I need to put that video up but have editing to do.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines just remember there are no small engine machines good business to get into right now I'm doing good !!
Excellently executed. Thank you.
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easy to follow instructions. Thank you!
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Very good video buddy thanks! You did better than most ppl do with 2 hands! Awesome
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Nice job with the video. You've helped me out a lot. Thanks!!
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Thanks for making the video, need to replace my belt on a x300.
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thank you for taking thetime,,it help me so much..keep up the good work
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This was such a great help. Thank you!!
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Perfect Fit! Quality Belt!
You are very knowledgeable, thanks for sharing. Looks easy enough. Saved me a hundred or so bucks. I have a question the brackets for my x300 hood Broke so the hood will not stay on I cannot find these brackets anywhere. Any suggestions?
I have not seen a broken X300 hood yet. I would just keep looking online or call the local John Deere dealership to see if they may be able to help you out.
Outstanding, made it really easy on me, thank you 👊🏽
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Very informative. Great job.
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Thank you. Really helpful and clear.
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You just saved my Saturday!
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Great Job.., saved Me Alot of time !!!
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Excellent job. Thanks for the video.
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