I have just been looking at this belt drive area in the John Deere repair manual I found online. I have a lx 176 I got almost 10 years ago but just got going recently. It’s in really good condition needed a few things fixed. So it runs and works great. But after running a while I hear and feel a noise in the idler pulley area. Looked up the repair. First I see it’s not that easy being that you have to do it from underneath. Will have to get in there. It probably is going to need all the things you replaced. I’m pretty sure they’re all original. One thing I did see in the repair manual is that there is an actual adjustment procedure for that flat idler and belt tension. There is a mark on slot for a linkage but they also give a spec of 5/8” from the end of of the slot to the center of the rod with the belt engaged. Thanks for the video. Very informative for a walk through before doing the job.
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Would appreciate help,after my successful belt install on lx188-thanks to your video- my deck lift lever won’t move. Button works but can’t move lever at all. Does mower deck have to be mounted first???
Thanks for posting this video. It's exactly what I need. I just got a used LX 176 that needs belts and pulleys. However it looks like i am missing one of the idler pulley brackets. Are those still available?
Thanks, I have one, but a spring puller for this job would not work do to; what you cannot see in the video is the angle where it is needed to be able to use it.
I have just been looking at this belt drive area in the John Deere repair manual I found online. I have a lx 176 I got almost 10 years ago but just got going recently. It’s in really good condition needed a few things fixed. So it runs and works great. But after running a while I hear and feel a noise in the idler pulley area. Looked up the repair. First I see it’s not that easy being that you have to do it from underneath. Will have to get in there. It probably is going to need all the things you replaced. I’m pretty sure they’re all original. One thing I did see in the repair manual is that there is an actual adjustment procedure for that flat idler and belt tension. There is a mark on slot for a linkage but they also give a spec of 5/8” from the end of of the slot to the center of the rod with the belt engaged. Thanks for the video. Very informative for a walk through before doing the job.
Wooow that's a kool old John deere tractor,thank you Brad for showing the belt replacement and I'll catch ya on the next one.
Thank you for your video, was a great help. Was able to put my belt on my LX188 without removing the clutch or spring.
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Would appreciate help,after my successful belt install on lx188-thanks to your video- my deck lift lever won’t move. Button works but can’t move lever at all. Does mower deck have to be mounted first???
After spraying WD 40 with silicone finally got the lift rod to move. All good now thank you.
Thanks for the video very informative. I own 3 lx176 it’s a good reliable mower
My opinion, the LX176 is a great machine!!!
Update just purchased another one today just over 500 hours
Thanks for posting this video. It's exactly what I need. I just got a used LX 176 that needs belts and pulleys. However it looks like i am missing one of the idler pulley brackets. Are those still available?
You will need to contact a John Deere dealership to find out.
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Good morning. Is this the same procedure for an LX178? Thank you for the video! Have a good day
Check the transmission belt number to your machine and if the number is same I will assume it is the same.
I have a spring puller. Looks like you should try one
He has a spring puller; he is showing you an easier way to do it .
Thanks, I have one, but a spring puller for this job would not work do to; what you cannot see in the video is the angle where it is needed to be able to use it.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines 10-4 I have several with different bends for different angles. Some are homemade
What year is this? I have one but I don't know if this is a different year because my belts are not underneath
Sir, please tell me what oil goes into this LX172 transmition. Thank's.
If you have a LX172 your transmission is greased packed and is non serviceable. If you have a LX176 you would use John Deere Hy-Gard oil.
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Take a photo of how it looks if you are old like me 73.