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@conradb7200

Ай бұрын

All of those machines …😮 Just where do you begin?

@user-wy8fi4se1o

12 күн бұрын

Awesome videos - I have a John deere d105 with the welded on bracket vs the adjustable one that has two bolts you can loosen and tighten the belt. Have you figured out belt tension can be adjusted on this machine? Using jd belt exact part and the belt is very loose even when engaged - everything seems to be spinning freely with no pully or spindle issues. Have seen tons of this same problem but haven’t found a solution? Belts just won’t last as they get torn up from being too loose……LOVE the mower other than this!

Purchased this to replace a guide pulley kzread.infoUgkxO9seYZjlnuP5UvMkb7osQW3WxPVeSnPk on our John Deere x304 snowblower. As I stated in the title, it is just about perfect. The stock pulley has a spacer at the bottom. I used four washers to emulate said spacer, and it works perfectly now. Great product, and great price especially if compared to typical JD prices.

You are SO good at explaining what you’re doing, why you’re doing it, tips to remember , and the correct name for every part. No wonder you have so many customers. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ !

As a 58 year old widowed woman, I would like to thank you for this video. With your detailed instructions, I was able to fix my John Deere L110 mower and replace the belt. Great job!!

I am a retired JDeere parts manager of some years and would like you to know that your video on repairing the L110 deck issues was so good that I have recommended it to all my contacts and especially those with apprentices dealing with these machines. Well done, keep up the good work, cheers from the Land Down Under!! Er that's Australia to those who don't know the song!

@donny-ho1bm

2 жыл бұрын

Im from down under too..you might be able to tell me why do john deere green frame rust out..an the plastic hood..why do they crack..heart breaking to spend a lot of money...only to see it all so often..another job to do..fibreglass the hood an repaint the green frame..

@trev1005

2 жыл бұрын

@@donny-ho1bm In reply to yr questions, firstly I’m not an expert you should send yr questions to JDeere direct and they will give you reasons why you’re not looking after your equipment correctly. They should be kept under cover and cleaned properly after use etc etc etc Good Luck🙏

@donny-ho1bm

2 жыл бұрын

@@trev1005 all good mate..

@erichmacho5741

2 жыл бұрын

@@donny-ho1bm The issues I've had with my JD GT245. Seat falling apart very early from new, hood cracking like an egg shell even though it's garaged at all times when not used( this is a very common JD issue), steering linkage joints pitifully small not much bigger than a throttle linkage joint, seat suspension rubbers crumble all the time and deck paint issues like mentioned in the video. I'm buying a quality Japanese Kubota next time.

@phillmccracken4219

Жыл бұрын

You have grass down there?

Thanks for keeping your video simple, no wild acting up , no background music playing while you are talking or just music. Video was clear, plenty of light, went step for step .all the tools you used .area clean , no dogs, barking, birds, traffic in the background. No kids coming into video. No mention of the day of the week, how you feel. Just a very good video wish all were done this way.

You’re an excellent instructor! Deck repairs demystified and simplified!

This was the BEST example/demo ever- I followed it almost to a tee- except I was able to do all of it without removing the deck - Excellent work

This channel is really incredible. The step-by-step clarity you provide with so many overwhelming tasks is masterful. Thank you! 💯💯💯

I thoroughly enjoy your demonstration videos. You explain everything you're doing and make look so simple. Keep those videos coming!

@Chickanic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

So I’ve owed a 42” John Deere for years and the way you replaced the drive belt is exactly the way I’ve done it for years. This is the perfect video on how to do it the right way. In many videos I’ve watched they seem to avoid removing the mower deck which takes all of 5 minutes. Sure makes this job a lot easier.

Thank you.Your videos are a huge help to people who are struggling to repair their own equipment.

Very informative,showing step by step makes this installation look quiet easy,need more videos from this girl!!!

Thank you once again, your video tutorials have saved the day. My neighbor called in a panic to say her friend who was changing the blades and belt on her JD LA115 had to go and only got as far as taking things apart. So a floor full of parts and your video, I was able to get the new belt on and deck reconnected. :)

A great video and all the information is given in easy to understand form so no mistakes, I run a small gardening business in the UK and there are many times you need to work on the machine in the field so this kind of knowledge is great for many. Keep up the good work

I enjoy the straightforward thoroughness of your approach. 🙏🏻

When you are good, you are good. You are great. Thanks for the best video on deck repair.

Your videos are excellent and very informative. Thank you for taking the time to make them and sharing your knowledge!👍👍

I love that you identify what tools, including sizes, you are using. The more of your videos I watch the more I like your presentation/explanation of each step. I changed my belt two years ago and it took me forever to get the new belt on correctly. You made it look so simple. I'm getting ready to replace my deck blades...😕 One thing I always check whenever I remove my deck is to make sure its level when I put it back on. It's a simple adjustment and only takes a couple minutes. I also grease the fittings.

@outlet6989

2 жыл бұрын

Since part of my deck is flat, from one side to the other, I use a long-level tool to ensure that the blades are level too. Same method to adjust the deck pitch.

I have one of these! I've taken the deck off once, but I think I might need to replace pulleys. Very helpful, very clear.

You literally saved me time, money and frustration of doing this job of blade replacement myself. Thank you for posting this. Between you and Taryl Fixes All, I am becoming quite proficient at working on my John Deere.

This world needs more of you! Real world repairs and the bonus a female. This industry needs more female techs.

@stellarproductions8888

2 жыл бұрын

I blame our social society, it teaches girls that they should play with dolls, wear makeup, attracts boys, get married and become house wifes, making kids. If a girl is not interested in dolls but is interested in engines, you will always have my full support!

@rik4369

2 жыл бұрын

Great Job again!!!

It's good to see you working on tractors now. Keep up the good work. I'm sure you are an inspiration to many. 👍🏿

@Chickanic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Bought an LA115 from my dad last year. Watching this video, I am now more confident if I have deck issues. THANKS!!!

Just changed a broken belt on a friend's JD S100 without seeing this video. I did watch another video and struggled through it but succeeded. I wish I had found your video first. Excellent step by step instruction. Great job! Would have cut the time on my project in half.

Your channel is just simply awesome! I’ve got to do this to my Husqvarna riding mower this weekend. Come to find out those sealed bearings from the factor in the spindle last a grand total of 74 hours. From your channel and others I’ve learned to to make it so that never happens again. At least not from a lack of grease. This thing basically exploded out the bottom. I heard a change in sound as I was mowing but because of the high grass I was in I thought it had just caked on and would clear in a turn or two. It was NOT grass, it was a part entirely engineered to fail! There are no zerk fittings, even if it had one the bearings are sealed! Shady af if you ask me. Anyway thank you so much for your awesome videos! Your three goals have been achieved! Deep gratitude from this guy

WOW!!! I have a LA105…& was just thinking about this subject matter. YOU ARE A BLESSING!!! Thank You So Much!!! 💯💯💯💯

@Chickanic

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!

@5thg5

3 жыл бұрын

@@Chickanic Ms Chickani-Brie…can you do a video on LA100 series changing the tires (front/back don’t matter which)…my tires need changing but other videos don’t explain like you do…you make it easy for my brain to learn from the way you teach and show. Thank You Madam.

@Chief_5

3 жыл бұрын

Almost as if she read my mind 😆

So far I am loving my S100. It was poorly assembled by Lowe's, but I am getting it sorted out over time. Thanks for this helpful video!

Your knowledge, skills, video guidance and instructions on how to repair all types of lawn and garden equipment is second to none! At the age of 65 years old I finally broke down and purchased a John Deere riding lawn mower. Your expertise and guidance on maintaining and repairing this equipment is invaluable and has/will save me significant time in doing both! Thank you for your outstanding information and guidance!

I have used many of the major brands over the years and depending on what type of job you need them for they all have their strong and weeks points. Personally I have found that what works best for my needs is a Stiga all wheel drive with the deck in front instead of under the machine, e.g. the Park Pro series. This allows you to easily get into corners, between bushes and shrubs etc. and allows for super easy access to the deck whether it is for cleaning, servicing, sharpening blades, or whatever. They are a bit pricey but have outlived anything else I have tried and should be worth the investment in the long run.

You've given me the confidence to at least try to put back the belt that jumped off my L120 which I recently inherited. If it jumps off again, I'll look at the spindles and other parts and give those a go too. My aunt and uncle just had to pay $900 to get a broken belt and a bent spindle replaced! Hopefully, your video will help me avoid something that is definitely NOT in my budget at this time. Thanks for making this video. 🙏

I've watched numerous videos ref John Deere lawn tractor problems. Then I came across Chickanic. Her knowledge and easygoing style make for a thurough and enjoyable learning experience. Will check her site first when encountering any small engine problems.

A teriffically simple and easy to understand procedure. You are one of the best at teaching DIYers great information. Don't ever change your delivery style.

So clear, easy to follow, and simple enough for first timers to do it. I found your presentation so refreshingly understandable it made tackling the job far less stressful. The video portions showed exactly what needed to be done and how to do it. If I were female, I would have even more raves about even more aspects but, suffice it to say, this was the best step-by-step mechanical how-to I have ever seen on KZread! BRAVA! And thank you.

@Chickanic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@chrinamint

2 жыл бұрын

I am female and know nothing about this stuff and this video was perfect! I have many raves! You are right!

Thank you so much!! As a single female this gave me the boost I need to try it tomorrow. Thanks again for posting and making the video!

you are the best so far on teaching and explaining disassembling and assembling the deck and replacing all parts. Excellent love watching your videos 5 stars

I love it. You identify all the parts and tools needed. Then you clearly detailed step by step how to do everything. Thanks, I’m going to try and work on my John Deere deck from now on!

When you have the deck removed and apart it is also an excellent opportunity to service the arm that the clutching idler is on (clean & grease the bushing it pivots on and maybe even replace the pivot bushing if it shows any wear at all). As always a great job.

Hope you get to 20k before long great videos very informative thanks for all you do

best looking mechanic I have ever seen . Good job

Thank you. Bought 2 JD tractors last year both apart. Now i can reassemble. Still running a 35 yr old craftsman manual gear box. Looking forward to the hydro on Deere.

I rebuilt the deck on my sister-in laws JD LA 105 3 years ago, I did the whole works! Watching you video brought back memories. Thanks for the tip on the deck reinforcement ring, her deck will need one some day.

Congrats on your growth

Love those John Deeres and having a great resource for repairs makes it that much better! Thank you!

Thank you for your video - I was able to get the deck out, blades checked, deck cleaned and belt back on and the mowing at my Mums finished. 😊

Excellent vid as always, Happy beer:30.

Hope this channel keeps growing. Once word gets out, I think your channel will grow like Andrew Camarata's.

My PTO cable spring was the wrong way round and it has never been removed since it was new!!!! That explains why I had a job removing it! Thanks Chick for showing how to put it back on properly.

Thank you very much! I've owned a John Deere D110 for a number of years and your tutorial is one the best that i've found. Thanks again from Cape Cod.

Would you consider doing a video on leveling the deck?

Thanks for this video. I didn't know anything about how to replace the belt and I found your video and managed to replace the belt and blades on my own. You are a very good teacher and I really appreciate you explaining everything so well and simply so that I can follow! I was wondering... We now have a problem with the differentials. I realize it's a much bigger problem but found a guy who can fix it for us. But I need to figure out how to remove the transmission and take it to him for repair. Not really sure how to do that and how complicated it would be. Would you be able to make a video on this by any chance?

I was just looking for a video to show me how to change a belt and found your video. I feel so much more confident about doing it myself! And if I have other problems under my deck, after watching this video, I have no doubt I could handle those, too. Thanks!

Oh, deck…now it makes more sense. Your channel is saving me thousands of $$! Thank you 🙏

If only I were 25 years younger and still able to crouch down!

I agree john deere makes the best tractor lawnmowers! The cut quality is amazing I have a newer model though e120 20 hp briggs n Stratton love that mower! I just subscribed to your channel hope to see more videos of yours soon! Keep up the great work!

This is by far THE BEST VIDEO ON KZread for John Deere mower issues, she tells you the parts number, which sockets sizes to use also...Chickanic IS NUMBER ONE!!!

@Chickanic

2 жыл бұрын

Aw! You rock! Thanks!

I have an x300 series mower and have done all the above albeit quite a bit different yet. I’ve had to change the pot clutch too but also not difficult. I watched this video so I can help my neighbors out. I’m so thankful to you and others for making these videos which make these repairs so much easier for all of us. 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

Glad to watch a well versed female mechanic, instead of one who calls parts "thingies", I'll be back

@sundial6919

3 жыл бұрын

Gizmo my all time fav w hickeymajig runnin a close 2nd

Boy! I wish I had watched your JD Deck video years ago. Not only would it have saved me money but a lot of time. No sending it out to the shop to change blades, belts and grease. GREAT VIDEO !!!

This is an excellent video: clear, concise and nicely produced. Well done!

i"ve got an JD LA135 with the 42 inch deck. I figured that stuff out as I went when everything started howling and screaming. I learned a thing from Steves Small Engine Saloon about the grease zerks on those spindles. Basically they don't do anything because the bearings are sealed and there's no way to get the grease into the bearing, unless you follow his advice.

Great video question when installing the spindle ring does it spec longer bolts to compensate for the thickness of the ring

@Chickanic

3 жыл бұрын

Great question. I should had addressed that in the video, because you are correct. You will need longer bolts.

I'm a retired line mechanicI I've watched 4 videos and yours is excellent Thank you

Best JD belt-changing video out there - Now I'm a "pro" at this because of this pro!

Nice watching someone else working on dam JD's , down here it's cheaper to replace the bearings than the spindle 🤗🇳🇿

@andrewturner9193

3 жыл бұрын

Americans generally don't know how to rebuild anything, they just replace it with new.

@andrewmckinley6571

2 жыл бұрын

Are you including your time in that statement?

@andrewturner9193

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewmckinley6571 At $50 an hour during work hours. Yes yes I am. I don't paid at night and I can do this watching tv. And NZ prices for stuff are hell expensive so I'm also saving money at the same time.

When the deck belt gets stretched on the older John Deere’s, you can loosen the 2 bolts on the PTO cable bracket and slide the bracket back about 1/4 inch and tighten the belt. I know you cannot do it on some of the E models as the bracket is welded to the deck

This was an entertaining and informative video on Deere E110 deck repairs. I greatly appreciate your assistance.

just got one of these and so far you have helped me getting it running after sitting for two years and now i know how to fix the belts if there are any issues. You also helped solve my problem with my push mower.... thanks for all the advice and tips....

@Chickanic

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@wrstew1272

2 жыл бұрын

You can grease the spindles with out taking the deck off?

You are the gal Brie you make it look so easy that a old man like me can do it lol

@Chickanic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darlin'!

How do you deal with the flaking-off paint (or powder coating) on the D/L series decks? Mine's flaking in pieces measured in inches. Strip and paint it all or just paint the spots? I long for the days of enameled metal on the Sixties-Seventies 110-and-up Deeres.

@jazpanoz4996

3 жыл бұрын

strip it & rust treat it both sides then,etch primer,couple coats & paint.....how many coats up to you.... Abit of work but worth it for yourself considering new decks are costly!

@channell11

3 жыл бұрын

I usually clean and touch up my deck with primer/paint every season as needed. If you can prevent the decks from rusting they'll last a while.

I like your detailed instruction and play by play on the john deer. When people ask me which mower to buy i tell them the simplicity line of lawn and garden tractors have a 40-50 year history of making mowing equipment. The welded mower decks are far better than the stamped out sheet metal varietys. But most people dont know because Simplicity is not sold in box stores. Repair folks rarely see them.

This is probably the best video I've seen about John Deere repair. Video showing the parts as you were making the repairs was great for a novice like me. Your commentary was excellent. Thank you so much!

Don’t you just “love it” when people bring you dirty equipment. I always make sure I clean my stuff before sending in for service.

@Chickanic

3 жыл бұрын

One time we had a customer set their chainsaw case up on our counter to leave it with us. We opened the box and out crawled a bunch of COCKROACHES!! That was the worst.

@christophermeyer6414

3 жыл бұрын

When I worked at a Snapper dealer in the 90's we had a customer bring in a riding mower to repair. It was SO dirty you couldn't harley tell it was a mower. So I took the time to pressure wash it before I did anything. When the customer came to get her mower, she reamed my a** out good for washing it! She said that she wanted it fixed, not washed! She said she could have washed it herself! 😐 Just can't win.

@5thg5

3 жыл бұрын

@@christophermeyer6414 I had a neighbor bring me their chainsaw in the case…I open it and a curl up snake was there 😱…dead though 🤣😅😂…how it got in there I never ask. 😂😅🤣

@theluth9046

3 жыл бұрын

Ya know when I would get an extremely dirty engine or mower, I'd tell them up front that I will have to clean and charge them as part of the bill, just can't do a good job or open a crankcase with them dirty, its ok if they take somewhere else, and I don't mean that in a bad way...

Looks like that was black landscaping fabric that you had to cut out of that one blade. wonder where they picked that up. LOL

@richardcranium5839

3 жыл бұрын

its what the body was wrapped in or so i'm told

I watch a lot of Utube videos on small equipment repair. I find yours among the best. Very professional presentation

Yes that was good. I don't have a john deere but some of the stuff is applicable to the two old mowers I have been given and fixed. I only mow twice a year thankfully. Thanks for the show

Dang it. He beat me. Lol

@TerrellWillams

3 жыл бұрын

Fast notifications! Lol!

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@Chickanic

3 жыл бұрын

THANKS!

@TerrellWillams

3 жыл бұрын

@@Chickanic No. Thank you for putting up videos that actually quickly get to the point and are needed!!! Great camera. Great sound clear voice.

@wayneessar7489

3 жыл бұрын

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Thanks, I’ve used this information you’ve presented to service my John Deer. You are the best.

Thankyou for your help on changing the spindles on our John Deere LA 15 mower, it was a simple job thanks to you and now it sounds good and cuts well.

You are right up there with dony boy in my list of favorite channels on KZread for lawn equipment repair videos. I’m so happy I found your channel. More power to you, you rock😍

Excellent video with detailed instructions. I've watched other videos that weren't anywhere as good as this. I bought a JD E120 lawn tractor about 4 years ago and haven't had an issue with the deck. I also clean my tractor and mower deck after each use. I cringed when I saw how filthy the deck was in this video. When the time comes for deck maintenance, I will refer to this video. I've also converted the EZ oil change feature to the conventional oil and filter change which saves a ton when doing that maintenance.

lol, glad i found your video. up until now all i could find were guys showing me how to change the stupid belt. never occurred to me the pulleys were seized from fabric, and just being worn out after a decade of use. cheers to you, now for the fun part........

Spot on video as always! My spindle pulleys wouldn’t rock off easily, so I used Steve’s Small Engine Saloon trick of using my $14 Harbor Freight air chisel with a point chisel on it to remove stuck flywheels. Left spindle pulley nut on loose at top of threads to protect threads and with my hand pulling up under pulley hit a couple of bursts and pulleys came right off. Keep these great videos coming!

Thanks ! I appreciate the simplicity of the video and giving me the courage to begin the process. It was no big deal! I always think it’s going to be more than I can handle and your video helped me realize I could do it!

You know what they say..."When you're good, you're good". Congratulations!

Thanks so much! Excellent video. I was super bummed when I ran over some rope which totally wrapped around the blades and conked out the engine. This gave me the confidence to take off the deck and remove it. Much obliged. :)

I like your practical explanations and precise video takes. Thanks.

This is exactly what I have to do today is change my belt on my 100 series D 110 lawnmower Deere's of course! Great video I've had to change spindle once so great refresher course!❤

I have been using you tube for 10 years, for wood working amd fixing anything gas powered. You are definitely the best help advice and knowledge along with very efficient and not boring.anyone who has never worked on anything can follow your instructions and be able to overcome their problems. 🙏so much!!!!! Being homeless hard for me to fill all your wish Liston Amazon. I will never forget your help

This is going to be my go-to video when I drop the deck on my D105! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you! I got my deck off okay but wasn't sure how to put it back on. Your video made it possible for me to get it back on. 😊

Great explanation. I just bought a new John Deere S130. I now know where to go for info on it. Keep them coming!

Dear Sensei Chickanic: I bow to your excellently clear filming, editing, and explanations. My mower is a Ferris Z series, but, there is enough similarity to be a real help. Thank you. If you were in S.E Tennessee, I’d come by just to bring you a coffee and a homemade pulled pork sandwich - just to help keep you “revved up”, so you can keep making these GREAT VIDEOS!

As many others say, I appreciate the detail and completeness of your description. I probably would have sharpened the blades and pressure washed the deck, but that's me and I get it that they probably only wanted the problem fixed. thanks for not throwing the rope and shirt on the lawn.

Well now that was a interesting and informative video I can't believe how backed up you are with machines. If someone brings a lawn mower in to you today they probably better have a backup mower or their grass is going to be so tall that they'll need more than a lawn mower to cut it by the time they get it back.

wow! Thanks for the help. Changing belt and small pulley was piece of cake thanks to your video

Just bought a John Deere D105 today from the pawnshop. Got it home and was super excited to cut the grass only to soon find out that there was no belt on it. I called the pawnshop and spoke with the manager. She offered to give me my money back or pay for a belt. I chose to let them buy the belt. Because I did a quick KZread search and found your video and saw how easy it is to replace the belt. I bought this mower for a really good deal. It has low hours and looks like new. I did get a 6 month warranty just in case though. When I put the belt on tomorrow I will check out all of the other deck parts now that I know what to look for. Thanks for sharing this great video.

You saved me today, kind lady! Thank you very much! When I tackled this task which I knew nothing about and succeeded, my wife looked at me like I was a mix of James Bond and Superman. I owe you big time :).

I cannot believe you are only at 16k. You have saved me a bunch of money with your tutorials. I saw my small engine mechanic at his retirement party and he asked why I hadn’t been in for any repairs. He was sure I had hired a yard service and wasn’t using of my yard toys. I didn’t tell him the truth.😉