Repair Bent Mower Deck Connection Arms and Reinstall Drive Belt
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Broke the Tractor AGAIN!
What happens here
The presenter shows the heavily bent metal arm connecting the finish cut mower deck to the tractor, which was causing the drive belt to repeatedly come off. He also notes the damaged grease caps on the swivel wheels. Using a large sledgehammer, he forcefully strikes the bent arm until it is visibly straight and correctly aligned with the other connection points. He inspects both arms to ensure proper alignment. The drive belt (part #0165), costing $85, is reinstalled. He decides to run the existing belt until it breaks, as he has a new one ready.
Goal: Correct the misalignment of the mower deck's connection arms and ensure proper belt function.
Tools and materials
- Drive Belt — The existing belt that was slipping off due to misalignment, now reinstalled
- Mower Deck Arm Ventrac — The bent component requiring manual correction
- Sledgehammer — Forcefully straightening the bent metal arm