Gather your tools and materials. You will need:
- Replacement drive belt
- Socket wrench set
- Pliers
- Screwdriver
- Safety goggles
- Work gloves
Prepare the lawn tractor.
- Park the lawn tractor on a level surface.
- Engage the parking brake.
- Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down.
- Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent the engine from starting accidentally.
Locate the drive belt.
- The drive belt is typically located underneath the lawn tractor, near the engine.
- It is usually a black, rubber belt that connects the engine to the transmission.
Remove the old drive belt.
- Use a socket wrench to loosen the bolts that hold the drive belt tensioner in place.
- Remove the tensioner and the old belt.
Inspect the drive belt tensioner.
- While the drive belt is removed, take the opportunity to inspect the tensioner.
- Make sure it is not damaged or worn.
- Replace the tensioner if necessary.
Install the new drive belt.
- Place the new drive belt around the pulleys.
- Make sure it is properly seated in the grooves on the pulleys.
- Reattach the drive belt tensioner and tighten the bolts.
Adjust the drive belt tension.
- Use the socket wrench to adjust the tensioner bolts until the drive belt has the correct amount of tension.
- The belt should be snug but not too tight.
Test the drive belt.
- Start the lawn tractor and engage the drive lever.
- Drive the lawn tractor around to check that the drive belt is working properly.
Reattach the spark plug wire.
- Once you have confirmed that the drive belt is working correctly, reattach the spark plug wire.
Put away your tools and materials.
- Clean up any debris and put away your tools and materials.
Your 22 HP Craftsman lawn tractor is now ready to use!
