!st let the blade cover down by loosing the chains on both side of the mower. this will give you hand space. Of course take off the plastic cover and unconnect the sparkplug 1st. I dont know about anyone else but i will loosen the four bolts holding the engine down to give you the wiggle room you need.
Broken Belt
The easiest way I found was to remove the belt from all the pulleys stand the mower up on the rear wheels then squeeze the belt through the rear axle and engine pulley
Where can we find a simplicity riding mower model 284707 belt diagram
Z-180 3k
To replace the belt on your Troy-Bilt riding mower, first, locate the belt on the mower deck. Loosen the tension on the belt by disengaging the blade control lever. Remove the old belt and install the new one by following the belt routing diagram in the mower's manual. Make sure the belt is properly seated on all pulleys before re-engaging the blade control lever.
To change the belt on a Yardworks 42" riding mower, first, ensure the mower is turned off and disconnected from the power source. Remove the deck by loosening the belt tension and unhooking the deck hangers. Take note of the belt routing, then remove the old belt and replace it with the new one, ensuring it follows the correct path. Reattach the deck, adjust the tension, and verify that everything is secure before starting the mower.
i need to see belt digram for a 4518 honda riding mower
There is usually a deck belt and a drive belt.
what size belt do i need with a murray riding lawn mower that is a 12.5hp. 40"
i changed the belt on my 42' craftsman riding mower, belt route is right but may belt is burning up. I don't know if my levers are connected right.
Remove the belt(s) and manipulate the pulley by hand; its action should be butter-smooth.
Most riding mowers are driven by a belt.