
Always use Genuine Factory Riding Lawn Mower Parts, as they are specifically designed for your machine and will help maximize its performance. Changing your mower deck belt as necessary will help keep your machine running at its peak.īefore you change your Riding Mower Belts, confirm that the part number for the replacement you purchased matches the one listed in the "replacement parts" section of your MTD lawn mower manual. Over time, the belts on your MTD riding lawn mower can wear. How to Change the Mower Deck Belt on a Riding Lawn Mower.Riding Lawn Mower Attachments & Accessories.Other than that, I think you will learn to appreciate the quality of the Rider 155. Cuts like no other mower I've ever owned - golf course smooth!īut - if you want a clean start with your 'new' mower, you might consider pulling the spindles and grease those "sealed" bearings.

If they burn up in the next 12 years, I'll probably just replace them again.īut - if you want a clean start with your 'new' mower, you might consider pulling the spindles and grease those "sealed" bearings. That was no small task and I doubt that I'll be taking it apart just to grease them again. All parts were readily available from Husqvarna. And they had no grease fittings! That repair cost me about $400 for a complete replacement. Geez - two had missing bearings and the third one bone dry. Just for the heck of it, I pulled the deck off and removed the spindles. This past year R-155 got real loud when I'd engage the blades. One thing, I was neglect on was greasing the mower deck spindles, i.e. I do blow the mower off after every use to stave off rusting. I did replace the belts about 5 years ago, but only that once for good measure. plug, air filter, oil change & filter, grease zerk, pull the scalping wheels off and grease those, about twice a year - at the beginning of the mowing season and mid-way through it - averaging about every 4 months.

It has served me well for 12 years and ~2500+ hours of use.
