I had the same problem with my RWD Husky, So much grass buildup that my garage stunk to high heaven. Bought a $7 piece of corrugated plastic at Home Depot, cut a 13" circle with a 3" hole in the middle for where the blade comes thru, screwed it to the existing plastic underneath, and it works great.
@brianperkins6121
8 күн бұрын
Grass gets packed back into area around the drive , and is often the case this material then proceads to wind itself into the V belt drive pulley grove forcing the belt to climb up off the pulley and get get thrown dispite the belt retainers , its not just an issue with Husqvarna mowers, and like you said the deck guards either need to block the grass from getting in there in the first place , or they need to put a pulley groove cleaner into there desigen so that grass cant pack itself around the pulley , its also a hard area to access so through maintance so that one can clean out that area ,, The way they intend for you to put take the belt off and put it back on is to spin the pulley off the drive units shaft by gripping the shaft with a pair of vice grips of water pump plyers so it wont turn then spinning it off counterclockwise , as this lifts the pulley above the belt guards, for people who dont allready know theres a small return spring on the drive unit that puts tension on it when you release the drive handle ensuring the drive disengages and I have found those like to disapear, the plastic idler pulley bearing also loves to sieze up ,, so make sure you check both of them when servicing the drive on these mowers..
@bugme9085
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks Ellis ,I have that same lawnmower and same problem with it ,like your video and will fix it like that thanks ,Mel.
@toddspires603
3 жыл бұрын
After reading some of the comments I realized it's missing the front plastic cover that covers the belt. I sure need that part number
@EllisMowersandmore
3 жыл бұрын
I think it may be a belt cover. Take the model number on the rear of the mower and plug it into a Google search to find the manual and that should give you a part number.
@b.2221
3 жыл бұрын
Great machine customised by your good self , I hope that the manufacturer sees this 👍 Tam.
@williammoore2706
2 жыл бұрын
This video was very instrumental in fixing my Son’s mower. Thank you.
@wazzeradk9398
Жыл бұрын
Have had my mower for almost 10 years and struggled with excessive grass getting into the drive assy/pully. The small ring/cover finally broke the tabs off so now I am waiting for a new one to come in. I am going to fabricate a circular cover to end this for good. What a poor design! How could they think that grass wouldn’t get blown into the mechanism???
@EllisMowersandmore
Жыл бұрын
I thought it was an oversight until I looked at the parts manual and found that there was no cover shown either.
@11swampy
2 жыл бұрын
I have the husqvarna HU775H (rear wheel drive), which looks just like that model. The parts manual shows the belt cover as part number 580806901, which covers the belt completely.
@EllisMowersandmore
2 жыл бұрын
I think some models have the cover, when I looked at this model I was going to buy a cover for the customer but there was none on the parts diagram. Must be a different design although they may look the same on the outside
@bugme9085
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks Denis I will try to find it at a local lawnmower store.
@davefromri9166
2 жыл бұрын
I have the same mower - same model and year. I also have had this exact problem three times. I took it to a small engine guy the first two times and both times he told me the problem was caused by too much grass and small sticks. Granted, I had used it in some rough areas, but nothing all that rough. The third time it happened I could not make myself take it back to the shop. I told my wife there has to be a design flaw here even before I saw this video. If “Husky” had set out to design a system that is guaranteed to get clogged with debris they could not have done it better! Once you showed me how to remove that cover (4 screws, all the same size! Nice!) the rest was pretty easy, so thank you for that. Other than that, I really like this mower a lot. I wonder if Husqvarna has fixed this in more recent models. Probably not.
@EllisMowersandmore
2 жыл бұрын
Husqvarna no longer makes push mowers so I guess they fixed the problem that way!
@JohnMiller-wb7ij
2 жыл бұрын
I have HU700H rwd (2016) that doesn't exhibit this problem, stll using the original belt. Sorry to hear that Husq doesn't sell push mower anymore😓
@MDTAR15
2 жыл бұрын
You my friend are a lifesaver!!!!! I found a ton of videos on the Husqvarna AWD mowers...but not much on the LC221RH RWD mowers. Mine would just squeal every time i tried to pull the drove handles, and, they were very hard to pull. I called a couple places that told me the trans' was probably broken...but i just didnt believe that. I followed your video and made my way in to the undercarriage, and found a piece of wood lodged between the belt and rear pulley...i pulled it out, put it back together and she runs like a champ again. Oh, by the way...in regards to what you mentioned about a possible piece missing underneath... No, their isnt...that mower is not designed with any type of cover plate underneath...i have 3 of them...they are all wide open, allowing grass, debris and chunks of wood to get in to the belt/pulley system. Thanks for the video.
@EllisMowersandmore
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and glad I was able to help! I find it hard to believe that they did not cover this up.
@TheIronDuke502
3 жыл бұрын
Ellis Mowers. You know, After watching your video and thinking about what you were doing, I wonder if a person removed the cover completely and applied a heavy WD40 coating and tried leaving the cover off - What the results would be rather than fooling with that POS cover. I think you are on the right track with attempting to cover the opening like you did. The key to everything is keeping me mower deck cleaned out to start with. I’m not a Husqvarna fan.
@EllisMowersandmore
3 жыл бұрын
The mower is nice except for the cover. I looked at the manual and it does not show an additional cover for the self propel which leads me to believe it is a poor design.
@TheIronDuke502
3 жыл бұрын
Ellis Mowers; Yes I totally agree. For the extra money that you have to pay over other brands - You would think that a simple cover would not be too much to ask for. Oh Well.
@brentonpiper3451
3 жыл бұрын
If u heat that plastic up in a oven or toaster oven u maybe able to mold it and make it maybe more functional
@EllisMowersandmore
3 жыл бұрын
I'll consider that on future projects. Thank you!
@no1wrench
2 жыл бұрын
I just fixed the same issue on mine... it's the kind of mower that wants to be cleaned well after every use...
@armyvet4081
3 жыл бұрын
I think a piece is missing -- when you turn over a mower to sharpen blade, you can not see the belt- every mower I have ever worked on
@EllisMowersandmore
3 жыл бұрын
Me too but the manual does not show an additional cover which makes me think it was made that way.
@armyvet4081
3 жыл бұрын
That is a new one to remember@@EllisMowersandmore
@paul6894
2 жыл бұрын
I have the exact same mower with the exact same problem. Thanks for the video.
@EllisMowersandmore
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and glad I could be of help!
@paul6894
Жыл бұрын
@@EllisMowersandmore One year later I am back with the same problem. I decided to watch you again to remind me what to do.
@EllisMowersandmore
Жыл бұрын
@@paul6894 Thanks for coming back!
@lawrencecarroll2031
3 жыл бұрын
So, after watching your video I decided to check out my Craftsman, front wheel drive, self propel mower made in 2004. The entire area around the blade adapter is fully enclosed with a plastic cover. I have to agree with you; either a dumb design or a missing cover on the Husqvarna. Good video tho and a good (and inexpensive) solution.
@EllisMowersandmore
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input. Yes they all should be covered like your Craftsman. This one was made in 2018 and the manual does not show a cover which makes me think it is just a poor design.
@lawrencecarroll2031
3 жыл бұрын
@@EllisMowersandmore I just got the Craftsman given to me. Had a Toro Personal Pace also given to me that I fixed the rear drive on, but, I sold it and don't remember if it had a cover on it or not. I'd a thought that the Husqvarna and Craftsman's would be pretty much the same.
@paule9671
2 жыл бұрын
How did you get the belt on the back without removing the guide? Have the same problem. Belt will not go into the pulley with the guide on
@EllisMowersandmore
2 жыл бұрын
A trick I often use is starting the belt and turning the pulley and use it as leverage to roll it over the guide. Not sure what I had to do on this one since it has been so long since I repaired it.
@philliphall5198
Жыл бұрын
There must be a cover missing to keep grass of belt and idle pulley If not it is a problem period
@donovanshort3251
2 жыл бұрын
Trying to confirm proper belt size for this mower?
@EllisMowersandmore
2 жыл бұрын
Best way to find out is to locate the model number sticker and look up the parts manual. That sticker is on the back of the mower deck near the bagger flap.
@ckmbyrnes
2 жыл бұрын
Would the wash port have cleaned out the belt area? Just wondering if the intention was to have the operator clean it out after every use so no cover needed.
@EllisMowersandmore
2 жыл бұрын
I don't think so as it is a cavity that the grass builds up in with no way to get out. Washing it would actually get it caked in there even more I would think.
@toddspires603
3 жыл бұрын
I had the same issue a couple of weeks ago. I have the same lawnmower, what is the front plastic part called that protects the belt. Mine came off the blade destroyed it
@EllisMowersandmore
3 жыл бұрын
Probably just a belt guard, if you look on the rear of your mower you will find a model number, type that in a search and you will find a manual which will give you the part number.
@JasonSmith-qx3zh
3 жыл бұрын
I'm in the very same situation but I have lc221a with a 625 BS.
@williammoore2706
2 жыл бұрын
Ther was no cover on my Son’s mower either.
@melvinsmith6123
3 жыл бұрын
I had the same lawn mower same problem
@rickymartin859
3 жыл бұрын
I have this mower. It's a bad design or factory didn't install it. Luckily my belt jumps of the front. If you spin the belt you will find a slightly thinner spot from friction that slides easily past the guard.
@EllisMowersandmore
3 жыл бұрын
I can't believe something like this was overlooked in the design process. Manual didn't show a cover either.
@JasonSmith-qx3zh
3 жыл бұрын
And it gummed up those belt wheels my belt was completely broken.
@tmise50
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve gone through three belts in two seasons, they come off and blade cuts it! I’ll never buy another husqvarna push mower. Guess they should stick with weed eaters!
@EllisMowersandmore
2 жыл бұрын
I had a hard time believing this was the design of the mower from the factory. I thought for sure it was missing a cover.
@Turningwrenches85
3 жыл бұрын
that is a bad design on that i like the mower but that missing a cover like that would drive me crazy lol
@EllisMowersandmore
3 жыл бұрын
Yes John the mower is great apart from the poor design.
@marshallborder9089
3 жыл бұрын
If these don't come with a cover , then I'm glad I never owned one . Poor design or owner should had known bettter than too remove it .
@EllisMowersandmore
3 жыл бұрын
Upon looking at the manual I don't think it's missing a cover. That was a huge oversight by Husqvarna.
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