How to Put a Belt on a Craftsman Kohler V-Twin Riding Lawn Mower

Place the mower deck clutch into the neutral position via the clutch lever. This is the normal process for turning off the mower blades when you're done mowing.

Place the lift lever located on the right side of mower deck to the forward position to lower the mower deck to its lowest position.

Locate the belt tension rod on the back of the mower deck and disconnect it with a wrench. This loosens tension on the mower deck drive belt.

Remove the retainer spring from the anti-sway bar located on the back of the mower deck with a spring puller.

Remove all of the retainer springs from the deck's suspension system. There are two in the front and two in the back. Use a spring puller to remove the springs.

Lift the mower deck to its highest position and slide the deck forward.

Pull the belt off the PTO pulley coming from the bottom of the engine and slide the belt out through the right side of the mower.

Remove the bolts that hold the mandrel housings onto the top of the mower deck with a wrench and place the housings off to the side.

Remove the old belt from the deck and then install the new belt onto the deck. Route the belt correctly. If needed, make a diagram of the belt to ensure you route it properly.

Slide the deck under the mower and ratchet the belt to the PTO pulley.

Lower the deck lever to the lowest position.

Reattach the retainer springs to the front mounts, rear mounts and to the anti-sway bar on the back of the mower deck.

Reconnect the belt tension rod on the back of the mower with the spring puller.