# How Do I Repair a John Deere 535 Belt?
If making and storing hay bales is a job you do regularly, the John Deere 535 baler is a valuable machine to have. The Deere 535 is a pull-behind baler that can be hitched to the back of the tractor and toted around. The baler uses a belt drive to bind and tie large bales of hay. Over time, the belts can get dry or crack, thus making it necessary to change them.
Things You'll Need
- Wrench set
- Pliers
Instructions
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Loosen and remove the bolts holding the belt shields in place with a wrench. Once the bolts are removed, also remove the shield.
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Relieve the spring tension on the idler pulley by removing the spring's tip with the pair of pliers on one side.
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Slip the old belt off of the sheaves and pulleys. Wrap the new belt in place.
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Clip the free end of the spring back onto the idler with the pliers.
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Set the belt shield back in place, replace the screws and tighten them with the wrench.
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