How to REMOVE MOWER DECK on CRAFTSMAN riding tractor

Easy, step-by-step instructions for removing cutting deck on Craftsman riding mower. This is necessary to replace deck components like spindles, pulleys, etc.

See @Buckwsr for other small engine repairs.

T1000, T1100, T1200, T1300, T1400, T1500, T1600, T1700, T1800, T1900
T2000, T2100, T2200, T2300, T2400, T2500, T2600, T2700, T2800, T2900
T3000, T3100, T3200, T3300, T3400, T3500, T3600, T3700, T3800, T3900

[thescratchylens]

Thanks so much. Getting the deck off was no problem but I needed the video to get it back ON properly. 😅

[robertallison]

What did you do take it apart before and cut the ear on the spring

[roncrawford]

how do you tighten the belt tension? These newer models don't provide adjustments.

[triggerfishable]

I'm having a problem with mine, exact same mower, where it seems my engagement pulley for the blades isn't moving far enough to tension the belt I'm taking the deck off in hopes of finding a problem, thanks for the video!

[dougmann]

Very helpful. Thanks for your posting.

[Stormgeald]

Where did you put the cable? Mine is dangling down.

[greenbeginner]

I've got a Craftsman t3200. It appears the deck assembly is completely different. What model are you dealing with? Have you seen a video on the t3200? I haven't.

[thompsonjesse]

hey thank you for this video! you mentioned at the end of this video that you were making a video no how to replace the spindle bearings but I couldn't find it on your page? any chance you could send me the link, i'd be grateful i'm having a hard time finding local shops to do this fix. regards, Jesse

[joeymedley]

Can you put a John deer 42 in on a craftsman

[HipaStore]

Great repairing video with lots of helpful tips. Are you up for a brand collaboration. Hipa supplies OEM parts and we are looking for YouTubers to work with to make more repair videos to help the community. Hipa helps the DIY repairers by helping them find the parts easier and cheaper.