John Deere 38 sickle belt

Mjsnickers · Jun 5, 2016

How do I change the belt on a John Deere 38 sickle mower?

Bob · Jun 5, 2016

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Remove belt shield #17.

Loosen the nuts on 4 carriage bolts, #21.

Lower bearing casting #12 with bolt #9 to loosen belt.

Slip belt off and remove it by unfastening the pitman arm from the ball on the sickle head.

Slip new belt into place, snug it up appropriately with screw #9, tighten locknut, and 4 carriage bolts previously loosened.

Replace belt shield #17.

Mjsnickers · Jun 6, 2016

Thank you. You are a life saver!

Mjsnickers · Jun 6, 2016

(quoted from post at 21:54:52 06/05/16) <img src = "http://i.imgur.com/aGLvp94.jpg">

Remove belt shield #17.

Loosen the nuts on 4 carriage bolts, #21.

Lower bearing casting #12 with bolt #9 to loosen belt.

Slip belt off and remove it by unfastening the pitman arm from the ball on the sickle head.

Slip new belt into place, snug it up appropriately with screw #9, tighten locknut, and 4 carriage bolts previously loosened.

Does the manual say what size belt? The John Deere dealer is telling me two different sizes. One is 57 3/4" and the other one is 62". It appears that the one that broke measures 60"

Replace belt shield #17.

Bob · Jun 6, 2016

What is the diameter of the drive sheave (Key # 15)?

15"... use belt # H32802 (62-1/2")

13.33"... use belt # E39739 (57-3/4")

8-5/16", use belt # E32801 (48")

John Deere 38 sickle belt

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