AboutEric A. Jones Expertise Lawnmower Repair . Certified Master Service Technician from B&S. Have 13 years experience on B&S, Lawn Chief, Weed Eater, Echo, Peerless, Wheel Horse, Snapper, Atlas, MTD, McCulloch, Homelite and many other numerous brands. Specialize in electrical repair.
Experience Born and raised in the midwest. Started tinkering with engines when I was about 14 on my Suzuki RM-80. I began lawn mower repair at a small hardware store. I knew absolutely nothing. I read lots of repair manuals and met an older fellow who taught me many lessons. I continued working on small engines through high school and paid my way through college working on mowers at the same hardware store. Decided to get away from the midwest and mower repair so I joined the Air Force. I repaired air traffic control electronic equipment and ended up in Hawaii where I got a part time job at Small Engine Clinic. I gained a lot of experience from the Small Engine Clinic and had a blast repairing small engines. I then took the Briggs and Stratton Master Service Technician test and earned my MST. I then traveled to Wisconsin where I attended the factory update training seminar and received formal training. I received a scholarship from the Air Force and am currently pursuing another degree.
Question i have a 2005 husqvarna riding mower (YTH2448) I noticed on the 2006 models there is a lever to help change the belt easly. my mower does not have this leaver.can one of these leavers be put on my mower? or could you tell me some easy way to replace the belts? i'm not in real good health, and i don't have the strength to try to strech these belts. i would appreciate your help. thanks c. stewart
Answer I have not seen or tried to install the belt change levers on the 2005 mower.
To assist in replacing the belt we have several special tools that aid in removing and installing the spring. You can find most of these tools on-line or from tool dealers.
The most common tool is a large hook on one end with a handle on the other.
You may also be able to start the belt on a couple of pulleys and then turn the assembly to assist in installing the belt.
