YTH2242TDF ((96041017300)(2010-02)) Husqvarna Lawn Tractor

The drive belt literally goes from the back of the tractor to the front. The mower must be removed, helps to have the tractor up on blocks to give adequate room for work on underside. Belt goes easiest on the engine first, then thread to the rear, install on the rear, (driven pulley) then on the idlers. Check to assure that it function ... Read more s properly before re-installing the mower. If you have the owners manual, there is a diagram, (check your orientation, it is not clear if it is a birdseye or under tractor view) which offered some help. When replacing belt, check the transaxle front mount, mine was broken which is why the belt came off in the first place. Repairing the mount was quite a job in itself, but now works fine.

Removed old clip removed rim from tractor, removed grease fitting on rim, took hammer and screw driver knocked out old bushing turned rim over knocked out other bushing. Press in new bushings reinstalled grease fitting slide tire back on tractor, put retaining washers on then locking clip put on dust cover grease at grease fitting. Repeat ... Read more other side.

Removed wheel (used strong magnet to catch the keeper)
Removed axle assembly from its mounting tube
(used strong magnet again to prevent keeper lose)
Installed replacement axle (again with the magnet)
Lubricated with 90 SAE
Re-installed the wheel (used magnet again to hold the keeper.
Mowed the lawn.