How do I change the cutting belt on a John Deere LX176?

[jman231994]

Hey guys, I was mowing today and the blade drive belt snapped on me on our LX176. So, I'm pretty sure I can work out how the belt goes on in general, but, will I have to drop the cutting deck fully off the mower in order to change the belt or can I get it on with the mower fully together? Yay, more things to do

 

[TripleT]

You will probably have to take the deck off. I think you could do it with the deck on but it will make it way easier to do with it off.

 

[jman231994]

Yea ok, thats a pain. I might drive it around with the deck off for some fun hahaha. I guess I should sharpen the blades too lol. Thanks for the help

 

[TripleT]

Yeah usually a good thing to do lol. No problem.