How to Change a Belt on a Craftsman Tiller

Craftsman gas-powered tillers make planting a garden or turning the soil easier than using a manual cultivator. These tillers are powered by a gasoline engine that drives the tines with a belt. The belt can wear out over time and become cracked or stretched. If the belt is not operating properly, the tiller may not work as well as it should. Replacing the tiller belt should take you less than an hour, and you won't need any special tools to do the job.

Screwdriver
Adjustable wrench

Instructions

- 1
  Locate the belt guard covering the belt. Remove the two screws from the side of the belt guard, using a screwdriver. Remove the hex nut from the belt guard, using an adjustable wrench. Pull the belt guard away from the tiller and set aside.
- 2
  Remove the belt from the engine pulley. Use your fingers to slide the belt off the pulley. Remove the belt from the transmission pulley. Slide the belt off the idler pulley and set the belt aside.
- 3
  Install the new belt over the transmission pulley with your fingers. Slide the belt over the idler pulley and around the engine pulley.
- 4
  Install the belt guard over the belt. Install the two belt guard screws and tighten, using a screwdriver. Install the hex nut and tighten, using an adjustable wrench.
- 5
  Start the tiller to make sure the new belt operates properly. If the belt is loose or slips, inspect the belt to make sure it is seated properly.

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