2022 Kubota T2290 Drive Belt Replacement

[kguertin]

Update:
I have completed the belt replacement after being down for a month. I replaced the belt along with the 3 pulleys, and tension spring. All new OEM parts. This was the worst designed by Kubota. The engineer that designed this belt setup needs to be hung. After all this time the 2 pulleys up by the right front are squealing. I have taking these two pulleys apart 5 times, and even put on the old pulleys, and the same thing. The belt is not squealing, it's the pulleys. I have the factory Kubota shop manual which is totally worthless. No where does it say how to replace belt and pulleys. No torque specs., nothing. Has anyone run into this problem after changing the drive belt? Much help will be appreciated. I need to get this fixed, as I am selling this mower. I am not going to go through this every 2 years.

Hey Sivicman, what is the secret to getting the steel plate off that encases the idler pullies? Thanks!

 

[kguertin]

I've not had the pleasure either. Had a customer on a pm that I told to plan for a traction belt for this year. I think the 4 hour estimate would be fairly close. The old T series about the worst you would have is rust at the center plate bolts which was manageable.

2tomplum, what is the secret to removing the steel plate that encases the drive belt tensioner pullies on T2290? No obvious fastners. Thanks!

 

[kguertin]

Come on who are kidding?

Yes the deck has to come off, 4 mounting points and the deck belt. PTO clutch most likely needs removing. The rest is base on your experience as for how it takes and which way you remove and install the drive belt plus idler pulleys that might need replacing. Depending how fast you are but I see up to 4 hours for me as it would be my first time.

Now you can get a digital copy of the T2290KW-AU version which likely the same unit for $33.00. I even seen a CD-ROM disc for sale at a little higher price at $60.

Digital Copy
https://therepairmanual.com/kubota/...2290kwt-au-lawn-mower-workshop-repair-manual/

CD-Rom Version
https://www.ebay.com/itm/146219187278

StarTech how do you remove the steel plate that covers the drive belt tensioner pullies on a T2290. I hope not with a jigsaw, it occurred to me.

 

[sivicman]

The biggest issue seems to be getting that steel plate off that encases the drive belt idler pullies. How, anybody?

You don't remove the steel plate. If yours is like mine, it's welded. You have to fish the new belt through asumming you pulled the steering column out.