Good morning. Last week I was cutting my yard with my Deere D140. Then I couldn't move fwd or reverse. The belt that runs from the engine to the rear wheels has no tension. Thanks in advance for any help u can provide.

most likely transmission https://denresidence.com/john-deere-d140-problems/ https://www.lawnmowerforum.com/threads/d140-tran-problem-what-to-do.45887/ these links can assist you

There are two deck widths. See operators manual, no registration no fee downloads are available at the John Deere website.

https://techpubs.deere.com/en-US/Search/Equipment

Ented model number, select appropriate document by serial number range and region (North America / Export,etc.)

The belt that allows the tractor to move foward or reverse is called the "Drive Belt". Some of the packaging for the belts can be misleading...such as the belt that engages the blades is typically called "Deck Drive Belt". In my opinion, if you dont mind spending a few extra dollars is to purchase an all kevlar drive belt as they last longer than the typical polyester rubber belts.
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it is the drive belt. there should be a part number under the hood. if not get the model number under the seat and any mower repair parts store can get you this belt. good luck.

Make sure there isn't anything binding the deck belt or blades. Check the spindles for free movenent. If all that is good then it might be the linkage that is supposed to adjust the throttle when the engine is under load or it might be a carb issue...especially if you run ethanol gas in it.

check transmission drive belt underneath tractor.

How to adjusted Cutting Deck Belt Tension

You do not say which size cutting deck you have. I will be writing about the 48", 3 blade cutting deck

The belt on this deck is self tensioned. The tension is provided by a spring attached to a moveable pulley on the deck. When the belt is in place you can manually force this pulley forward/backward and it will release the tension.

If the belt is off track, place the belt back around all the pulleys in the correct path, lastly force this spring loaded pulley forward/backward (depending on your deck, the direction is not important, the tension is) to get the belt around the pulley. If the belt is placed correctly, when you release the spring loaded pulley it will properly tension the belt.

Typically, these belts should not be jumping off. If yours is coming off frequently the belt may be worn. When they wear they get quite a bit longer, then the tension pulley cannot apply the correct tension. Rarely does the tension spring have to be replaced.

The other problem that causes belt jumping is worn spindles and stationary pulleys. The spindles are the most likely to need replacement. You can buy excellent replacements for JD spindles on Amazon for very reasonable prices. The following spindles are super replacement spindles for the 48" deck. They may very well be the same for smaller and larger decks; I have not researched that. Just search Amazon for Silver Streak # 285851.

Silver Streak # 285851 Spindle Assembly for JOHN DEERE GY21098, JOHN DEERE GY20962,

Product description:
Spindle Assembly / John Deere GY21098 Pack Size:1 JOHN DEERE GY21098, JOHN DEERE GY20962, JOHN DEERE GY20867, JOHN DEERE GY20454 OREGON 82-359, ROTARY 12910, ROTARY 11964 JOHN DEERE D100, D110, D130, D140,D150,D160, LA100, LA105, LA110, LA115, LA120, LA125, LA130,LA135, LA140, LA145, LA155, LA165, X110, X120, X140 Includes grease Zerk, pulley lock nut, blade lock nut, and washer , Height: 7 ", OD: 5 "

You can also find replacements for the flat pulleys on Amazon. If you cannot find what you need there, go to http://www.greenpartstore.com//

there is a small handle on the back of most riders allowing you to free wheel the machine. If you can push your machine freely now then push the handle in and it should drive

The drive belt may be broken, or it may have slipped off a pulley.