WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME!  A tool to make it easier to get the belt back on a Z335E John Deere Lawn Tractor

0:00 Start
0:47 Simulation of Belt Installation Tool
1:37 Tool
4:24 Drawing of Tool modifications
7:05 Tool Use
8:44 End

Deck Removal Z335E John Deere Lawn Tractor
Deck Removal Z335E John Deere Lawn Tractor

I don’t get any kickbacks from these items.  You can buy them anywhere you want, including the local estate sale.
Raw Materials:
STEELWORKS BOLTMASTER 11674 Flat Bar, 3/16 x 1-1/2 x 36"
(Knife blanks may be too hard to drill and file)
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
STEELWORKS BOLTMASTER 11176 Square Steel Key Stock, 3/8 x 12"
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
Necessary Parts for Making Tool:
Sunex 312EPC 3/8-Inch Drive 3/8-Inch Female Pipe Plug Socket (1 required, 2 is desirable.)
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
(Also available from Walmart with extra delivery charge.)
GEARWRENCH 4 Pc. 3/8" Drive Extension Set, 1-1/2", 3", 6" & 12" - 81200D
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/your-acco...

Useful Tools for Construction of Tool (Wear Eye and Ear Protection.)
Angle Grinder with Cutoff Wheel (any)
Drill Press set on low speed.
DEWALT Drill Bit Set, Titanium Nitride Coated, 14-Piece (DW1354) , Yellow, Use 3/8”
https://smile.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW135...
If the steel is too hard you can try: Morse Cutting Tools 50455 Heavy Duty Spade Drill Bits,
Solid Carbide, Bright Finish, 118 Degree Point, 3/8" Size
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
New KING 3/8" x 10" Bastard SQUARE FILE, Double Cut, Steel, American Grading
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254960903986...

LocTite Super Glue Ultra Gel Control
https://smile.amazon.com/Loctite-Cont...

Add up the price of everything you’ll need.  You may decide to just have a beer, instead. Then again, hiding in the basement workshop has worked for you in the past. It’s what Tim Allen would do.