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26 Section 7— Service26 Section 7— Service
5. To place the new belt, begin by routing the belt around the
two outer spindle pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-7.
6. Then route the belt around the two deck idler pulleys as
shown in Fig. 7-7.
7. Retighten the left idler pulley hex nut loosened earlier.
8. Remount the belt guards removed earlier.
9. Re-install the deck, making sure the belt remains routed
around the pulleys as instructed. See Fig. 7-8.
10. Pull the right side of the belt, and place the narrow V side of
the belt into the PTO pulley.
11. While holding the belt and pulley together, rotate the
pulley to the left. Continue holding and rotating the pulley
and belt until the belt is fully rolled into the PTO pulley.
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
NOTE: Several components must be removed and special tools
(i.e. air/impact wrench) in order to change the tractor’s drive belt.
See an authorized Troybilt Service Dealer to have your drive belt
replaced or phone Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for
information on ordering a Service Manual.
Figure 7-8