How to Change the Deck Belt on a Troy-Bilt Rider
Instructions
- Step 1
Turn the mower off and make sure the engine is cool. Remove the ignition key. Disconnect the spark plug ignition wire. Engage the parking break. Be sure the PTO lever is disengaged.
- Step 2
Put the deck height lever at its lowest position.
- Step 3
Remove belt keepers from around the engine pulley.
- Step 4
Remove belt from engine pulley.
- Step 5
Remove quick link from the front of the mower deck.
- Step 6
Remove the left and right hanger brackets.
- Step 7
Remove the PTO cable by removing the bow tie clip.
- Step 8
Remove the spring from the deck idler pulley bracket.
- Step 9
Put deck height lever at its highest position.
- Step 10
Turn the front wheels to the left, then slide the cutting deck out from the right side of the mower.
- Step 11
Remove the outer deck covers.
- Step 12
Loosen the two idler pulleys.
- Step 13
Pivot out the idler arm bracket and release the belt.
- Step 14
Remove the belt.
- Step 15
Route the new deck belt.
- Step 16
Reassemble by following the previous directions in reverse order.
- Step 17
Tighten the two idler pulleys.
- Step 18
Attach the outer deck belt covers.
- Step 19
Slide the deck back under the mower.
- Step 20
Attach the spring into the deck idler pulley bracket.
- Step 21
Using the bow tie clip, secure the PTO cable.
- Step 22
Insert the left and right hanger brackets.
- Step 23
Attach the spring into the deck idler pulley bracket.
- Step 24
Route belt on the engine pulley and attach the belt keeper.
- Step 25
Reconnect the spark plug ignition wire.
