Troy-Bilt TB2246 Benutzerhandbuch

7. 

Working on the right side of the tractor, insert a ¹/2-inch 

drive ratchet wrench, set to tighten, into square hole found 

on the idler bracket. See Figure 7-2.

8. 

Pivot the wrench forward to move the deck drive pulley 

forward.  See Figure 7-2.

Avoid pinching injuries. Never place 

your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt 

and a pulley while installing the belt. 

9. 

Carefully remove the belt from around the PTO pulley.

10.  Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, 

locate the bow pin on the rear left side of the deck. See 

Figure 7-3.

11.  Remove the pin and slide the deck pin out of the deck lift 

arm. See Figure 7-3.

12.  Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.

13.  Pull the pin out of the front deck lift rod securing it to the 

deck. See Figure 7-4. Slide the deck lift rod out of the front 

hanger bracket.

14.  Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck 

lift up and out of the way.

15.  Gently slide the cutting deck out from underneath the tractor.

Shut the engine off and remove 

ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for 

sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by 

using heavy gloves when grasping the blade

Periodically inspect the blade and/or 

spindle for cracks or damage, especially after  you’ve 

struck a foreign object. Do not operate the machine 

until  damaged components are replaced.

To remove the blades, proceed as follows.
1. 

Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to 

Cutting Deck Removal earlier in this section) then gently 

flip the deck over to expose its underside.