Troy-Bilt HYDROSTATIC LAWN TRACTOR - HORSE 769-06304 User Manual

To place the new belt, begin by routing the belt around the 

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two outer spindle pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-7.
Then route the belt around the two deck idler pulleys as 

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shown in Fig. 7-7.
Retighten the left idler pulley hex nut loosened earlier.

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Remount the belt guards removed earlier.

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Re-install the deck, making sure the belt remains routed 

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around the pulleys as instructed. See Fig. 7-8.
Pull the right side of the belt, and place the narrow V side of 

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the belt into the PTO pulley. 

While holding the belt and pulley together, rotate the 

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pulley to the left. Continue holding and rotating the pulley 

and belt until the belt is fully rolled into the PTO pulley.

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.