Troy-Bilt 77T Manuel D’Utilisation

Deck Wash System™
A hex plug can be found on your tractor’s deck surface. 
See Figure 15.
This plug can be replaced with a water port to be used as 
part of a separately-available deck wash system. 
Use the Deck Wash System™ to rinse grass clippings 
from the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of 
corrosive chemicals.
NOTE: Refer to page 24 for information regarding this 
and other separately-available attachments & acces-
sories for your tractor.

To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
1.  Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disen-

gaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake.

2.  Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the 

bottom notch on the right fender.

3.  Remove the belt from around the tractor’s engine 

pulley and idler pulley(s). Refer to 

Deck Belt on page 22 for detailed instructions.

4.  Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the 

tractor, locate the hair pin clip that secures the deck 
support rod on the rear left side of the deck. See 
Figure 16.

5.  Remove the hair pin clip that secures the deck 

support rod, and carefully remove the deck support 
from the deck lift arm.

6.  Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.
7.  Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right 

fender to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the 
way.

8.  Carefully remove the PTO cable from the rear of 

the cutting deck by removing the hair pin clip which 
secures it. Remove the spring from the deck idler 
bracket. See Figure 17.

9.  Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the 

tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release 
themselves from the deck stabilizer rod.

10. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out 

from underneath the tractor.