Troy-Bilt TB2450 Manuel D’Utilisation

To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:

Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) 

1. 

position and engage the parking brake.
Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the 

2. 

bottom notch on the right fender.
Locate the PTO clutch under the front of your tractor. See 

3. 

Fig. 7-1.

Remove the belt guard and belt as follows Refer to Fig. 7-1:

4. 

Remove the hex screw.

a. 

Pull the belt keeper rod to the right and down to 

b. 

remove.
Remove the deck belt from around the tractor’s 

c. 

electric PTO clutch.

NOTE: If there is too much tension on the belt for it to be 

easily removed from the electric PTO clutch, carefully insert 

a 3⁄8” drive ratchet wrench (set to loosen) into the square 

hole found in the left-hand deck idler bracket and pivot it 

toward the tractor’s right side to relieve tension on the belt. 

See Fig. 7-2.

Avoid pinching injuries. Never place 

your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt 

and a pulley while removing the belt.

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

5. 

locate the deck support pin on the rear left side of the 

deck.