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Troy-Bilt Mower Drive Belt Replacement
Posted on 5/6/24 at 3:13 pm
Posted on 5/6/24 at 3:13 pm
Is there a guy/ place around town that can replace a drive belt on a Troy bilt riding mower? I called around town and no one seems to be able to do it. The only place that said they could is highland hardware with a 2 month wait.
I know it’s probably easy for capable hands. I spent an hour the other day trying to do it myself before I buster my knuckles and cursed enough to say screw it
I know it’s probably easy for capable hands. I spent an hour the other day trying to do it myself before I buster my knuckles and cursed enough to say screw it
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Posted on 5/6/24 at 3:20 pm to Saucey McFlossy
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I know it’s probably easy for capable hands. I spent an hour the other day trying to do it myself before I buster my knuckles and cursed enough to say screw it
Did you watch a video on how to do it? Have you ever changed one before?
It's really not that hard as long as you know what steps to take.
Posted on 5/6/24 at 3:23 pm to Saucey McFlossy
Angel Small Engine Repair - Pecue lane
Posted on 5/6/24 at 3:34 pm to Saucey McFlossy
did mine at the beginning of the season. variable drive pully went out last season so replaced all the belts. have to remove the dual idler bracket under the foot rest to get the belt back in easier... its a PITA to get back on, but other than that the hardest part is getting it around the variable speed pulley.
followed this guys video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgDSioJr_3w
followed this guys video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgDSioJr_3w
This post was edited on 5/6/24 at 3:36 pm
Posted on 5/7/24 at 12:36 pm to Saucey McFlossy
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I know it’s probably easy for capable hands.
its super easy but you do need an impact driver with 5/8" socket, to remove the crankshaft bolt, there is no other way to remove it.
then you can lower the pulley, to change the belt before pushing it back in place to tighten it.
the deck needs to be completely disconnected and removed first in order for you to get to the drive belt, then before reinstalling the belt, make sure the 2 idler pulleys for it are not worn out, they usually are if they are more than 5 years old
youtube has videos to show you how to do it, not all mowers are the same, some require the rear end to be disconnected to get the new belt on.
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followed this guys video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgDSioJr_3w
this guy was an idiot, he took the body off, which does not need to be removed, it just adds a ton of extra work, but this video with the body removed does gives you a good chance to see how everything connects
This post was edited on 5/7/24 at 12:50 pm
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