Troy-Bilt LTX-1842 Operator's Manual page 24

• Remove the hex bolt from the center of the engine
pulley and gently lower it off of the engine
crankshaft. Be careful not to lose any washers or
spacers which may be found on top of the engine
pulley.
When remounting the engine pulley (or
IMPORTANT:
electric PTO clutch), torque the center hex bolt to
between 38 foot-pounds and 50 foot-pounds.
• Remove the drive belt by feeding it from both ends
toward the front idler pulley on the double-idler
bracket. See Figure 16.
• Reassemble by following the above steps in
reverse order.
• Route the replacement belt around the pulleys, belt
keepers and keeper pins EXACTLY as the old one
was routed. Refer to Figure 16.
The drive pedal is properly adjusted when the hole
found in the double-idler bracket has approximately
1-3/8" of travel with ten pounds of pressure applied to
the drive pedal. See Figure 17.
Double-idler
Hole
NOTE:
View shown from above tractor.
Figure 17
Adjust the drive pedal after replacing the drive belts on
your tractor, if necessary, as follows:
• Locate the speed control assembly on the
underside of the steering support bracket. See
Figure 18.
Bracket
Idler
Adjuster Rod
Front of Tractor
• Remove both hairpin clips from the pin which is
fastened to the speed control assembly (be careful
not to lose the small flat washers found on the pin).
See Figure 18.
• Remove the drive pedal return spring.
Idler Adj. Rod
Neutral
Return
Bracket
Hairpin
Clips
Drive Pedal
Return Spring
Using two 9/16" wrenches, remove the pin from the
speed control assembly. See Figure 18.
Thread the idler adjustment rod inward or outward to
lengthen or shorten the travel of the double-idler
bracket until proper adjustment is achieved.
• Reassemble by following the above steps in
reverse order.
Tires
WARNING:
inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the
tire.
The recommended operating tire pressure is
approximately 10 psi for the rear tires and
approximately 14 psi for the front tires. Refer to the tire
sidewall for exact tire manufacturer's recommended or
maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure
could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.
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Place Wrenches Here
Pin
Speed Control
Assembly
Figure 18
Never exceed the maximum