Troy-Bilt TB-38 Operator's Manual page 25

Changing the Deck Belt
WARNING!
Be sure to shut the engine off, remove
ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and
ground against the engine to prevent unintended
starting before removing the belt.
WARNING!
All belts on your tractor are subject to
wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear are
present.
IMPORTANT:
The V-belt found on your tractor is specially
designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-
OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.
For a proper working machine, use factory approved belts.
To change or replace the deck belt on your tractor, proceed as follows:
1. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.
2. Remove the belt guards by removing the self-tapping
screws that fasten them to the deck. See Figure 7-7.
Engine Pulley
Idler Bracket
3. Remove the belt keeper rod from around the engine pulley.
WARNING!
injury. Do not place your fingers on the idler spring
or between the belt and a pulley while removing the
belt.
5. Remove the deck belt from around all pulleys, including
the deck idler pulley.
6. Route the new belt as shown in and Figure 7-7.
7. Remount the belt guards removed earlier.
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
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 MTD Service Dealer to have your drive belt
replaced or phone Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for
information on ordering a Service Manual.
Deck Idler Pulley
Figure 7-7
Avoid the possibility of a pinching
Belt Guard
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