Service - Troy-Bilt 700 Series Operator's Manual

Service

Belt Replacement
If the drive belt need to be replaced, it is best to replace all belts at
the same time. Use only a factory-authorized belt as an "over- the-
counter" belt may not perform satisfactorily. The procedure requires
average mechanical ability and commonly available tools.
To replace the Drive and Reverse belts, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the tiller is on a flat surface, with the engine
turned off and the spark plug wire unplugged and
grounded to prevent unintended firing of the engine.
2. Remove the belt cover as seen in Figure 7-1, by first
removing the two 1⁄4-20 hex washer screws and one flat
washer. Lift the belt cover up and away from the tiller and
set in a safe location until reinstallation.
Figure 7-1
3. Remove the four hex washer screws that secure the pulley
shield to the frame as seen in Figure 7-2, and remove the pulley
shield and set aside in a safe location until reinstallation.
Figure 7-2
4. Remove the reverse idler bracket extension spring, as
pointed out in Figure 7-3. It is recommended to use a pair
of needle-nosed pliers, and grab the spring by the end that
hooks over the frame. Simply grab it and pull it away from
the frame, then up wards and carefully relieve the tension of
the spring.
Remove the
idler bracket
extension
spring
Figure 7-3
7
Hex Washer
Screws
This belt should
be installed with
the V-side out
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