Troy-Bilt 753 Service Manual page 19

A kit is available to correct these situations.
KIT NUMBER: 753-04509
Contents: (3) belt guides
• Belt Guide - 1760096
• Belt Guide - 1769522
• Belt Support Bracket - 1768381001
Installation procedures are as follows:
15.1. Using a ½ inch socket, remove the four flange
screws securing the Belt Guard cover to the
mower support frame. See Figure 58.
Flange Screws (two on each side)
15.2. Using a 9/16 inch socket remove the lock nut
securing the idler pulley to the idler arm. See
Figure 59.
Lock Nut
Servicing the Troy-Bilt Wide Cut 33" Combination Mower
Figure 58
Idler Arm
Idler Pulley
Figure 59
15.3. Reinstall the idler pulley onto the carriage bolt
followed by the original flat washer, the new belt
guide (1760096) and secure it with the original
lock nut. See Figure 60.
Flat Washer
(Between Guide
and Pulley)
Idler Pulley
NOTE: Face the belt guide towards the front of
the unit. The flat washer must go between the
Guide and the pulley in order to provide clear-
ance for the guide.
15.4. Reinstall the belt guard cover.
15.5. Using a ½ inch socket and extension, remove
the two flange screws that secure the flap
bracket to the frame. Remove the flap bracket
and set it aside. See Figure 61.
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Belt Guide
Lock Nut
Carriage Bolt
Figure 60
Flange Screws
Figure 61