Replacing The Belt - Troy-Bilt Mustang Series RZT Operator's Manual

Replacing the Belt

42" Deck
1. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck
Removal on page 27).
2. Remove the hex washer screws securing the belt covers to
the deck. See Figure 7-8.
Belt Cover
Hex Washer
Screws
Spindle Pulley
Idler Pulley
Idler Arm
PTO Pulley
3. Remove the two idler pulleys by removing the hex screws
and flange lock nuts that secure them to the deck and the
idler arm. See Figure 7-9. Do not lose any of the hardware
when removing the hex screw and flange lock nut.
Pulley Cap
Washer
Belt Guard
Flange Lock Nut
NOTE: Take note of the position of the belt guards to
ensure they are properly re-installed.
4. Remove the belt from the spindle pulleys.
5. Install the new belt around the spindle pulleys as shown
and reinstall the belt covers. See Figure 7-8.
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Spindle Pulley
Belt Guards
Idler Pulley
Figure 7-8
Hex Screw
Flange Lock Nut
Pulley Cap
Idler Pulleys
Washer
Belt Guard
Idler Arm
Hex Screw
Figure 7-9
6. Place the belt around the idler pulleys removed in step 3
with the "V" side facing in. Once in place, reinstall all the
hardware and tighten the flange lock nut to secure the
assembly. See Figure 7-9.
7. Route the belt as shown in Figure 7-8 and then reinstall the
deck (refer to Deck Installation on page 29).
46" Deck
1. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck
Removal on page 27).
2. Remove the hex washer screws securing the belt covers to
the deck. See Figure 7-10.
Hex Washer
Belt Cover
Screws
Spindle Pulley
Idler Pulley
Idler Arm
PTO Pulley
Figure 7-10
3. Remove the two idler pulleys by removing the hex screws
and flange lock nuts that secure them to the deck and the
idler arm. See Figure 7-11. Do not lose any of the hardware
when removing the hex screw and flange lock nut.
Flange Lock Nut
Pulley Cap
Idler Pulley
Washer
Belt Guard
Idler Arm
Hex Screw
Flat Washer
Hex Screw
Figure 7-11
NOTE: Take note of the position of the belt guard to ensure
they are properly re-installed.
Spindle Pulley
Belt Guard
Idler Pulley
Flange Lock Nut
Pulley Cap
Idler Pulley
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