Troy-Bilt 753 Service manual

Troy-Bilt 753 Service manual

Troy-Bilt 753, a dependable wide cut mower, offers a powerful 9 hp Briggs & Stratton engine for efficient lawn care. With its electric start, operating this machine is a breeze. The 33-inch deck and multiple-speed gear drive make mowing large areas effortless. Experience the convenience of the 3-in-1 capability for mulching, bagging, or side discharging grass clippings.

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753 Wide Cut Mower

NOTE: These materials are for use by trained technicians experienced in the service and repair of outdoor power equipment of the kind described in this publication, and are not intended for use by untrained or inexperienced individuals. These materials

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PRINTED IN USA

FORM NO.769-00945

(10/2003)

Servicing the Troy-Bilt Wide Cut 33” Combination Mower

Servicing the Troy-Bilt Wide Cut 33” Combination Mower

Includes update Information for older models

TROY-BILT WIDE CUT MOWER

The key switch is located on the right side of the con-

sole. See Figure 2.

Key Switch

Model 12A-E753B063 (NEW)

9 hp briggs & Stratton I/C OHV engine

Electric Start

33” Deck

Self-Propelled Multiple Speed Gear Drive

Peerless Transaxle

BLade Brake Clutch

Automatic Parking Brake

Single Lever Height Adjustment

3-in-1 Capacity

The Model E753B features a standard size battery and

electric start. See Figure 1.

Gas Tank

Figure 2

The unit also features an oversize fuel tank with a man-

ual shutoff valve. See Figure 3.

Fuel Shutoff

Figure 3

Battery

Figure 1

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The fuse is located on the right side next to the battery and the solenoid is mounted on the battery support

bracket under the battery. See Figure 4.

Fuse

Solenoid

1.

BLADE DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

1.1.

Make sure the blade drive control is disengaged.

1.2.

Using a ½ inch socket remove the four screws

securing the belt cover and removed the cover.

See Figure 6.

Cover Screws (2 on each side)

Starter Motor

Figure 4

Most electrical problems can be diagnosed using a ohm meter and checking continuity of the ignition

switch and wires to each component. See Figure 5.

Figure 6

1.3.

Using a ½ inch socket, remove the two screws attaching the flap bracket to the frame. Remove

the flap bracket. See Figure 7.

Figure 5

NOTE: The Operator’s Manual that comes with the unit has a wealth of information regarding the setup, operation and servicing of this unit.

NOTE: This Service Manual is a supplement to the Operator’s Manual.

IMPORTANT: Please read, understand and follow all safety procedures listed in the Operator’s

Manual when working on this unit.

CAUTION: Before servicing the unit place it on a level surface, turn off the engine and let the unit cool, and disconnect the spark plug wire. On electric start units, make sure the key is in the

“off” position.

2

Mounting Screws

Flap Bracket

View From Below

Figure 7

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1.4.

Using a 9/16 inch socket and opened end wrench, remove the front idler pulley to allow the

belt to be removed from around the pulley. See

Figure 8.

2.

DECK IDLER PULLEY INSPECTION

2.1.

Using a 9/16 inch socket and opened end wrench, remove the front and rear deck idler pulleys and inspect for wear.

NOTE: There is a pyramid washer under the front mounting bracket that helps maintain the

position of the front idler pulley. See Figure 9.

Lock Washer

Nut

Rear Idler Pulley

Flat Washers

Hex Head

Cap Screw

Front Idler Pulley

Rear Idler Pulley

Idler Pulley Mounting Bracket

Figure 8

NOTE: Maintain correct order of parts.

1.5.

Using a 9/16 inch socket and opened end wrench, remove the rear idler pulley to allow the

belt to be removed from around the pulley. See

Figure 8.

NOTE: Maintain correct order of parts. The pulley mounts to the front hole in the idler arm.

1.6.

Drop the belt off the engine pulley.

1.7.

Replace the belt and assemble in the reverse order.

NOTE: Maintain orientation of belt guides during

reassembly. See Figure 8.

Bracket Position

Lock Washer

Nut

Flat Washer Belt Guide

Hex Head

Cap Screw

Pyramid Washer

Bracket Position

Front Idler Pulley

Figure 9

Belt Guide

3.

BLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

3.1.

Using a ½ inch socket remove the four screws securing the belt cover and remove the cover.

3.2.

With mower on level ground, adjust the blade cutting height to about 3”.

3.3.

With the blade drive control disengaged, set a gap of 1/8” between the spring and the flat washer on the end of the threaded portion of the

lift crank by adjusting the nut. See Figure 10.

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1/8” Gap

Figure 10

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3.4.

With the engine OFF have a helper engage the blade drive. Measure the distance between the center of the idler pulley and the left drive pulley.

The measurement should be between 5 1/2” and

5 5/8”. See Figure 11.

4.1.

With the engine off, engage the operator pres-

ence control and the blade drive control. See

Figure 12.

Blade Drive Control Operator Presence Control

5-1/2” to 5-5/8”

Hairpin Clip

4.

Figure 11

NOTE: If the blade drive belt slips during operation it may be necessary to slide the idler pulley forward in the slot on the idler arm. Loosen the hardware on the idler pulley and slide the pulley

forward slightly. Tighten the hardware. See Figure 8.

IMPORTANT: The blades must come to a complete stop when the blade engagement lever is released.

BLADE DRIVE CONTROL LEVER ADJUST-

MENT

NOTE: Make the following adjustment if the blade drive control lever releases during operation.

Figure 12

4.2.

Without releasing the controls, look inside the cutout at the left rear of the frame and make sure that the operators presence control latches are

fully engaged. See Figure 13.

Latched Position

Hex Nut

Figure 13

4.3.

To adjust, remove the hairpin clip on the upper end of the operator presence control arm.

4.4.

Loosen the hex nut and shorten the rod by one or two turns. (Do not over adjust.) Tighten the

hex nut securely. See Figure 13.

4.5.

If properly adjusted, the blade drive control will disengage when the operators presence control is released.

5.

BLADE SPINDLE BELT REPLACEMENT

5.1.

Using a ½ inch socket remove the four screws securing the belt cover and removed the cover.

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5.2.

Using a ½ inch socket loosen the screw securing the belt tension adjustment bracket and turn it

out of the way. See Figure 14.

5.7.

Temporarily remove the blade drive belt from

around the left blade drive pulley. See Figure 16.

Blade Drive Belt

Belt Tension Adjustment Bracket

Figure 14

5.3.

Align the sight holes in the right pulley with the

spindle housing mounting bolts. See Figure 15.

Figure 16

5.8.

While holding the Idler arm and brake away from the left blade drive pulley, remove the toothed belt from around the left cogged pulley and up

and over the drive pulley. See Figure 17.

Toothed Belt

Sight Holes (4)

Figure 15

5.4.

Using a ½ inch deep socket loosen the four mounting bolts securing the spindle housing to

the deck. See Figure 15.

5.5.

Slide the pulley assembly to the left to loosen tension on the cogged belt.

5.6.

Remove the cogged belt from around the right cogged pulley.

Figure 17

5.9.

Replace the belt with a new belt.

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IMPORTANT: Time the blades properly during reassembly. Set the cutting blades perpendicular to each other during installation of the toothed drive belt.There are arrows cast into the cogged pulleys to help align the blades. Offset these

arrows by 90 degrees. See Figure 18.

6.2.

Secure the operator presence control lever to

the left handlebar using a plastic tie or tape. See

Figure 19.

Operator Presence Lever

Plastic Tie

Blade Alignment Arrow

Figure 18

NOTE: The arrows do not indicate the blade position. Blades are 90 degrees offset from the arrow position.

5.10. Rotate the tension adjustment bracket into position and apply tension to the spindle housing and cogged belt.

5.11. Tighten the adjustment bracket screw.

5.12. Tighten the four spindle mounting bolts to 15 ft. lbs.

NOTE: Proper belt tension is achieved when the belt deflects approximately 1/2 inch at the midpoint between the pulleys when applying moderate finger pressure.

5.13. Reinstall the blade drive belt over the left drive spindle.

5.14. Install the belt cover.

6.

BLADE BRAKE REPLACEMENT

6.1.

Using a ½ inch socket remove the four screws securing the belt cover and removed the cover.

Figure 19

6.3.

Engage the blade control lever to move the

brake pad away from the drive pulley. See Figure 20.

Blade Control Lever Engaged

Figure 20

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6.4.

Using a socket remove the Sems nuts and flat head screws securing the brake pad to the idler

arm and remove the old brake pad. See Figure

21.

Brake Pad

7.2.

Using a ½ inch socket, remove the two screws attaching the flap bracket to the frame. Remove

the flap bracket. See Figure 23.

Screws

Sems Nuts

Figure 21

6.5.

Loosely install the new brake pad.

6.6.

Release the operator presence control and allow the new brake pad to engage the sheave of the

idler pulley. See Figure 22.

Brake pad seats into sheave

Flap Bracket

Figure 23

7.3.

Using a ½ inch socket remove the four screws securing the belt cover and remove the cover.

7.4.

Temporarily remove the blade drive belt from around the engine pulley.

7.5.

Use a 9/16 inch socket to loosen the locknut securing the pulley and belt guide to the front

idler bracket. Remove the belt guide and pulley.

See Figure 24.

Front Idler Bracket Pulley

Backside Idler Pulley

Engine Pulley

Figure 22

6.7.

Tighten the Sems nut to secure the brake pad to the idler arm.

7.

WHEEL DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND

REPLACEMENT.

NOTE: Some older units may not have all the belt guides installed.

7.1.

Release all mower controls.

Trans. Pulley

Trans. Pulley Belt Guide Cap Screw

Figure 24

NOTE: Maintain correct order of parts:

- Pulley

- Washer

- Belt Guide

- Nut

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7.6.

Use a 9/16 inch socket to loosen the cap screw securing the transmission pulley belt guide to the frame and engine mount. Pivot the belt guide

away from the pulley. See Figure 24.

7.7.

Using a 1/2 inch socket, loosen the nut securing the rear belt support bracket to the transmission.

Pivot the belt support away from the belt. See

Figure 25.

Rear Belt Support Bracket

8.

WHEEL DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

The wheel drive belt requires adjustment when belt slippage occurs. This is most noticeable when more traction is needed (such as going up slopes).

8.1.

Remove the hair pin clip from the upper end of the wheel drive control rod. Slide the rod out of

the lever assembly. See Figure 27.

Hairpin Clip

Wheel Drive Control

Rod

Figure 25

7.8.

Remove the wheel drive belt from the engine sheave, backside idler and the transmission pul-

ley. See Figure 26.

INSTALL BELT INSIDE OUT!

Backside

Idler Pulley

Front Idler

Figure 27

8.2.

Using a 9/16” opened end wrench, loosen the

jam nut on the lower end of the rod. See Figure

28.

Wheel Drive Control Rod

Jam Nut

Engine Pulley

Transmission Pulley

Figure 26

7.9.

Install a new belt in the reverse order.

NOTE: The new belt must be installed inside out. The “V” side of the belt lies against the engine sheave only. The flat side of the belt lies against the transmission pulley and idler pulleys.

Figure 28

8.3.

Thread the rod one or two turns clockwise for more tension.

8.4.

Insert the rod back into the hole in the wheel drive control lever and install the hairpin clip.

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8.5.

Test the operation of the unit. Repeat the adjustment if necessary.

NOTE: Most comfortable operation will be obtained when the adjustment allows the lever to just make contact with the hand grip when sufficient traction is achieved.

8.6.

When adjusted properly, tighten the lower jam nut against the block.

9.1.

To adjust use a 1/2” wrench to make a small (1/4 turn) adjustment to the brake locknut until the correct measurement is achieved. It may be necessary to relieve spring tension when decreasing distance. Have an assistant engage the operator presence control while you adjust the

nut. See Figure 30.

9.

WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

This adjustment may be required it the unit does not hold on a hill with the operator presence control disengaged, or if the brake drags with the operator presence control engaged and the transmission is in neutral.

(The unit should roll freely in this position.)

NOTE: With the operator presence control released there should be a 3/8” to 5/16” gap between the back of the brake arm and the

bracket. See Figure 29.

Figure 30

Adjustment Nut

Figure 29

3/8” to 5/16” Gap

10.

TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

With the unit turned off and the shift lever in the neutral detent position you should be able to hold down the operator presence control and roll the unit easily forward and back. Check this from forward and reverse positions. If the unit is in gear you will need to perform a neutral adjustment.

10.1. Place the shift lever in the neutral detent position

of the console. See Figure 31.

Shift Lever Roll Pin in Detent Position

UNDER CONSOLE

Figure 31

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10.2. Remove the hairpin clip securing the shift link

and lower it from the shift rod. See Figure 32.

Shift Rod

11.3. Using a recoil rope or spring removal tool, remove the extension spring attached to the

deck bracket and idler arm. See Figure 33.

Recoil Rope

Deck Bracket

Extension Spring

Idler Arm

Shift Link

Hair Pin Clip

Figure 32

10.3. Moved the shift arm back and forth as necessary into each detent until the transmission is in neutral.

NOTE: Moving the shift arm clockwise all the way to the left, and then one notch counterclockwise should put the transmission in neutral. With the operator presence control lever down you should be able to easily roll the unit.

10.4. With the transmission in neutral, rotate the shift link until the hooked end easily fits into the hole

at the bottom end of the shift rod. See Figure 32.

NOTE: The shift rod must be held in the neutral position while the shift link is adjusted.

10.5. Secure the shift link into the shift rod with the hairpin clip removed earlier.

10.6. Recheck the neutral position and readjust if necessary. Check from both the forward and reverse direction.

11.

DECK REMOVAL

11.1. Using a ½ inch socket remove the four screws securing the belt cover and remove the cover.

11.2. Remove the blade drive belt (see blade drive belt removal section)

Figure 33

11.4. Remove the spring from the idler arm.

11.5. Using a medium size 45 degree retaining ring tool, remove the retaining ring securing the idler

arm to the deck bracket. See Figure 34.

Retaining Ring

Retaining Ring Pliers

Idler Bracket

Flat Washer and Flange Bushing

Figure 34

11.6. Remove the flat washers. There may be as few as 2 and as many as 4 washers. and flange bushing from the idler arm. Inspect the flange bushing for wear.

11.7. Remove the idler arm from the deck bracket and set it on the mower support.

11.8. Support the deck from below.

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11.9. Using a 9/16 inch socket and open end wrench, remove the four shoulder bolts, flat washers and flange locknuts securing the deck to the lift

assemblies. See Figure 35.

12.3. Align the sight holes in the right pulley with the

spindle housing deck mounting bolts. See Figure

37.

Sight Holes (4)

Shoulder Bolts, Flat Washers and Flange Locknuts

Figure 35

NOTE: Maintain the proper orientation of the shoulder bolts during reassembly.

11.10. Remove the deck from under the unit.

12.

RIGHT SPINDLE REMOVAL

12.1. Using a ½ inch socket remove the four screws securing the belt cover and remove the cover.

12.2. Using a ½ inch socket loosen the screw securing the belt tension adjustment bracket and turn it

out of the way. See Figure 36.

Figure 37

12.4. Using a ½ inch deep socket loosen the four mounting bolts securing the right spindle hous-

ing to the deck. See Figure 37.

12.5. Using a shop rag to protect your hand, hold the blade secure while removing the flange lock screw that secures the spindle shaft with an air

gun and 5/8 inch socket. See Figure 38.

Belt Tension Adjustment Bracket

Figure 36

HOLD BLADE FROM BELOW

Figure 38

Cogged Pulley

12.6. Remove the cutting blade and spindle shaft from the spindle housing.

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12.7. Remove the cogged pulley, spacer, washer, lock washer and screw from the spindle housing.

Components on bench. See Figure 39.

Cogged Pulley

Special Thrust Washer

Spacer

Flat Washer

Lock Washer

Spindle

Spindle Shaft

Screw removed also torque the blade mounting screws to 35 ft. lbs.

NOTE: Time the blades properly during reassembly. Set the cutting blades perpendicular to each other during installation of the toothed drive

belt. See Figure 41.

Blade

Blade Mounting Screw

Figure 39

Belleville Washer

12.8. Using a ½ inch socket remove the four mounting

bolts securing the spindle to the deck. See Figure 40.

Spindle Mounting Bolts (4)

Figure 41

13.

LEFT SPINDLE REMOVAL

13.1. Using a ½ inch socket remove the four screws securing the belt cover and removed the cover.

13.2. Using a ½ inch socket loosen the screw securing the belt tension adjustment bracket and turn it

out of the way. See Figure 42.

Figure 40

NOTE: Hold the housing from underneath the deck when removing the final mounting bolt.

Remove the housing from the deck.

12.9. Inspect the housing for excessive wear or dam-

age and replace as needed. See Figure 39.

12.10.Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly.

IMPORTANT: During reassembly place Locktite

242 on the threads of the spindle pulley mounting bolts and torque to 35 ft. lbs. If blades are

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Belt Tension Adjustment Bracket

Figure 42

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13.3. Align the sight holes in the right pulley with the

spindle housing deck mounting bolts. See Figure

43.

13.7. Secure the operator presence control lever to

the left handlebar using a plastic tie or tape. See

Figure 45.

Operator Presence Control

Plastic Tie

Sight Holes

Figure 43

13.4. Using a ½ inch deep socket loosen the four mounting bolts securing the spindle housing to

the deck. See Figure 43.

13.5. Slide the pulley assembly to the left to loosen tension on the cogged belt.

13.6. Remove the deck drive belt from around the left

spindle pulley. See Figure 44.

Figure 45

13.8. Engage the blade control lever to move the

brake pad away from the drive pulley. See Figure 46.

Blade Engaged

Deck Drive belt

Figure 46

Left Spindle Pulley

Figure 44

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13.9. Using a shop rag to protect your hand, hold the blade secure while removing the flange lock screw that secures the left spindle shaft with an

air gun and 5/8 inch socket. See Figure 47.

13.13.Using a ½ inch socket, loosen the four mounting

bolts securing the spindle housing to the deck.

See Figure 49.

Spindle Mounting Bolts (4)

Left Drive Pulley

HOLD BLADE FROM BELOW

Figure 47

13.10.Remove the cutting blade and spindle shaft from the left spindle housing.

NOTE: There will be a lock washer and flat washer securing the drive pulley to the blade spindle.

13.11. Remove the drive pulley from the top of the cogged pulley.

NOTE: There will be a spacer between the drive

pulley and the cogged pulley assembly. See Figure 48.

Cogged Pulley

Drive Pulley

Flat Washer

Lock Washer

Special Thrust Washer

Figure 48

13.12.Removed the cogged pulley assembly and special thrust washer from the top of the Spindle assembly.

Spacer

Screw

Figure 49

NOTE: Hold the housing from underneath the deck when removing the final mounting bolt.

Remove the housing from the deck.

13.14.Inspect the housing for excessive wear or damage and replace as needed.

13.15.Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly.

IMPORTANT: Torque the spindle housing flange lock screws to 15 foot pounds during reassembly.

IMPORTANT: During assembly, place Locktite

242 on the threads of the spindle shaft screw and torque to 35 ft. lbs.

IMPORTANT: Time the blades properly during reassembly. Set the cutting blades perpendicular to each other during installation of the toothed drive belt. Torque the blade mounting screw to

35 ft. lbs.

14.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL

14.1. Remove the blade drive belt (see the Blade

Drive Belt Removal section)

14.2. Remove the wheel drive belt (see the Wheel

Drive Belt Removal section)

NOTE: While it may be possible to remove the transmission while the deck is installed, it would be easier to first remove the deck.

14.3. Support the frame off the ground in a way that allows you to work on the transmission from

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underneath the unit. You will also be removing the wheels and transmission from this position.

14.4. Using a ½ inch socket, remove the two screws attaching the flap bracket to the frame. Remove

the flap bracket. See Figure 50.

14.7. Using a pair of needle nosed pliers remove the

hair pin securing the shift link rod to the shift rod.

See Figure 52.

Shift Rod

Mounting Screws

Flap Bracket

Figure 50

14.5. Using a pair of needle nosed pliers, remove the left rear cotter pin securing the lower brake rod

to the brake arm. See Figure 51.

Shift Link Rod

Hair Pin

Figure 52

14.8. Remove the tang retaining ring securing one of

the wheels. See Figure 53.

Tang Retaining Ring

Lower Brake Rod

Cotter Pin

Figure 51

14.6. Remove the lower brake rod from the brake arm.

Figure 53

14.9. Remove the special washers and the wheel.

NOTE: Additional wheel spacing washers can be added when required.

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14.10.Remove the square key from the axle. See Figure 54.

14.13.Remove the transmission from the unit for ser-

vice. See Figure 56.

Square Key

Figure 54

14.11. Repeat for the other wheel.

14.12.Using a ½ inch socket and opened end wrench remove the top locknuts, flat washers and

screws securing the transmission to the frame.

See Figure 55.

Transmission Mounting Bolts (4)

Figure 56

NOTE: Contact Tecumseh-Peerless for transmission service information during the warranty period. Model number information is located on

the right side of the transmission. See Figure

57.

Figure 55

NOTE: Support the transmission during this procedure.

Transmission Model Number

Figure 57

15.

INSTALLATION OF WHEEL DRIVE BELT

GUARDS - UPDATE

NOTE: Current production units have additional belt guards installed at the factory. This update will cover older units without pulley belt guards.

On older units the long run of the wheel drive belt creates several issues.

The belt may come off one of the pulleys.

The belt may not fully disengage from the engine pulley, causing engine creep or hard shifting

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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.

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)

Belt Guide

Flange Screws (two on each side)

Figure 58

15.2. Using a 9/16 inch socket remove the lock nut

securing the idler pulley to the idler arm. See

Figure 59.

Idler Pulley

Lock Nut

Carriage Bolt

Figure 60

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 clearance 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.

Lock Nut

Figure 59

Idler Arm

Idler Pulley

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Figure 61

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15.6. Using a 9/16 inch socket and extension, remove

the left rear engine mounting hex cap screw.

See Figure 62.

Left rear engine mounting cap screw

(Hidden above transaxle)

15.8. Reinstall the hex cap screw through the frame

and into the engine. See Figure 64.

Engine Mounting

Hex Cap Screw

Belt Guide

View from directly below transaxle

Figure 62

15.7. Place the belt guide (1769522) in a vise and using a cold chisel, open the eyelet until the hex

cap screws can pass through the opening. See

Figure 63.

Pry open Hex Cap Screw

Belt routing and Guide orientation are important

Figure 64

15.9. Align the belt guide so that the V belt is on the inside and on top of the guide.

NOTE: Make sure that the V belt does not drag on the guide when engaged and that the lower portion of the guide is at least 1/8 inch away from the pulley.

15.10.Use a vice to straighten the upper bend in the

belt support bracket. (1768381001) See Figure

65.

Belt Support Bracket

Upper bend straightened

Belt Guide

Figure 63

Figure 65

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15.11. Using a 2 inch by ¼ - 20 bolt, lock washer, and hex nut (not supplied in kit) attach the belt support bracket to the top of the transaxle using the

empty bolt hole at the left rear of the transaxle.

See Figure 66.

Belt Support Bracket

1/8” clearance

contains all installation directions. See Figure

67.

Older Style Guides

Transaxle Pulley

Pivot Shaft

Empty Bolt Hole

Figure 66

NOTE: The guide must be bent to clear the pivot shaft assembly while maintaining a distance of

1/8th inch of clearance from the transaxle pulley.

16.

ENGINE PULLEY BELT GUIDE KIT

NOTE: Some older units have a flap bracket that uses removable engine pulley belt guides.

Updated belt guides have been manufactured as a kit. Part Number 1770557. If your unit uses the older style guides, obtain the update kit. The kit

Newer Style Guides

Flap Bracket

Figure 67

NOTE: The latest production of these units uses a newer flap bracket that integrates the belt guides into the metal stamping. This newer flap bracket will NOT fit on older units.

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