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Service Manual

753 Wide Cut Mower
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
This Service Manual is not a substitute for the Operator’s Manual. You must read, understand
and follow all of the directions in this manual as well as the Operator’s Manual before working
on this power equipment.

TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OH 44136-0019

PRINTED IN USA

FORM NO.769-00945
(10/2003)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Blade Drive Belt Removal ...............................................................................1
Deck Idler Pulley Inspection ............................................................................3
Blade Drive Belt Adjustment............................................................................3
Blade Drive Control Lever Adjustment ............................................................4
Blade Spindle Belt Replacement.....................................................................4
Blade Brake Replacement...............................................................................6
Wheel Drive Belt Servicing..............................................................................7
Wheel Drive Belt Adjustment...........................................................................8
Wheel Brake Adjustment.................................................................................9
Transmission Neutral Adjustment....................................................................9
Deck Removal .................................................................................................10
Right Spindle Removal....................................................................................11
Left Spindle Removal ......................................................................................12
Transmission Removal....................................................................................14
Wheel Drive Belt Guards Installation...............................................................16
Engine Pulley Belt Guide Installation...............................................................19

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Servicing the Troy-Bilt Wide Cut 33” Combination Mower
TROY-BILT WIDE CUT MOWER

The key switch is located on the right side of the console. See Figure 2.

OLDER STYLE ENGINE
Non Electric Start Unit

Key Switch

Figure 2
Model 12A-E753B063 (NEW)
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The unit also features an oversize fuel tank with a manual shutoff valve. See Figure 3.

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

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

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.

Solenoid

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

Mounting Screws

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

Flap Bracket

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

Figure 7

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.

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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
Rear Idler Pulley
Nut
Flat Washers

Front Idler Pulley

Bracket Position

Rear Idler Pulley

Flat Washer

Belt Guide
Hex Head
Cap Screw

Lock Washer
Nut

Idler Pulley Mounting Bracket

Hex Head
Cap Screw

Figure 8
Pyramid Washer
NOTE: Maintain correct order of parts.
1.5.

Bracket Position

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.

Front Idler Pulley Belt Guide
Figure 9

3.

BLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

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

3.1.

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

1.6.

Drop the belt off the engine pulley.

3.2.

1.7.

Replace the belt and assemble in the reverse
order.

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.

NOTE: Maintain orientation of belt guides during
reassembly. See Figure 8.

1/8” Gap
Figure 10

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3.4.

4.1.

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.

With the engine off, engage the operator presence control and the blade drive control. See
Figure 12.

Blade Drive Control

5-1/2” to 5-5/8”

Operator Presence Control

Hairpin Clip

Figure 12
Figure 11

4.2.

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.

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

IMPORTANT: The blades must come to a complete stop when the blade engagement lever is
released.
4.

Hex Nut

BLADE DRIVE CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Make the following adjustment if the
blade drive control lever releases during operation.
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 16

Figure 14
5.8.
5.3.

Align the sight holes in the right pulley with the
spindle housing mounting bolts. See Figure 15.

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
Figure 17
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.

5.9.

Replace the belt with a new belt.

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6.2.
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.

Secure the operator presence control lever to
the left handlebar using a plastic tie or tape. See
Figure 19.
Operator Presence Lever

Plastic Tie

Figure 19

Blade Alignment Arrow
6.3.
Figure 18

Engage the blade control lever to move the
brake pad away from the drive pulley. See Figure 20.

Blade Control Lever Engaged

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.

Figure 20

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.

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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.

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.

Brake Pad

Screws
Sems Nuts
Flap Bracket
Figure 23
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

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

Trans. Pulley
Figure 22
6.7.

7.

Trans. Pulley Belt Guide Cap Screw

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

Figure 24
NOTE: Maintain correct order of parts:

WHEEL DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT.

- Pulley
- Washer

NOTE: Some older units may not have all the
belt guides installed.
7.1.

- Belt Guide

Release all mower controls.

- Nut

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7.6.

7.7.

8.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Rear Belt Support Bracket

Hairpin Clip

Wheel Drive Control
Rod

Figure 27

Figure 25
7.8.

8.2.

Remove the wheel drive belt from the engine
sheave, backside idler and the transmission pulley. See Figure 26.

Wheel Drive Control Rod

INSTALL BELT INSIDE OUT!
Backside
Idler Pulley

Using a 9/16” opened end wrench, loosen the
jam nut on the lower end of the rod. See Figure
28.

Front Idler

Jam Nut
Engine Pulley

Transmission Pulley

Figure 28

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.

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.

9.1.

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.

WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

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.

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

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.

3/8” to 5/16” Gap

10.1. Place the shift lever in the neutral detent position
of the console. See Figure 31.

Adjustment Nut

Shift Lever Roll Pin
in Detent Position

Figure 29

UNDER CONSOLE
Figure 31

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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.

10.2. Remove the hairpin clip securing the shift link
and lower it from the shift rod. See Figure 32.
Shift Rod

Recoil Rope
Deck Bracket
Extension Spring

Idler Arm
Shift Link
Hair Pin Clip

Figure 32

Figure 33

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

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.

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.

Retaining Ring

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.

Idler Bracket

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.

Retaining Ring Pliers
Flat Washer and Flange Bushing

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

Figure 34
11.

DECK REMOVAL

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

11.6. Remove the flat washers (2-4) and flange bushing from the idler arm. Inspect the flange bushing for wear.

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

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 37

Figure 35

12.4. Using a ½ inch deep socket loosen the four
mounting bolts securing the right spindle housing to the deck. See Figure 37.

NOTE: Maintain the proper orientation of the
shoulder bolts during reassembly.
11.10. Remove the deck from under the unit.
12.

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.

RIGHT SPINDLE REMOVAL

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

Cogged Pulley
HOLD BLADE FROM BELOW
Figure 38
12.6. Remove the cutting blade and spindle shaft from
the spindle housing.

Belt Tension Adjustment Bracket
Figure 36

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

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

Components on bench. See Figure 39.

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.

Cogged Pulley

Special Thrust Washer
Spacer
Flat Washer
Lock Washer

Spindle
Screw
Spindle Shaft

Blade

Blade Mounting Screw

Belleville Washer

Figure 39
12.8. Using a ½ inch socket remove the four mounting
bolts securing the spindle to the deck. See Figure 40.

Figure 41

Spindle Mounting Bolts (4)

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 damage and replace as needed. See Figure 39.

Belt Tension Adjustment Bracket

12.10. Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly.

Figure 42

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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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 45

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.

13.8. Engage the blade control lever to move the
brake pad away from the drive pulley. See Figure 46.

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

Blade Engaged

13.6. Remove the deck drive belt from around the left
spindle pulley. See Figure 44.

Deck Drive belt

Figure 46
Left Spindle Pulley

Figure 44

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13.13. Using a ½ inch socket, loosen the four mounting
bolts securing the spindle housing to the deck.
See Figure 49.

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.

Spindle Mounting Bolts (4)

Left Drive Pulley
HOLD BLADE FROM BELOW
Figure 49
Figure 47

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

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

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

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

13.15. Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly.

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

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

NOTE: There will be a spacer between the drive
pulley and the cogged pulley assembly. See Figure 48.

IMPORTANT: During assembly, place Locktite
242 on the threads of the spindle shaft screw
and torque to 35 ft. lbs.

Drive Pulley

Cogged Pulley

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.

Screw
14.
Spacer

14.1. Remove the blade drive belt (see the Blade
Drive Belt Removal section)

Flat Washer

Special Thrust Washer

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL

14.2. Remove the wheel drive belt (see the Wheel
Drive Belt Removal section)

Lock Washer

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

Figure 48
13.12. Removed the cogged pulley assembly and special thrust washer from the top of the Spindle
assembly.

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.

14.7. Using a pair of needle nosed pliers remove the
hair pin securing the shift link rod to the shift rod.
See Figure 52.

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.

Shift Rod

Shift Link Rod

Mounting Screws
Hair Pin
Flap Bracket

Figure 52
14.8. Remove the tang retaining ring securing one of
the wheels. See Figure 53.

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.

Tang Retaining Ring

Lower Brake Rod
Cotter Pin

Figure 53
14.9. Remove the special washers and the wheel.
NOTE: Additional wheel spacing washers can
be added when required.

Figure 51
14.6. Remove the lower brake rod from the brake arm.

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14.13. Remove the transmission from the unit for service. See Figure 56.

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

Square Key

Figure 54

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.

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)

Transmission Model Number
Figure 57

Figure 55
15.

NOTE: Support the transmission during this procedure.

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:

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.

Contents:
•

Belt Guide - 1760096

•

Belt Guide - 1769522

•

Belt Support Bracket - 1768381001

Flat Washer
(Between Guide
and Pulley)

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.

Belt Guide

Lock Nut

Flange Screws (two on each side)
Idler Pulley

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.

Figure 58

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.

15.2. Using a 9/16 inch socket remove the lock nut
securing the idler pulley to the idler arm. See
Figure 59.

Idler Arm

Lock Nut

Idler Pulley

Flange Screws

Figure 61

Figure 59

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15.8. Reinstall the hex cap screw through the frame
and into the engine. See Figure 64.

15.6. Using a 9/16 inch socket and extension, remove
the left rear engine mounting hex cap screw.
See Figure 62.

Engine Mounting
Hex Cap Screw

Left rear engine mounting cap screw
(Hidden
above
transaxle)

Belt Guide

Belt routing and Guide orientation are important
Figure 64

View from directly below transaxle
Figure 62

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

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

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.

Hex Cap Screw

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.

contains all installation directions. See Figure
67.
Older Style Guides

Belt Support Bracket
1/8” clearance

Newer Style Guides
Flap Bracket
Transaxle Pulley
Pivot Shaft

Figure 67

Empty Bolt Hole
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.

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

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