Troy-Bilt 13034 - Manual (Page 30)

Maintenance (continued)
Gear Drive Belt Path
(TOP VIEW)
Hydro Drive Belt Path
(TOP VIEW)
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Drive Belt Removal/lnstallation
Set parking brake. Place drive controls
into neutral position before
removing/installing belts. Removing
fender will aid belt replacement/
adjustment (see “Fender Removal” earlier
in this section).
DRIVE BELT REMOVAL:
• Turn steering wheel to the LEFT. Remove
locknut (V, 6-21 & 6-22) at drag link. Do
not rotate balljoints.
• Loosen all belt guides and work belt
from belt path and off unit.
DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION;
GEAR DRIVE UNITS:
• Route belt around sheaves as shown in
Fig. 6-21. •
• Adjust belt guides (A, Fig. 6-21) 1/16” to
1/8” away from belt. Secure guides (A).
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• Adjust belt guide (B) so it is pointing
straight to the left of the unit as shown in
Fig. 6-21. Secure guide (B). NOTE: Adjust
Idler all the way to the rear In slot.
• Adjust belt guide (C) so it is pointing
straight to the right of the unit as shown in
Fig. 6-21. Secure guide (C).
• Adjust belt guides (D) 1/16" to 1/8” away
from belt. Secure guides (D).
• Adjust belt guide (E) so it is pointing 50°
back from straight left, as shown in Fig. 6-
21. Secure guide (E).
HYDROSTATIC DRIVE UNITS:
• Route belt around sheaves as shown in
Fig. 6-22.
•Adjust belt guides (E) 1/16” to 1/8” away
from belt. Secure guides (E).
• Adjust belt guide (F) so it is pointing
straight to the right of the unit as shown in
Fig. 6-22. Secure guide (F).
•Adjust belt guides (G and H) 1/16” to
1/8” away from belt. Secure guides (G
and H).
•Adjust belt guide (I) so it is pointing 50°
back from straight left, as shown in Fig. 6-
22. Secure guide (I).
• Re-install fender if necessary.
Tire pressure
Always maintain proper tire pressure.
a. Front—12 -14 PSI (82 - 96 kPa)
b. Rear—8 -10 PSI (55 - 69 kPa)
NOTE: Inflate both front tires evenly.
Inflate both rear tires evenly. Unit will
not be level if this instruction is not
followed.
DO NOT OVER-INFLATE TIRES!