Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): 05 Troy Bilt deck/drive belt routing, doityourself com, gasoline power

Question
QUESTION: Hi, I bought an 05 Bronco that needed the deck driver belt. I see 3 normal pulleys and 1 flat sided pulley I can't figure out the routing of new belt. No owners manual an I can't access online manual on my phone.  Thanks in advance.

ANSWER: What is the model of the mower.  Troy Bilt is made by MTD so the mower model number will be located on a sticker about the size of a business card located under the rear seat or fenders.

As a rule of thumb it the pulley is V shaped the V face of the belt goes in the pulley.  The flat part of the belt, the back, will ride on the flat pulley, usually the idler pulley that tensions the belt.

http://www.doityourself.com/forum/outdoor-gasoline-power-equipment-small-engines

If you Google Image this "troy bilt belt replacement diagram" you will find several diagrams that might help.

Eric

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QUESTION: Model #is 13aj609g766 I do believe they gave ne the wrong belt.

Answer
According to the model number you need an MTD belt part number 954-0498.

Link below show the routing...pretty simple routing.

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Troybilt-Parts/Riding-mow

Link for belt specs:

http://www.pressureparts.com/265-206

66 1/2 inches long.

Eric