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Troy Bilt Mustang xp 42 2017

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Tonypi New Member Total Posts : 1 Scores: 0 Reward points: 0 Joined: 2023/05/20 13:31:00 Status: offline 2023/05/20 13:37:37 (permalink) 0 Troy Bilt Mustang xp 42 2017 I having trouble with the deck belt it wont stay on I put a new belt on. Quote #1 1 Reply Related Threads
SRTsFZ6 Super Member Total Posts : 2031 Scores: 74 Reward points: 0 Joined: 2018/11/18 07:20:58 Status: offline Re: Troy Bilt Mustang xp 42 2017 2023/05/23 15:02:28 (permalink) 0 Check all pulleys and spindles to make sure all are good and no roughness/loose, worn etc. There's also a bracket, pulled by a heavy spring to help keep tension on the belt (see below link/pic's). If that rusts up (not unusual) and doesn't move that can allow the belt to not become fully tightened. It's best to pull the deck and inspect/lube that part but a squirt on that part may help. Obviously, don't spray on the pulleys, etc.. https://jackssmallengines...ustang-xp-42-2017/deck Quote #2

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Troy Bilt Mustang xp 42 2017

I having trouble with the deck belt it wont stay on I put a new belt on.

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Re: Troy Bilt Mustang xp 42 2017 2023/05/23 15:02:28 (permalink)

Check all pulleys and spindles to make sure all are good and no roughness/loose, worn etc.

There's also a bracket, pulled by a heavy spring to help keep tension on the belt (see below link/pic's).
If that rusts up (not unusual) and doesn't move that can allow the belt to not become fully tightened.

It's best to pull the deck and inspect/lube that part but a squirt on that part may help.
Obviously, don't spray on the pulleys, etc..

https://jackssmallengines...ustang-xp-42-2017/deck

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