Troybilt Bronco/Pony 42" Belt Tension Problems, Blade Brake Linkage, Spring Adjustment 96/96.5 Belts 

Nicely done. Thanks. Your video has obviously helped lots of mower owners.

Thank you for explaining the blade brake system. It saved me lots of head aches.

That’s my exact problem I’ve ran into, almost every scenario you explained. I appreciate that. I’ve been fighting this thing and at least now I’ve got a direction to go. Thanks again.

Finally somebody with real info and clear explanations. Thank you. Now I need to find an easy way to drop the deck ;)

Hello. I just wanted to drop a line and THANK YOU for the tip on adding tension to the PTO cable spring. The blades would not engage because the belt was not tight enough. So I moved the PTO cable spring from that first hole to the far edge of the idler arm. I tried to move it to the hole in the middle but could not. Anyway, the move to the edge increased the tension on the belt and the blades now engage. MANY THANKS AND GOD BLESS!!!!

I have not commented in a while , but watched all your videos some sage advice . Been down that same path before. Twisted up a blade like a pretzel yesterday on the net ordering new blades. Those dam rocks are every were.

I was that other person needing some guidance, thank you sir.

Great video. I am having the same problem with belt slippage on the oem belt. Now going with the 96” belt. Thanks!

Hey, thanks for this video. Very helpful. I would like to have seen a video of you removing and adjusting the idler pulley.

Thanks for the heads up about the other hole.

This is my issue and will trying this in the morning thank you

Thanks for the video, wish I would have seen it 4 belts ago lol

Thank u for ur video it was a big help for me. Have a bless day.

Thanks for the advice and information It’s a common problem if you’re not watching closely enough I’ve made this mistake my self 😊

Informative, nice to see the works of the machine. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for taking time to make vedio.

Bast explanation! Thank you.

Thanks a lot of useful info I did not know.

One problem that I have/had is, the tensioning spring tends to rub on a pulley, when disengaged. Eventually, the spring gets cut off from abrasion. I might built a support saddle/bracket, preventing the spring to sag too low, when disengaged. Thanks for sharing Frank.

After 3 days of frustration with my already inexperienced self I really appreciate this video with exactly what I got going on. Thanks for the info & your time. 👌

The new belt on my Bronco is very loose. Part of the problem I found is the brake puck or brake pads for the pully's are cut and worn causing excessive travel in the idler system. If your replacing belts then I'd recommend replacing the brake pads for both pulleys.

Great info Bud👍🏻

Good fix and my old LT is all mechanical and still running the belts I got on it. I had a 16 horse I had to give away vecause I wasn't able to fix it but the old one just needs an oil change. You did good and go pick one! Blessings

Thank you you just saved me $ and time

You are awesome. Thank you

My issue is I don't think my cable is broke but it has a lot slack where it bolts up under seat. It finally pulls the spring on the deck once the lever gets almost to the bottom when trying to engage the blades. The pulleys don't close or release. The blades cut off while I was cutting.

Helped me….. moving to the other hole due to a 97 inch belt

I have same mower.Thst little rod came off mine and i cant get it to stay on.Do you have a video on that or any suggestions? Thanx

ALways buy the 96" belt. The extra 1/2 inch on the OEM belt just makes everything a bit too loose for my liking.

i have a 2006 model #13an77tg766 troy bilt pony the extension to the right on the deck looking at the video did you modify that one i missing mines what is the proper spring and can i go to the holes on the bracket that holds the deck in place with the arms in hole with pin

Thank you you are fantastic. I’ll be looking for someone like you for a long time. Your AC is in my book.

My problem is when I engage the blades, the pulley brakes are still in contact with the pulleys a little bit. Any idea what might cause this?

Man I’m going through hell with 1 of my spindle brakes. It won’t let off the pulley. It stays against it.

👍👍👍.Thank you

I have a loose rod underneath there, and I can't figure out where exactly it was attached.

Great tip there finger guitar player