Troy-Bilt Pony | How to Remove Your Deck / Put it Back On

[@pamelaladner9459]

I have looked at so many videos on how to reattach my blade engagement spring. The old one broke and I had no idea what hole it was supposed to hook in to. The rest of it was still attached so easy to follow but the spring broke in half and was completely gone. This was the easiest video to follow.

[@fixitFlip]

Glad I could help ya.

[@Sekktion7]

Just wanted to say thank you for making both the deck removal and changing of belts so easy. You have a fantastic ability of blending the visual and spoken instructions. I’m no mechanic but my Troy-Bilt works like it’s supposed to now and it saved me from buying a new one.

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you for the kind words and glad I could help!

[@Ricoencuentro]

Nice thank you so much for the info ❤, is there any way you can let me know about the battery every year I have to replace it don’t know why.

[@benjaminhayden5501]

Dude. You’re the man. Had a bearing blow out, $24. Looked like a stud walking into the mower retailer. Saved me a bunch of money. Thanks for familiarizing me with my mower

[@fixitFlip]

Ha ha, no problem. Always feels great to get a job done yourself and save some money.

[@mds6860]

This a hell of a lot better vid than the troy bilt manufacturer one . Thank you for producing this!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem and thank you for the kind words!

[@TheBadbrad9]

I'm an old man and your video made it easy for me to take deck out and put back, thanks a lot man!

[@fixitFlip]

Glad I could help. Age isn't anything but a number!

[@V2k2010]

You are a perfect example of why some people [definetly not you] need to never make another educational small engine mechanics video ever again!! I can only guess you will have very smart children... and why other people just won't!...lol I am very impressed with your ability convey your message to other people exactly how to get this job done. Go watch some of the other videos where other people are doing the same video and you will see what i mean. And please, don't ever lose this skill you have!

[@fixitFlip]

Wow, that's one of the nicest comments I've ever gotten. Thank you for taking the time to post it. It truly means a lot!

[@V2k2010]

@@fixitFlip No problem. The compliment is well deserved. I watch a lot of you tube and use it to do many projects i wouldn't otherwise do. So, i been trying to get this mower deck back on after someone else took it apart and your video was simplified to the point that i now know exactly what i need to do tomorrow at first day light! But i started watching different videos about this mower deck a few weeks ago and not a single one was even close to being as good as yours was just to the point. Seriously, go watch some of these other videos and compare them to your own. It could only help you to see what exactly you are doing that is so right. Maybe go look up some subject you don't already know. Then you wil know what i mean. Thanks again.

[@fixitFlip]

@@V2k2010 Well thank you, I really appreciate it! I'll do my best to keep doing things the same way. I'm working on another video about my Pony's deck right now!

[@stephenrule5984]

I used this as a step by step guide, even though my model is different, and this video was a lifesaver. Thank you!

[@fixitFlip]

Awesome, glad I could help!

[@rmgrimshaw23]

Bro, this video saved my mower. I went step by step pausing along the way!!! Thank you for the video!!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem. Glad I could help!

[@joepangit6938]

This was great. I had to clean the deck and replace the belt on my old 42" MTD Troy Bilt Pony. This was a huge help.

[@fixitFlip]

Glad I could help. I have lots of other videos on this mower if you need more info. Repainting under the deck, deck leveling, belt changes, etc.

[@trinettej4301]

Thx for taking your time I need to change my belt and I’m a single mom so I appreciate your video.

[@fixitFlip]

No problem. Glad I could help. Hope it goes smoothly for ya.

[@travharrell1713]

This was a great help. I was able to easily remove my deck. I had to clean and grease the idler pulleys' pivot point so that I could disengage and engage my blades. Count me in as a new subscriber.

[@fixitFlip]

Great, welcome aboard. Just did videos on replacing the drive belts and wheels in the past couple weeks if you ever need that info.

[@chris59011]

Straight and to the point with no bs in between. My kinda video.

[@fixitFlip]

Right on.

[@DonaldMurray-f7w]

Hi fix it flip , your video was clear and precise , was able to change the belt within the hour , never worked on one of these machines before . Great

[@fixitFlip]

Glad I could help.

[@a1racer441]

Thanks have to replace the belt and was scratching my head looking at it. This made it a lot easier to understand how to remove the deck.

[@fixitFlip]

Glad I could help. Working on a drive belt video as we speak.

[@russcarr6869]

Thankyou for making this video,You Made it Easy to Change the belt and saved me alot of money!Have a Great Day!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem and glad to help. Everybody can use a little money saving right now!

[@claynichols3498]

@@fixitFlip is ur guy h😊❤

[@Hugo_Furst]

Nicely done. Very clear instruction. Thank you, this the only video that REALLY helps!

[@fixitFlip]

Glad I could help!

[@pctech911]

I have the 2017 Murray, same setup Best how-to video out there!

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you! Yes a lot of these mowers made by MTD are almost identical!

[@kierandenehan3946]

This is great! Followed your instructions and was able to get in and off w/ no major issues...thank you

[@fixitFlip]

No problem. Glad I could help!

[@Diana4359]

THANK YOU! Was able to change the blades with prayer, you, youtube, and a brand new high impact wrench! I figure I still came out ahead instead of paying someone to do it. PS: I'm 67 years old, if I can do it, anyone can!

[@fixitFlip]

I love hearing things like this! That's awesome! Congrats, it always feels great to get something done yourself. Happy mowing!

[@scottinsdnow]

@@fixitFlip Can you do a video on how to change out the steering as mine has so much play I bought a new one to install

[@fixitFlip]

@@scottinsdnow Hey, Scott. i just do the videos as needed. So as soon as I need to change out my steering rod, I will definitely make a video on it!

[@dashermike3207]

I once did this chore easily and quickly but I’ll be 80 in Sept. so the memory isn’t sharp now. This video was a big help simply for making the order clear of the steps involved and the order matter a lot Thanks👍

[@fixitFlip]

No problem, glad I could help!

[@jerrymccarty481]

That was very smooth...that step by step was exactly what I needed..thanks a lot

[@fixitFlip]

No problem. Glad I could help.

[@jasonsharpe9232]

I just went through all this and when I went to put the deck back on, it ended up with one end being further back than the other. To where the levers that attach to the deck to lift it up and down only matched on one side. I don't know if attaching the idle spring first made it pull to one side more causing the deck to be slightly diagonal, but it started pouring rain and I had to detach everything and will have to try again tomorrow.

[@fixitFlip]

Okay hopefully it goes smoothly tomorrow.

[@juanvalderas8635]

I just got done doing the exact same thing thanks for your help I have to make some repairs of my own have a great day I do appreciate it

[@fixitFlip]

No problem and you have a great day as well, Juan.

[@theluth9046]

Great video man, the elderly man next door got one just like that he come over and want me to take it off and put it on and it's great that helps me I I know about a lot of mowers but never did do a Troy-Bilt but it's better than going over and taking a whole lot of stuff off maybe I didn't have to take off your video was great very easy to follow thanks again for making it!

[@fixitFlip]

Awesome! No problem and glad I could help!

[@Jake-uw6bh]

Extremely well put together video! Thanks for the help!

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks and no problem!

[@jonathonwerner5968]

Actually a good video on how to do this. The tips are a bonus. You've done this a lot it seems.

[@fixitFlip]

Yes I have. Thank u, sir.

[@deeaplw]

Well done. Cardboard was great idea. So was reattaching deck hangars to get them out of the way.

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@John-ej2oj]

Did I see the plastic washer for the PTO hanging?

[@fixitFlip]

Good eye! Yes you did. I have fixed that since, lol.

[@Paul-mx2yj]

My neighbor owns this machine. His deck needs serious work. Your video is the best I’ve ever seen. Thank you. Would you tell me how the PTO works. Thank you

[@fixitFlip]

Thank u! A manual pto like this one uses the lever to engage a mechanical clutch that transfers power from the engine to the blades.

[@miked1826]

Awesome video, belt keeper isn’t necessary to take off but works either way.

[@fixitFlip]

Yeah, you can just squeeze it together a little or force the belt out. I just prefer to do it that way. 👍🏻

[@tonyabbate4462]

The written directions made it sound like ai had to be a mechanic. Your video was easy to follow. Had to get it down to replace a noisy spindle. Thanks

[@fixitFlip]

No problem, glad I could help.

[@rhino1138]

All info needed with no useless stuff in 6 minutes and 9 seconds. That's gotta be some kind of record. This really needs to be a template for YT how-to videos. Not even kiddin'.

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you! That's exactly what I'm shooting for!

[@michaeljoyce2096]

What you call the PTO spring, on my mower does not just lift up. The cable was installed under a rod for the pulles. I had to take the battery out and remove another screw that goes to the blade engagement lever.

[@fixitFlip]

Hmm. Interesting.

[@ericschmitz5119]

I believe the PTO is the blade clutch, not the deck lifter. But yeah, I had to navigate that damned rod, too. Once everything else is unhooked, just scoot the deck back a couple inches to give that cable some slack.

[@loubonnett]

You could not have made a better video. Thanks.

[@fixitFlip]

Wow, thanks for the compliment!

[@easymac79]

Your PTO spring comes out a lot easier than mine. I had messed with it for like 30 minutes before looking up this video. I finally realized if I slid the deck back, I could get the spring under a bar and a higher angle then it popped right out. I have the Bronco, it's basically the same model, I think the engine is the only thing different. And apparently the bar that was in my way, I didn't see it on yours. Also the hook on your PTO looks smaller. Mine was re-manufactured so maybe they put some different pieces on it. I got it off though, blades changed, this video showed me I needed a higher angle - work smarter, not harder - very helpful.

[@fixitFlip]

Yeah you are right. Bigger engine is the main difference. Glad you got it figured out and glad I could help!

[@nicko6477]

Video was super helpful in fixing my father in Laws Pony. Thanks!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem, that's what I like to hear!

[@braydenmitchell1085]

Can you still use the tractor if you remove the deck?

[@fixitFlip]

Absolutely. Just make sure the lift rods are up and not dragging on the ground.

[@chuckholly]

My Mower deck only goes down 2 notches till it hits the ground. How do I adjust the deck so I get all 5 or 6 settings for the height of the deck? Thanks

[@fixitFlip]

I don't know of a way to adjust it other than adding some air to the tires. Mine sits very low. I can only cut on the top setting. But that is definitely way too low.

[@LNRRidez]

This helped me out alot. Now I have to do the PTO Cable and Solenoid soon. Thanks alot!

[@fixitFlip]

Glad I could help. Good luck!

[@cindyhechler600]

Very nice. Same as the Troy Built video except theirs showed every step too fast. This was a good pace.

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you!

[@KarlH1980]

@@fixitFlip I agree

[@fixitFlip]

@@KarlH1980 Thank you.

[@snippits75]

Excellent video! My 2011 Yard Machines mechanically is about the same as yours. It's been a good mower. Going to remove the deck next week to do another spindle repair, all belts, and a transmission drive pulley. Your videos have made doing it a lot easier.

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you and glad I could help. Yes, the mower brands made by MTD all look very similar! I've got a new video on changing the drive belts if that helps as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYWcfotnnseeb5I

[@danmartinez1389]

Adding this to my to-do list this fall! Thanks for the video.

[@fixitFlip]

No worries, good luck with it!

[@mackonie4672]

I'm really impressed with your how too, very good job

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you!

[@kathiegreenwood1124]

Great video! I don't need the mowing deck and would like to use the pony to pull a small garden cart. How do I trick the machine into thinking the blades are not engaged so I can start it? TIA!

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks! Just don't push down on the PTO handle! Make sure it is in the up position!

[@danielyaworski6846]

I have a Toro with the same set up on the deck what size belt is that I have a 42 inch cut

[@fixitFlip]

Yeah that should almost be identical. Both made by MTD. They are normally just listed by deck size. So a 42 inch deck belt.

[@364pgr]

Thanks a lot, you make it look easy. I will probably have to remove mine to replace spindles. Your video was very informative.

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks, I appreciate it. Good luck with the project. The "maintenance free" spindles do need replacing on these sometimes.

[@whatyouneedtoknowreviews8470]

Excellent video... now I can see that I am doing it the hard way! Thanks!!!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem! Glad I could help!

[@kingspillykingspilly2818]

Hey buddy that was the best explanation and demonstration ever thank you 👍😎👍

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@KJBrewster1]

Hey Flip nice video thank you. You did however miss the plastic lock still dangling on the Blade engagement cable that needs to be there before installing the bow tie clip. But still clean and to the point video

[@fixitFlip]

You are correct. I see that guy hanging back there now. Good catch.

[@jpmurphy007]

Flip, what is the brass rod that tuns near the PTO and where is supposed to to be attached? Thanks

[@fixitFlip]

I'm not sure exactly which rod you are talking about, but check out my drive belt video. I show a lot of shots under the mower. Maybe you can identify the part and where it goes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYWcfotnnseeb5I

[@chiefedup]

That's an excellent video. Thanks very much. What size is that self tapping screw for the belt keeper rod? My rod fell off and the screw is gone

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you! And I'm not 100% sure. If I had to guess, maybe a # 10 or #12?

[@oviedo2912]

Great video. You make it look so simple.

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you, I appreciate it. Just go step by step, you can get it.

[@jamesbarlowjr.3762]

Lol I agree! Nice Job!

[@dashermike3207]

recently with the help of one of your videos I was able to install new spindles on my Pony. The old spindles I took off were the ones that came on the mower and they did not have grease fittings but the new ones I put on do have grease fittings. Are new spindles like this full grease and the grease fittings are just to allow you to make sure they can be kept full of grease or are they totally empty when you get them requiring you to fill them with a grease gun before you use them for the first time? If you could comment on this I would appreciate it. I didn't see anything on the box or any instructions mentioning anything about this. Thanks again for your help.

[@fixitFlip]

The ones that come on the mower are "maintenance free." The ones that come with zerks should have grease in them out of the box, but it never hurts to top them off just in case. I've seen a lot of goofy things come out of factories.

[@campmein]

Wow, awesome video. Very good presentation.

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you!

[@rickyewell3634]

Thank you for a well instructed video.

[@fixitFlip]

You're welcome.

[@WVSCROUNGER]

I dont enough room for the pto spring to fit !!!! does the idiler bracket bar swing back and forth so I can push it forward? this is the only thing I can think of to have enough room for the pto spring........Please Help ! ! ! I hit a 4 inch chunk of pine wood in tall grass and it caused the pto cable to break........do ya think I messed up more than the pto cable?

[@fixitFlip]

Yes typically when you pull back on the pto it will pull that spring and arm back.

[@WVSCROUNGER]

@@fixitFlip i NEED TO push it forward then so the spring will fit where it is supposed to be? the bar will push forward about 1 1/2inch right?

[@fixitFlip]

@@WVSCROUNGER Yes, it should have some wiggle room to push forward.

[@WVSCROUNGER]

@@fixitFlip only 3/4" inches....BUT I need to push it forward BOUT 2 1/2 INCHES to give me enough room to put spring in ,,( straight in ).......IF I loosen the plate that the PTO spring is looped into Can I turn rotate same plate counter clockwise which should give me more room to install the PTO spring...?????? Is this a good idea???

[@fixitFlip]

@@WVSCROUNGER I've never done that before, but that idler arm should move several inches. I would think it should rotate in enough to get it hooked.

[@colindavis2166]

Had my belt just rip off while cutting. I know it can be done without taking the deck off, but I figure, it's a good time to just service the deck

[@fixitFlip]

Yeah, never hurts to give everything a good cleaning.

[@colindavis2166]

@@fixitFlip EDIT: I was able to get it loosened up and the handle isn't as stiff as it was. It's cutting and running, Might not be the correct way, But I did the best I could. So I was able to get everything done. But If I attach the rear deck lifts the control handle is very hard to move and I can't get the front bar on without loosening the bolt. i don't know what I'm doing wrong

[@Wordenn2388]

Great videos. I just picked one of these up. Can you tell or show me where the forward, neutral, reverse shifter spring attaches to the frame?

[@fixitFlip]

Sure, that little spring pulls in towards the battery and hooks into the little hole on the bracket that holds the battery.

[@Wordenn2388]

@@fixitFlip thank you!

[@fixitFlip]

@@Wordenn2388 No problem.

[@thaddeusibarra4308]

Awesome! Got it running but I have a vibration and the PTO will not fully disengage.... but it’s getting there

[@fixitFlip]

Good!

[@lyndabrown811]

Here I go. Woman at work. Will let you know how this goes. Great video.

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you, good luck with it!

[@tommynorton8973]

Wow wish I had watched this before changing my belt

[@fixitFlip]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@KarlH1980]

You should not have to drop the deck to change the belt. It takes me about 2-3 minutes. (I overworked the mower one year. Got real good at changing the belt since I had to do it 4 times in one afternoon... God bless Amazon's low prices)

[@frankmagnatta4367]

What size is the deck belt

[@bowman321123]

I like the idea of the carboard, I had not considered how it simplifies sliding the deck.

[@fixitFlip]

Yeah, I hate that sound of metal scraping on concrete. 👍🏻

[@sebrofseven]

Thank you, just did this today before installing a snow blade on the Troy Bilt Pony 2021. Half hour cuz I am old. lol

[@fixitFlip]

Ha ha, glad you got it done!

[@travisl5125]

Hey @flip I googled everywhere and can't find my exact answer I need. But in looking for. a video on this same mower of yours in how to change both belts? I don't know what this belt is below my seat ( not on the desk) the one under my seat is frayed and has cracks. I want to change that one. Can you help?

[@fixitFlip]

Hey, Travis. Just look on here for videos about how to change your Drive Belt. I will warn you, its not an easy job. The deck belt is easy, but there's not a super easy way to do the drive belt. I haven't done a video on that yet, but there are some on YT.

[@chastekirkpatrick9414]

Hello , I have a question ,what year model is ur lawnmower?

[@fixitFlip]

2012

[@punmaster52]

Excellent video. We can see what you are doing; thank you.

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you!

[@jjtjb55]

Hi, I am hoping you can help me with something. The belt came loose on a neighbor's riding mower. In putting it back on, I discovered that he had run over something and had popped the Blade Brake Rod. The rod is an MTD part. The mower is a 2015 Troy Bilt Pony, but I can not find a video showing how to reattach it. Thanks

[@spencer1320]

On this model is it supposed to have deck wheels ? My deck is leaning forward. I bought the mower secondhand for cheap and it’s starting to fall apart.

[@fixitFlip]

This model (2012) and most years around this do NOT have the deck wheels. In the last few years they have started adding them on.

[@spencer1320]

@@fixitFlip thank you thank you for the reply!! I have watched all your videos on the Troy-Bilt pony very helpful! Wish you had one for the steering wheel it is skipping when I turn

[@southernguy35]

Did you move the mower deck toward the back to get more room with the PTO cable? There's a brass colored rod above it preventing me from raising it up.

[@fixitFlip]

I did not. I only have the deck belt right above it.

[@southernguy35]

@@fixitFlip , if I had this problem, others may as well. I had positioned the PTO in the on position which made it shorter. I had a somewhat rounded off nut and couldn't get it off. It sat with WD40 for a couple of days while I got a 15/16th socket. Looking back on it, deepwell sockets aren't the way to go for this as they may tilt. With the deck off and on its side, piece of wood and clamp to keep the blade from moving, breaker bar and setting it at about the 10 o'clock position, it allowed me to push down with my weight. After a couple of tries, it popped and came loose. I hope this helps someone else. Being on the side like a clock, you can simply push down or now have lots of room to add an additional pipe to the breaker bar.

[@fixitFlip]

@@southernguy35 Ahh, yes, that would do it! I always turn PTO off before turning the mower off so never had to deal with that. I go over that wood and clamp method in a couple of my videos like this one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoith4x3rppshZY

[@chrishaigwood3008]

Great instructions and video many thanks

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks and no problem!

[@shirleyhudson1073]

OMG it took me a bit but I did I . Thank you so much this is the first time. Now how to clean it

[@fixitFlip]

I'm actually going to do a video on that soon! But I basically scrape the big stuff off then spray it with a pressure washer. I also repaint it from time to time.

[@shirleyhudson1073]

That would be good thank you. I’m a widow so learning on how how to work on all my Troy belt it’s nice to find help. You are a blessing. I have a Troy bill 4 cycle blower I changed the gas filter and the spark plug and it’s still runny hard and it gets hot to fast. So what I did is I started on number 2 and left it there please help if you can and I have a Troy bill weed eater as well I need to have a video on how to do turn ups please . So sorry for so much but you are so good on explaining-and your so good at it thank you.

[@jonathanmorehead150]

What year is your mower, and is it the 7 speed?

[@fixitFlip]

2012 and yes Here's my video where I go over everything on my mower: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4nKkGirfZJ_fpY

[@MattVance]

Thank you for your help!~ Very much appreciated!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem!

[@blackbearmedia6419]

I have a similar troy bilt mower, but it has an upper and lower deck belt. Im struggling replacing the lower deck belt. Any ideas?

[@fixitFlip]

Do you mean the drive belts or deck belt. This model has 2 drive belts and a deck belt. I do have a video on the drive belts

[@theneverman]

Well done. Also learned they are called 'bowtie clips' not 'stupid extra pain in the butt clips' :)

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you. And yes, I have busted many knuckles trying to remove those stupid things.

[@Joestacemazjojo]

Awesome man thank you!!! I had something break on blade engagement, seems like a bolt , been trying to get a good picture of the deck before I dropped it. Anyone run into this?

[@trainharder2011]

Good concise vid. Thanks much.

[@fixitFlip]

No problem.

[@ReginaBarnett]

When I put my deck back on, it doesn’t look even.

[@fixitFlip]

Check out my deck leveling video.

[@dw3767]

just changed my deck belt on the same mower but it seems loose...how tight should it be ?, first time doing this

[@fixitFlip]

Should not be super tight but not loose either if that makes sense. The belt guards should keep it on. If it's loose it could be maybe the tensioner spring is stretched out.

[@philliphall5198]

I drop the deck on 2, 3 inch round logs and roll it out and back in No lifting just tilted it as needed to connect arms

[@fixitFlip]

Hey, work smart not hard!

[@mikecoulter7196]

My troybilt deck is at the most highest number. Is there a way to raise it up another inch or more? We have st Augustine grass and I’d like to keep it a little higher.

[@fixitFlip]

Not that I know of. I wish mine would go higher as well. I always have to cut on the highest setting.

[@mikecoulter7196]

Fix it Flip I was able to get it higher by adjusting the nut on the front. I also adjusted the left side. Now it’s level all the way around and I also changed out the blades as well. Took it for a test mow and it is working like new.

[@fixitFlip]

@@mikecoulter7196 Awesome, man. Glad to hear it! Sorry, I misunderstood. I thought you had already leveled it and had it up as high as it goes. I have a video on leveling the deck here if you wanna check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faaXl5eXmsyUf6M

[@buckylong9350]

Great video, thanks for the help.

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks and no problem.

[@Parayeet15977]

I have a spring leftover and my mower won’t change speeds do u know what I did wrong

[@fixitFlip]

Hmm, the only spring you should have disconnected is the PTO spring. My Drive belt video has some clear shots of under the mower if you want to see what's missing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYWcfotnnseeb5I

[@chinocochino2415]

Thanks for the sharing your knowledge god bless you.

[@fixitFlip]

No problem and God bless you as well.

[@ABDIF369]

@fixitflip OK I got a question I have same lawnmower I did everything as you mentioned in this video and yes I got the spring back on where it needed to go but for whatever reason when I go to drop my blades to start cutting nothing seems to work right? Any suggestions? I did everything exactly as you did in this video but something is not allowing my blades to turn on when I’m ready to cut?

[@fixitFlip]

Hmmm got to be something with the PTO unless something is up with the seat safety switch. Or it is in reverse.

[@ericschmitz5119]

That cable and spring are tricky, no doubt. I had to torque the cable around in its clasp quite a bit to get it to let go. Then I couldn't get enough play to get the spring unhooked. Just moved the deck back an inch and I got it. I expect it will be a trick to get that back together. The rest should be a snap.

[@joeboles6223]

I'm trying to figure out why my front support won't align back up with the front support hole on the deck

[@fixitFlip]

That front deck lift rod is adjustable. Check out my video on leveling the deck.

[@trwhitford65]

Nice! Very concise and understandable.

[@fixitFlip]

Thank you!

[@bethanyvader3758]

After we placed our deck back on the pto will not engage any ideas?

[@fixitFlip]

Make sure the cord is in the right slot and the spring is attached.

[@bethanyvader3758]

@@fixitFlip checked everything out seems to be the belt thank you for the return response and information.

[@fixitFlip]

@@bethanyvader3758 No problem and glad you got it figured out!

[@christopherwise2922]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem!

[@jonathanlee728]

Thanks. You showed me that I reassembled it wrong. The belt kept coming off due to I put the front wheel bracket in the wrong hole. ( second hole from the right).

[@fixitFlip]

No problem. Glad I could help.

[@williamirwin7107]

I cannot get the PTO cable out. Pulling it does nothing I can see where it needs to be twisted, but I can't seem to twist it enough for it to line up with the hole in the bracket and come out

[@fixitFlip]

I'm not sure what you mean by twisting it.

[@otherwxyz]

flip! need help with my pony. im looking online and cant find my answer. i took the extension spring off because i dont know what the hell im doing and now i cant figure out how and where to put it back! i can only find videos for newer model ponys, not the one i got. i hope u still check these comments lol

[@fixitFlip]

No problem. U mean the PTO spring or the spring on the idler pulley up top?

[@julieschmitt2587]

There is a bar that runs horizontally across the deck over the spring. I can't lift the spring up to remove it.

[@fixitFlip]

You have to kind of slide it back and lift at a 45 degree angle.

[@A_Davis8806]

I’m not understand how to remove the “PTO” . The blade is disengaged but I still don’t have enough slack to just pull on it remove it out of that slot

[@fixitFlip]

It's attached to a spring so you just have to pull it hard to extend the spring to get enough slack to remove it.

[@cwatson42785]

​@fixitFlip Hey buddy do you have a video on how to tighten up the drive belt with this model? It seems like I'm not getting full power/speed and that it needs to be tightened to a bit. This video was great! Made it so much easier!

[@fixitFlip]

@@cwatson42785 Not to tighten it up, but how to replace them! If it's getting stretched out you're probably better off replacing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYWcfotnnseeb5I

[@cwatson42785]

@@fixitFlip Wow just what I needed! Yeah mine Is cracked. I did fiqure out how to adjust the link which helped a little bit but it definitely needs a new belt. I'm heading there now! Thanks for the response and link. Subbed! 👍🏻

[@fixitFlip]

@@cwatson42785 Thank you and glad I could help!

[@tonyabbate4462]

Hint: if you are having trouble removing the spring that is attached tonthe PTO, do this. From the left side of the mower, just slide the deck an inch or two away from you. Spring will com out easily.

[@fixitFlip]

Good tip.

[@Thewhiteboysg]

Thanks for the help!

[@fixitFlip]

No problem!

[@jdowalgo2]

What size belt is that? I have the same mower and need to replace... every belt I bring home is too big

[@fixitFlip]

Hmm. Mine has the original belt. It should just take any belt made for standard MTD 42 inch deck.

[@ericschmitz5119]

Mine is the 2018 42" Pony, and the belt OEM is 654-04060.

[@Alfred.E.Newman]

COME ON MAN the belt will come off the pully without taking off the guard it will give just enough to go past and on again without stressing the guard metal, put a little lift on mower deck and the weight wont be an issue to push out pins , pto cable is long enough to slide deck just past mower and remove without cutting wrist when it comes lose underneath just saying the rest is what i do as well

[@fixitFlip]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@robphelps400]

When I lower the deck of my pony to 1 it is literally on the ground, wondering if it is possibly pinned in the wrong spot? Curious if you have any insight?

[@fixitFlip]

Something is not right. Watch my video I about taking the deck off and putting it back on: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnyxoqKhnrOiZpI It shows where the deck is supposed to be attached when installed. There are only 3 attachment points. It sounds like it could be installed in the wrong spot. The height in the front can be adjusted as well. That could help.

[@robphelps400]

Fix it Flip I’ll take a look! It didn’t seem right that I have to mow on 4 or 5 to avoid scalping. Thanks!

[@MMMM-sm2rm]

You can also adjust the deck height with the adjustment nut. See owner's manual.

[@StereoRick]

Mine too. Barely lifts with full throw of the lever. Was like this since new. Was convinced the wrong length rods were installed from a larger model. I looked tonight at the sector plates on the rotating shaft and they are collapsing inward rather than pulling the deck support rods. Pondering having it welded or ordering from MTD 683-04155A assembly. $35

[@susancade2092]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! ❤

[@fixitFlip]

You're welcome!!