Loose deck belt 2010 ltx1040

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Deck belt is very loose and sometimes falls off. Just replaced belt and new one is loose too! Does anyone know how to adjust belt tension ?
 

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Deck belt is very loose and sometimes falls off. Just replaced belt and new one is loose too! Does anyone know how to adjust belt tension ?

Is this a timed deck?

(( racing is the only sport that you need two balls ))
 

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No, 2010 model is not timed.

Was not sure.
I have the 2013 model.
Is the belt guide around the engine pulley close to the pulley?
Did you put both covers on over the spindle pulleys?

Does it get tight and work as it should when you engage the pto?

(( racing is the only sport that you need two balls ))
 

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How to change your Riding Mower's Deck Belt on your MTD / Troy Bilt - YouTube

My deck looks exactly like this one but yellow.

Is the belt guide around the engine pulley close to the pulley?

Not sure but I think it is.

Did you put both covers on over the spindle pulleys?
Yes

Does it get tight and work as it should when you engage the pto?
Yes

If you look at the youtube video, mine looks the same as this. It works fine when the PTO is engaged. Its very loose when PTO not engaged and is capable of falling off the pulley.
Thanks for the help.
 
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