Replacing upper drive belt but just shy of going on

[Rich1234]

Hi, I have a 2004 Troy Bilt tuffy. The Model # is 13AN689G766. I am replacing upper driver belt but it I can't get the belt to go over both the tranaxel pulley and the variable speed pulley it's just a little shy (The old belt is a little shy as well now so I do have the right belt. What am I missing? There has to be a way to release tension to her the belt on but not seeing where to do this at. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[gainestruk]

Easiest way I've found is loosen but not take out the two bolts on each side of frame so you can move verydrive around a little, start at back and forward from there it's easier than trying to get on back last, once back is on set parking brake all the way down, a helper is good here to push on it, while you have everything off be sure and check all idler pulleys to make sure they are in good shape.

 

[Fish]

If it is the same model series that I am thinking about, I simply loosened the nut/bolt that held the double pulley on, and one could lean the assy. over enough to get the belt on.