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    what are the two holes for 2009 Troy-Bilt lower pulley assembly [solved]

    I knew it couldn't be this hard to put this part together again, so I did try something else first before the leverage helps you shared and checked the cables at the handlebar end. I pushed the two cable wires back into their sheaths/conduits and then when I checked the other end there was...
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    what are the two holes for 2009 Troy-Bilt lower pulley assembly [solved]

    Thanks so much, Mark! I was thinking along the same lines as there's got to be a way to get leverage, as you say, on it, because that's the problem I'm having. Time to try it before it gets hot outside, taking advantage of this appreciated cool-down while it lasts. "Don't break anything" is...
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    what are the two holes for 2009 Troy-Bilt lower pulley assembly [solved]

    I should have waited before posting as I finally figured it out. There's a notch on the other side of the lower pulley assembly that must match the arrow on the engine baffle. Now the only problem I'm having is I don't have the strength my husband has. I was probably helping him hold the...
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    what are the two holes for 2009 Troy-Bilt lower pulley assembly [solved]

    Hello, I'm currently working on a Troy-Bilt 21" XP self-propelled mower 175cc, model 12AI869F011 as it stopped propelling recently. Assuming the problem is a worn drive belt, I bought an after-market one and have it on. The last time we changed the belt was 2018 and as my husband is working...
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