I have a 2003 Troy-Bilt Bronco J609. I am on my second drive belt so far this season.
Now when I first start it the belt slips off the idler pulleys, when I go to put it back on I see that the belt has flipped (rotated 90 degrees) on the engine pulley. I remove the engine pulley and put the belt on correctly and check to see that it follows the correct route. The next time I start it the process starts again. I can't figure a way to un-twist the belt without removing the engine pulley, I have no idea how it can twist. There are scores on the outside surface of the belt, don't know where those came from and if it is related to the twisting. The belt is looking worn and stretched.
Any help would be appreciated!!
Now when I first start it the belt slips off the idler pulleys, when I go to put it back on I see that the belt has flipped (rotated 90 degrees) on the engine pulley. I remove the engine pulley and put the belt on correctly and check to see that it follows the correct route. The next time I start it the process starts again. I can't figure a way to un-twist the belt without removing the engine pulley, I have no idea how it can twist. There are scores on the outside surface of the belt, don't know where those came from and if it is related to the twisting. The belt is looking worn and stretched.
Any help would be appreciated!!