I have a Troy Bilt Pony riding mower with a 42 inch deck (model 13WM77K2011 with date of manufacturer 5/2015). I purchased the mulching kit and have been installing it today.
However, when attempting to reattach the deck to the mower, I am having difficulty re-attaching the PTO cable tension spring to the Idler arm. I had difficulty getting it off during removal of the deck but have been unable to re-hook it after 2 hours of trying. There does not seem to be enough clearance between the bracket and the deck.
Does anyone have an suggestion or a trick that might help? I have looked at every video on the Troy Bilt site and every You Tube video which seemed to have any relevance but none has any specific views or suggestions.
However, when attempting to reattach the deck to the mower, I am having difficulty re-attaching the PTO cable tension spring to the Idler arm. I had difficulty getting it off during removal of the deck but have been unable to re-hook it after 2 hours of trying. There does not seem to be enough clearance between the bracket and the deck.
Does anyone have an suggestion or a trick that might help? I have looked at every video on the Troy Bilt site and every You Tube video which seemed to have any relevance but none has any specific views or suggestions.