Adjusting The Drive Chain Tension - Toro 22317 Service Manual

Adjusting the Drive Chain Tension

1. With the bucket installed, lower it until it raises the
front tires off of the ground.
2. Stop the engine and remove the key.
3. Loosen the nuts securing the axle retaining bracket
to the frame (Fig. 0471).
4. Loosen the nut on the chain tensioning bolt and
loosen the bolt (Fig. 0472).
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CHAIN DRIVE/DRIVE SYSTEM
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Fig. 0471
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Fig. 0472
5. Turn the front wheel on one side of the traction unit
until the upper span of the drive chain is tight.
6. Adjust the chain tensioning bolt until the distance
between the bottom of the chain guard and the lower
chain span is within 1-1/2" to 2-1/2" (3.8 to 6.35cm)
(Fig. 0473).
7. Position the axle retaining bracket tight against the
axle and the frame. Tighten the nut on the bolt to
secure it in place (Fig. 0474) and torque the nut to
30 ft-lbs. (41 Nm).
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Fig. 0473
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Fig. 0474
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