Servicing The Drive Belt; Adjusting The Starter Generator Belt - Toro 07252 Operator's Manual

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Figure 36
1. Jam nut
5. Tighten the tie rod jam nuts when the adjustment is
correct.
6. Ensure that there is full travel of the steering wheel in
both directions.

Servicing the Drive Belt

Checking the Drive Belt
Check the condition and tension of the drive belt after the
first day of operation and every 200 operating hours
thereafter.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, shift into Neutral,
set the parking brake, turn the ignition off, and remove
the key.
2. Raise the bed and secure it with the prop rod.
3. Rotate and inspect the belt (Fig. 37) for excessive wear
or damage. Replace the belt if necessary.
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Figure 37
1. Drive belt
2. Primary clutch
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2. Tie rod
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3. Secondary clutch
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Replacing the Drive Belt
1. Rotate and route the belt over the secondary clutch
(Fig. 37).
2. Remove the belt from the primary clutch (Fig. 37).
3. To replace the belt, reverse the procedure.
Adjusting the Starter Generator
Belt
Check the tension of the starter generator belt after the first
day of operation and every 200 operating hours thereafter.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, set the parking
brake, turn the ignition off, and remove the key.
2. Loosen the starter generator pivot bolt (Fig. 38).
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Figure 38
1. Generator pivot bolt
3. Wedge a pry bar between the engine mount and starter.
Loosen the nut on the adjusting carriage bolt (Fig. 38).
4. Tilt the starter in the slot until the belt flexes 1/4 in.
(6 mm) with 10 lb. (44.5 N) of force.
5. Tighten the carriage bolt nut and remove the pry bar.
Tighten the starter generator pivot bolt (Fig. 38).
2. Adjusting carriage bolt