Maintaining The Belts - Toro 38700 Operator's Manual

1. Broom-clutch assembly
2. Tab
Adjusting the Broom Drive
If the broom cable is not properly adjusted; refer to
the Broom Cable (page 24), and then perform the following
steps:
1. Loosen the jam nut
1. Jam nut
2. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the
tension on the cable
3. Adjust the turnbuckle until the gap between the broom
clutch assembly and the tab is 3.2 mm (1/8 inch)
(Figure 36).
4. Tighten the jam nut.
5. If the broom cable is properly adjusted but a problem
remains, contact your Authorized Toro Service Dealer.
Figure 36
3. 3.2 mm (1/8 inch)
(Figure 37).
Figure 37
2. Turnbuckle
(Figure 37).

Maintaining the Belts

Checking the Condition of the Belts
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
1. Remove the knob and washer that secures the engine
cover and the belt cover to machine
Checking
1. Knob
2. Washer
3. Engine cover
2. Check the 2 belts for damage or wear.
Note: Replace any damaged or excessively worn
belt(s).
3. Align the belt cover and the engine cover to the
machine and the plate nut
4. Secure the belt cover and the engine cover to the
machine with the knob and washer
Removing the Broom-Drive Belt
1. Remove the engine cover and the belt cover from the
machine; refer to step
the Belts (page
2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 washers that secure the belt
guide to the machine, and remove the belt guide and
the spacer
Note: The spacer is located between the engine and
the pulley shield.
25
Figure 38
4. Plate nut
5. Belt cover
(Figure 38).
(Figure
1 of Checking the Condition of
25).
(Figure 39).
(Figure 38).
38).