Maintaining The Belts - Toro 23740 Operator's Manual

1. Broom-clutch assembly
2. Tab
Adjusting the Broom Drive
If the broom cable is not properly adjusted; refer to Checking
the Broom Cable (page 23), and then perform the following
steps:
1. Loosen the jam nut (Figure 36).
1. Jam nut
2. Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle that adjusts the
tension on the cable (Figure 36).
3. Adjust the turnbuckle until the gap between the broom
clutch assembly and the tab is 3.2 mm (1/8 inch)
(Figure 35).
4. Tighten the jam nut.
5. If the broom cable is properly adjusted but a problem
remains, contact your Authorized Toro Service Dealer.
Figure 35
3. 3.2 mm (1/8 inch)
Figure 36
2. Turnbuckle

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 (Figure 37).
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 (Figure 37).
4. Secure the belt cover and the engine cover to the
machine with the knob and washer (Figure 37).
Removing the Broom-drive Belt
1. Remove the engine cover and the belt cover from the
machine; refer to step 1 of Checking the Condition of
the Belts (page 24).
2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 washers that secure the belt
guide to the machine, and remove the belt guide and
the spacer (Figure 38).
Note: The spacer is located between the engine and
the pulley shield.
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Figure 37
4. Plate nut
5. Belt cover