Toro 04018 Operator's Manual page 29

Figure 34
1. Reel drive belt
B. Using a 3/8 inch drive torque wrench,
rotate the bearing housing with 35-40 in.-lb.
of torque to set belt tension (Figure 35)
Figure 35
1. Bearing housing
C. While holding the torque wrench setting,
tighten the bearing housing mounting nuts
(Figure 34). Do not over-tension belt.
D. Install belt cover.
Reel Drive Belt (Transmission coupler)
1. Remove the belt cover mounting fasteners and
belt cover to expose belt (Figure 36).
2. Bearing housing mounting
nuts
2. 3/8" Torque wrench here
Figure 36
1. Belt cover
2. Check tension by depressing belt (Figure 37)
at mid span of pulleys with 4 ± 1 lb. of force.
Belt should deflect 1/4 inch (6 mm). If the
deflection is incorrect, proceed to next step.
Figure 37
1. Reel drive belt
3. To adjust belt tension:
A. Loosen the bearing housing mounting nuts
(Figure 38).
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