Toro 07052 Operator's Manual page 23

2. To adjust belt tension:
Loosen (4) engine mounting bolts.
Figure 36
1. Engine mounting bolts
Turn belt adjusting (Fig. 37) bolt until desired belt
tension is obtained. Retighten engine mounting bolts.
Reorient engine to make sure engine is parallel with
frame. Retighten engine mounting bolts.
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Figure 37
1. Adjusting bolt
3. Whenever impeller belt is adjusted it is necessary to
readjust jackshaft belt (engine drive) or chain (PTO
drive).
Impeller Drive Belt
(Model 07052 only)
1. Check tension by depressing belt at mid span of
impeller and reel gear case pulleys with 5–7 lbs. of
force. Belt should deflect .5 in. If deflection is incorrect,
proceed to next step. If correct, continue operation.
2. To adjust belt tension:
Loosen drive chain idler sprocket (Fig. 41) and back it
off completely.
Loosen (4) capscrews on gear box base and (2)
capscrews on gear box shields.
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3
1. Drive belt
2. Gear box base
Turn adjustment bolt on back on gear box base until
proper belt tension is attained.
Square up gear box base parallel to frame by moving
L.H. end (gear box end) to required position.
Tighten all capscrews.
Note: Make sure gear box base is square on frame and not
set on an angle when adjusting belt tension.
Readjust and tighten idler sprocket on drive chain.
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4
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Figure 38
3. Gear box shield
4. Adjustment bolt