Belt Maintenance; Inspecting The Belts; Replacing The Transmission Belt; Replacing The Mower Belt - Toro 23522 Operator's Manual

Belt Maintenance

Inspecting the Belts

Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the belts for
wear/cracks.
Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any
other damage. Replace damaged belts.
Replacing the Transmission
Belt
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the
blade, and engage the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition key to the O
the key, and disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug.
3. Raise the machine using a hoist or jackstands.
4. Remove the extension spring from the tension arm
(Figure 32).
Figure 32
Transmission not shown
1. Extension spring
2. Clutch pulley
3. Transmission pulley
5. Remove the transmission belt from the pulleys.
6. Wrap the new transmission belt around the clutch,
transmission, and tension pulleys
7. Install the extension spring onto the tension arm.
position, remove
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4. Tension pulley
5. Belt
6. Tension arm
(Figure 32).

Replacing the Mower Belt

1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the
blade, and engage the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition key to the O
the key, and disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug.
3. Raise the machine using a hoist or jackstands.
4. Remove the transmission belt; refer to
Transmission Belt (page
5. Loosen the left and right side bolts a few turns, and
loosen the front bolt until the cover is loose
Note: Do not remove the bolts.
1. Belt cover
2. Front bolt
6. Lift the cover upward to remove it.
7. Detach the extension spring
CAUTION
The spring is under tension when installed
and can cause personal injury.
Wear safety glasses and be careful when
removing the spring.
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position, remove
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Replacing the
26).
(Figure
Figure 33
3. Right side bolt
(Figure 34).
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