Belt Adjustment - Toro 260 Series Service Manual

GEAR DRIVE
22. Check the routing of the belt and that all belt
guides are adjusted properly (Figure 208).
Figure 208

Belt Adjustment

The 260 Series Gear Drive Tractor uses a sliding idler
pulley to adjust the drive belt tension. Proper tension
will provide ½" (12.700 mm) belt deflection under light
pressure. To check the belt adjustment:
1. Remove the center access plate located between
the fender and the hood stand.
2. Loosen the belt guide and check the belt tension,
which should be ½" (12.700 mm) belt deflection
under light pressure (Figure 209).
Figure 209
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3. Loosen the bolt and nut holding the idler pulley to
the bracket. Adjust the pulley as necessary to
achieve the ½" (12.700 mm) deflection (Figure
210).
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4. Tighten the bolt and nut.
5. Tighten the belt guide.
6. Recheck the belt tension.
7. Reinstall the access plate.
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Figure 210
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