Belt Maintenance; Checking The Alternator-Belt Tension - Toro Groundsmaster 7210 Series Operator's Manual

4. Move the switch up or down on the bracket until
the distance between the brake-shaft sensor
and the switch plunger is 4 mm (5/32 inch) as
shown in Figure 80.
Note:
Make sure that the brake-shaft sensor
does not contact the switch plunger.
5. Secure the switch jam nuts.
6. Test the adjustment as follows:
A. Ensure that the parking brake is engaged
and you are not sitting on the seat, then
start the engine.
B. Move the control levers out of the
N -
EUTRAL LOCK
Note:
The engine should shut off. If not,
check the adjustment that you made to the
switch.
7. Install the front panel.
position.

Belt Maintenance

Checking the
Alternator-Belt Tension
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
1. Apply 44 N (10 lb) of force to the alternator belt,
midway between the pulleys.
2. If the deflection is not 10 mm (3/8 inch), loosen
the alternator mounting bolts
1. Mounting bolt
3. Increase or decrease the alternator-belt tension.
4. Tighten the mounting bolts.
5. Check the deflection of the belt again to ensure
that the tension is correct.
55
(Figure 81).
Figure 81
2. Alternator
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