Adjustments; Alternator Belt Adjustment; Coolant Fan Belt Adjustment - Toro Groundsmaster 300 Series Service Manual

Adjustments

Alternator Belt Adjustment (Fig. 1)
A new alternator belt is to be tensioned to 65 lbs. A used
belt is to be re-tensioned to 40 lbs.
1. To adjustable tension, loosen bolt securing brace to
engine, bolt securing alternator to brace and alternator
mounting bolts.
2. Insert pry bar between alternator and engine and pry
out on alternator.
3. Hold alternator in position after proper tension is
achieved and tighten alternator and brace bolts to se-
cure adjustment.
Coolant Fan Belt Adjustment (Fig. 2)
A new fan belt is to be tensioned to 45 lbs. A used belt
is to be re-tensioned to 28 lbs.
1. To adjust belt tension, loosen upper and lower nuts
securing idler arm to front engine mount.
2. Pull out on idler arm until desired belt tension is
achieved.
3. Tighten mounting nuts to secure adjustment.
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Figure 1
1. Alternator
2. Brace
Figure 2
1. Edler arm
2. Engine mount
Adjustments