Adjusting Belts - Toro 07213 Operator's Manual

Caution
If the engine has been running, the pressurized,
hot coolant can escape and cause burns.
Do not open the radiator cap when the engine is
running.
Allow engine to cool at least 15 minutes or until
the radiator cap is cool enough to touch without
burning hand.
Use a rag when opening the radiator cap, and
open the cap slowly to allow steam to escape.
3. Remove radiator and reserve tank caps.
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Figure 46
1. Radiator cap
4. Open coolant drain cock at bottom of radiator and allow
coolant to flow into drain pan. When coolant stops,
close drain cock.
5. Open bleed screw on top of water pump (Fig. 47).
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Figure 47
1. Bleed screw
2. Reserve tank cap
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6. Remove coolant drain plug from engine and allow
coolant to flow into drain pan. When coolant stops,
install drain plug.
7. Slowly fill radiator with a 50/50 mixture of water and
permanent ethylene glycol anti–freeze. Install radiator
cap.
8. Slowly fill reserve tank until level reaches COLD line.
DO NOT OVERFILL. Install reserve tank cap.
9. Start engine and operate until warm. Tighten water
pump bleed screw when water appears at the bleed
screw.
10. Stop engine. Recheck level and replenish, if required.

Adjusting Belts

Check condition and tension of all belts after first day of
operation and every 200 operating hours thereafter. Raise
bed (if so equipped) and position safety support on
extended lift cylinder to hold up bed.
Alternator belt
1. Check tension by depressing belt at mid span of
crankshaft and alternator pulleys with 22 lbs. of force.
A new belt should deflect .3–.5 in. A used belt should
deflect .4–.55 in. If deflection is incorrect, proceed to
next step. If correct, continue operation.
2. To adjust belt tension:
Loosen (2) alternator mounting bolts.
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Figure 48
1. Alternator belt
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2. Alternator brace