Brake Maintenance; Adjusting The Brakes; Belt Maintenance; Adjusting The Alternator Belt - Toro 04520 Operator's Manual

Brake Maintenance

Adjusting the Brakes

Service Interval: Yearly—Burnish the brakes.
If the brake fails to hold the machine while parked, you
can adjust the brakes using the bulkhead fitting near the
brake drum; contact your Authorized Service Distributor
or refer to the Service Manual for more information.
Note: Burnish the brakes annually; refer to the Break-In
Period section.

Belt Maintenance

Adjusting the Alternator Belt

Service Interval: After the first 8 hours
Make sure the belt is properly tensioned to ensure proper
operation of the machine and prevent unnecessary wear.
1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, and remove
the ignition key.
2. Apply moderate thumb pressure to the belt between
the pulleys (22 lb (10 kgf)). The belt should deflect
0.28 to 0.35 inches (7 to 9 mm). If not, complete the
following procedure to adjust the belt tension:
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1. Alternator belt—apply pessure here
2. Alternator
3. Adjusting strap
A. Loosen the bolts securing the alternator to the
engine and adjusting strap.
B. Inspect the belt for wear or damage and replace
if it is worn.
C. Using a lever placed between the alternator and
the engine block, pull the alternator out to obtain
the correct belt tension and tighten the bolts.
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