Inspecting The Belts; Replacing The Mower Belt - Toro 74882 Operator's Manual

Figure 61
1. Deck lift arm
2. Chain
6. Ensure there is tension on all four chains(Figure 61).
7. Tighten the four adjustment bolts(Figure 61).
8. Check that blocks fit just snugly under the deck skirt.
Make sure all bolts are tight
9. Verify that the deck is level by checking the side-to-side
level and front-to-rear blade slope; repeat the deck
leveling procedure if necessary.

Inspecting the Belts

Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Check the belts for squealing when the belt is rotating, blades
slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and
cracks are signs of a worn mower belt. Replace the mower
belt if any of these conditions is evident.
Note: Lift the floor pan to gain access to the belt and idler
pulley.

Replacing the Mower Belt

Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when
cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and cracks are
signs of a worn mower belt. Replace the mower belt if any of
these conditions is evident.
WARNING
The spring is under tension when installed and can
cause personal injury.
Be careful when removing the belt.
3. Hook
4. Adjustment bolt
Removing the Mower Belt
Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when
cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and cracks are
signs of a worn mower belt. Replace the mower belt if any of
these conditions is evident.
1. Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move the
motion control levers to the neutral locked position
and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Lower the mower to the 76 mm (3 inch) height-of-cut
position.
4. Lift the floor pan to gain access to the belt and idler
pulley.
5. Remove the belt covers (Figure 62).
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1. Loosen the screws
2. Pivot the belt cover up
6. Using a spring removal tool (Toro part no. 92-5771),
remove the idler spring from the deck post to remove
tension on the idler pulley (Figure 63).
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Figure 62
3. Remove belt cover
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