Checking The Alternator-Belt Tension - Toro Z Master Professional 7500-D Series Operator's Manual

Figure 61
Rear Discharge Machine Shown
1. Spring
2. Square hole in the idler
arm for the ratchet
Figure 62
Side Discharge Machine Shown
1. Spring-loaded idler pulley
2. Square hole in the idler
arm for the ratchet
8. Ensure that the spring ends are seated in the
anchor grooves, and using the ratchet in the
square hole, install the belt around the idler
pulley (Figure 61 or
9. Install the belt covers
3. Spring-loaded idler pulley
4. Mower belt
3. Spring
4. Mower belt
Figure 62).
(Figure 63).
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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
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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.
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Figure 63
(Figure 64).
Figure 64
2. Alternator
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