Toro Groundmaster Series Service Manual page 296

Idler Assemblies
Cutting Units: Service and Repairs
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1. Shoulder bolt
2. Idler lever
3. Flange bushing (2 each)
4. Torsion spring
5. Washer
6. Idler pivot
7. Flange nut
8. Cap screw
9. Idler pulley
Removing the Tensioning Idler Assembly
Refer to Figure 132 for this procedure.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the cutting unit, engage the
parking brake, set the key switch to the O
from the key switch.
2. Remove the belt covers from the cutting unit.
3. Use a 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch drive ratchet or breaker bar in the idle arm to
release the drive belt tension.
4. Slip the drive belt off the gearbox pulley and allow the idler to rest against
the shoulder bolt.
5. Remove the fasteners securing the tensioning idler assembly to the cutting
unit and remove the assembly.
6. Secure the idler assembly in a vise by clamping on the idler pivot plate.
Figure 132
(side discharge cutting unit shown)
10. Spacer
11. Washer
12. Lock nut
13. Retaining ring
14. Flange nut
15. Dust shield
16. Idler pulley
17. Pulley spacer
18. Carriage bolt
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position and remove the key
Groundsmaster ® 3200, 3300 and 3310
19240SL Rev A