Hydrostatic Drive Belt Replacement - Toro Z MASTER 2000 Series Service Manual

Hydrostatic Drive Belt Replacement

Hydrostatic Drive Belt Removal
Hydrostatic Drive Belt Installation
Drive System: Service and Repairs
1. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the key.
Engage the parking brake.
2. Disconnect the battery by removing the negative cable first, then the positive
cable from the battery.
3. Raise and support the unit so that the drive wheels are off the ground.
4. Remove the mower belt from the clutch.
5. Using a 9/16 inch socket on the idler pulley, turn the nut clockwise (from the
bottom), starting in the 3 O'clock position to remove tension on the belt.
Note: If the drive idler spring is removed, ensure proper spring orientation on
installation.
6. Slip the drive belt off of the idler pulleys.
7. Remove the drive belt from the hydrostatic drive pulleys.
Note: Inspect the belt for excessive wear, damage, or cracking, replace
if necessary.
1. Route the hydrostatic drive belt around the engine pulley.
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1. Engine Pulley
2. Route the drive belt around the 2 hydrostatic transmission pulleys.
3. Place the drive belt on the inside of the right idler pulley.
4. Place the idler spring through the frame slot and onto the idler pulley stud (if
previously removed).
Note: Ensure proper orientation with the hook openings facing away from
the idler pivot.
5. Using a 9/16 inch socket on the idler pulley, turn the nut clockwise (from the
bottom of the machine), starting in the 3 O'clock position to remove tension
on the belt.
6. Slip the belt up and onto the idler pulley.
7. Lower the unit.
Mower Belt Replacement (page 6–6)
Figure 73
2. Hydrostatic Transmission Pulleys
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