Adjusting The Parking-Brake Latch; Belt Maintenance; Servicing The Alternator Belt - Toro Reelmaster 5610 Operator's Manual

Note:
Ensure that the cable conduit does not
rotate during the tightening procedure.
Adjusting the
Parking-Brake Latch
If the parking brake fails to engage and latch, an
adjustment to the brake pawl is required.
1. Loosen the 2 screws securing the parking-brake
pawl to the frame
Figure 99
1. Brake cables
2. Screws (2)
2. Press the parking-brake pedal forward until the
brake detent completely engages on the brake
pawl (Figure 99).
3. Tighten the 2 screws locking the adjustment.
4. Press the brake pedal to release the parking
brake.
5. Check the adjustment and adjust as required.
(Figure 99).
3. Parking brake pawl
4. Brake detent

Belt Maintenance

Servicing the Alternator
Belt
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Check the condition and tension of the belts
100) after every 100 operating hours.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and remove the key.
2. Open the hood; refer to
40).
3. Check the condition of the alternator belt.
Note:
Replace a worn or damaged belt.
4. Check the belt tension.
Note:
Belt tension is correct when the belt
deflects 10 mm (3/8 inch) when a force of 45 N
(10 lb) is applied on the belt midway between
the pulleys.
5. If belt deflection is more than or less than 10 mm
(3/8 inch), loosen the alternator mounting bolts
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(Figure 100).
1. Mounting bolt
6. Increase or decrease the alternator-belt tension,
and tighten the mounting bolts.
7. Check the deflection of the belt again to ensure
that the tension is correct.
8. Close and latch the hood; refer to
Hood (page
57
Opening the Hood (page
Figure 100
2. Alternator
Closing the
40).
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