Replacing The Traction Belt; Adjust Electric Clutch - Toro 3318 Operator's Manual

Replacing the Traction Belt

6. Loosen pivot bolt enough to remove traction belt
from the drive pulley and clutch.
7. Install new belt around clutch and drive pulley.
8. Torque pivot bolt to 35-40 ft. lb. (47-54 N.m).
Install tension spring between idler arm and
frame bracket (Fig. 36).
9. Hook clutch retainer into clutch and secure to
frame with engine mounting bolt. Torque engine
mounting bolt to 170-220 in. lb. (19-24 N.m).
10. Connect clutch in–line wire connector to wire
harness.
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5
2
Figure 36
1. Traction belt
2. Idler pulley
3. Clutch retainer
1
4
m–1221
6
4. Tension spring
5. Adjusting nut
6. Pivot bolt

Adjust Electric Clutch

The clutch is adjustable to ensure proper engagement
and proper braking. Check adjustment after every 100
hours of operation.
The electric clutch has three (3) adjustment nuts that
all must be adjusted the same (Fig. 37).
1. Insert a 0.015 inch (.40 mm) feeler gauge into
the slot (Fig. 37).
2. Turn the nut until light resistance is felt on the
gauge.
3. Repeat for all three adjusting nuts.
3
Figure 37
1. Slot
2. 0.010" (25 mm) Feeler
gauge
Maintenance
1
2
m–2794
3. Adjusting nut
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