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Belt Maintenance
Inspecting the Belts
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
2. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Set the height of cut at the lowest cutting position.
4. Inspect the belt for wear. Replace the belt if it is worn.
The signs of a worn belt include squealing while the belt is rotating; the blades slipping
while cutting grass; and frayed edges, burn marks, and cracks on the belt.
Replacing the Mower Belt
The signs of a worn belt include squealing while the belt is rotating, blades slipping while
cutting grass, and frayed edges, burn marks, and cracks on the belt. Replace the mower belt
if any of these conditions are evident.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operating position.
3. Set the height of cut at the lowest cutting position.
4. Pull up the side of the cover with the grommet and slide the cover off.
5. Using a spring-removal too (Toro Part No. 92-5771), remove the idler spring from the
deck hook to remove tension on the idler pulley.
The spring is under tension when installed and can cause personal injury.
Be careful when removing the belt.
Maintenance: Belt Maintenance
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