Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D Service Manual page 27

Adjust Alternator/Fan Belt
Condition and tension of alternator/fan belt should be
checked after the first 10 hours of operation and every
50 operating hours thereafter.
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,
stop engine, engage parking brake, and remove key
from the ignition switch. Unlatch and raise hood.
2. Check belt tension by depressing belt midway be-
tween the alternator and crankshaft pulleys with 22 lb.
of force (98 N). Belt should deflect 7/16 inch (11 mm). If
deflection is incorrect, proceed to step 3. If correct, con-
tinue equipment operation.
3. Loosen bolt securing brace to engine and bolt secur-
ing alternator to brace.
4. Insert pry bar between alternator and engine. Rotate
alternator out from engine to increase belt tension.
5. When proper tension is achieved, tighten alternator
and brace bolts to secure the adjustment.
6. Close and secure hood.
Groundsmaster 3500--D
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1. Alternator/fan belt
2. Brace bolt
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Figure 9
3. Alternator bolt
4. Alternator
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