Installing The Mower - Toro 71242 Operator's Manual

14. Remove the mower belt from the lower engine pulley
(Fig. 42). If you are careful, you can flex the belt
guide(s) just far enough away from the pulley to
remove the belt. If it is too difficult to remove the belt,
loosen the bolts and nuts securing the belt guides.
Important
Do not bend the belt guide(s) away from the
pulley because the belt will not operate properly when the
mower is installed later.
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Figure 42
Top View
1. Mower belt
2. Engine pulley
15. Turn the front wheels fully to the left. Slide the mower
out to the right to complete removal.

Installing the Mower

1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO,
set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
2. Pull the wire off of the spark plug.
3. Turn the front wheels fully to the left. Slide the mower
under the chassis from the right side.
4. Install the mower belt onto the lower engine pulley
(Fig. 42). If you are careful, you can flex the belt
guide(s) just far enough away from the pulley to install
the belt. If it is too difficult to install the belt, loosen the
bolts and nuts securing the belt guides.
Important
Do not bend the belt guide(s) away from the
pulley. There must be a maximum 1/8 in. (3 mm) between
the belt guide(s) and the edge of the pulley to keep the belt
on the pulley during operation. If the space is more than
1/8 in. (3 mm), adjust the belt guide(s) and tighten them
securely. The belt guide(s) must not contact the pulley.
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1890
3. Belt guides
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5. Install the mower pivot mount brackets to the front axle
with bolts and locknuts (Fig. 43).
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Figure 43
1. Pivot mount bracket
2. Bolt, 5/16 x 2-1/2 in.
6. Move the height-of-cut lever into the "A" notch.
7. Slide the end of the long rod through the hole in the
mower mount (Fig. 44). Install the washer and hairpin
cotter to secure the rod in place. Repeat this step on the
opposite side of the mower.
8. Mount the slotted mower leveling bracket onto the pin
on the height-of-cut arm (Fig. 44). Install the washer
and hairpin cotter to secure the mower. Repeat this step
on the opposite side of the mower.
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Figure 44
1. Hairpin cotter and washer
2. Long rod
9. Look under the tractor and take down the PTO cable
nested inside the frame rail.
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m–4630
3. Locknut
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1805
3. Leveling bracket
4. Mower mount