Installing The Mower - Toro 71226 Operator's Manual

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Figure 41
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.
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3. Belt guides

Installing the Mower

1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade control (PTO), shift into neutral, set
the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to
"OFF" to stop the engine.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch and
pull the wire off the spark plug.
3. Turn the front wheels fully to the left. Slide the
mower under the chassis from the right side.
4. Install mower belt onto the lower engine pulley
(Fig. 41). 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 guides
away from the pulley. There must be a
maximum 1/8" (3.175 mm) between the belt
guide and the edge of the pulley to keep the
belt on the pulley during operation. If the
space is more than 1/8" (3.175 mm), adjust
the belt guide(s) and tighten them securely.
The belt guide must not contact the pulley.
5. Install the mower pivot mount brackets to the
front axle with bolts and lock nuts (Fig. 42).
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Figure 42
1. Pivot mount bracket
2. Bolt 5/16–18 x 2-1/2"
6. Move the height-of-cut lever (deck lift) into the
"A" notch.
Maintenance
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3. Lock nut
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