Tensioning The Alternator Belt - Toro Z Master Z597 Service Manual

Tensioning the Alternator Belt

1. Place a wood tool handle between the alternator and
cylinder block to use as a lever (Fig. 329).
Fig 329
2. Adjust the alternator to the outside until there is
3/8 to 1/2 inch (10 to 13mm) deflection in the belt
between the engine and the alternator (Fig. 328).
3. Tighten the alternator bolts.
4. Check the deflection in the belt again and adjust the
belt if needed (Fig. 330).
Fig 330
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5. If the deflection is correct, torque the upper bolt to
170 in-lbs. (19 Nm) and the bottom bolt to 40 ft-lbs.
(54 Nm) (Fig. 331).
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6. Install the pump drive belt; refer to Replacing the
Traction Pump Drive Belt, page 4-31.
7. Install the front engine panel (Fig. 332).
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