Adjusting The Parking-Brake Latch; Belt Maintenance; Tensioning The Alternator Belt - Toro 30853 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Parking-Brake
Latch
If the parking brake fails to engage and latch, an adjustment
to the brake pawl is required.
1. Loosen the 2 screws securing the parking-brake pawl
to the frame (Figure
Figure 55
1. Brake cables
2. Brake detent
2. Press the parking-brake pedal forward until the brake
detent completely engages on the brake pawl
55).
3. Tighten the 2 screws locking the adjustment.
4. Press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.
5. Check the adjustment and adjust as required.
55).
3. Parking-brake pawl
4. Screws (2)
(Figure

Belt Maintenance

Tensioning the Alternator Belt

1. Open the hood.
2. Check the tension of the alternator belt by depressing
it (Figure 56) midway between the alternator and the
crankshaft pulleys with 10 kg (22 lb) of force.
1. Brace
2. Alternator belt
Note: The belt should deflect 11 mm (0.04 inch).
3. If the deflection is incorrect, proceed to step 4. If
correct, continue operation.
4. Loosen the bolt securing the brace to the engine
(Figure 56), the bolt securing the alternator to the brace
and the pivot bolt.
5. Insert a pry bar between the alternator and the engine
and pry out on the alternator.
6. When you achieve the proper tension, tighten the
alternator, brace, and pivot bolts to secure the
adjustment.
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Figure 56
3. Pivot bolt