Toro 41568 Operator's Manual page 34

3. If the measurement does not fall within the specified
range, loosen the jam nuts at both ends of the tie rod
(Fig. 47).
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Figure 47
1. Jam nut
4. Rotate the tie rod to move the front of the tire inward or
outward.
5. Tighten the tie rod jam nuts when the adjustment is
correct.
6. Ensure that there is full travel of the steering wheel in
both directions.
Servicing the Drive Belts
Checking the Drive Belts
Check the condition and tension of the drive belts after the
first 8 operating hours and every 100 operating hours
thereafter.
Use a belt tension tool, according to manufacturer
directions to check the tension. The tension should be as
follows:
Alternator belt (Fig. 48)
– New belt—79 to 101 lb (351 to 449 N)
– Used belt (run more than 10 minutes)—56 to 75 lb
(249 to 333 N)
Governor/cooling fan belt (Fig. )
– New belt—75 lb (333 N)
– Used belt (run more than 10 minutes)—50 lb
(222 N)
Adjusting/Replacing the Alternator Belt
1. Position the sprayer on a level surface, set the parking
brake, stop the pump, stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
2. Loosen the alternator mounting bolts (Fig. 48).
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2. Tie rod
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1
Figure 48
1. Alternator belt
2. Alternator
3. If the belt is worn or damaged, remove it and replace it
with a new belt.
4. Insert a pry bar between the alternator and the engine
and pull the alternator out until you achieve the desired
tension.
5. Hold the alternator in place and tighten the mounting
bolts.
Adjusting/Replacing the
Governor/Cooling Fan Belt
1. Position the sprayer on a level surface, set the parking
brake, stop the pump, stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
2. Loosen the 3 governor mounting bolts (Fig. 49).
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Figure 49
1. Governor/cooling fan belt
2. Governor
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3
3. Mounting bolts
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3. Mounting bolts