Transmission Belt Replacement; Transmission Belt Removal - Toro 23518 Service Manual

HYDRAULICS & ENGINE MOUNTING
4. Raise the rear of the machine up and support with
jack stands (or equivalent support). Raise just high
enough to allow the drive wheels to turn freely.
Raising the unit for service or mainten ance relying
solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be
dangerous. The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may
not be enough support or may malfunction allowing
the unit to fall, which could cause injury. Do not rely
solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks for support.
Use adequate jack stands or equivalent support.
5. Install the spark plug wire and key. Start the engine
and move the throttle control ahead to 1/2 throttle
position. Disengage the parking brake.
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Engine must be running and drive wheels must
be turning so motion control adjustment can be
performed. Contact with moving parts or hot surfaces
may cause personal injury. Keep fingers, hands,
and clothing clear of rotating components and hot
surfaces.
6. With the engine running, slowly move the directional
control in both forward and reverse directions 5 to 6
times. Stop the engine and check the oil. Add oil if
necessary to the expansion reservoir.
Note: If may be necessary to repeat step 9 until all
the air is completely purged from the system.
When the transaxle operates at a normal
noise levels and moves smoothly forward and
reverse at normal speeds, then the transaxle
is considered purged.
Note: Do not change the hydraulic system oil
(except for what can be drained when
changing filters) unless it is felt the oil has
been contaminated or has been extremely
hot. Changing the oil unnecessarily could
damage the hydraulic system by introducing
contaminants into the system.
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CAUTION
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WARNING

Transmission Belt Replacement

Transmission Belt Removal

1. Blow dirt and debris off unit especially in the drive
belt area.
2. Position unit in work area, remove key and engage
the parking brake.
3. Raise the front of the unit and support with jack
stands (Fig. 077).
Fig. 077
4. Loosen the nut on the belt tensioner (LH side) until
only two or three threads are left engaged (Fig. 078).
Fig. 078
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