Adjusting The Parking-Brake Latch; Belt Maintenance; Servicing The Alternator Belt - Toro Reelmaster 5510-D Operator's Manual

Note:
Ensure that the cable conduit does not
rotate while you are tightening the nuts.
Adjusting the
Parking-Brake Latch
If the parking brake fails to engage and latch, adjust
the brake pawl.
1. Loosen the 2 screws securing the parking-brake
pawl to the frame
Figure 98
1. Brake cables
2. Screw
2. Press the parking-brake pedal forward until the
brake detent completely engages on the brake
pawl (Figure 98).
3. Tighten the 2 screws to lock the adjustment.
4. Press the brake pedal to release the parking
brake.
5. Check the adjustment and adjust as required.
(Figure 98).
3. Parking-brake pawl
4. Brake detent

Belt Maintenance

Servicing the Alternator
Belt
Service Interval: After the first 10 hours
Every 100 hours
Note:
For proper belt tension, allow 10 mm (3/8 inch)
deflection when a force of 44 N (10 lb) is applied on
the belt midway between the pulleys.
1. If the deflection is not 10 mm (3/8 inch), loosen
the alternator mounting bolts
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1. Mounting bolt
2. Increase or decrease the alternator-belt tension
and tighten the bolts.
3. Check the deflection of the belt again to ensure
that the tension is correct.
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(Figure 99).
Figure 99
2. Alternator
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