Checking The Mower Belts; Replacing The Mower Belts - Toro Groundsmaster 1200 Series Operator's Manual

1. Dipstick
2. Dipstick port
2. Thread the dipstick into the port, remove the
dipstick, and check that the lubricant level
(Figure 63).
The fluid level should indicate between the full
and add marks of the dipstick.
Note:
Add lubricant as needed to raise the level
between the full and add marks.
3. Clean the threads of the dipstick and apply
PTFE thread sealant to the threads.
4. Thread the dipstick into the fill port and tighten
the dipstick (Figure
5. Repeat steps and1
gearboxes.

Checking the Mower Belts

Service Interval: After the first 50 hours
The blade drive belts, tensioned by the spring loaded
idler pulleys, are durable. However, after many hours
of use, the belts will show signs of wear. Signs of a
worn belt include: squealing when belt is rotating, the
mower blades slip when cutting grass, the belt has
frayed edges, the belt has burn marks and cracks,
and poor quality of cut. Replace the belts if you notice
any of these conditions.
Figure 63
3. Full dipstick mark
4. Add dipstick mark
63).
through 4 for the other deck
The belts for the left deck are shown. The belts right and
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1. Tensioner pulleys
2. Drive pulleys
3. Spindle pulleys (left,
center, and right)
1. Remove the deck covers; refer to
Deck Covers (page
2. Check the short and long belt for signs of
damage or excessive wear.
Replace damaged or worn belts; refer to
Replacing the Mower Belts (page
3. Install the deck covers; refer to
Deck Covers (page

Replacing the Mower Belts

Note:
You must remove the long belt to replace the
short belt.
Removing the Long Belt
1. Remove the belt covers; refer to
Deck Covers (page 28)
2. Use a breaker bar or similar tool to rotate the belt
tensioner for the long belt counterclockwise and
slip the belt off the tensioner pulley
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Figure 64
center decks are similar.
4. Short belt (left)
5. Long belt (right)
28).
Installing the
29).
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Removing the
35).
Removing the
(Figure 65).