Belt Maintenance; Replacing The Pump-Drive Belt - Toro STX-26 Operator's Manual

Belt Maintenance

Replacing the Pump-Drive
Belt
If the pump drive belt begins to squeal or is cracked,
worn, or frayed, replace it. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer for a replacement belt.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the hydraulic lift.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Raise the back of the machine and support it
on jack stands.
4. Remove the bottom shield; refer to
the Bottom Shield (page
5. Loosen the 2 pump bolts
Figure 47
1. Pump
2. Pump bolts
6. Twist the pump counterclockwise and allow it to
drop down away from the pulley
Note:
Ensure that the spider coupler drops
down with the pump.
7. Using a spring puller (contact your Authorized
Service Dealer) or stiff metal hook, pull the end
of the idler pulley spring off the spring bolt to
release tension on the belt
8. Remove the belt.
9. Route a new belt around the pulleys.
10. Install the idler-pulley spring on the bolt.
11. Ensure that the spider coupler is in place on the
pump and then insert it into the pulley, twisting it
clockwise to seat it on the pump bolts.
Removing
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(Figure 47).
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3. Belt
4. Idler-pulley spring
(Figure 47).
(Figure 47).
12. Torque the pump bolts to 68 N∙m (50 ft-lb).
13. Install the bottom shield.
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