Checking The Nozzle; Adjusting The Belt; Inspecting The Tires - Toro Pro Force 44553 Operator's Manual

Checking the Nozzle

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Checking the Nozzle Clamp
Check the nozzle clamp
that it is tight. If the nozzle is dragged over obstacles
or through low areas in the terrain, it could be knocked
loose from the clamp. Torque the clamp fasteners to
5 to 6 N∙m (45-50 in-lb).
Figure 30
1. Nozzle clamp
Cleaning the Nozzle Guides
Check and remove any grass, dirt, or debris buildup
around and in between the nozzle guides
If the nozzle guides are not keep free of debris, the
nozzle may not rotate freely which could cause the
motor to stall.
Figure 31
1. Nozzle guides
(Figure 30) daily to ensure
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Adjusting the Belt

Service Interval: After the first 8 hours
Every 50 hours
If the belt slips when changing the direction of the
nozzle, an adjustment to the belt is required.
1. Loosen the bolts securing the pulley mounting
bracket to the blower frame
2. Position a torque wrench into the pulley
mounting bracket
3. Pivot the pulley mounting bracket away from the
nozzle until the torque wrench reads 23 to 26.0
N∙m (200 to 230 in-lb)
4. Tighten the mounting bolts.
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1. Mounting bolts
2. Pulley
3. Hole for torque wrench

Inspecting the Tires

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Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Check the tire pressure frequently to ensure proper
inflation (241 kPa (35 psi). If the tires are not inflated
to the correct pressure, the tires will wear prematurely.
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(Figure 32).
(Figure 32).
(Figure 32).
Figure 32
4. Torque wrench in pulley
mounting bracket (22.6
to 26.0 N∙m (200 to 230
in-lb))
5. Belt
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