Adjustments; Adjusting The Reel Drive Belt - Toro Greensmaster 1018 Service Manual

Adjustments

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1. Reel drive box assembly
2. Reel belt
3. Idler arm

Adjusting the Reel Drive Belt

Greensmaster ® 1018/1021/1026
18238SL Rev B
4. Bolt
5. Gasket
6. Reel drive cover
1. Park the machine on a level surface. Ensure that the engine is OFF. Remove
the spark plug wire from the engine spark plug.
2. Remove the 3 socket head screws (7) that secures the reel drive cover (6)
to the reel drive assembly (1) and remove the reel drive cover to expose
the reel drive belt (2).
3. Check tension by depressing the belt (item 2 in
between pulleys with 18 to 22 N (4 to 5 lbs) of force. The belt should deflect
6.35 mm (0.25 inch). If deflection is incorrect, proceed to next step. If
deflection is correct, continue operation.
Figure 20
Page 5–3 Traction and Reel Drive Systems: Adjustments
7. Socket head screw (3 each)
Figure 20) at mid span