Adjusting The Parking-Brake Latch; Belt Maintenance; Servicing The Alternator Belt - Toro Groundsmaster 4300-D Operator's Manual

that the cable conduit does not rotate during
tightening procedure.
Adjusting the
Parking-Brake Latch
If the parking brake fails to engage and latch, an
adjustment to the brake pawl is required.
1. Loosen the 2 screws securing the parking brake
pawl to the frame
Figure 91
1. Brake cables
2. Brake detent
2. Press the parking brake pedal forward until the
brake detent completely engages on the brake
pawl (Figure 91).
3. Tighten the 2 screws locking the adjustment.
4. Press the brake pedal to disengage the parking
brake.
5. Check the adjustment and adjust as required.
(Figure 91).
3. Parking brake pawl
4. Screws (2)

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 92).
Figure 92
2. Alternator
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