Idler Assembly - Toro Reelmaster 5500-D Service Manual

Idler Assembly

The drive side plate assembly groomer kit incorporates
the idler system for tensioning the groomer drive belt. A
torsion spring is used to maintain proper belt tension.
Removal (Fig. 10)
1. Remove groomer belt cover and drive belt from
groomer drive side of cutting unit (see Groomer Reel
Removal in this section).
CAUTION
Be careful when removing or installing the idler
pulley torsion spring. The spring is under heavy
load and may cause personal injury.
2. Insert nut driver or small piece of pipe onto the tor-
sion spring end that is retained on the groomer plate. Lift
the spring end up and out to unhook the spring from the
groomer plate anchor post.
3. Retain cap screw (item 1) while loosening flange nut
that secures idler assembly to groomer plate. Remove
idler assembly. Make sure to locate and retrieve idler
arm spacer and torsion spring.
4. Disassemble idler assembly as needed using Figure
11 as a guide.
Installation (Fig. 10)
1. Assemble idler using Figure 11 as a guide.
2. Position idler assembly, spacer and torsion spring to
cap screw (item 1) and groomer plate. Secure idler as-
sembly with flange nut.
3. Insert nut driver or small piece of pipe onto the tor-
sion spring end. Lift the spring end out and up and hook
the spring to the groomer plate anchor post.
4. Install drive belt and belt cover to right side of cutting
unit (see Groomer Reel Installation in this section).
Reelmaster 5500−D
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1. Cap screw
2. Flat washer
3. Groomer plate
4. Idler arm spacer
5. Torsion spring
6. Idler assembly
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1. Retaining ring
2. Cap screw
3. Lock washer
4. Flat washer
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Figure 10
7. Flange nut
8. Drive pulley
9. Groomer drive belt
10. Groomer belt cover
11. Driven pulley
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Figure 11
5. Bearing
6. Idler pulley
7. Flange bushing
8. Idler arm
Groomer (Rev. C)
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