Replacing The Mower Belt - Toro 30193 Operator's Manual

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Figure 46
1. Idler in slot
2. Belt guide

Replacing the Mower Belt

1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the engine off.
2. Remove the knobs and belt cover on mower.
3. Remove idler pulley and then remove worn belt
(Fig. 47).
4. Install new belt.
5. Install idler pulley.
6. Engage PTO and check belt tension. See Adjusting
Mower Belt Tension, page 34.
Note: Proper belt tension is 10–15 lbs. with the belt
deflected a 1/2 in. (13mm) halfway between pulleys
(Fig. 47).
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Figure 47
1. Belt (1/2in. [13mm]
Deflection)
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m–4726
3. 1-1/4 in. (32 mm)
4. Mower belt
1/2 in.
(13mm)
M–4750
2. Idler Pulley
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7. Engage PTO lever and check the clearance between the
bellcrank and the transmission output shaft (Fig. 48).
Space should be 1/16 –1/8 in. (2–3 mm).
8. Remove hairpin cotter and clevis pin from bellcrank.
Rotate clevis clockwise on rod to increase or
counterclockwise to decrease clearance (Fig. 48).
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Figure 48
1. 1/16–1/8 in. (2–3 mm)
2. Bellcrank
3. Transmission output shaft
9. Disengage the PTO. If the assist arm does not contact
the front stop on the mower deck (Fig. 49), readjust the
clevis to bring the bellcrank closer to the transmission
output shaft (Fig. 48).
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Figure 49
1. 1/2in. (13 mm) deflection
here
2. Assist arm
10. Check the belt guide under the engine frame for proper
adjustment (Fig. 46). The distance between the belt
guide and mower belt should be 1-1/4 in. (32 mm)
when mower belt is engaged. Adjust as necessary. The
disengaged belt should not drag or fall off pulley when
guides are properly adjusted.
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m–3860
4. Hairpin cotter
5. Clevis pin
6. Clevis
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m–4739
3. Front stop
4. Locknut
5. Turnbuckle