Toro 72098 Operator's Manual page 52

Figure 59
1. Square hole in the idler
arm for the ratchet
2. Wing deck mower belt
9. Install the new belt around the mower deck
pulleys.
10. Install the belt covers and floorboard.
11. Repeat this procedure for the other wing deck
belt.
Replacing the Center Deck Belt
Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping
when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks
and cracks are signs of a worn mower belt. Replace
the belt if any of these conditions are evident.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and engage the parking
brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Lower the mower to the 76 mm (3 inches) height
of cut.
4. Remove the 2 wing deck belts; refer to
the Wing Deck Belts (page
5. Use a ratchet in the square hole in the idler arm
to remove tension on the idler spring
6. Remove the belt from the mower deck pulleys
(Figure 60).
Note:
The belt comes off at the bottom of the
gearbox pulley.
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3. Spring
Replacing
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(Figure 60).
1. Spring-loaded idler pulley
2. Square hole in the idler
arm for the ratchet
7. Install the new belt around the mower deck
pulleys.
8. Install the 2 wing decks belts; refer to
the Wing Deck Belts (page
9. Install the belt covers and floorboard.
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Figure 60
3. Spring
4. Center deck mower belt
Replacing
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