Replacing The Drive Belt - Toro 22615G Operator's Manual

Figure 28
1. Straightedge
9. Ensure that the pulleys are aligned and the
engine is parallel with the frame (not angled
toward the side), then tighten the 4 engine-plate
mounting bolts and the 4 bolts securing the rear
of the belt guard to the engine.
10. Install the belt guard and tighten the bolts
(Figure 25).
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2. Flex of 1 cm (0.40 inch)

Replacing the Drive Belt

Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Note:
Replace the belt if it shows any signs of wear,
cracks, glazing, or damage.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and engage
the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
3. Loosen the bolts securing the belt guard to
machine until you can remove the belt guard.
4. Remove the belt guard
5. Loosen the 4 engine-plate mounting bolts and
the 2 bolts securing the rear of the belt guard to
the engine (Figure 26
6. Loosen the belt tension bolt and jam nut and
slide the engine toward the flywheel housing to
loosen the belt
7. Replace the drive belt.
8. Adjust the tension of the new belt to 8 kg (18
lb) force and 10 mm (0.40 inch) belt deflection
at mid-span; refer to
Tension (page
9. Tighten the 4 engine-plate mounting bolts and
the 4 bolts securing the rear of the belt guard
to the engine.
10. Install the belt guard and secure it with the
previously removed washers and bolts.
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(Figure 25).
and Figure 27).
(Figure 27).
Adjusting the Drive-Belt
20)..