Installing The Mower - Toro 71228 Operator's Manual

17. Repeat steps 14 through 16 on the opposite side of the
mower.
18. Move the height-of-cut lever into the D notch. Hook the
lift assist spring onto the retaining bolt for storage
(Fig. 37).
Note: Do not install the lift assist spring if you are going to
install the rear tire chains.
19. Remove the mower belt from the lower engine pulley
(Fig. 41). If you are careful, you can flex the belt guides
just far enough away from the pulley to remove the belt.
If it is too difficult to remove the belt, loosen the bolts
and nuts securing the belt guides.
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3
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Figure 41
Top View
1. Mower belt
2. Engine pulley
Important
Do not bend the belt guides away from the
pulley because the belt will not operate properly when you
install the mower later.
20. Turn the front wheels fully to the left and slide the
mower out to the right.

Installing the Mower

1. Park the tractor on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blades (PTO).
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
7. Turn the front wheels fully to the left. Slide the mower
under the chassis from the right side.
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m-1850
3. Belt guides
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8. Install the mower belt onto the lower engine pulley
(Fig. 41). If you are careful, you can flex the belt guides
just far enough away from the pulley to install the belt.
If it is too difficult to install the belt, loosen the bolts
and nuts securing the belt guides.
Important
Do not bend the belt guides away from the
pulley. There must be a maximum 1/8 in. (3.2 mm)
between the belt guide and the edge of the pulley to keep
the belt on the pulley during operation. If the space is more
than 1/8 in. (3.18 mm), adjust the belt guides and tighten
them securely. The belt guide must not contact the pulley.
9. Install the mower pivot mount brackets to the front axle
with bolts and locknuts (Fig. 42).
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Figure 42
1. Pivot mount bracket
2. Bolt, 5/16 x 2-1/2 in.
10. Move the height-of-cut lever into the D notch.
11. Remove the lift assist spring between the mower right
side life bracket and the retaining bolt (Fig. 43).
Note: Use the spring tool provided with the tractor.
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Figure 43
1. Spring
2. Bolt
12. Move the height-of-cut lever into the A notch.
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m-4630
3. Locknut
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m-1851
3. Spring tool