Replacing The Drive Belt; Cleaning Under The Cutting Unit - Toro 31971 Operator's Manual

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Replacing the Drive Belt

The blade drive belt, tensioned by the spring-loaded
idler pulley, is very durable. However, after many
hours of use, the belt will show signs of wear. Signs
of a worn belt are squealing when belt is rotating,
blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed edges,
burn marks, and cracks. Replace the belt if any of
these conditions occur.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting unit, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and remove the key.
2.
Remove the belt covers from the top of the
cutting unit and set the covers aside.
3.
Using a torque wrench or similar tool, move the
idler pulley
(Figure
to release the belt tension and allow the belt to
be slipped off the gearbox pulley.
Figure 28
1. Idler pulley
4.
Remove the old belt from around the spindle
pulleys and idler pulley.
5.
Using a torque wrench or similar tool to hold
the idler pulley, route the new belt around the
spindle pulleys and idler-pulley assembly as
shown in
Figure
29.
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28) away from the drive belt
1. Belt routing
6.
Install the belt covers.
Cleaning Under the Cutting
Unit
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Remove the grass buildup under the cutting unit daily.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, raise the
cutting unit to the T
the parking brake, shut off the engine, and
remove the key.
2.
Raise the cutting unit to the S
refer to your traction unit Operator's Manual.
3.
Thoroughly clean the underside of the cutting
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unit with water.
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