Servicing Engine Belts; Adjusting Throttle - Toro 03200 Reelmaster 3100-D Operator's Manual

Servicing Engine Belts

Check condition and tension of all belts after first day of
operation and every 100 operating hours thereafter.
Alternator/fan Belt
1. Open hood.
2. Check tension by depressing belt midway between
alternator and crankshaft pulleys with 22 lb. of force.
Belt should deflect 7/16 in. If deflection is incorrect,
proceed to step 3. If correct, continue operation.
3. Loosen bolt securing brace to engine and bolt securing
alternator to brace.
4. Insert pry bar between alternator and engine and pry out
on alternator.
5. When proper tension is achieved, tighten alternator and
brace bolts to secure adjustment.
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Figure 65
1. Alternator /fan belt
Hydrostat Drive Belt Replacement
1. Insert a nut driver or small piece of tubing onto end of
belt tensioning spring.
Warning
Use caution when de–tensioning spring as it is
under heavy load.
2. Push down and forward on spring end to unhook from
bracket and release tension on spring.
3. Replace belt.
4. Reverse procedure to tension spring.
Figure 66
1. Hydrostat drive belt

Adjusting Throttle

1. Position throttle lever rearward so it stops against
control panel slot.
2. Loosen the throttle cable connector on the lever arm at
the injection pump.
Figure 67
1. Injection pump lever arm
3. Hold the injection pump lever arm against the low idle
stop and tighten the cable connector.
4. Loosen screws securing throttle control to control panel.
5. Push throttle control lever all the way forward.
6. Slide stop plate until it contacts throttle lever and
tighten screws securing throttle control to control panel.
7. If throttle does not stay in position during operation,
torque the lock nut, used to set the friction device on the
throttle lever, to 40 – 55 in. lb. The maximum force
required to operate the throttle lever should be 20 lb.
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2. Spring end
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