Traction Drive Belt - Toro 04018 Operator's Manual

Figure 38
1. Reel drive belt
B. Using a 3/8 inch drive torque wrench,
rotate the bearing housing with 35-40 in.-lb.
of torque to set belt tension (Figure 39).
Figure 39
1. Bearing housing
C. While holding the torque wrench setting,
tighten the bearing housing mounting nuts
(Figure 38). Do not over-tension belt.
D. Install belt cover.

Traction Drive Belt

1. Remove belt cover mounting fasteners and belt
cover to expose belt (Figure 40).
2. Bearing housing mounting
nuts
2. 3/8" Torque wrench here
Figure 40
1. Traction drive belt cover
2. Check tension by depressing belt (Figure 41)
at mid span of pulleys with 4 ± 1 lb of force.
Belt should deflect 1/4 inch (6 mm). If the
deflection is incorrect, proceed to next step.
Figure 41
1. Traction drive belt
3. To adjust belt tension:
A. On back side of side plate, loosen the bolt
securing the idler bracket to the side plate
(Figure 42).
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