Replacing The Differential Belt - Toro 04052TE Operator's Manual

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Adjusting the Primary V-Belts

1. To adjust the belt tension on primary V-belts, first

check the adjustment of the traction control. Refer

to Adjusting the Traction Control. If unable to attain

the 3 to 5 lb (1.5 to 2.3 kg) force required in adjusting

the traction control, proceed to next step.

2. Loosen the retainer securing the V-belt cover and

pivot the cover open (Figure 29).

Figure 29

1. V-belt cover

3. To increase belt tension, loosen the engine mounting

bolts and move engine backwards in the slots.

Important: Do not over tension the belt.

4. Tighten the mounting bolts.

Note: The distance between the centers of the

driver and the driven pulleys should be approximately

5.18 inches (13.15 cm) after new V-belts are installed.

5. After tensioning the primary V-belts, check the

alignment of the engine output shaft pulley and the

countershaft pulley with a straight edge.

6. If the pulleys are misaligned, loosen the screws

securing the engine mounting base to the mower

frame and slide the engine from side to side until the

pulleys are aligned within 0.030 inch (0.07 cm).

2. Retainer

1. Primary V-belts

2. Belt guide

7. Tighten the mounting screws and check the

alignment.

8. To push or pull the machine easier without starting

the engine, adjust the belt guide (Figure 30, inset)

as follows:

A. Engage the clutch.

B. Loosen the bolt securing the idler pulley and belt

guide to the idler arm.

C. Rotate the belt guide clockwise until a gap of

approximately 0.06 inch (0.15 cm) is obtained

between the guide finger and the backside of the

drive belts.

D. Tighten the bolt and locknut securing the idler

pulley and belt guide to the idler arm.

9. Close the cover and secure the retainer.