Belt Maintenance; Inspecting The Belts - Toro 07050 Operator's Manual

Belt Maintenance

Inspecting the Belts

Note: It is not necessary to remove the upper belt
guard (Figure 23) to check the belt tension. If for some
reason the belt guard must be removed, remove the 4
bolts, washers, and nuts securing the guard to the frame.
Never operate the machine without the guards in place.
Figure 23
1. Upper belt guard
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1. Impeller belt
2. Jackshaft belt
Inspecting the Impeller Drive Belt
Check the tension by depressing the belt at the mid
span of the impeller and clutch pulleys with 4–5 lbs
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(18–22 N) of force. The belt should deflect .5 inches
(1.27 cm). If the deflection is incorrect, proceed
to Adjusting the Impeller Drive Belt (page 23). If
the deflection is correct, continue normal operation
(Figure 23).
Inspecting the Jackshaft Belt
Check the tension by depressing the belt at mid
span of the jackshaft and clutch pulleys with 4–5 lbs
(18–22 N) of force. The belt should deflect .25 inches
(6.35 mm). If the deflection is incorrect, proceed to
Adjusting the Jackshaft Belt (page 23). If the deflection
is correct, continue normal operation (Figure 23).
Inspecting the Reel Drive Belt
Check the tension by depressing the belt at mid span of
the idler pulley and the reel driver pulley with 25–29 lbs
(111–129 N) of force. The belt should deflect .25 inches
(6.35 mm). If the deflection is incorrect, proceed to
Adjusting the Reel Drive Belt (page 23). If the deflection
is correct, continue normal operation.
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Figure 24
3. Idler pulley
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