Belt Maintenance; Tensioning The Alternator Belt - Toro LT-F3000 Operator's Manual

Figure 58
1. Radiator
7. Pivot the oil cooler back into position and secure
the latches.
8. Close the screen and secure the latch.

Belt Maintenance

Tensioning the Alternator
Belt
Service Interval: After the first 8 hours
Every 100 hours
1. Open the hood.
2. Check the tension of the alternator belt by
pressing it
alternator and the crankshaft pulleys with 10 kg
(22 lb) of force.
Note:
The belt should deflect 11 mm (7/16
inch). If the deflection is incorrect, proceed to
step 3. If correct, continue operation.
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1. Brace
2. Alternator belt
3. Loosen the bolt securing the brace to the engine
(Figure 59), the bolt securing the alternator to
the brace and the pivot bolt.
4. Insert a pry bar between the alternator and the
engine and pry out on the alternator.
5. When you achieve the proper tension, tighten
the alternator, brace, and pivot bolts to secure
the adjustment.
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(Figure 59) midway between the
Figure 59
3. Pivot bolt
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