Toro TX 427 Operator's Manual page 39

Figure 52
1. Spring-removal tool
2. Drive belt
3. Idler pulley spring (spring
cover not shown)
5. Remove the idler pulley spring from the
idler-pulley assembly
4. Idler pulley
5. Engine (see-through for
illustrative purposes)
(Figure 53).
1. Idler-pulley assembly
6. Remove the belt from the 3 pulleys
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7. Install a new drive belt around the 3 pulleys
(Figure 53).
8. Install the end of the idler pulley spring to the
arm on the idler-pulley assembly.
Important:
cover, ensure to install it over the spring at
this time.
9. Using the spring-removal tool, pull the idler
spring hook up and around the stud on the
traction unit, pulling the idler pulley tight.
10. Remove the spring-removal tool from the spring
and close the hood.
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Figure 53
Spring cover not shown
2. Drive-belt routing
Figure 54
Spring cover not shown
If you have removed the spring
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(Figure 54).
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