Belt Maintenance; Inspecting The Belts; Replacing The Mower Belt - Toro 74412 Operator's Manual

Figure 46
1. Brake linkage
2. Yoke
6. Adjust the yoke clockwise to shorten the
distance; counterclockwise to lengthen distance
(Figure 46).
7. Measure the distance vertically between the
front of the brake bar and the crown of the
tire; the measurement should be 7/8 inch to 1
inch. (Figure 47).
8. Repeat steps through if additional adjustment
is needed.
9. Engage the parking brake, with the lever up
and ensure the brake bar engages the tire
(Figure 47).
10. Measure the length of the spring; the
measurement should be 2-3/4 inch (74 mm)
between the washers (Figure 47).
3. Hair pin and cotter pin
Figure 47
1. Brake lever
2. Tire
3. Brake bar

Belt Maintenance

Inspecting the Belts

Inspect all belts every 100 hours.
Check belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks
or any other damage. Replace damaged belts.

Replacing the Mower Belt

The signs of a worn mower belt are squealing
while the belt is rotating, blades slipping while you
are cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks,
and cracks. Replace the mower belt if you detect
any of these signs.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control
levers to the neutral locked position, and set
the parking brake.
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4. 7/8 to 1 inch (22 to 25 mm)
5. Vertical line from the front
of brake bar to the tire
crown