Service And Repairs; Reel Drive And Transmission Coupler Belt Replacement - Toro Greensmaster Flex 21 Service Manual

Service and Repairs

Reel Drive and Transmission Coupler Belt Replacement (Fig. 14 and 15)
The Flex 21 uses two identical positive drive belts to op-
erate the cutting unit. Replacement of these belts re-
quires the same procedure.
Removal
1. Park mower on a level surface. Make sure engine is
OFF. Remove high tension lead from the spark plug.
2. Remove belt cover to expose appropriate drive belt:
right side (Fig. 14) or left side (Fig. 15).
3. Loosen the two bearing housing mounting nuts.
4. Pivot bearing housing to loosen belt tension. Re-
move drive belt from the two pulleys.
Installation
1. Park mower on a level surface. Make sure engine is
OFF. Remove high tension lead from the spark plug.
2. Place a new drive belt onto the two pulleys.
3. Adjust drive belt tension (see Reel Drive Belt Adjust-
ment in this section).
4. Reinstall belt cover.
Greensmaster Flex 21
3
1. RH reel drive belt
2. Bearing housing nuts
3
1. LH reel drive belt
2. Bearing housing nuts
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Figure 14
3. Gearbox assembly
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Figure 15
3. LH cutting reel sideplate
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