Toro 30696, Operator'S Manual

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3. Loosen the locknut on the turnbuckle (Figure 39).
4. Rotate the turnbuckle toward the rear of the
mower to increase the tension on the belt. Rotate
the turnbuckle toward the front of the mower to
decrease the tension on the belt (Figure 39).
Note:
The eyebolt threads on both ends of the
turnbuckle should be engaged a minimum of
5/16 inch (8 mm).
Figure 39
1. 1/2 inch (13 mm) deflection
here 4. Locknut
2. Assist arm 5. Turnbuckle
3. Front stop
5. Engage the bladed control lever (PTO) and check
the belt tension.
6. If there is no adjustment left in the turnbuckle and
the belt is still loose, the rear idler pulley needs to be
positioned to the middle or front hole (Figure 40).
Use the hole that will give the correct adjustment.
7. When the idler pulley is moved the belt guide must
be moved. Move the belt guide to the front position
(Figure 40).
Figure 40
1. Rear idler pulley 4. Belt guide in back position
2. Middle hole 5. Front idler pulley
3. Front hole
8. Check the belt guide under the engine frame for
proper adjustment (Figure 41).
Note:
The distance between the belt guide and
the mower belt should be 3/4 inch (19 mm) when
you engage the mower belt (Figure 41). Adjust the
mower belt as necessary. The disengaged belt should
not drag or fall off the pulley when the guides and
belt tension are properly adjusted.
9. Check the blade brake adjustment; refer to Adjusting
the Blade Brake.
Figure 41
1. Belt guide
Adjusting the PTO Engagement
Linkage
Important:
The blade brake needs to be adjusted
when the belt tension or the brake linkage is
adjusted.
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