Toro Groundsmaster 328-D, Service Manual

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Center Section:
NOTE: Wing belts must be removed first.
1. Loosen capscrew nuts holding the spring bracket to
the deck. Loosen the threaded rod jam nut, then gradu-
ally loosen the tension nut to release the spring tension.
Loosen capscrew nuts holding the spring
bracket to the deck before loosening
threaded rod to avoid sudden movement of
the spring bracket.
CAUTION
2. With belt tension released, remove idler arm and belt
guides as necessary and remove the belt.
3. Position new belt correctly in the center section
pulleys. Replace and tighten the idler arm and guide.
4. Be sure all belt guides are in the correct position and
secured to the deck and adjust belt tension by following
the procedure described above.
IMPORTANT: Check tension of new belts after initial
10 hours of operation.
IMPORTANT: If there is a gap of more than 3/16 inch
between the rubber stop and the idler arm a belt
adjustment is necessary.
IMPORTANT: Too much tension on the belt will
cause early belt failure.
Figure 25A
1. Threaded rod 4. Tension nut
2. Spring bracket nuts 5. Jam nut
3. Rubber stop
Figure 25B
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