Toro Pro Force 44552, Service Manual

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Adjustments
Aligning the Engine and Blower Drive Shafts
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Figure 8
1. Engine
3. Shaft alignment tool
2. Blower assembly 4. Collar (2 each)
Align the engine output shaft with the blower shaft if the engine, blower drive
shaft, or blower assembly is removed.
1. The fasteners securing the engine to the chassis should be installed finger
tight.
2. Ensure a woodruff key is installed in the engine shaft and the blower shaft.
3. Fit one collar of the Shaft Alignment Tool (Toro part number 137–6616) over
the blower shaft and key; refer to Shaft Alignment Tool (page 2–13) .
4. Move the engine in its mounting slots if necessary and fit the other collar of
the tool over the engine shaft and key.
5. Move the engine in its mounting slots if necessary and set the shaft to shaft
distance by extending the tool fully. Twist both collars to lock the tool in the
extended position.
6. Move the engine in its mounting slots if necessary until each end of the tool
fits squarely on the tapered shafts and keys.
7. Tighten the engine mounting fasteners to 37 to 44 N·m (27 to 33 ft-lb) .
8. Retract both alignment tool collars and remove the alignment tool.
Engine: Adjustments Page 4–4 Pro Force® Debris Blower
18237SL Rev A