Toro timecutter 19-52ZX, Operator'S Manual

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Replacing the Mower Belt
1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark
plug(s).
2. Set the height-of-cut at 1-1/2 inch (38 mm).
3. Remove the belt covers over the outside spindles.
4. Pull the idler pulley in the direction shown in Figure 44
and roll the belt off of the pulleys.
Note: Do not remove the spring.
The spring is under tension when installed and can
cause personal injury.
Do not remove the spring from the spring eye bolt.
Caution
5. Route the new belt through the idler arm and around the
idler pulley (Fig. 44).
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Figure 44
Top View
1. Outer nut
2. Idler pulley
3. Idler arm
4. Spring eye bolt
5. Spring
6. 1/8 inch (3 mm)
7. Mower belt
6. Pull the idler pulley in the direction shown in Figure 44
and route the belt onto the other pulleys (Fig. 45).
Note: Check to ensure that the length of exposed thread on
the spring eye bolt is 1/8 in. (3 mm) (Fig. 44).
7. Install the belt covers over the outside spindles.
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Figure 45
Top View
1. Mower belt
2. Idler arm
3. Outside pulley
4. Spring
5. Idler pulley