Toro 30252 - Replacing the Traction Belt

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2. Loosen the hand knob holding the mower cover to the
top of the mower and remove the cover (Fig. 41).
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Figure 41
1. Mower cover
2. Belt guide
3. Flange-head bolt (2)
4. Drive belt
5. Traction unit drive pulley
6. Spindle pulley
3. Remove the two flange-head bolts holding the belt
guide to the top of the mower and remove the belt
guide (Fig. 41).
4. Loosen the jam nuts on the adjusting shafts to relieve
the tension on the drive belt, then remove the worn
drive belt from the pulleys (Fig. 42).
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Figure 42
1. Front jam Nut
2. Rear jam nut
3. Mower mounting bracket
4. 4-3/4 in. (12 cm) between
the washer and bushing,
minus one turn
5. Carrier frame mounting
tab
5. Install the replacement drive belt around the drive
pulley on the traction unit and the spindle pulley
(Fig. 42).
6. Install the belt guide on the mower with the two
flange-head bolts. Ensure that the formed loops face
toward the rear of the mower (Fig. 42).
7. Tighten the front jam nut on each adjusting shaft until
the springs are completely compressed, approximately
4-3/4 in. (12 cm) measured between the washer and
the bushing, then back the front jam nuts off one turn
(Fig. 42).
Important Do not overtighten the jam nuts after the
springs are fully compressed, as this can damage the drive
belt (Fig. 42).
8. Tighten the rear jam nuts (Fig. 42).
9. Install the mower cover onto the cutting unit, then
tighten the hand knob (Fig. 41).
Replacing the Traction Belt
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO), set the parking
brake, stop the engine, remove the key, and disconnect
the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
2. Raise the front of the machine and hold it with jack
stands.
3. Disconnect the in-line wire connector from the wire
harness to the electric clutch.
4. Remove mower drive belt; refer to Replacing the
Mower Drive Belt, page 28.
5. Remove the left front engine mounting bolt which
secures the clutch retainer to the frame (Fig. 43).
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Figure 43
1. Traction belt
2. Idler pulley
3. Clutch retainer
4. Adjusting nut
6. Unhook the retainer from the clutch and remove the
retainer (Fig. 43).
7. Loosen the idler mounting bolt enough to move the
idler pulley and remove the traction belt from the drive
pulley and clutch (Fig. 43).
8. Install the new belt around the clutch and drive pulley
(Fig. 43).