Toro 74096 - Checking the Alternator-Belt Tension; Alternator-Belt Tension Adjustment

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Figure61
1.Spring-loadedidlerpulley3.Spring
2.Squareholeintheidler
armfortheratchet
4.Centerdeckmowerbelt
7.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerdeck
pulleys.
8.Installthe2wingdecksbelts;refertoReplacing
theWingDeckBelts(page51).
9.Installthebeltcoversandoorboard.
Checkingthe
Alternator-BeltTension
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
1.Apply44N(10lb)offorcetothealternatorbelt,
midwaybetweenthepulleys.
2.Ifthedeectionisnot10mm(3/8inch),loosen
thealternatormountingbolts(Figure62).
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Figure62
1.Mountingbolt2.Alternator
3.Increaseordecreasethealternator-belttension.
4.Tightenthemountingbolts.
5.Checkthedeectionofthebeltagaintoensure
thatthetensioniscorrect.
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