Before working on the Toro model 20017 lawnmower, disconnect the spark plug. The drive belt is visible under the mover. Use a ratchet to remove the blade. The drive belt is now accessible and can be easily changed.
I have a toro ccr 1000 snowblower. I need to know the lengh of the drive belt. the belt no. is 71-5381 I've tries a 34'' and a 35" belt. Can you tell me the lengh I need.
A Toro 38435 is a snowthrower manufactured from 1997 to 1999.
Got a toro 521 wont blow snow after 2 feet whats up
115-4669
You will need to remove the cutting deck to get to the blades. Here you will find the drive belt, which you just slip off.
One can replace the drive belt on a Toro Lx 425 lawn tractor by reading their owners manual and learning how. A better approach may be to take the lawn tractor to an authorized Toro dealer to be fixed.
There is no adjustment for the drive belt. It tightens when engaged to turn the wheels. If it's too loose, it may have slipped off the shaft pulley. If it's still on the pulleys and slipping, the bottom V of the belt may be worn and not grabbing properly. In either of these conditions, the belt should be removed and replaced.
The mower should be drained of gas and drain the motor oil before starting procedure. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. . Motor side of the belt: . Remove two bolts under the lawn mower body which holds the top cover over the drive belt. Remove the belt guard that is around the pulley on the crank shaft. Then work the belt around the blade and off the the drive pulley. . While blade is removed, sharpen or replace as necessary. . Transmission side of the belt: . Remove the "S" clip on handle for speed / traction cable Remove the plastic "Rear Baffle" two screws on each side on frame in front of rear wheels one screw in the rear . With the baffle removed, rotate the drive shaft and transmission to gain access to the pulley drive belt guard, it is held in place with three screws. . Once belt guard is removed, you can easily remove the drive belt . Reverse procedure to replace the belt. . Lubricate drive Axel bearings, wheel bearings, control cables, as necessary. Replace all fluids as necessary.
put the belt on the bottom pully then on the top engine shaft then put both parts of the belt under the belt tension then the belt tensioner should be on the top of both part (strips) of the belt.
There is a way to adjust drive belts on Toro Super Recycler Personal Pace Mowers. This can be done by greasing the belts. This will make them slower or faster.
Drain the oil, drain the gas tank, remove the battery, and then stand the mower up on it's end. The whole bottom is exposed. Remove the deck , and then you can change either belt you need to. Best bet is to get a user manual for the mower. The manual explains it all in detail.