How to Change the Self Propelled Belt on a Toro

Mowing the lawn is a chore that some people enjoy and others detest. Whether or not you are looking forward to the work, there are few things more frustrating than starting your self-propelled lawn mower, only to find that it just doesn't move. Fortunately, if you own a mower made by Toro -- a popular brand that dates back to 1914 -- replacing the drive belt is a reasonably simple task.

Instructions

- 1
  Turn the mower on its side to access the belt cover, which is underneath the mower.
- 2
  Remove the belt cover screws on the top side of the mower, then remove the cover.
- 3
  Move the belt guide away from the driver assembly by removing one of the screws that hold it in place and loosening the other.
- 4
  Remove the damaged or worn drive belt by first loosening it from the pulley, then pulling it from the bracket.
- 5
  Run the replacement belt through the bracket, around the pulley.
- 6
  Push the belt guide back into place, replace the screw you removed and tighten both screws.
- 7
  Replace the belt cover, and secure it with the screws on the top side of the mower. Stand the mower upright again.

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