Thanks and yes, that is the same as the Ariens RapidTrak, but not my question. Those two adjustment eyebolts and nuts have a very large range of movement to apply enormous tension or very little tension to the rubber tracks. So how much tension to apply?
Yes in the Toro manual I believe it states 1/2" or 9/16" of track deflection with 10lbs of force, between the back idler and main track hub. basically you aren't going to get it precise without a deflection guage. As long as the tracks tight enough that there is still some give in the track when you push down I'm sure it will be fine
Great, thank you. That is much the same as the earlier Ariens track using the upper drive wheel and two idler wheels (front and back). Similar design to the Toro. That is much the same track tension that my RapidTrak came with. Thanks for your help.
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i drain my tank put a little motor oil in it and hit it with compressed air from my air compressor then take a old plastic bag put it over the hole and place the cap on. the bag will stop air from venting and sucking in moisture. Has worked for me for many years.
your dad is correct
I think I will going this route. I have access to ethanol free fuel as well. I've never seen him have an issue with his equipment.
Hahah! I disconnected the clutch idler, spring and that resolved the issue. To me it appears the bolt that threads into the turnbuckle does not have enough thread to provide enough adjustment to loosen and fully disengage the clutch idler from the belt. I've tied down the auger handle overnight to see if I can get some initial stretch out of the tensioner spring. If that doesn't work I Will be bringing the spring and bolt that threads into the turnbuckle to the dealer and they can figure out what needs to be done.
