Adjusting The Motion Controls - Toro 74177 Operator's Manual

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Important
The grass deflector must be able to lower
down into position. Lift the deflector up to test that it
lowers into the full down position.
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Figure 58
1. Bolt
2. Spacer
3. Locknut
4. Spring
5. Spring installed

Adjusting the Motion Controls

Adjusting the Handle Neutral
If motion control levers do not align, or move easily into
the console notch, adjustment is required. Adjust each
lever, spring and rod separately.
Note: Motion control levers must be installed correctly.
See Install Motion Control Levers on page 14.
1. Stop engine, remove ignition key and tilt seat forward.
2. Begin with either the left or right motion control lever.
Move lever to the neutral (but not locked) position and
pull lever back until the clevis pin (on arm below pivot
shaft) contacts the end of the slot (just beginning to put
pressure on spring) (Fig. 60).
3. Check where lever is relative to notch in console
(should be centered allowing lever to pivot outward to
the neutral lock position (Fig. 59).
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6. Grass Deflector
7. Place behind deck edge
before installing bolt
8. Hook end of spring
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Figure 59
1. Right-hand motion control
lever (shown)
4. If adjustment is needed, loosen the nut against the
yoke (Fig. 60).
5. Apply slight rearward pressure on the motion control
lever, turn the head of the adjustment bolt in the
appropriate direction until lever is centered in neutral
lock position (keeping rearward pressure on the lever
will keep the pin at the end of the slot and allow the
adjustment bolt to move the lever to the appropriate
position (Fig. 60).
6. Tighten nut and jam nut.
7. Repeat on opposite side of unit.
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2. Neutral lockout position

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