Adjusting The Choke - Toro Workman HD 07369 Operator's Manual

Note: You may remove and rotate the ball joint, if
additional adjustment is required.
2. Disconnect the return spring from the clutch lever.
3. Adjust the jam nuts or ball joint until the back, rear
edge of the clutch pedal is 3.75 ± 0.12 inch (9.5
± 0.3 cm) from the top of the floor plate diamond
pattern, when an 4 lb (1.8 kg) force is applied to the
pedal (Figure 57).
1. Clutch pedal
Note: Force is applied so the clutch release bearing
lightly contacts the pressure plate fingers.
4. Tighten the jam nuts after the adjustment has been
attained.
5. Recheck the 3.75 ± 0.12 inch (9.5 ± 0.3 cm)
dimension after the jam nuts have been tightened to
ensure proper adjustment. Readjust, if necessary.
6. Connect the return spring to the clutch lever.
Important: Ensure that the rod end is
positioned squarely on the ball, not twisted, and
remains parallel to the clutch pedal after the jam
nut is tightened (Figure 58).
Figure 57
2. 3.75 ± 0.12 inch (9.5 ± 0.3
cm)
1. Clutch cable rod end
2. Clutch pedal
Note: The clutch free play should never be less
than 0.75 inch (19 mm).

Adjusting the Choke

1. Raise the bed (if so equipped) and position the safety
support on the extended lift cylinder to hold up the
bed. Stop the engine and the engage parking brake.
2. Loosen the cable clamp screw securing the cable to
the engine.
3. Push the choke knob to the Off position.
4. Push the choke cable firmly toward the operator's
side of the vehicle and tighten the cable clamp screw.
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Figure 58
3. Rod end jam nut
4. Parallel