Inspecting The Transmission Control Cable And Operating Mechanism; Transmission Neutral Interlock Switch - Toro Groundsmaster 3400 Operator's Manual

Inspecting the Transmission
Control Cable and Operating
Mechanism
Service Interval: Every 250 hours
Check the condition and security of the cable and operating
mechanism at the speed control pedals and transmission
pump ends.
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Remove any build up of dirt, grit, and other deposits.
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Ensure that the ball joints are securely anchored and
check that mounting brackets and cable anchors are tight
and free from cracks.
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Inspect end fittings for wear, corrosion, broken springs,
and replace if necessary.
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Ensure that the rubber seals are correctly located and are
in good condition.
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Ensure that the articulating sleeves supporting the inner
cable are in good condition and firmly attached to the
outer cable assembly at the crimped connections. If there
are any signs of cracking or detachment install a new
cable immediately.
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Check that sleeves, rods, and inner cable are free from
bends, kinks, or other damage. If they are not, install a
new cable immediately.
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With the engine switched off, operate the pedal controls
through the entire range and ensure that the mechanism
moves smoothly and freely to the neutral position without
sticking or hanging up.
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1. Outer cover
2. Rubber seal
3 2 4
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3. Sleeve
4. Rod end
Transmission Neutral Interlock
Switch
1. Stop the mower engine.
2. Remove your foot from the forward/reverse travel
pedals.
3. Turn the ignition key to the
transmission neutral indicator light should illuminate.
4. Apply light pressure to the travel pedals in a forward
and reverse direction to check that the indicator light
turns off.
Note: Take extreme care to ensure that the area around the
mower is clear before checking that the engine does not start
under this condition.
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