Toro TM5490 Operator's Manual page 38

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COMMISSIONING THE MOWER
Commissioning the Mower continued
Lower the handbrake lever to its lowest position to
release the brakes.
Perform the following road tests: WARNING:
PREVENT ACCIDENTS - ALWAYS perform
road tests taking due consideration of other
road users. Tests should be performed on a
private road where possible.
Drive the tractor/mower combination in a straight
line at 20 m.p.h. (32 k.p.h.) and brake gradually
and firmly without skidding. Check the mower's
braking performance. If the braking effect at the
L.H. and R.H. wheels is unequal, adjust the wheel
brake cables. Repeat the braking test until satisfac-
tory performance is achieved.
Drive the tractor/mower combination at the
maximum speed at which it is to be used but do
not exceed 40k.p.h. (25 m.p.h.), refer to SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS - TRANSPORT SPEED. Apply
the brake firmly without skidding. Before com-
ing to rest, increase the speed back to maximum.
Ensure that the braking performance is gradual and
sympathetic to the system (not severe). Avoid
aggressive/violent braking during these tests in
order to allow the brake pads to bed in correctly.