Installing The Traction Control Rods; Connecting The Throttle Cable - Toro 30140 Operator's Manual

Mid–size mower, proline gear 15hp with 48in side discharge mower
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Figure 5
1. Terminal
2. Clip
Installing the Traction Control
Rods
1. Thread trunnions equal distance onto each control rod.
For a starting point, thread on approximately 2 inch
(51 mm) (Fig. 6).
2. With trunnion rod up, slide clevis pins through rod
fittings and mounting holes in idler brackets (from
outside) (Fig. 6). Secure with washers (1/4 inch) and
hairpin cotters (Fig. 6).
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Figure 6
1. Control rod
2. Trunnion
3. Idler bracket
3. Check the gap between upper control bar and fixed bar
with wheel drive fully engaged. Gap should be
approximately 1 to 1-1/4 inch (25–32 mm) (Fig. 7).
Note: The upper control bar and fixed bar must be parallel
in the engaged, relaxed and brake positions.
4. Check operation. If adjustment is required, remove
hairpin cotter securing rod to upper control bar. Thread
rod in or out of trunnion for proper position and install
into upper control bar with hairpin cotter.
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3. Plastic plug
4. Switch
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4. Clevis pin
5. Washer, 1/4 inch
6. Hairpin cotter
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5. After adjusting control rods, check parking brake
adjustment; refer to Servicing the Brake, page 32.
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Figure 7
1. Control rod
2. Fixed control bar
3. Parking brake lever
4. Upper control bar

Connecting the Throttle Cable

1. Route the throttle cable inside the left side of the upper
handle, under the fuel tank support, and to the left of the
engine (Fig. 7).
2. Position the throttle control (Fig. 16) 1/4 inch (6 mm)
from the upper end of the slot.
3. Attach the inner wire of the throttle cable to the top hole
in the throttle control lever as shown in Figure 8.
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Figure 8
1. Top hole in the throttle
control lever
2. Inner wire of throttle cable
4. Loosen the cable clamp and insert the cable behind it
(Fig. 8).
5. Pull on the cable and move the throttle control to the
Fast position. Tighten clamp screw.
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5. 1 to 1–1/4 inch
(25–32 mm) gap
6. Throttle cable
7. Left side of upper handle
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3. Cable clamp
4. Cable clamp screw

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