Adjusting The Parking Brake; Servicing The Fuse; Servicing The Battery - Toro 74246 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Parking Brake

Check parking brake for proper adjustment.
1. Disengage brake lever (lever down).
2. Measure the length of the spring. Measurement should
be 2-3/4 inch (70 mm) between washers (Fig. 61).
3. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut below
the spring and tighten the nut directly below the yoke
(Fig. 61). Turn the nut until the correct measurement is
obtained. Tighten the two nuts together and repeat on
opposite side of unit.
4. Turn nuts clockwise to shorten spring length and turn
counter–clockwise to lengthen the spring.
5. Engage parking brake, lever up.
A. Measure the distance between the trunnion roller
and the collar on brake rod. The measurement
should be 3/16–1/4 inch (5–7 mm) (Fig. 61).
6. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut directly
below the yoke. Turn the bottom rod until the correct
measurement is obtained (Fig. 61). Tighten jam nut at
yoke
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Figure 61
1. Brake lever
2. Spring 2.75 inch (70 mm)
3. Adjusting nuts

Servicing the Fuse

Service Interval/Specification
The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires no
maintenance, however, if a fuse blows check
component/circuit for malfunction or short.
Fuse: Main F1–30 amp, blade-type
Alternator F2–25 amp, blade-type
1. Unlatch the seat and raise the seat to gain access to
fuse holder (Fig. 62).
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4. Collar on brake rod
5. 3/16–1/4 inch (5–7 mm)
6. Jam nut and yoke
2. To replace fuses pull out on the fuse to remove it
3. Install a new fuse (Fig. 62).
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Figure 62
1. Main-30 amp

Servicing the Battery

Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Checking Electrolyte Level
1. With the engine off, open the hood to locate the
battery.
2. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte must be
up to the upper line (Fig. 63). Do not allow the
electrolyte to get below the lower line (Fig. 63).
3. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount of
distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the Battery,
page 46.
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Figure 63
1. Filler caps
2. Upper line
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2. Alternator-25 amp
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3. Lower line