Adjustments; Brake Adjustment - Toro Greensmaster 3250-D 04383 Service Manual

Adjustments

Brake Adjustment

CAUTION
Before and after adjusting the brakes, always
check the brakes in a wide open area that is flat
and free of other persons and obstructions.
Note: The brake adjustment rods are located on each
side of the machine. Adjust each brake equally.
1. While driving the machine, depress the brake pedal.
Both wheels should lock equally.
2. Park machine on a level surface. Make sure engine
is off.
3. Remove cotter pin and clevis pin from the clevis and
brake pedal tab.
4. Loosen jam nut on the brake rod.
5. Adjust clevis for proper amount of free travel.
A. Loosen clevis by exposing more threads on the
brake rod to decrease free travel of the brake pedal.
B. Tighten clevis by exposing fewer threads on the
brake rod to increase free travel of the brake pedal.
6. Assemble clevis to the brake pedal by installing cle-
vis pin and cotter pin.
Greensmaster 3250−D
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1. Cotter pin
2. Clevis pin
3. Clevis
7. Check the amount of free travel of the brake pedal
when the adjustment is complete. There should be
from1/2 to 1 inch (1.3 to 2.5 cm) of travel before the
brake shoes make contact with the brake drums. Read-
just brake if necessary to achieve this setting.
8. Drive the machine and depress the brake pedal.
Both wheels should lock equally. Readjust brake if
necessary.
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4. Brake pedal tab
5. Jam nut
6. Brake rod
Chassis (Rev D)