Brake Maintenance; Servicing The Parking Brake - Toro 71257 Operator's Manual

Brake Maintenance

Servicing the Parking Brake

The brake is on the right side of the rear axle, inside the
rear tire. If the parking brake does not hold securely or
has insufficient stopping power, adjust it.
Checking the Parking Brake
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Park the tractor on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blade (PTO).
3. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral.
4. Set the parking brake.
5. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
6. Remove the ignition key.
7. If the rear wheels lock and skid when you push
the tractor forward, you do not need to adjust the
parking brake. Adjust the parking brake if the wheels
turn and do not lock; refer to Adjusting the Parking
Brake.
Adjusting the Parking Brake
1. Check the parking brake before you adjust it; refer to
Checking the Parking Brake.
2. To increase the braking resistance, tighten the brake
adjusting nut (Figure 33) 1/8 turn clockwise.
Figure 33
1. Brake adjusting nut
3. Check the parking brake again.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the parking brake is set
properly.
5. Push down on the clutch/brake pedal to release the
parking brake.
Important: With the parking brake released,
the rear wheels must rotate freely when you
push the tractor. If the brake drags, loosen the
adjusting nut slightly until the wheels rotate
freely. If you are unable to properly adjust the
parking brake, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer immediately.
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