Adjust Neutral Control Linkages - Toro 30339 Operator's Manual

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5
2
Figure 36
1. Speed control rod
2. Yoke
3. Speed control crank
5. Pull the speed control lever back to neutral.
6. Check to make sure the safety switch is depressed and
there is a 5/16 in. (8 mm) space between the actuating
tab and the switch. (Fig. 37).
7. If needed, adjust switch location to create the 5/16 in.
(8 mm) space (Fig. 37).
Figure 37
1. Actuating tab
2. 5/16 in. (8 mm) space
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4
m–5398
4. Tabs, 6 o'clock position
5. Jam nut
1
2
3
m–5394
3. Safety switch
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Adjust Neutral Control
Linkages
Warning
Engine must be running so control linkage
adjustments can be performed. Contact with
moving parts or hot surfaces may cause personal
injury.
Keep hands, feet, face, clothing and other body
parts away from rotating parts, muffler and other
hot surfaces.
Warning
Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support
machine and cause a serious injury.
Use jack stand when supporting machine.
Do not use hydraulic jacks.
1. Raise the rear of the machine onto jack stands to raise
the drive wheels off the ground.
2. Start the engine and move the throttle ahead to the full
throttle position.
3. Place the neutral locks in the full forward position and
move the speed control lever to the medium speed
position.
4. Hold OPC levers down.
Note: The OPC levers must be held down whenever the
speed control lever is out of the neutral position or the
engine will kill.
Warning
Electrical system will not perform proper safety
shut off with Operator Presence Control (OPC)
levers held in place.
Make sure Operator Presence Control (OPC)
levers are working when adjustment is
completed.
Never operate this unit with Operator Presence
Control (OPC) levers held in place.
5. Squeeze one drive lever until an increased resistance is
felt. This is where neutral should be.
Note: Make sure you have not reached the end of the
neutral lock slot. If you have, shorten the control lever
linkage. Refer to Control Rod Adjustment on page 36.