Installing The Control Rods - Toro 30261TE Operator's Manual

Note: Tighten the left side of the shift lever plate until it is
completely tight and then unscrew the locknut one full
turn. This will allow the spring to work.
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1. Shift lever, 2nd gear
2. Shift lever plate
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Rear View
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3. Shift lever, neutral
4. Equal distance
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Parts needed for this step:
2 Clevis pins
2 Washers
2 Hairpin cotter pins

Installing the Control Rods

1. Make sure the rod fittings are equal distance onto each
control rod. The rod fittings should be approximately
3–1/2 inch (89 mm) from the start of the threads
(Fig. 8).
2. Slide clevis pins through rod fittings and mounting
holes in idler brackets (from outside) (Fig. 8). Secure
with washers and hairpin cotters (Fig. 8).
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Figure 8
1. Control rod and fitting
2. 1–3/4inch (44 mm)
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. 9).
Note: The upper control bar and fixed bar must be parallel
when in engaged, drive, 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 fitting for proper position and install
into upper control bar with hairpin cotter.
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4. Clevis pin, washer and
hairpin cotter
5. Rod fitting
6. Hole F