Servicing The Brakes - Toro 07280TC Operator's Manual

3. Wipe off excess grease.
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Servicing the Brakes

Inspecting the Brakes
Brakes are a critical safety component of the vehicle. As
with all safety components, they should be closely
inspected at regular intervals to ensure optimum
performance and safety. The following inspections should
be done every 100 hours:
• Inspect the brake shoes for wear or damage. If the
lining (brake pad) thickness is less than 1/16 inch
(1.6 mm), the brake shoes should be replaced.
• Inspect the backing plate and other components for
signs of excessive wear or deformation. If any
deformation is found, the appropriate components must
be replaced.
Adjusting the Brake Pedal
Adjust the brake if the parking brake does not hold, the
brake pedal travel is excessive, or braking power is not
sufficient when the brake pedal is depressed. Check the
adjustment every 200 hours.
1. Turn the ignition off and remove the key.
2. Check the brake cables at the brake equalizer (located
under the dash) and determine approximately how far
up the brake rod the equalizer needs to travel so that
there is no slack in the cables (Fig. 35).
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1. Clevis pin
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2. Brake lever
3. Brake rod clevis
4. Brake rod
3. Remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pins securing the
brake rod clevis (Fig. 35).
4. Disconnect the spring from the end of the brake rod
(Fig. 35).
5. Press the brake pedal down fully to raise the brake
lever.
6. Thread the brake rod in or out of the brake equalizer as
needed to remove the slack from the brake cables
(Fig. 35). Do not overtighten the cables.
7. Install the spring into the hole in the brake rod (Fig. 35).
8. Connect the clevis on the brake rod to the brake lever
using the clevis pin and hairpin cotter removed
previously (Fig. 35).
9. Ensure that there is some free play in the brake pedal
before the brake engages. If not, repeat this procedure
until there is.
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5. Brake equalizer
6. Spring
7. Brake cable