Parking Brake - Toro 74105 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brake
does not hold securely, an adjustment is required.
Checking the Brake
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake,
and turn the ignition key to "OFF" to stop the
engine. Remove the key.
2. Set the parking brake and move the drive control
rods (dump valves) to the "PUSH" position;
refer to Pushing the Machine by Hand, page 19.
Rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to
push the tractor forward. Adjustment is required
if the wheels turn and do not lock; refer to
Adjusting the Brake, page 30.
3. Release the parking brake and move the drive
control rods (dump valves) to the "PUSH"
position; refer to Pushing the Machine by Hand,
page 19. Wheels should rotate freely.
4. If both conditions are met no adjustment is
required.
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Adjusting the Brake
The brake lever is on top of the transaxles (Fig. 29).
If the parking brake does not hold securely, an
adjustment is required.
1. Check the brake before you adjust it; refer to
Checking the Brake, page 30.
2. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake, page 13.
3. To adjust the brake remove the cotter pin, and
washer from the brake rod (Fig. 29).
4. Rotate rod, one turn at a time, and install onto
brake plate (Fig. 29). Tighten jam nut securely.
5. Check the brake operation again; refer to
Checking the Brake, page 30.
IMPORTANT: With the parking brake
released, the rear wheels must rotate freely
when you push the unit. If brake action and
free wheel rotation cannot be achieved contact
your service dealer immediately.
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Figure 29
1. Cotter pin
2. Washer
3. Brake rod
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4. Brake plate
5. Trunnion
6. Jam nut