Toro 74946 Operator's Manual page 51

E. Using a 0.010 inch thick-feeler gauge, verify that
a gap is present between the rotor and armature
face on both sides of the brake pole as shown in
Figure 69 and Figure
Note: Due to the way the rotor and armature
faces wear (peaks and valleys), it is sometimes
difficult to measure the true gap.
Figure 69
1. Feeler gauge
Figure 70
1. Feeler gauge
•
If the gap is less than 0.010 inch, then install
the shim and refer to
70).
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If the gap is sufficient, proceed to the safety
check in step F.
70.
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F. Perform the following safety check:
i. Sit on the seat and start the engine.
ii. Make sure that the blades do not engage
when the blade-control switch (PTO)
is in the O
disengaged.
Note: If the clutch does not
disengage, install the shim, and refer to
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iii. Engage and disengage the blade-control
switch (PTO) 10 consecutive times to
ensure that the clutch is functioning
properly.
Note: If the clutch does not engage
properly, refer to
70).
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position and the clutch is
FF
70).
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