Install Control Rods - Toro ProLine 30180 Operator's Manual

Set-Up

Install Control Rods

1. Thread a rod fitting onto each control rod
approximately 2 in. (51 mm) (Fig. 10) or until
upper control bar (Fig. 11) is approximately
perpendicular to the ground.
2. Mount rod fitting ends to mounting holes in idler
brackets (from outside) with clevis pins, washers
and hairpin cotters (Fig. 10).
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Figure 10
1. Control rod and fitting
2. 2 in. (51 mm)
3. Idler bracket
3. Check gap between upper control bar and upper
handle when fully engaging wheel belts. Gap
should be approximately 1 to 1-1/4 in.
(25–32 mm) (Fig. 11).
Note: The control bar and upper handle must
be parallel when in relaxed drive and
brake positions.
4. Check operation. If adjustment is required,
remove hairpin cotter and washer securing end
of control rod to upper control bar, thread rod
into or out of rod fitting to proper position and
reinstall to upper control bar with washer and
hairpin cotter.
5. Brake rods should be adjusted so parking brake
lever can be swung into a snug position against
the inside control bar while pulling back on
upper control bar (Fig. 11).
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4. Clevis pin, washer and
hairpin cotter
6. If an adjustment to brake rods is required,
remove hairpin cotter and washer securing brake
rod fitting to idler bracket (Fig. 12).
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Figure 11
1. Control rod
2. Inside control bar
7. Adjust wing nut up or down on brake rod and
resecure to idler bracket (Fig. 12). Check
adjustment and readjust if necessary.
Note: Make sure brake rod is installed in
forward ("F") mounting hole in idler
bracket.
8. Repeat procedure on opposite side if adjustment
is required.
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Figure 12
1. Idler bracket
2. Brake rod fitting
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3. Parking brake lever
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3. Hairpin cotter and washer
4. Wing nut