Checking The Skids And Scraper; Checking The Traction Drive Operation - Toro 38805 Operator's Manual

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Checking the Skids and
Scraper
No Parts Required
Procedure
Refer to (page ).
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Checking the Traction Drive
Operation
No Parts Required
Procedure
CAUTION
If the traction drive is not properly adjusted, the
machine may move in the direction opposite of
what you intended, causing injury and/or property
damage.
Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it
properly, if necessary.
Note: To check the traction drive operation, the self-propel
feature must be engaged by ensuring the wheels are pinned
in the axle. Refer to Freewheeling or Using the Self-propel
Drive (page 13).
1. Start the engine; refer to
2. Move the speed selector to Position R1; refer to
Operating the Speed Selector (page
3. Squeeze the left hand (traction) lever to the hand-grip
(Figure 20).
Figure 20
Starting the Engine (page
17).
The machine should move rearward. If the machine
does not move or moves forward, complete the
following:
A. Release the traction lever and stop the engine.
B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector
lever (Figure
C. Turn the trunnion downward (clockwise) on the
speed control rod
D. Connect the trunnion to the speed selector lever
(Figure
4. Release the traction lever.
5. Move the speed selector to the Position F1; refer to
Operating the Speed Selector.
6. Squeeze the left hand (traction) lever to the hand-grip
(Figure 20).
The machine should move forward. If the machine
does not move or moves rearward, complete the
following:
A. Release the traction lever and stop the engine.
B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector
lever (Figure
C. Turn the trunnion upward (counterclockwise) on
the speed control rod
D. Connect the trunnion to the speed selector lever
(Figure
7. If you made any adjustments, repeat this procedure
until no adjustments are required.
Important: If the machine moves when the traction
lever is in the released position, check the traction cable
(refer to Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable
(page 22)) or take the machine to an Authorized Service
Dealer for service.
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