Adjustments; Brake Adjustment; Rear Axle Toe-In Adjustment - Toro Groundsmaster 455-D Service Manual

Adjustments

Brake Adjustment

Adjust service brakes when there is more than 1.5 in.
"free travel" of brake pedal, or when brakes do not work
effectively. Free travel is the distance the brake pedal
moves before braking resistance is felt.
To reduce free travel of brake pedals, tighten nut on
brake rod adjuster, 1/2 turn at a time, until you get
desired "free travel" in pedal.
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Figure 11
1. Brake rod adjuster

Rear Axle Toe-in Adjustment

1. Measure center-to-center distance (at axle height) at
front and rear of steering tires. Front measurement must
be 1/4 in. less than rear measurement.
2. To adjust, loosen clamps at both ends of tie rods.
3. Rotate tie rod to move front of tire inward or outward.
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4. Tighten tie rod clamps when adjustment is correct.
Figure 12
1. Tie rod clamps
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