Toro Greensmaster 1018 Service Manual page 112

Installing the Brake Cable
Controls, Wheels and Accessories : Service and Repairs
1. Secure the brake cable (9) to the brake lever assembly as follows:
A. Install the cable spring (7) to the spring anchor on the brake lever
assembly (3).
B. Slide the brake cable into the shift mount bracket slot. Ensure that the jam
nut (8), flat washer and lock washer are both sides of the bracket. Adjust
the jam nuts so that equal amount of cable threads are visible above and
below jam nuts. Leave jam nuts snug until final cable adjustment.
2. Route the brake cable (9) to the transmission gear box assembly and install
the brake cable to the transmission gear box assembly as follows:
A. Install the brake cable eyelet (2) onto the brake lever (3) on transmission
gear box assembly and secure with a snap ring (1).
B. Position the brake cable (5) to the casting slot of the transmission gear
box assembly with a jam nut (4), flat washer and lock washer on each
side of the slot. Adjust and tighten the jam nuts so that equal amount of
cable threads are visible above and below jam nuts.
3. Make final adjustment of the brake cable at the brake cable lever assembly.
Adjust the cable jam nuts to remove the slack in the brake cable.
4. Check the brake cable adjustment; refer to Operator's Manual.
5. Install the lower cover and control cover to the handle assembly.
6. Attach the spark plug wire to the engine spark plug.
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