Adjustments; (Reelmaster 216 - S/N 19999 & Below) - Toro Reelmaster 216 Service Manual

Adjustments

Hand Brake Adjustment (Fig. 1)
(Reelmaster 216 - S/N 19999 & Below)
Brake spacers
1. Jack up front of machine and support under frame
with jack stands. Remove both front wheels.
2. Make sure there are four (4) return springs on each
return spring bracket.
NOTE: The upper two (2) springs (Item 17) are stronger
than the lower springs (Item 21).
3. Check operation of brake lever and linkage to make
sure it moves freely without binding.
4. A properly adjusted brake will have the following
clearances:
A. With handle fully released, left brake shoe should
rest solidly against upper and lower brake spacers
in an approximately centered position.
B. There should be approximately 1/32 in. clearance
between L.H. brake arm and lug nut (Item 27).
C. Spring (Item 11) should be compressed with the
nut to a length of 3/4 in.
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Reelmaster 216/216-D
Figure 1
D. Right brake shoe should have approximately
1/16 in. clearance from upper and lower brake spac­
ers in an approximately centered position. Use the
following procedure to adjust:
1) Loosen two (2) capscrews (Item 12) on left
brake arm which hold slide plates (Item 15, 16).
2) Put shims between right brake shoe and upper
and lower brake spacers.
3) While holding left brake shoe against brake
spacers, tap slide plates down against roll pin and
secure slide plates in this position.
4) Remove shims from behind right brake shoe.
5. Clean any rust or debris from inside of wheel rims.
Install wheels and tighten wheel nuts evenly in a cross­
ing pattern to a torque of 45 to 65 ft-lb.
6. After any brake adjustment, operate vehicle at low
speed (one MPH or less) and check that brakes engage
equally on both wheels. Adjust again as necessary.
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