Brake - Toro 73429 Operator's Manual

Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brake
does not hold securely, an adjustment is required.
Checking the Brake
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake,
and turn the ignition key to "OFF" to stop the
engine. Remove the key.
2. Place the gear shift in neutral. Rear wheels must
lock and skid when you try to push the tractor
forward. Adjustment is required if the wheels
turn and do not lock; refer to Adjusting the
Brake, page 27.
3. Release the parking brake and push the tractor.
Wheels should rotate freely without brake drag.
4. If both conditions are met no adjustment is
required.
Adjusting the Brake
The brake adjustment is behind the left side cover
(Fig. 29). If the parking brake does not hold securely,
an adjustment is required.
1. Check the brake before you adjust it; refer to
Checking the Brake, page 27.
2. Set parking brake so latch is in second notch. To
do this lift up on parking brake lever and slowly
depress brake pedal and feel when latch is in
second notch.
3. To adjust the brake tighten adjustment nut until
rear wheels skid, then tighten an additional 1/2
turn (Fig. 29).
4. Check the brake operation again; refer to
Checking the Brake, page 27.
IMPORTANT: With the parking brake
released and the gear shift in neutral, the rear
wheels must rotate freely when you push the
tractor. If brake action and free wheel
rotation cannot be achieved contact your
service dealer immediately.
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Figure 29
1. Parking brake lever
Maintenance
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2. Adjustment nut
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