Checking The Operation Of The Traction Drive - Toro Power Max 826 OE Operator's Manual

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Checking the Operation of the
Traction Drive
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 operation of the traction drive, the
self-propel feature must be engaged by ensuring the wheels
are pinned in the axle. Refer to
Self-propel Drive (page 10).
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 (traction) lever to the handgrip
13).
Figure 13
The machine should move rearward. If the machine
does not move or moves forward, complete the
following:
A. Release the traction lever and shut off the engine.
B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed-selector
lever (Figure 6).
C. Turn the trunnion downward (clockwise) on the
speed-control rod
D. Connect the trunnion to the speed-selector lever
(Figure 6).
Freewheeling or Using the
Starting the Engine (page
14).
(Figure
(Figure 6).
4. Release the traction lever.
5. Move the speed selector to Position 1; refer to
Operating the Speed Selector (page
6. Squeeze the left (traction) lever to the handgrip
13).
The machine should move forward. If the machine
does not move or moves rearward, complete the
following:
A. Release the traction lever and shut off 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 18)) or take the machine to an Authorized Service
Dealer for service.
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14).
6).
(Figure 6).
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