Checking The Operation Of The Traction Drive; Figure 5 - Toro 1428 OHXE 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.
1. Start the engine; refer to
(page 10).
2. Move the speed selector to Position R1; refer to
Operating the Speed Selector (page
3. Squeeze the left (traction) lever to the handgrip
(Figure 5).
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.
C. Turn the trunnion downward (clockwise) on
the speed-control rod.
D. Connect the trunnion to the speed-selector
lever.
4. Release the traction lever.
Starting the Engine
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Figure 5

5. Move the speed selector to Position 1; refer to
Operating the Speed Selector (page
6. Squeeze the left (traction) lever to the handgrip
(Figure 5).
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.
C. Turn the trunnion upward (counterclockwise)
on the speed-control rod.
D. Connect the trunnion to the speed-selector
lever.
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
the Traction Cable (page 17)
to an Authorized Service Dealer for service.
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Checking and Adjusting
or take the machine