Adjusting The Control Rods - Toro 39678 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Control Rods

1. With the wheel drive fully engaged, check the
gap between the upper control bar and the fixed
bar. The gap needs to be approximately 25 to 32
mm (1 to 1-1/4 inches) as shown in
Note:
The upper control bar and the fixed bar
must be parallel in the engaged, relaxed, and
brake positions.
Figure 18
1. 25 to 32 mm (1 to 1-1/4
inches) gap
2. Fixed control bar
3. Parking-brake lever
2. Check the operation. If adjustment is required,
remove the hairpin cotter securing the rod to the
upper control bar. Thread the rod in or out of the
control rod fitting for proper position and install
the control rod into the upper control bar with
the hairpin cotter.
3. After adjusting the control rods, check the
parking brake adjustment; refer to
Maintenance (page
Figure
4. Upper control bar
5. Control rod
Brake
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