Controls System Maintenance; Adjusting The Traction Drive For Neutral; Adjusting The Maximum Ground Speed - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Operator's Manual

Controls System
Maintenance
Adjusting the Traction
Drive for Neutral
Note:
If the machine has recently had the hydraulic
oil changed or the traction motors or hoses replaced,
any air trapped in the system will have to be worked
out prior to performing this procedure. This can be
accomplished by operating the machine in forward
and reverse for a few minutes and then replenishing
the oil as required.
When positioned on a level surface, the machine must
not creep when the traction pedal is released. If it
does creep, adjust as follows:
1. Park the machine on a level surface, stop the
engine, and lower the cutting unit to the floor.
2. Jack up the rear of the machine until the rear
tires are off the shop floor. Support the machine
with jack stands to prevent it from falling
accidentally.
Note:
On 4 wheel drive models, the front tires
must also be off the shop floor and supported
by jack stands.
WARNING
The engine must be running so this
adjustment can be performed. This could
cause personal injury.
Keep hands, feet, face, and other body
parts away from any hot parts of the
engine and any rotating parts.
3. Start the engine, set the throttle to the Slow
position and observe which direction the rear
tires rotate.
Important:
Make sure that the traction pedal
is in the neutral position.
•
If the left rear tire is rotating, loosen the jam
nuts on the left side transmission control rod
(Figure 64).
Note:
The forward end of the control rod
has a left hand thread. The rear end of the
rod, which is connected to the transmission,
has a right hand thread.
1. Transmission control rods
•
If the left rear tire is rotating in reverse,
lengthen the rod by slowly turning the rod
counter-clockwise (as viewed from the front)
until the left rear tire stops rotating or minimal
rotation is detected in reverse
•
If the left rear tire is rotating forward, shorten
the rod by slowly turning the rod clockwise
(as viewed from the front) until the left rear
tire stops rotating.
4. Move the throttle to the Fast position. Make sure
the wheel remains stopped or minimal creep is
detected in reverse. Adjust as required.
5. Tighten the jam nuts.
6. Repeat the procedure for the right rear tire, if
required, by using the right side transmission
control rod .
7. Stop the engine. Remove the jack stands and
lower the machine to the shop floor.
8. Test drive the machine to make sure it does not
creep.
Adjusting the Maximum
Ground Speed
1. Disengage the PTO, release the traction pedal
to the neutral position and set the parking brake.
2. Move the throttle lever to the Slow position,
stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
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Figure 64
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