Maintaining The Tire Pressure; Servicing The Brake; Draining The Fuel Tank - Toro Wheel Horse 520xi Operator's Manual

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Maintaining the Tire Pressure

Check the pressure at the valve stem after every 25
operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first
(Fig. 37). Check the tires when they are cold to get the
most accurate pressure reading. If the tire pressure is low,
fill the tire to the following pressure:
Pressure: 20 psi (138 kPa) front and rear
Figure 37
1. Valve stem

Servicing the Brake

Check the parking brake before each use. If the parking
brake does not hold securely, adjust it.
Checking the Brake
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the
PTO, put the High-Low range lever in the neutral
position.
2. Set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
3. Push the tractor forward.
The rear wheels must lock and skid. If the wheels turn
and do not lock, adjust the brake; refer to Adjusting
the Brake.
Adjusting the Brake
1. Place the transmission in neutral.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
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3. Turn the brake adjustment nut at the rear of the tractor
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1. Brake adjustment nut
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Important
Important
wheels must rotate freely when you push the tractor. If
brake action and free wheel rotation cannot be achieved,
contact your Authorized Service Dealer immediately.

Draining the Fuel Tank

In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and others
and can damage property.
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There should be 2 in. (51 mm) of free travel (Fig. 38)
before the brake begins to engage.
Figure 38
(Fig. 39) until there is 2 in. (51 mm) of free travel.
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Figure 39
Do not overtighten the adjustment nut.
With the parking brake released, the rear
Danger
Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area.
Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
Never smoke when draining gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
2"
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