Adjusting The Motion-Control Damper - Toro 74945 Operator's Manual

Note:
The switch is a part of the seat assembly.
4. Temporarily install a jumper wire across the
terminals in the connector of the main wire
harness.
5. Start the engine.
Note:
Engage the parking brake and move
the motion-control levers out before starting
the engine. You do not need to be in the seat
because of the jumper wire being used. Run the
engine at full throttle and release the brake.
6. Run the machine at least 5 minutes with the
motion-control levers at full forward speed
to bring the hydraulic fluid up to operating
temperature.
7. Move the motion-control levers into the N
position.
8. Move the motion-control levers into the N
position.
9. Adjust the pump-control rod lengths by rotating
the double nuts on the rod in the appropriate
direction until the wheels slightly creep in
reverse (Figure 84).
1. Double nuts
10. Move the motion-control levers to the R
position, and while applying slight pressure to
the lever, allow the reverse indicator springs to
bring the levers back to the N
Figure 84
position.
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Note:
creep in reverse.
11. Shut off the machine.
12. Remove the jumper wire from wire harness and
plug the connector into seat switch.
13. Remove the jack stands.
14. Raise the deck and install the height-of-cut pin.
15. Check that the machine does not creep in
N
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Adjusting the
Motion-Control Damper
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The top damper mounting bolt can be adjusted to
obtain a more desired motion-control lever resistance.
See Figure 85
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1. Torque the locknut to 23 N∙m (17 ft-lb). The bolt must
protrude past the end of the locknut after torquing.
2. Most resistance (firmest feel)
3. Damper
4. Medium resistance (medium feel)
5. Least resistance (softest feel)
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The wheels must stop turning or slightly
when you disengage the parking brake.
for mounting options.
Figure 85
Right Control Shown
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