Toro 30252 - Operation; Think Safety First

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3. Check the gap between upper control bar and fixed bar
with wheel drive fully engaged. Gap should be
approximately 1 to 1-1/4 in. (25–32 mm) (Fig. 8).
Note: The upper control bar and fixed bar must be parallel
when in engaged, drive, relaxed and brake positions.
4. Check operation. If adjustment is required, remove
hairpin cotter securing rod to upper control bar. Thread
rod in or out of fitting for proper position and install
into upper control bar with hairpin cotter.
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Figure 8
1. Control rod
2. Fixed control bar
3. Parking brake lever
4. Upper control bar
5. 1 to 1–1/4 in. (25–32 mm)
gap
5. Check parking brake adjustment. Brake rods should be
adjusted so parking brake lever is tight when swung
into position against the fixed bar while pulling back
on upper control bar (Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1. Upper control bar 2. Parking brake lever
6. If brake adjustment is required, remove hairpin cotter
and washer securing brake rod fitting to idler bracket
(Fig. 10).
7. Adjust wing nut up or down on brake rod and secure
fitting to idler bracket (Fig. 10). Check adjustment and
adjust if necessary.
Note: Make sure brake rod is installed in front (F)
mounting hole in idler bracket.
8. Repeat procedure on opposite side if adjustment is
required to keep control bar and fixed bar parallel.
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Figure 10
1. Idler bracket
2. Brake rod fitting
3. Hairpin cotter and washer
4. Wing nut
5. Hole F
Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Think Safety First
Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help you,
your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment, such as but not limited
to, for eyes, hearing, feet and head is recommended.
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of
exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Caution