Toro TX525 - Page 529

BRAKES
8-50 Rev. 000 TX525 Service Manual
8. Remove the bolt, bushing, brake handle and leaf
spring (Fig. 1820).
d. Replace the leaf spring if there is an air gap
between the center portion of the spring and the
straight edge (Fig. 1822).
Fig 1820 PICT-4428a
Fig 1822 PICT-2155
Bushing
Inspect the bushing OD and ID and the hole in
the handle where the bushing mounts. If worn or
out of round, replace (Fig. 1823).
9. Inspect the leaf spring and bushing:
Leaf Spring
a. Laytheleafspringonaatsurface.
b. Place a straight edge across the spring through
the center of the bolt hole.
c. The center portion of the leaf spring must be
even with or slightly above the bottom edge of
the straight edge (Fig. 1821).
Fig 1823 PICT-4431a
Fig 1821 PICT-2156