Toro Workman HDX-D - Controls System Maintenance; Adjusting the Clutch Pedal

Controls System
Maintenance
Adjusting the Clutch Pedal
Service Interval : Every 200 hours
Note: Y ou can adjust the clutch-pedal cable at the
bell housing or at the clutch-pedal pivot. Y ou can
remove the front hood to easily access to the pedal
pivot.
1. Loosen the jam nuts securing the clutch cable to
the bracket on the bell housing ( Figure 61 ).
Note: Y ou may remove and rotate the ball joint,
if additional adjustment is required.
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Figure 61
1. Return spring 3. Jam nuts
2. Ball joint
4. Clutch cable
2. Disconnect the return spring from the clutch
lever .
3. Adjust the jam nuts or ball joint until the rear
edge of the clutch pedal is 9.2 to 9.8 cm (3-5/8
to 3-7/8 inches) from the top of the oor plate
diamond pattern, when you apply 1.8 kg (4 lb) of
force to the pedal ( Figure 62 ).
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Figure 62
1. Clutch pedal 2. 9.2 to 9.8 cm (3-5/8 to
3-7/8 inches)
Note: Force is applied so that the clutch-release
bearing lightly contacts the pressure-plate
ngers.
4. T ighten the jam nuts after you attain the proper
adjustment.
5. Check the 9.2 to 9.8 cm (3-5/8 to 3-7/8 inches)
dimension after the jam nuts have been
tightened to ensure proper adjustment.
Note: Adjust again, if necessary .
6. Connect the return spring to the clutch lever .
Important: Ensure that the rod end is
positioned squarely on the ball, not twisted,
and remains parallel to the clutch pedal after
the jam nut is tightened ( Figure 63 ).
Note: The clutch free play should never be less
than 19 mm (3/4 inch).
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Figure 63
1. Clutch-cable rod end
3. Rod end jam nut
2. Clutch pedal
4. Parallel
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