Adjusting The Traction Drive Cable - Toro Snow Commander 38600 Operator's Manual

Note: Moving the Z-fitting to a hole closer to the
spring decreases the gap between the control bar
bracket and the handle; moving it to a hole farther from
the spring increases the gap.
4. Install the spring cover over the cable adjuster.
5. Hook the spring end into the hole in the center of the
control bar bracket.
6. Check the adjustment.
Note: After extended use, the drive belt may wear and lose
its proper belt tension. If the drive belt slips (continuously
squeals) under a heavy load, increase the belt tension by
inserting the spring end into the other hole in the control
bar bracket. The belt may slip in wet conditions; to dry out
the drive system, start the rotor and operate it without a
load for 30 seconds. Adjust the gap between the control bar
bracket and the handle to 1/8 to 1/4 inch (3 to 6 mm).
Adjusting the Traction Drive
Cable
Check the traction drive cable for proper adjustment initially,
after the first operating hour, and then annually thereafter.
Checking the Traction Drive Cable
1. Squeeze the control bar against the right side of the
handle (Figure 22).
Figure 22
2. Ensure that the distance between the pivot plate and the
wheel frame is 0 to 1/8 inch (0 to 3 mm) (Figure 23).
Figure 23
1. 0 to 1/8 inch (0 to 3 mm)
2. Pivot plate
3. Wheel frame
Important: If the pivot plate touches the wheel
frame before the control bar touches the handle,
the cable is too tight.

Adjusting the Traction Drive Cable

Unhook the Z-fitting from the pivot cable adjuster, and
insert it into a different hole to obtain the proper gap
between the pivot plate and the wheel frame (Figure 24).
Figure 24
1. Z-tting
2. Pivot cable adjuster
3. 0 to 1/8 inch (0 to 3 mm) gap
Note: Moving the Z-fitting to a hole closer to the ground
decreases the gap between the pivot plate and the wheel
frame; moving it to a hole farther from the ground increases
the gap.
Note: The traction speed is fastest when the rotor blades
are new. If you want to reduce the traction speed, move
the Z-fitting one hole farther from the ground. The gap
between the pivot plate and the wheel frame will be about
1/4 inch (6 mm).
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4. Pivot plate
5. Wheel frame