Brake Maintenance; Adjusting The Parking Brake And Traction Switches; Belt Maintenance; Checking The Condition And Tension Of The Alternator Belt - Toro 03706 Operator's Manual

Brake Maintenance

Adjusting the Parking Brake
and Traction Switches
In time, the parking brake cable may stretch, causing
the engine not to start. If this happens, adjust the cable
(Figure 40).
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Figure 40
1. Parking brake
2. Brake cable
3. U-bracket nuts
1. Pull the brake lever to the 3rd click.
2. Pull the brake lever up one additional click.
3. Adjust the four U-bracket nuts equally so the spring
has tension.
Note: This adjustment affects operation of traction
switches.
4. Adjust the four U-bracket nuts so engine will start
and run when hand brake is at the fourth click, but
will not start or run when hand brake is at the second
click.
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4. Traction switches
5. Traction pedal

Belt Maintenance

Check the condition and tension of the alternator belt
after the first day of operation and every 100 operating
hours thereafter.
Checking the Condition and
Tension of the Alternator Belt
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Service Interval: Every 100 hours
• Proper tension will allow a 3/8 inch (10 mm)
deflection when a force of 10 lb (4.5 kg) is applied
on the belt midway between the pulleys.
• If the deflection is not 3/8 inch (10 mm), loosen the
alternator mounting bolts (Figure 41). Increase or
decrease the alternator belt tension and tighten the
bolts. Check deflection of belt again to ensure that
the tension is correct.
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1. Alternator
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Figure 41
2. Mounting bolt
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