Controls System Maintenance; Adjusting The Traction Drive For Neutral - Toro 30534 Operator's Manual

stop the engine, set the parking brake, and remove the
ignition key.
2. Remove the belt covers from the top of the cutting unit
and set the covers aside.
3. Using a breaker bar or similar tool, move the idler
pulley for the top belt (Figure 58) away from the top
drive belt to release the belt tension and allow the belt
to be slipped off the pulleys.
Figure 58
1. Top belt
2. Top idler pulley
4. Route a new belt around the gearbox pulley, bottom
spindle pulleys, and idler pulley assembly as shown in
Figure 58.
5. Route a new belt around the top spindle pulleys and
idler pulley assembly as shown in Figure 58.
6. Grease all deck and deck drive grease points.
7. Install the belt covers.
3. Bottom belt
4. Bottom idler pulley
Controls System
Maintenance
Adjusting the Traction Drive
for Neutral
Note: If the machine has recently had the hydraulic oil
changed or the traction motors or hoses replaced, any air
trapped in the system will have to be worked out prior to
performing this procedure. This can be accomplished by
operating the machine in forward and reverse for a few
minutes and then replenishing the oil as required.
When positioned on a level surface, the machine must not
creep when the traction pedal is released. If it does creep,
adjust as follows:
1. Park the machine on a level surface, stop the engine,
and lower the cutting unit to the floor.
2. Jack up the rear of the machine until the rear tires are
off the shop floor. Support the machine with jack
stands to prevent it from falling accidentally.
Note: On 4 wheel drive models, the front tires must
also be off the shop floor and supported by jack stands.
WARNING
The engine must be running so this
adjustment can be performed. This could
cause personal injury.
Keep hands, feet, face, and other body parts
away from any hot parts of the engine and any
rotating parts.
3. Start the engine, set the throttle to the Slow position
and observe which direction the rear tires rotate.
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If the left rear tire is rotating, loosen the jam nuts
on the left side transmission control rod (Figure
59).
Note: The forward end of the control rod has a
left hand thread. The rear end of the rod, which
is connected to the transmission, has a right hand
thread.
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