Adjusting The Traction Interlock Switch; Adjusting The Transport Speed - Toro 08703 Operator's Manual

1. Traction adjustment cam
2. Locknut
WARNING
The engine must be running so that the final
adjustment of the traction adjustment cam
can be performed. Contact with moving parts
or hot surfaces may cause personal injury.
Keep hands, feet, face, and other body parts
away from rotating parts, the muffler, and
other hot surfaces.
5. Start the engine and rotate the cam hex (Figure 33) in
both directions to determine the mid position of the
neutral span.
6. Tighten the locknut securing the adjustment.
7. Stop the engine.
8. Install the center shroud.
9. Remove the jack stands and lower the machine to the
shop floor. Test drive the machine to make sure that it
does not move when the traction pedal is in neutral.
Adjusting the Traction
Interlock Switch
1. Adjust the transmission for neutral; refer to Adjusting
the Traction Drive for Neutral.
2. Activate the pump lever to ensure that all parts are
operating freely and seated properly.
3. Adjust the screw until the air gap is .060 inches ±.030
(Figure 33).
4. Check for proper operation.
Figure 33
3. Screw
4. Gap

Adjusting the Transport Speed

Obtaining Maximum Transport Speed
The traction pedal is adjusted for maximum transport speed
and reverse at the factory, but an adjustment may be required
if the pedal reaches full stroke before the pump lever reaches
full stroke, or if a decrease in transport speed is desired.
To obtain maximum transport speed, press down on the
traction pedal. If the pedal contacts the stop (Figure 34)
before the pump lever reaches full stroke, an adjustment is
required:
1. Pedal stop
1. Park the machine on a level surface, turn the engine
off, and engage the parking brake.
2. Loosen the nut securing the pedal stop.
3. Tighten the pedal stop until it does not contact the
traction pedal.
4. Continue applying a light load on the transport pedal
and adjust the pedal stop so it just contacts or a gap of
.100 is attained between the pedal rod and the stop.
Tighten the nuts.
Reducing the Transport Speed.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, turn the engine
off, and engage the parking brake.
2. Loosen the nut securing the pedal stop.
3. Thread the pedal stop out until the desired transport
speed is attained.
4. Tighten the nut securing the pedal stop.
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Figure 34