Brake Maintenance; Adjusting The Brakes; Belt Maintenance; Adjusting The Belt - Toro 04383 Operator's Manual

Brake Maintenance

Adjusting the Brakes

A brake adjustment rod is located on each side of the
machine so that the brakes can be equally adjusted.
Adjust the brakes as follows:
1. While moving forward in transport speed, press the
brake pedal; both wheels should lock equally.
Testing the brakes in a confined area where
others are present could cause injury.
Always check the brakes in a wide, open-spaced,
flat area which is free of other persons and
obstructions before and after adjustment.
2. If the brakes do not lock equally, disconnect the
brake rods by removing the cotter pin and clevis pin
(Figure 53).
Figure 53
1. Clevis pin and cotter pin
2. Jam nut
3. Loosen the jam nut and adjust the clevis accordingly
(Figure 53).
4. Assemble the clevis to the brake shaft (Figure 53).
5. Check the amount of free travel of the brake pedal
when the adjustment is completed. There should be
1/2 to 1 inch (13 to 25 mm) travel before the brake
shoes make contact with the brake drums. Adjust, if
necessary, to achieve this setting.
6. While moving forward in transport speed, press the
brake pedal; both brakes should lock equally. Adjust,
if necessary.
7. It is recommended that the brakes be burnished
annually; refer to the Break-In Period section.
3. Clevis
4. Brake shaft

Belt Maintenance

Adjusting the Belt

Service Interval: After the first 8 hours
Make sure the belt is properly tensioned to ensure proper
operation of the machine and prevent unnecessary wear.
1. Loosen the bolts securing the alternator to the
engine and adjusting strap.
1. Engine belt
2. Adjust the belt tot he proper tension and tighten the
bolts.
45
Figure 54