Toro 30986 Operator's Manual page 41

1. Bellcrank
2. Safety switch located
under engine deck
3. Bellcrank just clears the
gusset with the PTO
engageded
5. Make sure the assist arm is against the rear assist arm
stop on the deck (Figure 52).
6. Push the blade control lever (PTO) down to the
disengaged position.
7. The assist arm should contact the front assist arm
stop on the deck. If it does not contact, adjust the
bellcrank so it is closer to the gusset (Figure 52).
1. Assist arm
2. Front assist arm stop
8. To adjust the assist arm link, remove the hairpin
cotter pin from the assist arm (Figure 52).
9. Loosen the nut against the yoke (Figure 51).
Figure 51
4. Yoke
5. Nut
6. Assist arm link
Figure 52
3. Rear assist arm stop
4. Turnbuckle
10. Remove the assist arm link from the assist arm and
rotate the link to adjust the length.
11. Install the assist arm link into the assist arm and
secure it with the hairpin cotter pin (Figure 52).
12. Check if the assist arm hits against the stops
correctly.
Adjusting the PTO Safety Switch
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the
parking brakes.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
3. Disengage the blade control lever (PTO). Make sure
the assist arm is against the front assist stop arm.
4. If needed, adjust the blade safety switch by loosening
the bolts holding the switch bracket (Figure 53).
5. Move the mounting bracket until the bellcrank
depresses the plunger by a 1/4 inch (6 mm).
6.
Note: Make sure the bellcrank does not touch the
switch body or damage to the switch could occur
(Figure 53).
Tighten the switch mounting bracket.
1. Bellcrank
2. Bolts and nuts
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Figure 53
3. Switch mounting bracket
4. Switch body