Toro 38518 Operator's Manual page 11

Adjusting the Control Cable
Important: Check the control cable for proper
adjustment initially, after the first operating hour, and
then annually thereafter.
Checking the Cable
1. Move the control bar back toward the handle to
remove the slack in the cable.
2. Ensure that a
1/16 to 1/8 in. (2 to
3 mm) gap (A)
exists between the
control bar and the
handle. To adjust
the cable, refer to
Adjusting the
Cable below.
Important: The control cable must contain some
slack when you disengage the control bar for the rotor
blades to stop properly.
Adjusting the Cable
1. Unhook the end of
the control cable from
the control bar.
2. Move the Z-fitting (A) to a higher or lower hole as
needed to obtain a 1/16 to 1/8 in. (2 to 3 mm) gap
between the control bar and the handle.
A
B
Note: Moving the Z-fitting higher decreases the gap
between the control bar and the handle; moving it
lower increases the gap.
3. Replace the spring cover and hook the end of the
control cable into the bottom hole of the control bar.
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4. Check the adjustment (refer to Checking the
Cable on page 11).
Note: After extended use, the drive belt may wear
and lose its proper belt tension. If the drive belt slips
(continuously squeals) under a heavy load, increase
the belt tension by inserting the spring end into the
top hole of the control bar. The belt may slip (squeal)
in wet conditions; to dry out the drive system, start
the rotor and run it without a load for 30 seconds.
Inspecting the Rotor
A
Blades
Before each season, inspect the rotor blades for
wear. When a rotor blade edge has worn down to the
wear indicator hole (A), have an Authorized Service
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Dealer replace the rotor blades and the scraper.
A
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