Toro 30984, Operator'S Manual

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pivot spring. Repeat above adjustments if necessary
(Figure 39).
Figure 39
1. Speed control lever 3. spring
2. Rear pivot spring
Adjusting the Right Side Linkage
1. Place the speed control lever in the neutral position.
2. Place the right drive lever in the full forward position.
3. Adjust the right side linkage by turning the quick
track knob counterclockwise until the tire begins to
rotate forward (Figure 40).
4. Turn the knob clockwise 1/4 of a turn at a time.
Then move the speed control forward and back to
neutral. Repeat this until right wheel stops rotating
forward (Figure 40).
5. Hold the OPC levers down.
Note:
The OPC levers must be held down
whenever the speed control lever is out of the neutral
position or the engine will kill.
6. The spring that keeps tension on the knob should
normally not need adjustment. However if an
adjustment is needed, adjust the length of spring to
1 inch (26 mm) between the washers (Figure 40).
7. Adjust spring length by turning nut at front of spring
(Figure 40).
Figure 40
1. Hydro control linkage 3. Spring
2. Quick track knob 4. 1 inch (26 mm)
Adjusting the Control Rod
Checking the Control Rod
1. With rear of machine still on jack stands and engine
running at full throttle, move the speed control lever
to the medium speed position.
Note:
The OPC levers must be held down
whenever the speed control lever is out of the neutral
position or the engine will kill.
2. Move the respective drive lever upward until it
reaches the neutral position and engage neutral locks.
3. If the tire rotates in either direction, the length of the
control rod will need to be adjusted.
Adjusting the Control Rod
1. Adjust the rod length by releasing the drive lever
and removing the hairpin cotter pin and clevis pin.
Rotate the rod in the rod fitting (Figure 41).
2. Lengthen the control rod if the tire is turning in
reverse and shorten the rod if the tire is turning
forward.
3. Rotate the rod several turns if the tire is rotating fast.
Then, adjust the rod in 1/2 turn increments.
4. Place the clevis pin into the drive lever (Figure 41).
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