Toro 37797, Operator'S Manual

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Checking the Tire Pressure
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Checking the Skids and
Scraper
Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Skids and
Scraper (page 17) .
Checking the Operation of
the Traction Drive
CAUTION
If the traction drive is not properly adjusted,
the machine may move in the direction
opposite of what you intended, causing injury
and/or property damage.
Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it
properly, if necessary.
1. Start the engine; refer to Starting the Engine
(page 9) .
2. Move the speed selector to Position R1; refer to
Operating the Speed Selector (page 12) .
3. Squeeze the left (traction) lever to the handgrip
(
Figure 11 ).
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Figure 11
The machine should move rearward. If the
machine does not move or moves forward,
complete the following:
A. Release the traction lever and shut off the
engine.
B. Disconnect the trunnion from the
speed-selector lever.
C. Turn the trunnion downward (clockwise) on
the speed-control rod.
D. Connect the trunnion to the speed-selector
lever.
4. Release the traction lever.
5. Move the speed selector to Position 1; refer to
Operating the Speed Selector (page 12) .
6. Squeeze the left (traction) lever to the handgrip
(
Figure 11 ).
The machine should move forward. If the
machine does not move or moves rearward,
complete the following:
A. Release the traction lever and shut off the
engine.
B. Disconnect the trunnion from the
speed-selector lever.
C. Turn the trunnion upward (counterclockwise)
on the speed-control rod.
D. Connect the trunnion to the speed-selector
lever.
7. If you made any adjustments, repeat this
procedure until no adjustments are required.
Important:
If the machine moves when the
traction lever is in the released position, check the
traction cable; refer to
Checking and Adjusting
the Traction Cable (page 18) or take the machine
to an Authorized Service Dealer for service.
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