Toro 70082, Operator'S Manual, Page: 25 / 32

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To align front wheels, loosen jam nut and turn tie
rod end (there is only one adjustable tie rod) until
center line distance across front of wheels (d') is .06
inch (1.5 mm) to .25 inch (6.3 mm) less than center
line distance across rear of front wheels (d")
(Fig. 26 & 27).
Tighten jam nuts.
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Adjust brake pucks if the parking brake does not
hold or braking power is not sufficient when brake
pedal is depressed. The brake is located on the left
side of the transaxle (Fig. 28).
Shut engine off and remove wire from spark
plug.
Tighten locknut approximately 1/4 turn clockwise
(Fig. 28).
Check operation of the brake by pushing rider:
no brake drag should be evident. If drag is evident,
rotate locknut an additional 1/8 turn counterĆclockĆ
wise or until there is no drag.
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If mower doesn't cut level from side-to-side and
cutting blade is not bent, level the cutting unit as folĆ
lows:
Place rider on level surface, lock parking brake,
shut off engine and remove key from ignition switch.
Raise seat or remove left side panel from rider.
Place heightĆofĆcut lever in number 3 position
and position cutter blade at a right angle to direction
of rider travel.
Measure the blade tip height at one end of
blade, rotate blade 180 _ and measure same blade
tip at opposite side of rider. Measurement should be
within 1/8 inch (3 mm) of one another.
If blade tip height is not within 1/8 inch (3 mm),
level cutting unit by loosening heightĆofĆcut support
bracket capscrews and raising or lowering the
bracket (Fig. 29).
Ensure blade tip height is within 1/8 inch (3 mm)
and retighten capscrews.
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