Toro ProLine 14 HP, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
37
Adjusting the Brake
The brake lever is on the upper control bar (Fig. 12).
If the parking brake does not hold securely, an
adjustment is required.
1. Check the brake before you adjust it; refer to
Checking the Brake, page 36.
2. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake, page 20.
3. To adjust brake set the parking brake latch, and
rotate the wing nuts on the brake rods (Fig. 40).
Clockwise to tighten the brake and
counterclockwise to loosen the brake.
Note: Control bar should be parallel with
reference bar when properly adjusted.
4. Check the brake operation again; refer to
Checking the Brake, page 36.
IMPORTANT: With the parking brake
released, the rear wheels must rotate freely
when you push the mower. If brake action
and free wheel rotation cannot be achieved
contact your service dealer immediately.
1
2
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Figure 40
1. Brake rod 2. Wing nut
Fuel Tank
Draining The Fuel Tank
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
In certain conditions gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn
you, others, and cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open
area. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
•
Never drain gasoline near an open flame or
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a
spark.
•
Never smoke a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, to assure
fuel tank drains completely. Then disengage the
blade control (PTO) and set the parking brake.
2. Close the fuel shut–off valve in fuel line
(Fig. 41).
3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and
slide it up the fuel line away from fuel filter
(Fig. 41).