Toro STX-26, Operator'S Manual

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Controls System
Maintenance
Adjusting the
Traction-Control Alignment
The factory adjusts the traction controls before
shipping the machine. However, after many hours
of use, you may need to adjust the traction-control
alignment, the neutral position of the traction control,
and the tracking of the traction control in the full
forward position.
Important:
To adjust the controls properly,
complete each procedure in the order listed.
Adjusting the Traction-Control
Reverse Position
If the traction control bar does not rest flush and
square with the reference bar when in the full
reverse position, immediately complete the following
procedure:
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake (if applicable), and lower the
hydraulic lift.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Pull back the traction control so that the front of
the control contacts the reference bar (
Figure
48 ).
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Figure 48
1. Front of the control (out of
alignment) 2. Reference bar
4. If the front of the traction control does not rest
square and flush with the reference bar, loosen
the nut and bolt in the stem of the traction control
(
Figure 49 ).
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Figure 49
1. Traction control 2. Stem, bolt, and nut
5. Adjust the traction control so that it rests flush
against the reference bar when it is pulled
straight back (
Figure 49 and Figure 50 ).
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Figure 50
6. Tighten the flange nut and bolt in the traction
control stem.
7. Start the engine.
8. Drive the machine in reverse with the traction
control tight to the reference bar. If the machine
does not back up straight, complete the following
procedure:
A. Shut off the engine
B. Lift and support the machine so that both
tracks are off the ground and are free to run.
C. Loosen the flange nut and bolt in the stem
of the traction control (
Figure 49 ).
D. Loosen the jam nuts on the traction rods,
under the control panel (
Figure 51 ).
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