Servicing The Brakes; Inspecting The Tires; Adjusting The Front Suspension - Toro 07253 Operator's Manual

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Servicing the Brakes

Inspecting the Brakes
Brakes are a critical safety component of the vehicle. As
with all safety components, they should be closely
inspected at regular intervals to ensure optimum
performance and safety. The following inspections should
be done every 100 hours:
Inspect the brake shoes for wear or damage. If the
lining (brake pad) thickness is less than 1/16 in.
(1.6 mm), the brake shoes should be replaced.
Inspect the backing plate and other components for
signs of excessive wear or deformation. If any
deformation is found, the appropriate components must
be replaced.
Adjusting the Brake Pedal
Adjust the brake if the parking brake does not hold, brake
pedal travel is excessive, or braking power is not sufficient
when the brake pedal is depressed. Check the adjustment
every 200 hours.
1. Turn the ignition off and remove the key.
2. Raise the vehicle off of the ground; see Jacking the
Vehicle, page 26.
3. Tighten the cable adjusting screw, located beneath the
floor panel, until the cables are snug in the brake
equalizer (Fig. 32). Do not overtighten. There should be
some free play in the brake pedal before the brake
engages.
1. Cable adjusting screw

Inspecting the Tires

Check the tire condition at least every 100 hours of
operation. Operating accidents, such as hitting curbs, can
damage a tire or rim and also disrupt wheel alignment, so
inspect tire condition after an accident.
Check the wheels to ensure that they are mounted securely.
Torque the front bolts to 135–165 ft.-lb. (183–224 N m)
and the rear lug nuts to 45–65 ft.-lb. (61–88 N m).
Adjusting the Front
Suspension
The ride height of each side of the vehicle can be adjusted.
1. Jack the front end of the vehicle off of the ground; refer
to Jacking the Vehicle, page 26.
2. Remove the travel limiting bolt (Fig. 33).
3. Loosen the centering bolts in the front "A" frame
(Fig. 33).
4. Remove the ride height adjustment bolt (Fig. 33).
5. Rotate the front "A" frame to the desired position
(Fig. 33). The distance from the bottom side of the front
hitch to the ground should be 9 to 9-3/4 in. (22.9 to
24.8 cm) with the tires inflated to 12 psi (83 kPa).
6. Replace the ride height adjustment bolt and the travel
limiting bolt (Fig. 33).
7. Tighten and torque the centering bolts to
240–290 ft.-lbs. (325–393 N m).
8. Tighten and torque the ride height adjustment bolt to
135–165 ft.-lbs. (183–224 N m).
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Figure 32
2. Brake equalizer
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