Adjusting The Aeration Speed; Adjusting The Parking Brake - Toro 09802 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Aeration Speed

1. Park the machine on a level surface, stop the engine,
and open the hood.
2. Put the speed control lever (Figure 35) into the
second slot from the left (while facing the control
panel).
1. Speed control lever
2. Lower control rod
3. Lower the machine into aerate mode so that the
transport wheels are off of the ground.
4. Lift the drive wheel off of the ground using a jack.
5. Start the engine and release the parking brake.
6. Operate the engine at full speed.
7. Move the traction handle UP to full speed.
8. Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the LOWER speed
rod (Figure 35) until the traction wheel rotates at
20-22 RPM. Tighten the jam nuts.
9. Move the traction handle DOWN to the full speed
position.
10. Adjust the UPPER speed rod (Figure 35) until the
traction wheel rotates at 20-22 RPM. Tighten the
jam nuts.
Figure 35
3. Upper control rod

Adjusting the Parking Brake

Service Interval: Every 400 hours
1. Remove the screws securing the cover to the
underside of the handle (Figure 36). Remove the
cover.
1. Cover
2. Loosen the upper jam nut securing the brake cable
to the bracket (Figure 37).
1. Brake cable
3. Tighten the lower jam nut until 25 to 30 pounds of
force are required to actuate the brake lever. Tighten
the jam nut.
4. Install the cover to the underside of the handle.
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Figure 36
2. Handle
Figure 37