Adjusting Transmission For Neutral; Adjusting The Parking Brake Interlock Switch - Toro Groundsmaster 228–D Operator's Manual

1. Turn engine off and remove the ignition key. Set the
parking brake. Raise the engine hood and allow the
engine to cool.
2. Remove the left hand clutch retainer bracket nut and
bolt so that the retainer bracket rubber bumper can be
removed (Fig. 44).
Figure 44
1. Clutch
2. .015" air gap
3. Adjusting nut (3)
3. Unplug clutch electric connector (Fig. 44).
4. Adjust the air gap so that a .015 inch feeler gauge slides
in between the clutch lining and friction plate with light
pressure (Fig. 44). The gap can be decreased by turning
the adjusting nut clockwise.
5. Rotate the clutch by hand and adjust all three air gaps.
After all three gaps have been set, check all three again.
Adjusting one gap can alter the other gaps.
6. Reinstall the bracket and retaining nut and bolt.
Reconnect the clutch electrical connector.
Adjusting Transmission For
Neutral
The machine must not creep when traction pedal is
released. If it does creep, an adjustment is required.
4. Left retainer bracket nut
& bolt
5. Electrical connector
6. PTO Belt
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1. Park machine on a level surface and shut engine off.
Depress only the right brake pedal and engage the
parking brake.
2. Jack up left front side of machine until tire is off shop
floor. Support machine with jack stands to prevent it
from falling accidentally.
3. Lift seat. Visually inspect traction linkage for possible
binding condition, correct if necessary and check
machine operation. if condition still exists, repeat steps
1 and 2 and proceed to step 4.
4. Loosen two locknut securing pump plate so plate is free
to move (Fig. 45).
5. Start engine and rotate pump plate (Fig. 45) in either
direction until wheel ceases rotation.
Figure 45
1. Pump plate
6. Stop engine and tighten locknuts to secure pump plate
(Fig. 45).
7. Start engine and check adjustment. Repeat adjustment,
if necessary.
8. Stop the engine and release right brake. Remove jack
stands and lower machine to the shop floor. Test drive
the machine to be sure it does not creep.
Adjusting the Parking Brake
Interlock Switch
1. Turn engine off and remove the ignition key. Do not
engage the parking brake.
2. Remove (6) screws securing front steering tower cover
to frame and remove cover (Fig. 46).
2. Locknut