Checking The Cable - Toro 38516 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Control Cable
Important: Check the control cable for proper
adjustment initially, after the first operating hour, and
then annually thereafter.

Checking the Cable

1. Move the control bar
back toward the handle
to remove the slack in
the cable.
2. Ensure that a 1/16
to 1/8 in. (2 to 3 mm)
gap (A) exists between
the control bar and the
handle. To adjust the
cable, refer to Adjusting
the Cable below.
Important: The control
cable must contain
some slack when you
disengage the control
bar for the rotor blades
to stop properly.
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Adjusting the Cable
1. Unhook the end of
the control cable from
the control bar.
2. Move the Z-fitting (A) to a higher or lower hole as
needed to obtain the 1/16 to 1/8 in. (2 to 3 mm) gap
between the control bar and the handle.
Note: Moving the Z-fitting higher decreases the gap
between the control bar and the handle; moving it
lower increases the gap.
3. Replace the spring cover and hook the end of the
control cable into the bottom hole of the control bar.
4. Check the adjustment (refer to Checking the
Cable on page 9).
Note: After extended use, the drive belt may wear
and lose its proper belt tension. If the drive belt slips
(continuously squeals) under a heavy load, increase
the belt tension by inserting the spring end into the
top hole of the control bar. The belt may slip (squeal)
in wet conditions; to dry out the drive system, start
the rotor and run it without a load for 30 seconds.
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