Toro 30534 Operator's Manual

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Adjusting the Parking BrakeIf the parking brake fails to engage, an adjustment to thebrake pawl is required.1. Loosen the 2 screws securing the parking brake pawlto the frame (Figure 56).1 4 32Figure 561. Brake cables 3. Parking brake pawl2. Screws (2) 4. Brake detent2. Press the parking brake pedal forward until the brakedetent completely engages on the brake pawl (Figure56).3. Tighten the 2 screws locking the adjustment.4. Press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.5. Check the adjustment and readjust as required.Belt MaintenanceChecking the Alternator BeltService Interval: Every 100 hoursAfter the first 10 hours1. Open the hood and secure the prop rod.2. Check the tension of the alternator belt by depressingit (Figure 57) midway between the alternator and thecrankshaft pulleys with 10 kg (22 lb) of force.Figure 571. Alternator 3. Brace2. BoltThe belt should deflect 11 mm (7/16 inch). If thedeflection is incorrect, proceed to step 3. If correct,continue operation3. Loosen the bolt securing the brace to the alternator(Figure 57), and the alternator pivot bolt.4. Insert a pry bar between the alternator and the engineand pry out on the alternator.5. When you achieve the proper tension, tightenthe alternator, brace and pivot bolts to secure theadjustment.Replacing the Blade DriveBeltsService Interval: Every 50 hoursThe blade drive belts, tensioned by the spring loaded idlerpulleys, are very durable. However, after many hours of use,the belts will show signs of wear. Signs of a worn belt are:squealing when belt is rotating, blades slipping when cuttinggrass, poor quality of cut, frayed edges, burn marks andcracks. Replace the belts if any of these conditions are evident.1. Lower the cutting unit to the 1 inch height of cutsetting, move the throttle lever to the Slow position,51