Toro 14AQ81RP544, 14AK81RK544 manual Parking Brake Adjustment, Steering Adjustment

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Parking Brake Adjustment

Parking Brake Adjustment

WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Always disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. The brake disc can be found on the right side of the transmission in the rear of the tractor. Adjust if necessary as follows:

NOTE: Have a replacement cotter pin on hand before beginning this adjustment.

Looking at the transmission from the right side of the tractor, locate the brake puck and brake disc. See Figure 11.

Brake Puck

Cotter Pin

 

Brake Disc

 

 

Crown Nut

Figure 11

Remove and discard the cotter pin which secures the crown nut to the assembly. See Figure 11.

Loosen, but do NOT remove, the crown nut found on the right side of the brake assembly.

Insert a feeler gauge (set at .011”) between the brake disc and the brake puck.

NOTE: If a feeler gauge is unavailable, a typical business card is approximately .011” thick.

Retighten the crown nut loosened earlier, leaving a

.011” gap between the brake disc and the brake puck.

Insert a new cotter pin to secure the crown nut in place. Do NOT reuse the old cotter pin.

Steering Adjustment

If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.

Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the right side:

Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at the rear of the ball joint. See Figure 12.

 

Hex Nut

 

Drag Link

Ball

Jam

Joint

Nut

Figure 12

Remove the hex nut on the top of ball joint. See Figure 12.

Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to shorten the drag link. Thread the ball joint away from the jam nut to lengthen the drag link.

Replace hex nut and lock washer and retighten the jam nut after proper adjustment is achieved.

NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag links will cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper toe-in is between 1/16" and 5/16".

Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:

Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead travel.

In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.

Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.

The measurement taken in front of the axle should be between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the measurement taken behind the axle.

Adjust if necessary.

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Contents ManualOperator’s Form NoGT2200 & GT2300 Garden Tractors Model No. 14AQ81RP744 Model No. 14AK81RK744TABLE OF CONTENTS ContentFINDING MODEL NUMBER CUSTOMER SUPPORTGENERAL OPERATION SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning SLOPE OPERATION DO NOTSERVICE CHILDRENTOWING SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINEGENERAL SERVICE SECTION 2 SAFETY LABELS ASSEMBLE CHUTE DEFLECTOR TO THIS UNIT BEFORE OPERATINGREAD OPERATORS MANUAL. KEEP SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE AND WORKING DANGERSECTION 3 INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS SLOWSECTION 4 SLOPE GAUGE Attaching the Battery Cables SECTION 5 TRACTOR SET-UPGas and Oil Fill-up Tire PressureSetting the Gauge Wheels and Roller Gauge WheelsRoller Model GT2300 I J K L SECTION 6 KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTORD E F Ignition Switch Module Seat Adjustment LeverThrottle Control Choke ControlSystems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter BatteryElectric PTO Blade Engage Knob Cruise Control LeverSafety Interlock System SECTION 7 OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTORReverse Caution Mode To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODEUsing the Deck Lift Lever Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Driving The TractorSetting The Cruise Control Driving On SlopesEngaging the Parking Brake Moving The Tractor ManuallyEngaging the PTO Blades MowingFront View Top ViewSECTION 8 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Seat AdjustmentLeveling the Deck Front To RearParking Brake Adjustment Steering AdjustmentSECTION 9 MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR EngineEngine Oil Checking the Oil LevelChanging the Engine Oil Draining the OilChanging the Oil Filter Re-filling the Crankcase with OilPrecleaner Service Paper ElementAir Filter Spark PlugsCleaning the Engine And Deck Hydrostatic TransmissionFuel Filter Deck Wash System Model GT2300 OnlyLubrication EngineFront Wheels Pivot Points & LinkageSECTION 10 SERVICE TiresFuse Cutting BladesBattery California Proposition 65 Warning BatteryCutting Deck Removal Jump StartingChanging the Deck Belt Belt GuardPivoting Idler Pulley Idler BracketElectric PTO Clutch Idler PulleysSECTION 11 OFF-SEASON STORAGE SECTION 12 MAINTENANCE CHART SECTION 13 TROUBLESHOOTING TroublePossible Causes Corrective ActionSECTION 14 SPECIFICATIONS DimensionsGT2200 GT2300Page CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSMANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIESMANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LAWN & GARDEN TRACTORSThe Toro Company In the U.S.A. or Canada