Service Manual
SECTION
3
SELF-PROPEL
SYSTEM
GEAR SELECTION CONTROL
Gear Selection Control Operation
The TORO Vacu-Power mower is equipped with a
3-speed transmission. The gear selection control
allows the operator to select one of the three speeds
or
neutral by moving a lever on the control panel. The
gear selection control is made up
of
3
components:
the controlling cable, the cable clamp, and the
input
lever on top of the transmission. The transmission uses
a sliding key arrangement
for
gear selection.
On
'88
and
'89
Vacu-Power mowers there is
no
detent
inside the gear box. Rather, the detent is
in
the gear
selection control
in
the control panel. If alignment
between detents on the control panel and the gears
inside the transmission
is
a problem, make sure
that
the cable is adjusted properly. If a problem
still
exists,
consult Service Bulletin
43
for further information.
Gear Selection Control Removal
1.
Place the gear selection control
in
the neutral
position.
2. Snip the cable ties securing the gear selection
control cable to the handle to allow greater
movement
of
the self-propel cable.
3. Raise and support the rear of the mower
approximately 30 cm (12')
off
the ground.
Remove the transmission access cover by
pressing from underneath. See Figure
40.
thereby providing clearance for removal of the
input
lever. See Figure
41.
Figure
41
5.
Loosen the cable clamp fastener until the
self-propel control cable is free and clear.
6.
Remove the cotter
pin
securing the
input
lever to
the transmission and then remove the
input
lever.
7.
Bend the control panel tab slightly to provide
clearance for removal of the self-propel control.
See Figure
42.
Figure
40
4.
Remove the two flanged head self-tapping
screws holding the left end cap to the housing.
This will allow the rear axle to move slightly,
Figure
42
8.
Push the gear selection cable control
up
and
out
9.
Remove the control and cable from the
unit.
of
the control panel.
Gear Selectlon Control Installation
When installing a new control,
be
sure to use original
TORO parts to insure proper operation
and
safety.
1.
Bend the control panel tab forward to provide a
positive lock when the control is inserted. See
Figure
42
above.
Self-Propel System
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Vacu-Power Mower