Service Manual

CHASSIS

3-50 Toro Z Master G3 3000/5000/6000 Series Service Manual

7. Disengage the parking brake. Rotate the drive wheel

release handle to the released position. Turn the

wheel hub by hand in both directions relative to the

relative to the caliper; no drag of the caliper pad on

the wheel hub is desired.

8. After adjusting the brake, cycle the brake handle a

minimum of six times to allow the cable to seat into

the sheath and mounting tabs. Recheck the spring

length.

9. Rotate the drive wheel release handle to the

operating position.

10. Install the rear tire and torque lug nuts between

103.5 – 126.5 ft-lbs. (140.5 – 171.5 Nm).

11. Remove the jack stands and lower the unit.

6. Hold the end of the threaded rod with a tool, and

adjust the lock nut until the spring length is between

1-1/2” and 1-9/16” (3.8 and 4.0cm) (Fig. 181).

Note: DO NOT allow the cable to turn when the nuts

are being turned.

Fig. 181 DSCN-4315a

5. Engage the parking brake. Measure the overall

length of the compression spring (Fig. 180). The

correct length should be between 1-1/2” and 1-9/16”

(3.8 and 4.9cm). If the spring length is within this

range, no adjustment is needed. If it is not, proceed.

Fig. 180 g. 79 G016879

(Left Hand brake shown above)

A. Cable anchor E. Caliper

B. Hold threaded rod here F. Compression spring

C. Measure G. Threaded rod

D. Lock nut H. Hub

B C D