Changing The Rear Axle; Lubricant; Adjusting The Rear Wheel; Toe-In - Toro 03540 Reelmaster 5200-D Operator's Manual

5. Ensure that the filter mounting area is clean.
6. Install the filter by hand until the gasket
contacts the mounting surface, then rotate it
an additional 1/2 turn.
7. Start the engine and let it run for about two
minutes to purge air from the system.
8. Stop the engine and check for leaks.
9. Check the transmission fluid level and
replenish it if necessary.

Changing the Rear Axle

Lubricant

Note: This procedure is for model 03544 only.
Change the oil in the rear axle after every 800
operating hours.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Clean the area around the drain plugs
(Figure 64).
Figure 64
1. Drain plugs
3. Remove the plugs, allowing the oil to drain
into drain pans.
4. After the oil is drained, apply thread locking
compound to the drain plug threads and install
them in the axle.
5. Fill the axle with lubricant; refer to Checking
the Rear Axle Lubricant in Operation, page 26.

Adjusting the Rear Wheel

Toe-in

The rear wheels should have 0 to 1/8 inch (0 to 3
mm) toe-in when they are pointed straight ahead.
To check the toe-in, measure the center-to-center
distance, at axle height, in the front and rear
of the steering tires. If the toe-in is not within
specifications, adjust it as described below for your
model.
Check the rear wheel toe-in after every 800
operating hours or annually.
Models 03540 and 03543
1. Rotate the steering wheel so that the rear
wheels are straight ahead.
2. Loosen the jam nuts on both tie rods
(Figure 65).
Figure 65
1. Tie rods
3. Adjust both tie rods equally until the
center-to-center distance at the front of the
rear wheels is 0 to 1/8 inch (0 to 3 mm) less
than at the rear of the wheels.
4. When toe-in is correct, tighten the jam nuts
against the tie rods.
Model 03544
1. Rotate the steering wheel so that the rear
wheels are straight ahead.
2. Remove the cotter pin and slotted hex nut
from either tie rod ball joint. Use a ball joint
fork and remove the tie rod ball joint from the
axle case support.
3. Loosen the clamps on both ends of the tie rod
(Figure 66).
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