Toro Sand Pro 3040 Service Manual page 245

Installing the Front Fork (Model 08743)
Sand Pro ® 3040 and 5040
20251SL Rev A
Refer to Figure 98 for this procedure.
1. If the bearing cups were removed from the frame, press new bearing cups
into the frame making sure that they fully contact the shoulder in the frame.
2. Pack the bearing cones with Molilgrease XHP high temperature grease (or
equivalent).
3. Slide the bearing spacer onto the front fork shaft, then press the lower
bearing cone onto the fork shaft.
4. Raise the front fork up through the frame. Place the upper bearing cone and
flat washer on the front fork shaft. Thread the slotted hex nut onto the fork
shaft but do not fully tighten.
5. Set the fork bearings by tightening the slotted hex nut from 10 to 13 N·m (8
to 10 ft-lb) while rotating the front fork by hand. Then, loosen the nut until
the fork has end play.
6. Next, tighten the slotted hex nut from 25 to 29 N·m (18 to 22 ft-lb) while
rotating the fork by hand. After final tightening, make sure that the fork does
not have any end play and it rotates without binding.
7. Secure the slotted hex nut with a new cotter pin.
Note: If the hole in the fork shaft does not line up with a slot in the slotted
nut, tighten the nut enough to expose the hole in the shaft.
8. Install the front wheel; refer to
9. Install the hose guide.
10. Install the steering gear box; refer to
7–15).
11. Check steering operation before returning the machine to service.
Installing the Front Wheel (page
Installing the Steering Gear Box (page
Page 7–19
7–4).
Chassis: Service and Repairs