Mounting Cutting Unit To Traction Unit - Toro Groundsmaster 300 Series Service Manual

Mounting Cutting Unit to Traction Unit (Fig. 30, 31, 32, 33)
1. Position machine on level surface and shut
engine off.
2. Move cutting unit into position in front of traction unit.
WARNING
Since the right hand push arm is spring ­
loaded to about 100 pounds and left hand
push arm is spring-loaded to about 150
pounds, another person is needed to help
push the push arm down. Sudden release of
the push arm could cause in ury.
3. To assure correct alignment, measure from the end
of each push arm to the center line of the ball joint. Adjust
to 2-3/8 inches. If adjustment is required, leave the lock
nut loose.
4. Have a helper carefully push down on left hand push
arm until holes in bracket line up with holes in caster
arm. Immediately slide a 4 x 4 inch block of wood
between top of push arm and under side of chassis.
5. Secure mounting bracket to caster arm with mounting
hardware. Tighten bolts to a torque of 45 ft-lbs. Tighten
lock nut where ball joint connects to lift arm.
WARNING
Make sure wooden block does not slip out
accidentally.
6. Have a helper carefully push down on right hand push
arm until holes in bracket line up with holes in caster
arm. Immediately slide a 4 x 4 inch block of wood
between top of push arm and under side of chassis.
7. Secure mounting bracket to caster arm with mounting
hardware. Bolts should be tighten to 45 ft-lbs. Tighten
lock nut where ball joint connects to lift arm.
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Figure 30
1. Lock nut
2. Ball joint
Figure 31
1. Mounting bracket holes
2. Carrier frame holes
Figure 32
1. Right push arm ball joint
2. Mounting bracket
3. Push arm
3. Mounting hardware
3. Mounting hardware
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