Wheel Alignment - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Service Manual

Wheel Alignment

1. Park machine on a level surface with the wheels di-
rected straight ahead. Lower cutting deck, stop engine,
engage parking brake and remove key from the ignition
switch.
2. Make sure that all tire pressures (front and rear) are
properly adjusted before checking or adjusting wheel
alignment (see Specifications in this chapter).
3. Remove front cover from front axle to allow access
to front steering components (Fig. 5).
4. Remove the storage compartment behind operator
seat to allow access to rear steering components (see
Storage Compartment Removal in the Service and Re-
pairs section of this chapter or, if machine is equipped
with operator cab, see Storage Compartment Removal
in the Service and Repairs section of Chapter 8 -- Opera-
tor Cab).
CAUTION
Before raising the machine, review and follow
Jacking Instructions in Chapter 1 - - Safety.
5. Jack up machine so all four (4) wheels are off the
ground. Support raised machine with appropriate jack
stands.
6. Make sure that the steering cylinder rod ends (both
front and rear) are properly installed. The distance from
the end of the cylinder shaft to the center of the rod end
grease fitting should be 1.750" (44.5 mm) (Fig. 10). If
needed, loosen jam nut and adjust location of rod end.
If adjustment is made, torque jam nut from 83 to 101 ft- -
lb (113 to 136 N- -m).
NOTE: Installation of steering alignment tools (see
Special Tools in this chapter) to machine ensures that
steering components are properly centered to machine
so that correct wheel alignment can be achieved.
IMPORTANT:After installation of either of the steer-
ing alignment tools, DO NOT rotate the steering
wheel. Rotating the steering wheel with either or
both of the alignment tools in place will damage the
tools.
7. Secure rear alignment tool (see Special Tools in this
chapter) to rear axle and center link (Fig. 6). If neces-
sary, use steering wheel to align rear steering compo-
nents with alignment tool before securing tool to
machine.
Chassis
1
6
RIGHT
FRONT
1. Front cover
2. Screw (2 used)
3. Flat washer (2 used)
1
2
1. Rear axle
2. Rear center link
1
1. Front axle
2. Front center link
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Figure 5
4. Grommet (2 used)
5. Tinnerman nut (2 used)
6. Front axle
3
Figure 6
3. Rear alignment tool
3
Figure 7
3. Front alignment tool
4. Front steering arm
Groundsmaster 360
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3
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