Toro 08102, Operator'S Manual, Page: 89 / 104

Checking/Adjusting the
Front Wheel Alignment
Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)—Check the front wheel
alignment.
Checking the Front Wheel
Alignment
1. Check the tire pressure to ensure that the front
tires are inflated properly; refer to
Checking the
Tire Pressure (page 58) .
2. Either add weight to the driver's seat equal to
the average operator who will run the machine,
or have an operator sit on the seat. The weight
or operator must remain on the seat for the
duration of the adjustment procedure.
3. On a level surface, roll the machine straight back
2 to 3 m (6 to 10 ft) and then straight forward
to the original starting position. This allows the
suspension to settle into the operating position.
4. Ensure that the front tires are facing straight
ahead.
5. Measure the distance between both of the front
tires at the axle height at both the front and rear
of the front tires (
Figure 101 ).
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Figure 101
1. Tire center line—back 3. Axle center line
2. Tire center line—front
6. If the measurement is not /– 6 mm
(+/– 1/4 inch) from neutral (zero), proceed to
Adjusting the Front Wheel Alignment (page 89) .
Adjusting the Front Wheel
Alignment
Important:
Before adjusting the alignment,
ensure that the height of the machine is as close
to neutral as possible; refer to
Adjusting the Front
Ride Height (page 90) .
1. Loosen the jam nuts at the outer end of the tie
rods (
Figure 102 ).
2. Rotate both tie rods to move the front of the tire
inward or outward.
3. Tighten the tie rod jam nuts when the adjustment
is correct.
4. Ensure that there is full travel of the steering
wheel in both directions.
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Figure 102
1. Tie rod 2. Jam nut
5. Check the measurement; refer to Checking the
Front Wheel Alignment (page 89) .
If the measurement is not /– 6 mm (+/–
1/4 inch) from neutral (zero), repeat the steps for
adjusting the front wheel alignment.
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