Toro 23515, Service Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS & MAINTENANCE
2-6 Toro 21” Aerator Service Manual
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5. The lower ball joint bolt, on the upper link rod, should
be offset 1/4” (6mm) from the handle pivot bolt. If
not, loosen the lock nuts on the lift link strap ball
joints, adjust as necessary, and retighten locknuts
(Fig. 006).
6. Slide the oval locking rings upward on the handle
and fold the handle towards the engine.
7. The ball joint on the tine-control lever should contact
the handle firmly (Fig. 007); if not, proceed to step 8.
Fig. 006
fig. 19 G023657
A. Handle pivot bolt D. Lift link strap ball joint
B. Lower ball joint bolt E. Adjust here
C. 1/4” (6mm)
A. Handle D. Jam nut
B. Self-propel drive bail E. Link rod
C. Tine-control lever F. Ball joint contacts here
Fig. 007
fig. 20 G023658
A
A
B
C
B C
DE
F
A
B
C
D
E
8. Loosen both jam nuts, on both ends of the link rod,
next to the ball joints.
9. Turn the link rod, by hand, until the ball joint on the
tine-control lever is tight against the handle.
10. Tighten both jam nuts on the link rod next to the ball
joints.