Toro 25497, Installation Instructions Manual

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Removing the Fixed-Steering
Column
No Parts Required
Procedure
1. Remove the 4 hex-flanged bolts (5/16 x 1 inch) that
secure the kick panel to the console (
Figure 2 ).
Figure 2
1. Clip nut (console) 3. Hex-flanged bolts (5/16 x
1 inch)
2. Kick panel
2. Loosen the 2 bolts (5/16 x 1-3/4 inch) and 4 clamp
blocks that secure the steering-valve hoses to the
console (
Figure 3 ).
Figure 3
1. Clamp blocks 2. Bolts (5/16 x 1-3/4 inch)
3. Remove the 4 bolts (3/8 x 1-1/2 inch) and 4 washers
(3/8 inch) that secure the fixed-steering column and
the steering valve to the steering support (
Figure 4 ).
Note:
Do not discard the washers.
Figure 4
1. Steering support 3. Bolt (3/8 x 1-1/2 inch)
2. Washer (3/8 inch)
4. Separate the mounting flange of the fixed-steering
column from the steering valve (
Figure 5 ).
Figure 5
1. Steering valve 2. Mounting flange (fixed
steering column)
5. Move the steering valve forward and to the side to
provide clearance for removing the fixed-steering
column.
6. Move the fixed-steering column down and out
from under the steering support and remove the
fixed-steering column from the machine (
Figure 6 ).
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