Toro 30431, Operator'S Manual, Page: 14 / 48

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Step
Parts needed for this step:
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1 Handle assembly
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4 Flange bolts, 3/8 x 1 inch
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4 Flange nuts, 3/8 inch
Installing the Handle Assembly
1. Align handle with upper mounting holes in rear frame
(Fig. 2).
2. Secure the handle at each upper mounting hole with a
flange bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nut (Fig. 2).
3. Select the low position for the lower mounting hole
(Fig. 2).
4. Secure the handle at each lower mounting hole with a
flange bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nut (Fig. 2).
Note: The handle position can be adjusted to match the
operator’s height preference.
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Figure 2
1. Upper handle
2. Rear frame
3. Flange nut, 3/8 inch
4. Flange bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch
5. Upper mounting hole
6. Lower mounting holes
7. Low position
8. High position
Note: Handle assembly must be installed before fuel tank is
installed.
2
Step
Parts needed for this step:
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1 Fuel tank with studs installed
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1 Shift lever plate
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2 Bolts, 5/16 x 7/8 inch
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2 Lock washers, 5/16 inch
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2 Flat washers, 5/16 inch
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2 Springs
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1 Hose clamp
Installing the Shift Lever Plate
and Fuel Tank
1. Remove the bolts and nuts holding the shift lever plate
to the rear frame. Discard these nuts and bolts.
2. Slide the shift lever plate over the shift lever and under
the bottom of the rear frame (Fig. 3).
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Figure 3
1. Rear frame
2. Shift lever plate
3. Fuel tank
3. Align fuel tank with the top of the rear frame (Fig. 3).
4. Push the fuel line onto the fuel tank connection and
secure it with the hose clamp that is on the fuel line
(Fig. 5).
Note: To ease assembly of the fuel line to fuel tank
connection, apply a light lubricant, such as WD 40, to the
end of the fuel line.
Note: Make sure the fuel line and clamp are on as shown in
Figure 4.