Toro 31698, Operator'S Manual, Page: 32 / 100

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Figure 23
1. Tensioning cap 4. Top axle-mounting hole
2. Spacers (6) 5. Caster wheel
3. Shims (2 top and 2 bottom)
5. 5. Install 2 shims onto the shaft as originally
installed and slide the appropriate number of
spacers onto the shaft to get the desired height
of cut.
6. Push the caster shaft through the caster arm.
7. Install the shims (as originally installed) and the
remaining spacers onto the shaft.
8. Install the tensioning cap and tighten it with
the supplied caster-cap wrench to secure the
assembly.
Adjusting the Skids
Adjusting the Inner Skids
Mount the inner skids in the lower position when
operating at heights of cut greater than 51 mm (2
inches) and in the higher position when operating at
heights of cut lower than 51 mm (2 inches).
Adjust the inner skids ( Figure 24 ).
Important:
Torque the screw at the front of each
inner skid to 9 to 11 N·m (80 to 100 in-lb).
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Figure 24
Adjusting the Outer Skids
Mount the outer skids in the lower position when
operating at heights of cut greater than 51 mm (2
inches) and in the higher position when operating at
heights of cut lower than 51 mm (2 inches).
Note:
When the outer skids become worn, you can
switch them to the opposite sides of the mower by
flipping them over. This allows you to use the outer
skids longer before replacing them.
Adjust the outer skids ( Figure 25 ).
Important:
Torque the screw at the front of each
outer skid to 9 to 11 N·m (80 to 100 in-lb).
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