Toro 68013, Operator'S Manual

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Extending the Axle—Belt-drive
Models
Models 68013, 68014, 68016, 68017, 68020, and 68021
WARNING
The machine is not stable when towing it with the
axle in the narrow position.
Tow the machine with the axle in the wide position.
Important:
Adjust the axle to the narrow position only
to move the machine through a narrow access point,
such as the gate of a fence or the doorway of a building.
Preparing to Change the Axle Width
1. Move the machine to a level job-site surface.
2. Disconnect the machine from the tow vehicle.
3. Chock the tires.
4. Ensure that the drum is empty and in the mix position
(upright).
5. Ensure that the drum latch is engaged and that the
drum does not rotate toward the dump position.
Adjusting the Axle Width
WARNING
Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support
the machine and cause serious injury.
Use jack stands when supporting the machine.
1. Align a jack with an adequate lift height and weight
capacity under the axle; refer to Specifications (page
13).
2. Lift the machine until the tires are off the ground.
3. Use a jack stand at each support point on the rear
frame extension (Figure 27).
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Figure 27
1. Support point (2)
4. Remove the bolts and nuts that secure the inner axle to
the outer axle (Figure 28).
1 2 3 4 3
5 6 5
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Figure 28
1. Wide position (towing) 4. Nut (narrow position)
2. Narrow position 5. Bolt (wide position)
3. Nut (wide position) 6. Bolt (narrow position)
5. Align the inner axle to the desired position as follows:
•
Slide each side of the axle inward to the narrow
position (Figure 28).
•
Slide each side of the axle outward to the wide
(tow) position (Figure 28).
6. Align the holes of the inner axle with the holes of the
outer axle.
7. Insert the bolts through the axle holes (Figure 28).
8. Thread the nuts onto the bolts, and torque the nuts
to 87 N-m (64 ft-lb).
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