Toro Groundsmaster 328-D, Service Manual

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Adjustments
Rear Wheel Toe-in (Fig. 6)
1. Measure center–to–center distance (at axle height)
at front and rear of steering tires. Front measurement
must be 0 to 1/8 in. less than rear measurement.
2. Remove cotter pin and nut securing one tie rod ball
joint to mounting bracket on axle and disconnect ball
joint from axle (Fig. 7).
3. Loosen screw on tie rod clamp. Rotate ball joint in or
out to adjust length of tie rod.
4. Reinstall ball joint ot mounting bracket and check
wheel toe-in.
5. After getting correct adjustment, tighten screw on tie
Figure 6
rod clamp and connect ball joint to mounting bracket
with nut and cotter pin.
1. Ball joint 3. Tie rod clamp
2. Tie rod
Steering Stop Adjustment (Fig. 7)
The rear axle steering stops help prevent over travel of
the steering cylinder in case of impact on rear wheels.
The stops should be adjusted so there is 0.090 in.
clearance between bolt head and knuckle on axle when
steering wheel is completely turned left or right.
1. Thread bolt in out out unitl 0.090 in. clearance is
attained (Fig. 7)
Figure 7
1. Steering stops
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