Adjusting The Handle Height - Toro 38682 Operator's Manual

Figure 11
1. Axle pivot bolt
4. Place a jack under the rear center of the engine
frame. Raise the back end of the engine frame up
enough to remove the front 2 axle adjustment bolts
(Figure 11).
Note: Use jack stands to support the machine.
5. Raise or lower the engine frame with the jack so
that you can install the front 2 axle adjustment bolts
in the desired hole location (Figure 11).
Note: Use a tapered punch to help align the holes.
6. Tighten all 4 bolts and lower the mower.
7. Adjust the control rods and the brake linkages
as required. Refer to Servicing the Brakes and
Adjusting the Control Rods.
Important: You must adjust the control rods
and the brake linkage when you change the
axle positions for proper traction and brake
function.
Adjusting the Caster Position
1. Using the Height-of-Cut Chart, adjust the caster
spacers to match with the axle hole selected
(Figure 12).
2. Axle adjustment bolt
1. Latch pin
2. Spacer, 3/16 inch (5 mm)
2. Remove the latch pin, slide the caster from the
support, and change the spacers (Figure 12).
3. Install the caster in the support and insert the latch
pin (Figure 12).

Adjusting the Handle Height

The handle position can be adjusted to match the
operator's height preference.
1. Remove the hairpin cotter pins and clevis pins from
the drive levers and neutral locks (Figure 13).
1. Control rod
2. Clevis pin
3. Operator Presence
Control lever (OPC)
4. Handle
2. Loosen the upper bolts (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) and
flange nut securing handle to rear frame (Figure 14).
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Figure 12
3. Spacer, 1/2 inch (13 mm)
Figure 13
5. Neutral lock
6. Hairpin cotter pin
7. Left handle shown
8. Drive lever