Adjusting The Push Arms - Toro 74161TE Operator's Manual

9. Tighten both swivel jam nuts against the front swivel
to lock the height.
10. Check to make sure there is equal tension on the
chains and adjust again if needed.
Adjusting the Compression Spring
1. Raise the mower lift lever to the transport position
(Fig. 68).
2. Check the distance between the two large washers, it
needs to be 10–1/4 inches (260 mm) (Fig. 68).
3. Adjust this distance, by loosening the spring jam nut
and turning the nut in front of each spring (Fig. 68).
Turning the nut clockwise will shorten the spring;
counter–clockwise will lengthen the spring.
4. Lock the nut into position by tightening the spring jam
nut (Fig. 68).
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Figure 68
1. 10–1/4 inch (260 mm)
between the large
washers
2. Front nut
3. Spring jam nut

Adjusting the Push Arms

If needed, adjust the push arms to increase or decrease the
mower belt tension.
1. To adjust the push arms, loosen the jam nut and rotate
the ball joint counterclockwise, one turn at a
time.(Fig. 69).
2. Adjust each side the same amount. Each push arm
should have a nominal length of 15-5/16 inch
(389 mm) (Fig. 69).
Note: Increase the tension by lengthening the push arms
and decrease the tension by shortening the push arms.
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Front
4. Front swivel
5. Swivel jam nut
6. Lift nut
7. Front support arm
8. Large washer
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Figure 69
1. Push arm
2. 15-5/16 inch (389 mm)
nominal
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3. Jam nut
4. Ball joint