Caster Fork - Toro Greensmaster 3120 Service Manual

Caster Fork

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1. Jam nut (2 each)
2. Flat washer
3. Steering cylinder rod end
4. Cotter pin
Removing the Caster Fork
Greensmaster 3120
17230SL Rev C
5. Slotted hex nut
6. Washer (4 each)
7. Bearing cone (2 each)
8. Bearing cup (2 each)
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake, lower the
cutting units and stop the engine. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Remove the rear wheel; refer to
3. Remove the fuel tank; refer to
4. Remove the two jam nuts and the flat washer from the steering cylinder
rod end at the caster fork. Use a suitable tool (pickle fork) to separate the
rod end from the caster fork.
Support caster fork while removing the slotted hex nut to prevent the
fork from dropping and causing personal injury.
5. Remove the cotter pin, slotted hex nut and washers from the caster fork
stem and lower caster fork from frame.
6. Remove the bearing cones and washers from the caster fork and frame.
7. Inspect the upper and lower bearing cups in the frame for wear or damage
and replace them if necessary.
Figure 99
10.
Removing the Rear Wheel (page
Removing the Fuel Tank (page
CAUTION
Page 6–9
9. Grease fitting
Caster fork
3–5).
Chassis: Service and Repairs
6–7).