Toro Groundsmaster 3280-D Service Manual page 203

Installing the Steering Cylinder (2-Wheel Drive)
Groundsmaster ® 3280-D/3320
05138SL Rev B
1. If the hydraulic fittings were removed from the steering cylinder, lubricate
new O-rings with clean hydraulic fluid, position the O-rings to the fittings,
and install the fittings to the steering cylinder ports; refer to
Hydraulic Fittings (SAE Straight Thread O-Ring Fitting into the Component
Port) (page 5–11).
2. Position the steering cylinder to the machine. Ensure to place the spacer ring
and thrust washer in locations that you noted during removal
3. Secure the steering cylinder to the machine with the bolts (items 1 and 8
in Figure 97) and 2 locknuts. Torque the locknuts to 176 to 203 N∙m (130
to 150 ft-lb).
4. Remove the caps and plugs from the hydraulic hoses and fittings.
5. Lubricate and install new O-rings on the steering cylinder fittings. Correctly
connect the hydraulic hoses to the steering cylinder; refer to
Hydraulic Hose and Tube (O-Ring Face Seal Fitting) (page
6. Check the hydraulic-fluid level in the hydraulic reservoir (front axle) and add
correct quantity of fluid if necessary; refer to the Operator's Manual.
7. Lubricate the steering cylinder grease fittings.
8. Operate the machine functions slowly until air is out of system; refer to
Charging the Hydraulic System (page
9. Check that the steering cylinder does not contact the axle or frame as
cylinder moves from fully retracted to fully extended.
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