Toro Groundsmaster 3280-D Service Manual page 321

Removing the Steering Column
Installing the Steering Column
Groundsmaster ® 3280-D/3320
05138SL Rev B
1. Park the machine on a level surface, set the parking brake, lower the cutting
deck (or implement), shut off the engine, and remove the key from the key
switch.
2. Carefully remove the steering wheel cover (item 1 in
steering wheel.
3. Remove the locknut (item 2 in
steering wheel to the steering column.
4. Remove the steering wheel and foam collar from the steering column (item
29 in Figure 179).
5. Remove the knob (item 12 in
rod.
6. Remove the 6 phillips-head screws (item 9 in
tower panel to the machine, and remove the tower panel.
7. Remove the flange-head screw (item 20 in
secure the tilt bracket to the steering tower. Slide the tilt bracket off the jam
nut.
8. Loosen and remove the jam nut (item 28 in
steering lever from the steering tower.
9. Locate and retrieve the friction discs (items 23 and 25 in
flat washer.
10. Loosen and remove the 4 socket-head screws (item 21 in
secure the steering control valve to the steering column.
11. Loosen and remove the flange-head screws (items 8 and 20 in
and flange nuts that attach the steering column to the frame.
12. Slide the steering column from the steering control valve, and remove the
steering column from the machine.
13. Locate and retrieve the 2 spacers (items 16 and 19 in
14. If necessary, remove the 2 bolts (item 18 in
(item 22 in Figure 179) that secure the pivot plate to the steering column.
1. If removed, secure the pivot plate (item 24 in
column with the 2 bolts and 2 flange nuts.
2. Slide the steering column onto the steering control valve. Position the
spacers (items 16 and 19 in
3. Attach the steering column to the frame with the flange-head screws (items 8
and 20 in Figure 179) and flange nuts.
4. Secure the steering column to the steering control valve with the 4
socket-head screws (item 21 in
5. Apply anti-seize lubricant onto the threads and rod of the tilt steering lever
(item 13 in Figure 179). Position the friction disc (item 23 in
between the steering tower and the pivot plate. Install the tilt lever through
the steering tower boss, friction disc, and pivot plate. Place the friction disc
(item 25 in Figure 179) and flat washer onto the lever, and thread the jam
nut onto the lever.
6. Torque the jam nut to 27 to 31 N·m (20 to 23 ft-lb) so that the lever handle is
secured in the up position (90° ± 10° from horizontal).
7. Position the tilt bracket (item 26 in
the bracket to the steering tower with the flange-head screw and flange nut.
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