Toro Groundsmaster 3280-D Service Manual page 359

Removing the Front Axle
Groundsmaster ® 3280-D/3320
05138SL Rev B
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting deck (or implement), shut off
the engine, engage parking brake and remove key from the key switch.
2. Remove the cutting deck (or implement); refer to the Cutting Unit Operator's
Manual.
3. To prevent contamination of the hydraulic system, clean transmission and
front axle.
4. Drain oil from front axle; refer to the Traction Unit Operator's Manual.
5. Loosen hose clamp (item 21 in
fitting on axle.
6. Remove lift arms from machine; refer to
7. Remove fuel tank; refer to
the Fuel Tank (page
8. Remove carrier brackets (item 14 in
When removing wheels, use correct blocks, hoists and jacks.
Ensure that the machine is parked on a solid, level surface such as
a concrete floor. Prior to raising machine, remove any attachments
that may interfere with the safe and proper raising of the machine.
Always chock or block wheels. Use jack stands or solid wood
blocks to support the raised machine. If the machine is not properly
supported by blocks or jack stands, the machine may move or fall,
which may result in personal injury.
9. Chock rear wheels and jack up front of machine; refer to
(page 1–6). Support machine with jack stands or solid wood blocks. Release
parking brake.
10. Remove front wheel-lug nuts and pull front wheels from front axle.
11. Remove hydrostatic transmission from machine; refer to
Hydrostatic Transmission (page
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1. Cotter pin
2. Clevis pin
12. Remove the cotter pin and clevis pin to disconnect the brake cable from
brake actuating lever on each brake
brake cable from each end of axle bracket.
Figure 210) and pull hydraulic hose from
Lift Arms (page
Removing the Fuel Tank (page 3–10)
4–16).
Figure
CAUTION
5–91).
Figure 211
3. Brake cable
4. Brake lever
(Figure
Page 8–17
7–26).
or
210) from machine frame.
Jacking Instructions
Removing the
5. Brake cable link
6. Brake return spring
211). Loosen jam nut to remove
Drive Axles: Service and Repairs
Removing