Toro Groundsmaster 4300-D Service Manual page 219

Installing the Steering Cylinder (continued)
Groundsmaster ® 4300-D
16226SL Rev C
2. If removed, press the ball joint (item 9 in
secure the ball joint with the retaining ring.
3. If the ball joint was removed from the cylinder shaft, fully retract the cylinder
shaft and thread the ball joint into the shaft so that the distance from the
cylinder front head to the center of the ball joint is as measured during
removal process. Tighten the jam nut.
4. Clean the tapers on the ball joints and axle assembly.
5. Position the steering cylinder to the machine.
6. Secure the steering cylinder to the axle with the 2 jam nuts (item 11 in
119). Tighten the first jam nut and then, while holding the first jam nut with
wrench, tighten the second jam nut.
7. Secure the steering cylinder to the right drag link with the slotted hex nut
(item 13 in Figure 119) and cotter pin.
8. Remove the caps and plugs from the hydraulic hoses and fittings.
9. 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
10. Check the hydraulic-fluid level in the hydraulic reservoir and add correct
quantity of fluid if necessary; refer to the Operator's Manual.
11. Lubricate the steering cylinder ball joint grease fittings.
12. Operate the machine functions slowly until air is out of system; refer to
Charging the Hydraulic System (page
13. Check that the steering cylinder does not contact the axle or frame as
cylinder moves from fully retracted to fully extended. Also, check that the
distance between the drag links and steering stops are equal on both sides
of the machine. If necessary, adjust the location of the ball joint on the
cylinder shaft.
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119) into the barrel and
Installing the
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Hydraulic System: Service and Repairs
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