Toro Groundsmaster 4300-D Service Manual page 334

Installing the Steering Column
Chassis: Service and Repairs
1. Assemble the steering column
release pin on the end of the cylinder shaft is positioned against the pedal.
The jam nut on the cylinder shaft can be used to adjust the location of the
release pin.
2. Apply anti-seize lubricant to the input shaft of the steering control valve (item
7 in Figure 203).
3. Slide the steering column assembly (item 14 in
control valve. Secure the steering column in place with the 4 socket-head
screws (item 5 in Figure
4. Secure the steering control valve to the steering column with the 4
socket-head screws (item 13 in
to 9.5 to 13.5 N∙m (84 to 120 in-lb) in a criss-cross pattern.
5. Slide the rubber bellows to the bottom of the steering column.
6. Place the rubber bushings and spacers into the holes of the platform shroud
(Figure 204). Position the platform shroud in place and secure with the
fasteners that were removed.
7. Install the cover plate to the platform.
8. Clean the tapered surfaces of the steering wheel (item 4 in
steering column.
9. Apply anti-seize lubricant to the splines of steering column and ensure to
keep the anti-seize lubricant from the steering column taper. Slide the
steering wheel onto the steering column.
10. Secure the steering wheel to the steering column assembly with the flat
washer and locknut; torque the locknut to 28 to 35 N∙m (20 to 26 ft-lb).
11. Install the steering wheel cover (item 1 in
(Figure 205). After assembly, ensure that the
203) and 4 flange nuts.
Figure 203); torque the socket-head screws
Figure
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Figure 203) onto the steering
Figure 203) and
203) onto the steering wheel.
Groundsmaster
16226SL Rev C
® 4300-D