Checking The Rear-Wheel Toe-In - Toro Reelmaster 7000-D Operator's Manual

6. After the wheel rotation ceases, tighten the jam
nuts to secure the adjustment.
7. Shut off the engine and release the right brake.
8. Remove the jack stands and lower the machine
to the shop floor.
9. Test drive the machine to ensure that it does
not creep.
Checking the Rear-Wheel
Toe-In
Service Interval: Every 800 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and remove the key.
2. Measure the center-to-center distance (at axle
height) at the front and rear of the steering tires.
Note:
The front measurement must be 3 mm
(1/8 inch) less than the rear measurement
(Figure 110).
Figure 110
1. Front of the traction unit
2. 3 mm (1/8 inch) less than
the rear of the tire
3. To adjust the toe-in, remove the cotter pin and
the nut from either tie-rod ball joint
Figure 111
1. Tie-rod clamp
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3. Center-to-center distance
(Figure 111).
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2. Tie-rod ball joint
4. Remove the tie-rod ball joint from the axle case
support.
5. Loosen the clamps at both ends of the tie rods
(Figure 111).
6. Rotate the detached ball joint inward or outward
1 complete revolution.
7. Tighten the clamp at the loose end of the tie rod.
8. Rotate the entire tie-rod assembly the same
direction (inward or outward) 1 complete
revolution.
9. Tighten the clamp at the connected end of the
tie rod.
10. Install the ball joint in the axle case support and
tighten the nut finger tight.
11. Measure the toe-in.
12. Repeat the procedure if necessary.
13. Tighten the nut and install a new cotter pin when
the adjustment is correct.
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