Wing Deck Spring Loaded Locking Mechanism Service - Toro Groundsmaster 455-D Service Manual

Wing Deck Spring Loaded Locking Mechanism Service

WARNING
This mechanism is spring loaded. Use proper
disassembly procedures to prevent possible
personal injury.
NOTE: Some early production units were not equipped
with rod caps and socket head screws. These parts
must be used for the following procedure. Order Toro
Parts 92-4036, Cap – Rod and 92-4037, Screw – Hex
Socket Hd.
To disassemble:
1. Remove socket head screw.
2. Reverse rod cap so large diameter end is facing
spring support rod, then re-install socket head screw.
3. Remove cotter pin from large clevis pin in center of
lock. Tighten socket head screw, pulling spring support
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Groundsmaster 455-D
rod back, until large clevis pin is loose, then remove
clevis pin.
4. Remove socket head screw to relieve spring tension
and remove locking mechanism.
To install locking mechanism:
1. Replace worn or damaged parts in mechanism.
2. Place rod cap on bracket so large end is facing spring
support rod and install socket head screw.
3. Tighten socket head screw, pulling spring support rod
back, until lock pivot is aligned with holes in deck, then
install clevis pin and cotter pin to secure spring loaded
locking mechanism.
4. Remove socket head screw. Reverse rod cap so
small end is facing spring support rod, apply Never-
Seez or equivalent to threads of socket head screw and
install screw to secure rod cap on end of spring sup-
port rod.
Cotter pin
Lock
Large clevis pin
Figure 43
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Socket head screw
Never-Seez
Rod cap
Spring
Spring support rod
Repairs