Toro Groundmaster Series Service Manual page 308

Latch Assembly
Cutting Units: Service and Repairs
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1. Latch arm
2. Flange bushing (2 each)
3. Spacer (2 each)
4. Latch mount – LH
5. Latch mount – RH
Servicing the Latch Assembly
Refer to Figure 141 for this procedure.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the cutting unit, engage the
parking brake, set the key switch to the O
from the key switch.
2. Remove the extension spring and disassemble the service latch as
necessary.
3. Inspect the latch handle bushings for damage or wear and replace as
necessary.
4. If the latch mounts are removed from the cutting unit, secure the mounts flat
to the cutting unit before tightening the flange nuts (item 7).
5. Tighten the flange nuts (item 7) from 116 to 135 N·m (85 to 100 ft-lb).
Figure 141
6. Cap screw (2 each)
7. Flange nut (2 each)
8. Extension spring
9. Handle
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position and remove the key
Groundsmaster ® 3200, 3300 and 3310
19240SL Rev A