Servicing The Castor Wheels And Bearings; Removing The Cutting Blade - Toro Groundsmaster 200 Series Operator's Manual

Servicing the Castor Wheels
and Bearings
The castor wheel rotates on a high-quality roller bearing
and is supported by a spanner bushing. Even after many
hours of use, provided that the bearing was kept well
lubricated, bearing wear will be minimal. However, failure
to keep the bearing lubricated will cause rapid wear. A
wobbly castor wheel usually indicates a worn bearing.
1. Remove the locknut from the capscrew holding the
castor wheel assembly between the castor fork
(Fig. 33). Grasp the castor wheel and slide the capscrew
out of the fork.
2. Pull the spanner bushing out of the wheel hub (Fig. 33).
3. Remove the bushing from the wheel hub and allow the
bearing to fall out. Remove the bushing from the
opposite side of the wheel hub.
4. Check the bearing, spanner, and inside of the wheel hub
for wear. Replace damaged parts.
5. To assemble the castor wheel, push the bushing into the
wheel hub. Slide the bearing into the wheel hub. Push
the other bushing into the open end of the wheel hub to
captivate the bearing inside the wheel hub (Fig. 33).
6. Carefully slide the spanner through the bushings and the
wheel hub.
7. Install the castor wheel assembly between the castor
fork and secure it in place with the capscrew, washers,
and locknut.
8. Lubricate the castor wheel bearing through the grease
fitting, using No. 2 general purpose lithium base grease.
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1. Castor wheel
2. Capscrew and locknut
3. Bushing (2)

Removing the Cutting Blade

The blade must be replaced if a solid object is hit, or the
blade is out-of-balance, worn, or bent. Always use genuine
Toro replacement blades to ensure safety and optimum
performance. Never use blades made by other
manufacturers because they could be dangerous.
1. Raise the cutting unit to the highest position, shut the
engine off, and engage the parking brake. Block the
cutting unit to prevent it from accidentally falling.
2. Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or thickly padded
glove. Remove the blade bolt, anti-scalp cup, and blade
from the spindle shaft (Fig. 34).
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Figure 33
4. Spanner bushing
5. Roller bearing
6. Washer (2)
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