Checking The Rear Wheel Toe-In - Toro 03708 Operator's Manual

Figure 73
1. Pump rod jam nuts
5. After wheel rotation ceases, tighten jam nuts to
secure adjustment.
6. Stop the engine and release the right brake. Remove
jack stands and lower the machine to the shop floor.
Test drive the machine to make sure it does not creep.
Checking the Rear Wheel
Toe-In
Service Interval: Every 800 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)
1. Measure the center-to-center distance (at axle height)
at the front and rear of the steering tires. The front
measurement must be 1/8 in. (3 mm) less than the
rear measurement (Figure 74).
Figure 74
1. Front of traction unit
2. 1/8 inch less than rear of
tire
2. To adjust, remove the cotter pin and nut from either
tie rod ball joint (Figure 75). Remove tie rod ball
joint from axle case support.
2. Pump control tube
3. Center to center distance
1. Tie rod clamp
3. Loosen the clamps at both ends of the tie rods
(Figure 75).
4. Rotate the detached ball joint inward or outward
one (1) complete revolution. Tighten clamp at loose
end of tie rod.
5. Rotate the entire tie rod assembly the same direction
(inward or outward) one (1) complete revolution.
Tighten clamp at connected end of tie rod.
6. Install the ball joint in the axle case support and
tighten the nut finger tight. Measure toe-in.
7. Repeat procedure if necessary.
8. Tighten the nut and install a new cotter pin when
the adjustment is correct.
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Figure 75
2. Tie rod ball joint