Lift Arm Ball Joint Installation - Toro Groundsmaster 3000 Service Manual

Lift Arm Ball Joint Installation

Lift arm ball joints have been adjusted at the factory. The
proper setting of left hand ball joint is 1.75 inch (45 mm)
from end of lift arm to center of tapered stud (Fig. 28).
The proper setting of right hand ball joint is 2.09 inch (53
mm) from end of lift arm to center of tapered stud (Fig.
29). These distances can be adjusted if deck alignment
to traction unit is off or if the deck rubs against traction
tires.
Contour 82 Cutting Unit
140 ft–lb (19 Kgm)
then continue tightening
until slot in nut aligns
with cotter pin hole
1
140 ft–lb (19 Kgm)
then continue tightening
until slot in nut aligns
with cotter pin hole
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1.75 in. (45 mm)
1
Figure 28
1. Left ball joint
2.09 in. (53 mm)
Figure 29
1. Right ball joint
Groundsmaster 3000/3000–D