Toro Groundsmaster 360 Service Manual page 241

8. Secure front alignment tool (see Special Tools in this
chapter) to front axle and center link (Fig. 7). If neces-
sary to align front steering components with alignment
tool, loosen hydraulic hoses on front steering cylinder to
allow front cylinder movement independent of the rear
steering cylinder. Then, use a large adjustable wrench
to rotate front steering arm so that front steering compo-
nents are aligned with alignment tool.
9. With both alignment tools installed, place a rigid
straight edge (e.g. angle iron, metal pipe) that is at least
80 inches (2 meters) long against the sides of the front
and rear tires on one side of the machine (Fig. 8). The
straight edge should contact the tires at four (4) points
if the wheel alignment is correct.
10.If straight edge does not contact the tires at four (4)
points, adjustments to tie rods are necessary to align
wheels (Fig. 9).
A. Loosen jam nut on tie rod and rotate inner tie rod
end to adjust wheel alignment.
B. Repeat tie rod adjustment for front and rear
wheels as needed.
C. When front and rear wheels are aligned, tighten
tie rod jam nuts.
11. After tie rod adjustment has been completed, make
sure that straight edge contacts the front and rear tires
at four (4) points. Repeat tie rod adjustment if necessary.
12.Using rigid straight edge, repeat steps 9 through 11
for other side of machine.
13.Once wheel alignment adjustment is correct for both
sides of machine:
A. Remove alignment tools from front and rear
steering components.
B. Makes sure that hydraulic hoses on front steering
cylinder are properly tightened.
C. Install storage compartment behind operator
seat (see Storage Compartment Installation in the
Service and Repairs section of this chapter or, if ma-
chine is equipped with operator cab, see Storage
Compartment Installation in the Service and Repairs
section of Chapter 8 -- Operator Cab).
D. Install front cover to front axle (Fig. 5).
E. Lower machine to ground.
Groundsmaster 360
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1. Straight edge
2. Front wheel
1. Steering fork (rear)
2. Outer tie rod end
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Figure 8
3. Rear wheel
4. Tire contact point
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Figure 9
3. Jam nut
4. Inner tie rod end
Figure 10
Chassis