Adjustments; Front Suspension - Toro Multi Pro 1200 Service Manual

Adjustments

Front Suspension

Any time the front wheel toe--in is checked, the front sus-
pension should be checked as well. Incorrect suspen-
sion setting can affect steering and can cause
accelerated tire wear and scuffing.
IMPORTANT: When checking suspension, vehicle
spray tank should be approximately half full and op-
erator should be in seat.
IMPORTANT: Prior to checking front suspension,
drive the machine straight forward at least fifteen
(15) feet to allow the suspension to relax. Do not
turn steering wheel.
1. Drive machine straight ahead at least fifteen (15) feet
and stop on a level surface. Stop engine and remove key
from ignition switch.
2. Check attitude of both right and left A--arms (Fig. 1).
Both A--arms should be level and parallel to the ground.
3. If either A--arm is not level, check all suspension and
steering components for wear or damage. If no compo-
nent wear or damage is detected, adjust suspension:
A. Chock rear wheels to prevent vehicle from shift-
ing. Lift front of machine using a jack or hoist to allow
front suspension to relax (see Jacking Instructions in
Chapter 1 -- Safety). Support raised machine with
jack stands.
B. Loosen and remove lock nut and cap screw that
secure axle assembly position to the frame (Fig. 2).
C. Rotate axle assembly to allow different cap screw
position. Rotating axle toward ground increases ten-
sion on suspension.
D. Reinstall cap screw in new position and secure
with lock nut. Torque from 130 to 150 ft- -lb (176 to
203 N- -m).
E. Lower machine to ground and repeat steps 1 to 3
as needed.
Multi Pro 1200/1250
1. LH A- -arm
1
4
1. Axle assembly (RH)
2. Frame
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1
2
Figure 1
2. RH A- -arm
3
130 to 150 ft- -lb
(176 to 203 N- -m)
Figure 2
3. Cap screw
4. Lock nut
Chassis
2