Toro 30682 Operator's Manual page 19

2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Hold the blade bolt and remove the nut (Figure 10).
Figure 10
1. Blade
2. Blade bolt
3. Curved washer
4. Slide the bolt down through the spindle, and change
the spacers as needed (Figure 10).
5. Install the bolt and curved washer, add extra
spacer(s), and secure them with a thin washer and a
nut (Figure 10).
6. Torque the blade bolt to 75-80 ft-lb (101-108 N⋅m).
Adjusting the Axle Height
Adjust the axle position to the selected height-of-cut
setting. Refer to the Height-of-Cut Chart.
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set
the parking brakes.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Loosen, but do not remove, the 2 axle pivot bolts
and the 2 axle adjustment bolts (Figure 11).
4. Spacer
5. Thin washer
6. Nut
1. Axle pivot bolt
4. Place a jack under the rear center of the engine
frame. Raise the back end of the engine frame up
enough to remove the front 2 axle adjustment bolts
(Figure 11).
Note: Use jack stands to support the machine.
5. Raise or lower the engine frame with the jack so
that you can install the front 2 axle adjustment bolts
in the desired hole location (Figure 11).
Note: Use a tapered punch to help align the holes.
6. Tighten all 4 bolts and lower the mower.
7. Adjust the control rods and the brake linkages
as required. Refer to Servicing the Brakes and
Adjusting the Control Rods.
Important: You must adjust the control rods
and the brake linkage when you change the
axle positions for proper traction and brake
function.
Adjusting the Caster Position
1. Using the Height-of-Cut Chart, adjust the caster
spacers to match with the axle hole selected
(Figure 12).
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Figure 11
2. Axle adjustment bolt