Tine Maintenance; Checking/Replacing Tines - Toro 23515 Operator's Manual

D. Install the chain on the front axle sprocket.
Ensure that the front axle sprocket is aligned with
the sprocket on the transmission.
E. Tighten the 7 transmission mounting bolts.
F. Tension the transmission belt; refer to
the Hydrostatic Drive Belt (page
G. Tension the tine-drive chains; refer to
H. Connect the self-propel-bail cable.
18. Carefully remove the jackstands, lower the machine to
the ground, and remove the overhead hoist hooks.
19. Raise and lock the handle into the operating position.
20. Check the gap between the handle and the bail. If the
handle contacts the bail or if there is more than a 3
mm (1/8 inch) gap, refer to
Drive (page 24).
Checking
24).
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Adjusting the Self-Propel

Tine Maintenance

Checking/Replacing Tines

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Raise the tines, stop the machine, stop the engine, and
disconnect the spark-plug wire.
2. Remove the rear access panel; refer to
Tines (page 17)
3. Manually rotate the tines on the shaft, inspecting them
for wear or damage.
4. If any are damaged or broken, remove the nut and bolt
securing the tine to the tine assembly
1. Tine assembly
2. Tine
5. Remove the tine and replace it with a new one.
Note: Ensure that the new tine is facing the same
direction as the other tines on the assembly.
6. Secure the new tine with the bolt and nut that you
removed previously and torque them to 40.6 N-m (30
ft-lb).
7. When all tines have been inspected and replaced as
needed, lower the machine to the ground and engage
the hydrostatic drive.
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Accessing the
(Figure
Figure 32
3. Bolt and nut
32).