Adjusting The Handle Height - Toro 39692 Operator's Manual

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 13).
Figure 13
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 13).
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 13).
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 14).
2. Axle adjustment bolt
1. Latch pin
2. Spacer, 3/16 inch (5 mm)
2. Remove the latch pin, slide the caster from the
support, and change the spacers (Figure 14).
3. Install the caster in the support and insert the v pin
(Figure 14).

Adjusting the Handle Height

The handle position can be adjusted to match the
operator's height preference.
1. Remove hairpin cotter, washer and clevis pin
securing control rod fitting to idler bracket
(Figure 15).
1. Control rod
2. Control rod fitting
3. Idler bracket
2. Loosen the upper flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and
flange nut securing handle to rear frame (Figure 16).
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Figure 14
3. Spacer, 1/2 inch (13 mm)
Figure 15
4. Clevis pin
5. Washer
6. Hairpin cotter pin