Front Wheel Toe-In; Battery - Toro 70089 Operator's Manual

Front Wheel Toe-In

Service Interval/Specification
Maintain toe-in of the front wheels as specified. If
uneven tire wear, lawn scuffing or hard steering
develop adjustment may be required. Check the toe-in
after every 100 operating hours or yearly, whichever
occurs first (Fig. 19).
Specification: .06" (1.5 mm) – .25" (6.3 mm) toe-in
on front wheels.
Measuring Toe-in
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the
parking brake, and turn the ignition key to
"OFF" to stop the engine. Remove the key.
2. Push front tires out, at front, to remove normal
looseness in the linkage.
3. Measure, between the wheels, at spindle level, in
the front and rear of the wheels (Fig. 19).
4. The front measurement should be less than the
rear, as specified.
Adjusting Toe-In
1. To align front wheels, loosen jam nut and turn
tie rod end (there is only one adjustable tie rod)
until center line distance across front of wheels
(d') is .06 inch (1.5 mm) to .25 inch (6.3 mm)
less than center line distance across rear of front
wheels (d") (Fig. 19 & 20).
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Figure 19
1. Tie rod (only one rod is
adjustable)
Figure 20

Battery

Service Interval/Specification
Check the electrolyte level in the battery every 5
hours. Always keep the battery clean and fully
charged. Use a paper towel to clean the battery case.
If the battery terminals are corroded, clean them with
a solution of four parts water and one part baking
soda. Apply a light coating of grease to the battery
terminals to prevent corrosion.
Voltage: 12 v, 160 Cold Cranking Amps
Maintenance
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2. Jam nut
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