Adjusting Steering Stops (Model 30345 Only) - Toro 30344 Operator's Manual

1. Tie rod
3. Loosen the screw on the tie rod clamp.
4. Rotate the tie rod ball joint in or out until the
center-to-center distance at front and back of rear
wheels is the same (Figure 59).
5. Install the ball joint to the mounting bracket and check
the wheel toe-in.
6. After attaining desired adjustment, tighten the screw
on the tie rod clamp and secure the ball joint to the
mounting bracket.
Adjusting Steering Stops
(Model 30345 only)
The rear axle steering stops help prevent over travel of the
steering cylinder in case of impact on rear wheels. The stops
should be adjusted so there is .090 inch clearance between
the bolt head and the knuckle on the axle when the steering
wheel is completely turned left or right.
1. Thread the bolts in or out until the .23 cm (.090 inch)
clearance is attained (Figure 60).
1. Steering stop (right side shown)
2. Loosen the screw on the tie rod clamp.
3. Rotate the ball joint in or out to adjust the length of
the tie rod.
4. Install the ball joint to the mounting bracket and check
the wheel toe-in.
Figure 59
2. Same dimension at front
and rear of wheels
Figure 60
5. After attaining desired adjustment, tighten the screw
on the tie rod clamp and secure the ball joint to the
mounting bracket.
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