Adjusting The Handle Height - Toro 30317 Operator's Manual

1. After adjusting height-of-cut, check the gage wheels so
that there is a minimum of 3/8 inch (10 mm) clearance
above the ground (Fig. 24).
2. If adjustment is needed, remove the bolt, washers and
nut (Fig. 24).
3. Select a hole position so the gage wheels are a
minimum of 3/8 inch (10 mm) off the ground (Fig. 24).
4. Install the bolt, washers and nut (Fig. 24).
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Figure 24
1. Center Gage Wheels and
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2. Nut

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 (Fig. 25).
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Figure 25
1. Control rod and fitting
2. Idler bracket
3. Clevis pin
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3. Bolt
4. Washer
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4. Washer
5. Hairpin cotter pin
6. Rod fitting
2. Loosen the upper flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange
nut securing handle to rear frame (Fig. 26).
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1. Upper handle
2. Rear frame
3. Flange nut, 3/8 inch
4. Flange bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch
3. Remove the lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange
nuts securing handle to rear frame (Fig. 26).
4. Pivot handle to desired operating position and install
lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nuts into
mounting holes. Tighten all flange bolts.
5. Thread rod fitting up or down on rod until proper
position is attained and install into fitting to idler
bracket with clevis pin, washer and hairpin cotter. Refer
to Installing the Control Rods, page 16.
6. Check the parking brake adjustment. Refer to Checking
the Brakes, page 31.
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Figure 26
5. Upper mounting hole
6. Lower mounting holes
7. Low position
8. High position
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