Toro Groundsmaster 1200 Service Manual page 37

Removing the Torsion Axle Assembly (continued)
Assembling the Torsion Axle Assembly
Groundsmaster® 1200 Pull-Behind Rotary Mower
18235SL Rev A
5. If necessary, remove the wheel bearings; refer to
Bearings (page 3–5).
6. Remove the 6 nuts (5) and bolts (1) that secures the torsion axle (6) and flap
bracket (7) to the frame assembly.
7. Remove the torsion axle (6) and flap bracket (7) from the frame assembly.
8. If necessary, remove the 4 nuts (4) and bolts (3) that secures the rubber flap
(2) to the flap bracket (7). Remove the rubber flap from the flap bracket.
9. Inspect the torsion axle (6) for wear or damage. Replace the torsion axle
if necessary.
1. Clean the torsion axle assembly (6) before the assembly.
2. If removed, install the rubber flap (2) to the flap bracket (7) and secure with 4
bolts (3) and nuts (4).
3. Install the torsion axle assembly (6) and flap bracket (7) to the frame
assembly and secure with 6 bolts (1) and nuts (5).
Failure to maintain proper nut torque could result in failure or loss of
the wheel and may result in personal injury.
Maintain the proper torque of the nuts.
4. Torque tighten the nuts (5) to 37 to 45 N·m (27 to 33 ft-lb).
5. If removed, install the wheel bearings; refer to
Bearings (page 3–6).
6. Install the wheels; refer to
WARNING
Installing the Wheel (page
Page 3–9
Disassembling the Wheel
Assembling the Wheel
3–4).
Chassis: Service and Repairs