Toro Groundsmaster 5900 Series Service Manual page 421

Steering Column Assembly and Installation
Groundsmaster ® 5900 & 5910
16227SL Rev B
1. Apply anti−seize lubricant to upper and lower splines of steering column shaft.
2. Hold steering column in position on machine and slide steering control valve
onto lower end of steering column. Secure steering column and steering
control valve to machine with four (4) cap screws. Tighten cap screws from
47 to 56 N·m (34 to 42 ft−lb).
3. Install the steering column boot (item 5):
A. Carefully pull the boot down over the steering column.
B. Set the steering column tilt to the fully rearward position.
C. Gently pull steering column boot over the tilt control lever.
D. Set the steering column tilt to the fully forward position.
E. Pull the front of the boot down over the base of the steering column.
4. Install steering cover and secure with seven (7) flange head screws.
5. Install the bearing cover over the top of the steering column.
6. Install steering wheel, flat washer and hex hut. Tighten hex nut (item 2) from
28 to 35 N·m (20 to 26 ft−lb). Install steering wheel cover.
(Figure 290)
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