Adjusting The Handle Height - Toro 30672 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Axle Height
Adjust the axle position to the selected height-of-cut
setting. Refer to Height-of-Cut Chart (page
1. Disengage the PTO and engage the parking
brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Loosen, but do not remove, the 2 axle pivot bolts
and the 2 axle adjustment bolts
Figure 17
1. Axle pivot bolt
4. Place a jack under the rear center of the engine
frame. Raise the back end of the engine frame
up enough to remove the front 2 axle adjustment
bolts (Figure 17).
Note:
Use jack stands to support the machine.
5. Raise or lower the engine frame with the jack so
that you can install the front 2 axle adjustment
bolts in the desired hole location
Note:
Use a tapered punch to help align the
holes.
6. Tighten all 4 bolts and lower the mower.
7. Adjust the control rods and the brake linkages
as required. Refer to
(page 22) and Servicing the Brakes (page
Important:
You must adjust the control rods
and the brake linkage when you change the
axle positions for proper traction and brake
function.
23).
(Figure 17).
2. Axle adjustment bolt
(Figure 17).
Adjusting the Control Rods
35).
Adjusting the Caster Position
1. Using the
the caster spacers to match with the axle hole
selected (Figure
1. Latch pin
2. Spacer—5 mm (3/16 inch)
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2. Remove the latch pin, slide the caster from the
support, and change the spacers
3. Install the caster in the support and insert the
latch pin (Figure
Adjusting the Handle
Height
You can adjust the handle position to match your
height preference.
1. Remove hairpin cotter, washer, and clevis
pin securing the control-rod fitting to the idler
bracket (Figure
21
Height-of-Cut Chart (page
18).
Figure 18
3. Spacer—13 mm (1/2 inch)
18).
19).
23), adjust
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(Figure 18).