Toro 23515 Operator's Manual page 34

Figure 54
1. Idler sprocket
2. Carriage bolt and flange
locknut
5. Remove the connecting links from the tine-drive
chains, and remove the drive chain from the
front tine-drive sprockets
Note:
Retain the connecting links.
6. Remove the 3 flange locknuts (5/16 inch) that
secure the transaxle support bracket and the
bearing bracket to the machine
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3. Front tine-drive sprockets
4. Tine-drive chains
(Figure 54).
(Figure 55).
1. Flange locknut (5/16 inch)
2. Carriage bolt (5/16 x 3/4
inch)
7. While supporting the transaxle, remove the
4 flange locknuts (5/16 inch) that secure the
transaxle to the axle mount, and carefully lower
the transaxle to the ground
Note:
Retain the mounting hardware.
1. Axle mount
2. Carriage bolt (3/8 x 2-3/4
inches)
8. Inspect the belt, pulleys, sprockets, and
bearings.
Note:
Replace all worn or damaged parts.
Draining the Transaxle
1. Carefully clean the area around the expansion
tank and drain/fill port.
Important:
Ensure that no dirt or
contamination enters the hydraulic system.
2. Remove the plug from the side-housing port
(Figure 57).
Note:
Retain the plug.
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Figure 55
3. Transaxle support bracket
4. Bearing bracket
(Figure 56).
Figure 56
3. Flange locknuts (3/8 inch)
4. Transaxle
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