Service Manual

CHASSIS

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Toro TimeCutter SS/MX/ZS Service Manual

Front Axle / Caster Fork / Bearing Assembly

1. Using a proper bearing installation tool, install new

upper and lower bearings into the front axle making

sure they are fully seated.

2. Install thrust washer (D) onto the caster fork shaft.

3. Install the caster assembly up through the bearings

and hold in position.

4. Install washer (E).

5. Install fastener (A) and torque to specication -

17 ft-lbs. (23 Nm).

6. Safely lower unit and verify proper function.

(Fig. 007)

Fig. 007 PICT-1036

Front Axle / Caster Fork / Bearing

Service

Front Axle / Caster Fork / Bearing

Disassembly

1. Safely raise and support unit so front wheels are off

the ground.

2. Support under caster wheel and remove the fastener

(A).

3. Remove caster fork (B) from front axle (C). Inspect

the caster fork shaft and thrust washer (D) for

excessive wear, replace if necessary.

4. Using an appropriate punch, tap out and remove the

LOWER bearings from the front axle (C).

5. Using an appropriate punch, tap out and remove the

UPPER bearings from the front axle (C).

6. Properly clean and inspect the front axle bearing

area.