Castor Wheel and Bearing Service

1.Lock transport levers, raise cutting unit to highest position, shut the engine off and engage the parking brake.

2.Remove locknut from capscrew holding castor wheel assembly between front castor fork (Fig. 18) or rear castor pivot arm (Fig. 19) Grasp castor wheel and slide capscrew out of fork or pivot arm.

2.Remove bearing from wheel hub and allow bearing spacer to fall out. Remove bearing from opposite side of wheel hub.

3.Check the bearings, spacer and inside of wheel hub for wear. Replace defective parts.

4.To assemble the castor wheel, push bearing into wheel hub. Slide bearing spacer into wheel hub. Push other bearing into open end of wheel hub to captivate the bearing spacer inside the wheel hub.

5.Install castor wheel assembly between castor fork and secure in place with capscrew and locknut. Torque to 60 – 80 ft–lb (8 – 11 Kgm).

 

60 – 80 ft–lb

 

1

(8 – 11 Kgm)

2

 

 

3

4

Figure 18

1.

Castor wheel

3.

Bearing (2)

2.

Front Caster Fork

4.

Bearing spacer

2

3

4

 

 

1

60 – 80 ft–lb

 

(8 – 11 Kgm)

 

Figure 19

1.

Castor wheel

3.

Bearing (2)

2.

Rear Caster Pivot Arm

4.

Bearing Spacer

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Toro 3000D manual 60 80 ft-lb 11 Kgm Castor wheel Bearing Front Caster Fork