Groundsmaster 4300--D Page 6 -- 7 Chassis
5. Remove platform shroud from machine to allow ac-
cess to steering column fasteners (Fig. 4).
A. Remove cover plate from platform.
B. Remove fasteners that secure shroud to ma-
chine.
C. Remove shroud from machine.
D. Locate and retrieve two (2) rubber bushings and
spacers.
6. Slide rubber bellows up steering column to allow ac-
cess to fasteners that secure steering column to ma-
chine.
7. Support steering control valve to prevent it from fal-
ling during steering column removal.
8. Loosen and remove four (4) socket head screws
(item 6) that secure steering control valve to steering
column.
9. Loosen and remove four (4) socket head screws
(item 17) and flange nuts (item 7) that secure steering
column to machine.
10.Slide steering column assembly from steering con-
trol valve and machine.
11.Disassemble steering column assembly as needed
using Figure 5 as a guide.
Installation (Fig. 3)
1. Apply antiseize lubricant to input shaft of steering
control valve.
2. Slide steering column onto steering control valve.
Secure steering column in place with four (4) socket
head screws (item 17) and flange nuts (item 7).
3. Securesteering control valve to steering columnwith
four (4) socket head screws (item 6).
4. Slide rubber bellows to bottom of steering column.
5. Place r ubber bushings and spacers into holes of
platform shroud (Fig. 4). Position shroud in place and
secure with removed fasteners.
6. Thoroughlycleantapered surfacesof steering wheel
and steering column.
7. Apply antiseize lubricant to splines of steering col-
umn taking care to keep antiseize lubricant from column
taper. Slide s teering wheel onto steering column.
8. Secure steering wheel to steering column with flat
washer and lock nut. Torque lock nut from 20 to 26 ft--lb
(28to35N--m).
9. Install steering wheel cover to steering wheel.
1. Washer (2 used)
2. Screw (2 used)
3. Washer head screw
4. Platform shroud
5. Lock nut (2 used)
6. Cover plate
7. Bushing (2 used)
8. Spacer (2 used)
Figure 4
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1. Steering column
2. Pin
3. Universal joint
4. Pin
5. Lock washer (2 used)
6. Cylinder
7. Bolt (2 used)
8. Pin
9. Pedal block
10. Pedal cover
11. Pedal
12. Spring
Figure 5
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