Toro Groundsmaster
3500-D - Sidewinder Carrier

Groundsmaster 3500--DPage 6 -- 22Wheels, Brakes, and Chassis
Sidewinder Carrier
1. Lower frame
2. Sidewinder carrier assembly
3. Slide bracket
4. Plastic slide
5. Flange head screw
6. Flange nut
7. Cap screw
8. Thrust washer
9. Slide support bar
10. Bearing cap
11. Lock nut
12. Liftarm (RH shown)
13. Liftarm pivot shaft
Figure 21
13
12
10
8
9
10
7
4
5
4
8
11
2
3
6
67 to 83 ft--lb
(91 to 113 Nm)
1
FRONT
RIGHT
Disassembly
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,
stop engine, engage parking brake, and remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. Disassemble sidewinder carrier as needed using
Figures 17, 20, and 21 as guides.
Assembly
1. Assemble sidewinder carrier using Figures 21 as
guide.
A. Do not lubricate sidewinder cross tube as bearing
caps and slides are self lubricating.
B. Tighten the bearing cap screws from 67 to 83 ft--lb
(91to113Nm).
2. Use Figures 17 and 20 to complete the assembly
process (see Front Lift Arms and Rear Lift Arm).