Toro GROUNDSMASTER 3000-D - Fuel Filter Replacement; Cooling System Maintenance; Engine Belts Check

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Changing Fuel Filter
Replace fuel filter if fuel flow becomes restricted, after
every 400 hours of operation or annually, whichever
comes first.
1. Loosen bolt and unscrew bottom filter cap from
filter assembly. Remove cap, gaskets, oring and filter
from assembly. Note position of gaskets and oring
when disassembling from filter.
3. Install new filter, gaskets, oring with filter assembly
cap.
4. Prime fuel system, refer to Priming Fuel System.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (Fig. 26-27)
1. Removing Debris - Remove debris from rear
screen, oil cooler and radiator daily, clean more
frequently in dirty conditions.
IMPORTANT: Never spray water onto a hot engine
as damage to engine may occur.
A. Turn engine off and clean hood screen
thoroughly.
Figure 26
1. Rear Screen
1
B. Release hood latch and raise hood. Clean
engine area thoroughly of all debris.
C. Clean both sides of oil cooler and radiator area
thoroughly with compressed air. Do not use water.
Figure 27
1. Oil Cooler
2. Radiator
2
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D. Close hood and secure latch.
Note: Do not use water to clean engine or electrical
components, as damage may occur.
2. Maintaining Cooling System - Capacity of the
system is 11.5 quarts. Always protect cooling system
with a 50/50 solution of water and Peugeot
recommended anti-freeze (Part No. 93-7213). DO
NOT USE WATER ONLY IN COOLING SYSTEM.
A. After every 100 operating hours, inspect and
tighten hose connections. Replace any
deteriorated hoses.
B. After every 2 years, drain and flush the cooling
system. Add anti-freeze (refer to Check Cooling
System).
ENGINE BELTS (Fig. 28)
Check condition and tension of belts after every 100
hours of operation (Fig. 28). Replace belts as required.
Alternator Belt
1. Proper tension will allow 1/8 in. deflection on the
belt midway between the pulleys, when pressed firmly
with thumb.
Figure 28
1. Fan Belt
2. Alternator belt
2
1
2. If deflection exceeds 1/8 in., loosen alternator
mounting bolts. Adjust belt tension and tighten
mounting bolts. Check deflection of belt again to
assure tension is correct.