Changing Bidirectional Clutch Lubricant; Rear Wheel Toe-In; Servicing Battery; Wiring Harness Service - Toro Groundsmaster 228–D Operator's Manual

Changing Bidirectional Clutch
Lubricant
After every 400 hours of operation, the oil in the
bidirectional clutch must be changed.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Clean area around check plug on bidirectional clutch.
3. Rotate clutch so check plug is positioned downward
(Fig. 51).
Figure 51
1. Bidirectional clutch
4. Remove check plug allowing all lubricant to flow into
drain pan.
5. Rotate clutch so check plug is positioned at 4 O'clock.
6. Add Mobil Fluid 424 until lubricant level is up to hole
in clutch. Clutch should be approximately 1/3 full.
7. Install check plug.
Note: Do not use engine oil (i.e. 10W30) in bidirectional
clutch. Anti–wear and extreme pressure additives will
cause undesirable clutch performance.
Rear Wheel Toe–in
The rear wheels should not toe–in or toe–out when they are
adjusted correctly. To check the rear wheel toe–in, measure
the center–to–center distance at wheel hub height, in front
and in back of the rear tires. If the wheels toe–in or toe–out,
an adjustment is required.
1. Rotate the steering wheel so rear wheels are straight
ahead.
2. Remove nuts securing one tie rod ball joint to mounting
bracket on axle and disconnect ball joint from axle
(Fig. 50).
3. Loosen screw on tie rod clamp. Rotate ball joint in or
out to adjust length of tie rod.
4. Reinstall ball joint to mounting bracket and check
wheel toe-in.
2. Check plug
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5. After attaining desired adjustment, tighten screw on tie
rod clamp and re–secure ball joint to mounting bracket.

Servicing Battery

Important Before welding on the machine, disconnect
ground cable from the battery to prevent damage to the
electrical system.
Note: Check battery condition weekly or after every 50
hours of operation. Keep terminals and entire battery case
clean because a dirty battery will slowly discharge. To
clean the battery wash the entire case with solution of
baking soda and water. Rinse with clear water. Coat the
battery posts and cable connector with Grafo 112X
(Skin-over) grease, Toro Part No. 505-47 or petroleum jelly
to prevent corrosion.

Wiring Harness Service

Prevent corrosion of wiring terminals by applying Grafo
112X (Skin-over) grease, Toro Part No. 505-47, to the
inside of all harness connectors whenever the harness is
replaced.
Whenever working with the electrical system, always
disconnect battery cables, negative (–) cable first, to
prevent possible wiring damage from short-outs.

Fuses

Fuses are accessible under seat plate (Fig. 52).
Figure 52
1. Fuse block