Toro Groundsmaster 360 Service Manual page 99

Testing the Traction System Operation (continued)
Groundsmaster 360
16225SL Rev C
wheels raised up off the ground and the machine correctly supported with
jack stands, have an operator in the seat move the traction control pedal to
the full forward speed. Check the rotational speed of the 2 rear wheels. The
wheel speed of both the rear wheels should be approximately the same.
2. If the operation tests suggest a traction system problem, check the following
before you perform the hydraulic tests.
A. Check the hydraulic-fluid level in the hydraulic tank to ensure that the
fluid level is correct.
B. Check the brake adjustment to ensure that the brakes are not dragging.
C. Check that the 2 transmission bypass valves are seated.
D. Check that the traction pedal is rotating the swash plates of the
transmission pump equally.
E. Check for free movement of all the traction linkage control components.
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