Cooling System Maintenance; Cooling System Safety; Checking The Cooling System - Toro Groundsmaster 3505-D Operator's Manual

5. Start the engine and rotate the cam hex in both
directions to determine the mid position of the
neutral span.
6. Tighten the locknut securing the adjustment.
7. Shut off the engine.
8. Remove the support blocks and lower the
machine to the shop floor. Test drive the
machine to ensure that it does not move when
the traction pedal is in neutral.
Cooling System
Maintenance

Cooling System Safety

•
Swallowing engine coolant can cause poisoning;
keep out of reach from children and pets.
•
Discharge of hot, pressurized coolant or touching
a hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause
severe burns.
– Always allow the engine to cool at least 15
minutes before removing the radiator cap.
– Use a rag when opening the radiator cap, and
open the cap slowly to allow steam to escape.
•
Do not operate the machine without the covers
in place.
•
Keep your fingers, hands and clothing clear of
rotating fan and drive belt.
Checking the Cooling
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Clean any debris off of the radiator
1. Radiator
Clean the radiator hourly if conditions are extremely
dusty and dirty; refer to
(page 48).
The cooling system is filled with a 50/50 solution
of water and permanent ethylene glycol anti-freeze.
Check the coolant level at the beginning of each day
before starting the engine.
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(Figure 56).
Figure 56
Cleaning the Cooling System
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