Engine Removal - Toro Groundsmaster
4000?D Service Manual

PRELIMINARY – For Toro Distributor and Toro Company use only.

Engine Removal

1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,
stop engine, engage parking brake and remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. Remove battery cover and strap. Disconnect nega-
tive battery cable first and then positive battery cable.
Remove battery from machine.
3. Open engine hood.
Do not open radiator cap or drain coolant if the
radiator or engine is hot. Pressurized, hot cool-
ant can escape and cause burns.
Ethylene−glycol antifreeze is poisonous. Dis-
pose of coolant properly or store it in a properly
labeled container away from children and pets.
4. Drain coolant from the radiator into a suitable con-
tainer (see Radiator Removal). Disconnect coolant
hoses from the radiator.
The muffler and exhaust pipe may be hot. To
avoid possible burns, allow the exhaust system
to cool before working on or near the muffler.
5. Remove exhaust system from engine (see Muffler
Removal).
6. Remove air cleaner system from engine (see Air
Cleaner Removal).
7. Note location of cable ties used to secure wires. Dis-
connect wires and/or electrical connections from the fol-
lowing electrical components:
A. The temperature sender and alternator (Fig 10).
Note: the red wire attached to alternator with washer,
nut and boot does not have to be removed.
B. The engine run solenoid and fuel pump (Fig. 12).
C. The high temperature shutdown switch and glow
plug (Fig. 13).
D. Battery, frame and wire harness ground at the en-
gine block (Fig. 14).
E. The electric starter (Fig. 14) and low oil pressure
switch (near electric starter).
Groundsmaster 4000−D
CAUTION
CAUTION
1. Temperature sender
2. Alternator
3
2
1
1. Run solenoid
2. Fuel line
3. Throttle cable
3
2
1. Run solenoid
2. Fuel pump
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1
3
3
Figure 10
3. Coolant hose
4
Figure 11
4. Cable jam nut
5. Cable washer/lock nut
1
Figure 12
3. Fuel filter
Kubota Diesel Engine
2
5