Introduction
This Chapter gives information about specifications,
maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of the
gasoline engine used in the Groundsmaster 3500−G
(Model 30809).
Most repairs and adjustments require tools which are
commonly available in many service shops. The use of
some specialized test equipment is explained in the en-
gine service manual included at the end of this chapter.
However, the cost of the test equipment and the special-
ized nature of some repairs may dictate that the work be
done at an engine repair facility.
Traction Unit Operator's Manuals
The Traction Unit Operator's Manual provides informa-
tion regarding the operation, general maintenance and
maintenance
intervals
3500−G. Refer to this publication for additional informa-
tion when servicing the machine.
Kubota Workshop and Diagnostics Manuals
The engine that powers your Groundsmaster 3500−G is
a Kubota model WG972−G−E3F. Both the Kubota
Workshop Manual and Kubota Diagnostics Manual are
available for this engine. Make sure that the correct en-
gine manuals are used when servicing the engine.
Kubota Gasoline Engine
The engine used in your Groundsmaster 3500−G is a
Kubota WG972 Series gasoline engine. Engine fea-
tures include an electronic control unit (ECU) that con-
trols a common rail fuel injection system with port
injection, electronic throttle valve (ETV), an electronic
governor and a catalytic muffler exhaust system with an
oxygen sensor. The ECU receives information from the
traction unit Standard Control Module (SCM) as well as
numerous engine sensors. The information provided al-
lows the engine ECU to monitor and control engine op-
eration for optimum engine performance.
Kubota Gasoline Engine
for
your
Groundsmaster
Service and repair parts for Kubota gasoline engines
are supplied through your local Toro Distributor. If a
parts list is not available, be sure to provide your distribu-
tor with the Toro model and serial number.
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Groundsmaster 3500−G