Cooling System Maintenance; Cleaning The Engine Screen And Engine-Oil Cooler; Cleaning The Engine-Cooling Fins And Shrouds - Toro Z Master Commercial 3000 Series Operator's Manual

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If the gap is less than 0.010 inch,
install the shim and reference the
Troubleshooting (page 66)
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If the gap is sufficient, proceed to the
safety check in step F.
F. Perform the following safety check:
i. Sit on the seat and start the engine.
ii. Make sure that the blades do not
engage with the PTO switch off and
the clutch disengaged.
If the clutch does not disengage,
install the shim; refer to
Troubleshooting (page
iii. Engage and disengage the PTO
switch 10 consecutive times
to ensure that the clutch is
functioning properly. If the clutch
does not engage properly, refer
toTroubleshooting (page
Cooling System
Maintenance
section.
Cleaning the Engine Screen
and Engine-Oil Cooler
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Remove any buildup of grass, dirt, or other debris
from the oil cooler
66).
66).
Remove any buildup of grass, dirt, or other debris
from the engine screen. This helps ensure adequate
cooling and correct engine speed and reduces the
possibility of overheating and mechanical damage to
the engine
Cleaning the
Engine-Cooling Fins and
Shrouds
Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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(Figure 68).
Figure 68
(Figure 69).
comes first)
Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
Remove the air intake screen, recoil starter, and
fan housing (Figure 69).
Clean the debris and grass from the engine
parts.
Install air intake screen, recoil starter, and fan
housing (Figure 69).
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