Before Operating; Check Crankcase Oil - Toro Groundsmaster 345 Operator's Manual

CHECK TORQUE OF FRONT WHEEL
NUTS
WARNING
Tighten front wheel nuts to 45-55 ft–lb
(61-75 N m) after 1-4 hours of operation
and again after 10 hours of operation and
every 250 hours thereafter. Failure to main-
tain proper torque could result in failure or
loss of wheel and may result in personal
injury.
To comply with ANSI/OPEI B71.4–1999 Standard, rear weight must be added to rear of traction unit. Use chart below
to determine weight requirements. Order parts from your local Authorized Toro Distributor.
Cutting Unit
Description
72" Side Discharge
(Model 30722)
or
72" Rear Discharge
(Model 30710)
or
Guardian 72" Recycler
(Model 30716)
72" Flex
(Model 30799)

CHECK CRANKCASE OIL

The engine is shipped with 3.5 quarts (3.25 L) of oil in the
crankcase. However, level of oil must be checked
before and after the engine is first started.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Disengage hood latch and open the hood.
3. Slide bottom of hood prop out of retaining bracket
(Fig. 12). Lower hood prop, pivot upward, then
downward to prop up hood.
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SET–UP INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALL REAR WEIGHT
Rear Weight
Weight Part
Required
Number
24–5780
105 lb.
24–5790
325–8
3253–7
3–8847
3217–9
210 lb.
24–5780

BEFORE OPERATING

GREASE TRACTION UNIT
Before the machine is operated, it must be greased to
assure proper operating characteristics; refer to
Lubrication Maintenance. Failure to grease the machine
will result in premature failure of critical parts.
Note: After set–up has been completed, remove
protective edging (used for shipping) from fenders.
Rear Weight Kit
(includes two 35 lb.
weights and mounting
&
Rear Weight Kit
(includes one 35 lb.
Capscrew –1/2–13 x 12"
Lockwasher–1/2"
Rear Weight Kit
(includes two 35 lb.
weights and mounting
Figure 12
1. Hood Prop
Weight
Qty.
Description
1
hardware)
&
1
weight)
2
2
2
Spacer
2
Nut–1/2"
3
hardware)
1