Checking Oil Level In Governor; Servicing Spark Arrestor Muffler - Toro Groundsmaster 345 Operator's Manual

Note: If the throttle control on the instrument panel will
not stay in the FAST position during operation, remove
the panel cover and tighten the nut and capscrew at
base of throttle lever assembly.

CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN GOVERNOR

The governor is shipped with oil in it, but the level of oil
must be checked after every 250 hours of operation.
1. Position machine on level surface and shut engine
off.
2. Disengage hood latch and open the hood.
3. Clean area around check plug on governor (Fig. 37)
4. Remove check plug. Oil level must be up to bottom
of filler hole. If oil level is low, remove oil fill plug and add
same oil that is being used in engine. When oil is at point
of overflowing out of check plug hole, install the check
plug and fill plug.
SERVICING SPARK ARRESTOR
MUFFLER
Every 250 hours operation, clear the muffler of carbon
buildup.
1. Unlatch and raise hood assembly.
2. Remove pipe plug from clean–out port at lower side
of muffler (Fig. 38).
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
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2
3
Figure 38
1. Muffler
2. Pipe plug
3. Outlet port
CAUTION
Be careful while working around muffler as it
may be hot and could cause injury.
3. Start engine. Plug the normal muffler exit with block
of wood or metal plate so exhaust flow will be forced out
of the clean–out port (Fig. 53). Continue to block exit
until carbon deposits cease coming out port.
CAUTION
Do not stand in line with the clean–out
port. Always wear safety glasses.
4. Stop engine, replace pipe plug, and lower and latch
hood.
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