Checking The Cooling System; Checking The Hydraulic System - Toro 30809 Groundsmaster 3500-G Operator's Manual

DANGER
In certain conditions during fueling, static
electricity can be released causing a spark
which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire
or explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others and can damage property.
• Always place the gasoline containers on
the ground away from your vehicle before
filling.
• Do not fill the gasoline containers inside a
vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because
interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners
may insulate the container and slow the
loss of any static charge.
• When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel the equipment with the wheels on
the ground.
• If this is not possible, refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer from a
portable container, rather than from a
gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be
used, keep the nozzle in contact with the
rim of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete.

Checking the Cooling System

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The capacity of the cooling system is approximately 5.7 L
(6 US qt).
Clean debris off of the radiator/oil cooler daily
Figure 25
1. Radiator/Oil cooler
Clean the radiator/oil hourly if conditions are extremely
dusty or dirty; refer to
(page 41).
The cooling system is filled with a 50/50 solution of water
and permanent ethylene glycol antifreeze. Check the coolant
level at the beginning of each day, before starting the engine.
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the pressurized-hot
coolant can escape and cause burns.
• Do not open the radiator-cap when the engine
is running.
• Use a rag to opening the radiator-cap, and open
the cap slowly to allow the steam to escape.
1. Check the coolant level in the expansion tank
26). With a cold engine, the coolant level should be
approximately midway between the marks on the side
of the tank.
2. If the coolant level is low, remove the expansion-tank
cap and replenish the system. Do not overfill.
3. Install the expansion-tank cap.
(Figure 25).
1. Expansion tank
Checking the Hydraulic
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the
The traction unit reservoir is filled at the factory with
approximately 22.7 L (6 US gallons) of high-quality hydraulic
fluid. Check the level of the hydraulic fluid before
the engine is first started and daily thereafter. The
recommended replacement fluid is Toro Premium All
Season Hydraulic Fluid available in 5-gallon pails or
55-gallon drums. See your Authorized Toro Distributor.
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Cleaning the Engine Cooling System
Figure 26
hydraulic fluid level.
(Figure