Toro Groundsmaster 345 Operator's Manual page 13

3. Mount seat support over four threaded studs at the
bottom of seat suspension assembly and secure in
place with lockwashers and nuts (Fig. 7).
Note: When mounting seat suspension, use forward set
of mounting holes for a shorter operator, as shown in
figure 7, or rear set for a taller operator.
4. Mount seat pivot bracket to frame with (2) flange
screws supplied in kit (Fig. 4)
5. Mount seat and seat support to seat pivot bracket
with pivot shaft and roll pin (Fig. 5).
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Figure 7
1. Seat suspension assembly
2. R–clamps
6. Hold seat up with seat support rod (Fig. 6).
7. Connect seat switch connector to traction unit wire
harness connector.
PUSH TRACTION UNIT OFF PALLET
1. Reach in and rotate by–pass valve on transmission
(Fig. 8) counterclockwise 1/2 to 1 turn. Opening the
valve opens an internal passage in the pump, thereby
bypassing transmission oil. Because fluid is by–passed,
the machine can be pushed without damaging the
transmission.
Figure 8
1. By–pass valve
2. Lift machine over shipping braces and push
machine off pallet.
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SET–UP INSTRUCTIONS
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3
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3. Manual tube
4. Seat support
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3. Close by–pass valve by rotating it clockwise until it
is securely seated. Do not exceed 5 to 8 ft–lb (7 to 11
N m). Do not start engine when valve is open.
ACTIVATE AND CHARGE BATTERY
1. Since battery is not filled with electrolyte or charged,
bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be
purchased from a local battery supply outlet.
CAUTION
Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves
when working with electrolyte, and charge
the battery in a well–ventilated place so
gases produced while charging can dissi-
pate. Since the gases are explosive, keep
open flame and electrical sparks away
from the battery. Do not smoke. Nausea
may result if the gases are inhaled. Unplug
charger from electrical outlet before con-
necting to or disconnecting charger leads
from battery posts.
2. Remove filler caps from battery and slowly fill each
cell until electrolyte is just above the plates. Install filler
caps.
3. Connect a 3 to 4 amp battery charger to the battery
posts. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 amperes for
4 to 8 hours.
4. When battery is fully charged, disconnect charger
from electrical outlet and battery posts.
5. Remove filler caps and slowly add electrolyte to
each cell until level is up to fill ring. Install fill caps.
INSTALL BATTERY IN CHASSIS
1. Install battery and secure with hold down strap and
wing nuts (Fig. 2). Remove tape over ends of each
cable.
2. Slide the red, positive battery cable (Fig. 2) onto
positive battery post and tighten nut securely.
3. Slide the black, negative battery cable (Fig. 2) onto
negative battery post and tighten nut securely.
4. Coat both battery connections with either Grafo
112X (skin–over) grease, Toro Part No. 505-47,
petroleum jelly or light grease to prevent corrosion and
slide rubber boot over positive terminal (Fig. 2).
5. Install the instrument cover and lock the two
latches.
6. Disengage seat support rod and pivot downward.
Pivot seat down and push lynch pin through seat latch
stud. Flip wire end of pin over latch stud (Fig. 9).