Toro GROUNDSMASTER 1000L Operator's Manual page 27

into a drain pan.
5. Install the new hydraulic oil filter and connect
the tube between axle housing and transmission.
Fill the axle (reservoir) to proper level (approx.
4.7 qt); refer to Check Hydraulic System Fluid.
Remove the jack stands.
6. Start the engine, cycle the steering and lift
cylinders, and check for oil leaks. Allow the
engine to run for about five minutes. Then shut
off the engine.
7. After two minutes, check the level of transmis-
sion fluid; refer to Check Hydraulic System
Fluid.
Figure 29
1. Hydraulic system filter
2. Hydraulic return lines
3. Suction line
ADJUSTING THE SERVICE
BRAKES
Adjust the service brakes when there is more than
one inch of "free travel" of the brake pedals, or when
the brakes do not work effectively. (Free travel is the
distance the brake pedal moves before braking resis-
tance is felt.)
The brakes should be checked for adjustment after
the first 50 hours of operation and then should only
need adjustment after considerable use. These peri-
odic adjustments can be performed where the brake
cable connect to the bottom of the brake pedals.
When the cable is no longer adjustable, the star nut
on the inside of the brake drum must be adjusted to
move the brake shoes outward. However, the brake
cables must be adjusted again to compensate for this
adjustment.
1. Disengage the lock arm from the right brake
pedal so both pedals work independently of
each other.
2. To reduce free travel of the brake pedals—tight-
en the brakes—loosen the front nut on the
threaded end of the brake cable (Fig. 30). Then
tighten the rear nut to move the cable backward
until the brake pedals have 13 mm to 25 mm
(1/2 to 1 inch) of free travel. Tighten the front
nut after the brakes are adjusted correctly.
Figure 30
1. Jam nuts
SERVICING THE BATTERY
IMPORTANT: Before welding on the machine,
disconnect the ground cable from the battery to
prevent damage to the electrical system.
Note: Check battery condition weekly or after every
50 hours of operation. Keep the terminals and entire
battery case clean because a dirty battery will slowly
discharge. To clean the battery, wash the entire case
with a solution of baking soda and water. Rinse with
clear water. Coat the battery posts and cable connec-
tor with Grafo 11 2X (Skin-over) grease, Toro Part
No. 505-47 or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
WIRING HARNESS SERVICE
Prevent corrosion of wiring terminals by applying
Grafo 112X (Skin-over) grease, Toro Part No. 505-
47, to the inside of all harness connectors whenever
the harness is replaced.
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