Cooling System Maintenance; Cooling System Safety; Checking The Cooling System - Toro 30874 Operator's Manual

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1. Front of the machine
2. 3 mm (1/8 inch) less than
the rear measurement
2. To adjust, remove the cotter pin and nut from either tie
rod ball joint (Figure
from the axle-case support.
Figure 62
1. Tie-rod clamp
3. Loosen the clamps at both ends of the tie rods
62).
4. Rotate the detached ball joint inward or outward 1
complete revolution and tighten the clamp at the loose
end of the tie rod.
5. Rotate the entire tie-rod assembly the same direction
(inward or outward) 1 complete revolution and tighten
the clamp at the connected end of the tie rod.
6. Install the ball joint in the axle-case support, tighten
the nut finger-tight, and measure the toe-in.
7. Repeat procedure if necessary.
8. Tighten the nut and install a new cotter pin when the
adjustment is correct.
3. Center to center distance
62). Remove the tie-rod ball joint
2. Tie-rod ball joint
Cooling System
Maintenance

Cooling System Safety

•
Swallowing engine coolant can cause poisoning;
keep out of reach from children and pets.
•
Discharge of hot, pressurized coolant or touching a hot
radiator and surrounding parts can cause severe burns.
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– Always allow the engine to cool at least 15 minutes
before removing the radiator cap.
– Use a rag when opening the radiator cap, and open
the cap slowly to allow steam to escape.

Checking the Cooling System

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Coolant specification: 50/50 mixture of water and ethylene
glycol antifreeze
Cooling system capacity: 8.5 L (9 US qt).
1. Carefully remove the radiator cap.
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the
pressurized, hot coolant can escape and cause
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burns.
• Do not open the radiator cap when the
engine is running.
(Figure
• Use a rag when opening the radiator cap,
and open the cap slowly to allow steam to
escape.
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