Special tools helpful hints – Toro GROUNDSMASTER 345 User Manual

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Ford VSG-411 Gas Engine

TORO GM 345

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Special tools Helpful Hints

1. Electric

tach.

OTC P/N - OEM1386 or equivalent.


2. Photo

tach.

OTC P/N - OEM1057 or equivalent.


3. Belt tension gauge

OTC P/N - OEM1294 or equivalent

4. Cylinder leakage tester.

OTC P/N - TOR4075 or equivalent.

5. Compression

tester.

0 - 300 psi.

OTC P/N - OEM1072, OEM 1073 or equivalent.

1. All engine RPM checks should be performed

with the engine warm.


2. Governor oil is the same oil as is used in the

crankcase


3. Cylinder leakage can identify the location and

the extent of an internal engine problem

Cylinder leakage of 25 percent or less is
acceptable


4. When checking engine compression the throttle

and the choke must be fully open to insure an
accurate reading


5. Normal engine compression at cranking speed

is 185 PSI.


6. The actual compression reading is not as

important as the relationship between all the
cylinder readings.


7. Part

Numbers

Engine oil filter, Motorcraft P/N FL.400-A.

Fuel filter, Motorcraft P/N FG795A.

Air filter Toro P/N 27-7110

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