Checking The Rear Wheel Toe-In; Cooling System Maintenance; Cooling System Safety; Checking The Engine-Cooling System - Toro Groundsmaster 5900 Operator's Manual

Checking the Rear Wheel
Toe-In
Service Interval: Every 1,000 hours—Check the rear
wheel toe-in.
1. With the rear tires in a straight position, measure
the outside distance (at axle height) at the front
and rear of the rear tires
Note:
The front measurement should be 0
to 3 mm (0 to 0.12 inch) greater than the rear
measurement.
Figure 115
1. Outside distance
2. To adjust the toe-in, loosen the clamps at both
ends of the tie rods
3. Rotate the tie-rod to move the front of the tire
inward or outward.
4. Once you achieve the correct toe-in, tighten the
tie-rod clamps.
(Figure 115).
2. Tie-rod clamps
(Figure 115).
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.
– 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.
•
Do not operate the machine without the covers
in place.
•
Keep your fingers, hands and clothing clear of
rotating fan and drive belt.
Checking the
Engine-Cooling System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
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Every 100 hours—Inspect the cooling-system
hoses.
The capacity of the system on a machine without a
cab is 10.4 L (13.5 US qt) and with a cab is 17 L (18
US qt).
Recommended coolant: Ethelyne glycol anti-freeze
and water (50/50 blend).
DANGER
The rotating fans and drive belts can cause
personal injury.
• Do not operate the machine without the
covers in place.
• Keep your fingers, hands, and clothing
clear of the rotating fan and drive belt.
• Shut off the engine, remove the key,
and turn the battery-disconnect switch
to the O
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maintenance.
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the engine-coolant level in the
overflow reservoir.
position before performing