Drive System Maintenance; Checking The Tire Air Pressure; Checking The Torque Of The Wheel Nuts; Inspecting The Transmission Control Cable And Operating Mechanism - Toro LT-F3000 Operator's Manual

Drive System
Maintenance
Checking the Tire Air
Pressure
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Important:
Maintain correct tire pressure in all
tires to ensure correct contact with the turf.
Recommended tire pressure is 1 bar (14.5 psi) for
general all around use. Adjust the tire air pressures
according to the following table depending on
operating conditions.
Tires Tire Type
Front Axle 26 x
12.0 - 12
BKT turf
pattern
Rear Axle 20 x 10.0 -
8 BKT turf
pattern
Checking the Torque of the
Wheel Nuts
Service Interval: After the first hour
After the first 10 hours
Every 250 hours
Front wheel nuts torque specification: 200 N∙m (148
ft-lb)
Rear wheel nuts torque specification: 100 N∙m (74
ft-lb)
WARNING
Failure to maintain proper torque of the wheel
nuts could result in personal injury.
Maintain the proper torque on the wheel nuts.
Recommended Tire Pressures
Turf Road Maximum
Conditions Conditions Pressure
0.7 bar (10 1.4 bar (20 1.4 bar (20
psi) psi)
0.7 bar (10 1.4 bar (20 1.5 bar (22
psi) psi)
Inspecting the
Transmission Control
Cable and Operating
Mechanism
Service Interval: Every 250 hours
Check the condition and security of the cable and
operating mechanism at the speed-control pedals and
transmission pump ends.
•
Remove buildup of dirt, grit, and other debris.
•
Ensure that the ball joints are securely anchored
and check that the mounting brackets and cable
anchors are tight and free from cracks.
•
Inspect end fittings for wear, corrosion, broken
springs, and replace if necessary.
•
Ensure that the rubber seals are correctly located
and are in good condition.
psi) •
Ensure that the articulating sleeves supporting
the inner cable are in good condition and firmly
attached to the outer cable assembly at the
crimped connections. If there are any signs
psi)
of cracking or detachment install a new cable
immediately.
•
Check that sleeves, rods, and inner cable are free
from bends, kinks, or other damage. If they are
not, install a new cable immediately.
•
With the engine shut off, operate the pedal
controls through the entire range and ensure that
the mechanism moves smoothly and freely to the
neutral position without sticking or hanging up.
1. Outer cover
2. Rubber seal
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Figure 62
3. Sleeve
4. Rod end
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