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.
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OTC P/N - OEM1386 or equivalent.
2. Photo
tach.
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OTC P/N - OEM1057 or equivalent.
3. Belt tension gauge
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OTC P/N - OEM1294 or equivalent
4. Cylinder leakage tester.
•
OTC P/N - TOR4075 or equivalent.
5. Compression
tester.
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0 - 300 psi.
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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
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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
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Engine oil filter, Motorcraft P/N FL.400-A.
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Fuel filter, Motorcraft P/N FG795A.
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Air filter Toro P/N 27-7110