TORO GM 345

Ford VSG-411 Gas Engine 5

 

 

In this section we will look at some troubleshooting procedures for the Ford Gas Engine.

Engine Identification

The engine is identified with a decal affixed to the left side of the valve cover.

The decal contains the engine serial number.

The model number and displacement. ( i.e. 411 = 4 cyl 1.1 liter)

The special options (S.O.) number.

The engine is also stamped on the left rear top edge of the block.

This stamping includes:

A- Serial number.

B- Engine Code.

C- Engine build code: (Example 4K26)

The first number indicates the year.

The letter indicates the month in alphabetical sequence. ( A January, B February, etc.)

The last two numbers are the day of the month.

Complaint: Low engine power

Affect:

1.Poor cutting unit performance.

2.Poor hill climbing ability.

3.Slow hydraulic response.

4.Slow throttle response.

5.Rough running engine.

Cause:

1.Incorrect engine idle settings.

2.Misadjusted carburetor linkage.

3.Governor adjustments.

4.Internal engine problem.

5.Cracked or bad spark plugs.

6.Cracked or broken plug wires.

7.Plugged or restricted air filter.

8.Spoiled Fuel.

Notes

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Toro 325-D, 345 manual Engine Identification

325-D, 345 specifications

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