Lubrication; Greasing And Lubrication - Toro 74901 Operator's Manual

CAUTION
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure
you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition before you do any maintenance.

Lubrication

Greasing and Lubrication

Grease more frequently when operating conditions are
extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease Type: No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum-base grease
1. Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move the
motion-control levers to the neutral-locked position,
and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
Note: Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of
the fitting(s).
4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting.
5. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to
ooze out of the bearings.
6. Wipe up any excess grease.
Adding Light Oil or Spray Lubrication
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Lubricate the deck-lift pivots.
Figure 41
Greasing the Mower
Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Grease the mower-deck
Important: Make sure cutting unit spindles are full of
grease weekly.
1. Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move the
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
3. Grease the mower deck idler-pulley pivot until grease
4. Grease the 3 spindle bearings until grease comes out
5. Grease the drive-belt-idler arm (Figure 43).
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spindles and the idler arm.
Yearly—Grease the pump-belt-idler arm.
Yearly—Grease the front caster pivots (more often in
dirty or dusty conditions).
Yearly—Repack the front caster-wheel bearings (more
often in dirty or dusty conditions).
motion-control levers to the neutral-locked position,
and set the parking brake.
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
come out the bottom (Figure 42).
(Figure 42).
Figure 42
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