Greasing And Lubrication; Servicing The Battery - Toro 74402 Operator's Manual

2. Install the blade stiffener, the curved washer (cupped
side toward the blade) and the blade bolt (Fig. 29).
Torque the blade bolt to 35–65 ft-lb (47–88 N m).

Greasing and Lubrication

Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service
Reference Aid decal (Fig. 32) located beneath the seat.
Grease more frequently when operating conditions are
extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
How to Grease
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade control (PTO).
2. Move the motion control levers to the brake position,
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. Make sure to scrape
any paint off of the front of the fitting(s).
4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into
the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the
bearings.
5. Wipe up any excess grease.
Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check Service
Reference Aid decal (Fig. 32) located beneath the seat.
Figure 32
Greasing the Bearings
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade control (PTO).
2. Move the motion control levers to the brake position,
stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Grease the front caster pivot and drive wheels (Fig. 33).
1. Front caster tire

Servicing the Battery

Check the electrolyte level in the battery every 25 hours.
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a
paper towel to clean the battery case. If the battery
terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of four
parts water and one part baking soda. Apply a light coating
of grease to the battery terminals to prevent corrosion.
Voltage: 12 v
Removing the Battery
Warning
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal tractor components causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode,
resulting in personal injury.
When removing or installing the battery, do not
allow the battery terminals to touch any metal
parts of the tractor.
Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the tractor.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade control (PTO).
2. Move the motion control levers to the brake position,
stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
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Figure 33