Premaintenance Procedures; Releasing The Mower-Deck Curtain; Removing The Sheet-Metal Guard; Lubrication - Toro 74142TE Operator's Manual

Premaintenance
Procedures
Releasing the Mower-Deck
Curtain
Loosen the bottom bolt of the curtain to release the
mower-deck curtain and access the top of the mower deck
(Figure 35). Tighten the bolt after maintenance to install the
curtain.
Figure 35
1. Bolt
Removing the Sheet-Metal
Guard
Loosen the 2 front bolts and remove the sheet-metal guard
to access the mower belts and spindles
sheet-metal guard and tighten the bolts after maintenance.
Figure 36
1. Sheet-metal guard
2. Curtain
(Figure 36). Place the
2. Bolt

Lubrication

Lubricating the Machine

Grease more frequently when operating conditions are
extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease Type: No. 2 general-purpose lithium-based or
molybdenum-based 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. Make sure to scrape
any paint off 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.
Using Light Oil or Spray Lubrication
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Lubricate the deck lift pivots.
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