Lubrication; Greasing And Lubrication - Toro 74904 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 lithium or molybdenum grease
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move the
motion-control levers to the N
and set the parking brake.
2. Shut off 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
-L position,
EUTRAL OCK
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Greasing the Mower
Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Grease the mower-deck
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).
Important: Ensure that the cutting-unit spindles are
full of grease weekly.
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move the
motion-control levers to the N
and set the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Grease the mower deck idler-pulley pivot until grease
comes out the bottom
4. Grease the 3 spindle bearings until grease comes out
(Figure 42).
Figure 42
5. Grease the drive-belt-idler arm
-L position,
EUTRAL OCK
(Figure 42).
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(Figure 43).