Toro 74182 Operator's Manual page 29

2. Grease the fittings on drive shaft and universal
joints (Fig. 6).
Figure 22
1. PTO Driveshaft
Lubricate Power Take Off (PTO) Gearbox
Check the oil level in the PTO gearbox every 50
operating hours. Change the oil every 500 hours or
six months, whichever occurs first.
Oil Type: SAE EP-80\90 wt. gear oil
Capacity: 16 oz. (377 ml)
1. Clean area around top and side plugs of the PTO
gearbox. Remove side plug of the gearbox and
check the level of lubrication in the gearbox.
2. If level is low, remove top plug and add until
level is up to side plug in gearbox. (Fig. 23).
2. Universal Joint
3. To change oil, park the machine so the gearbox
is level, to assure the oil drains completely. Then
disengage the power take off (PTO), set the
parking brake, and turn the ignition key to
"OFF" to stop the engine. Remove the key.
4. Place a pan below the oil drain. Remove the
bottom plug (Fig. 17).
5. When oil has drained completely, install the
bottom plug.
6. Fill oil as in steps 1 and 2.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified
recycling center.
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Figure 23
1. Gearbox
2. Side plug
Maintenance
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2
4
3. Top plug
4. Bottom plug
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