Greasing The Bearings; Servicing The Hydraulic System - Toro 74225 Operator's Manual

1. Remove hex plug and cap. Thread a grease zerk into
hole.
2. Pump grease into zerk until it oozes out around top
bearing.
3. Remove grease zerk in hole. Reinstall hex plug and
cap.
Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal (Fig. 45).
Figure 45
Where to Add Light Oil or Spray
Lubrication
Lubricate the machine in the following areas with spray
type lubricant or light oil.
Seat switch actuator.
Brake handle pivot.
Brake rod bushings.
Motion control bronze bushings.

Greasing the Bearings

The cutting unit must be lubricated daily; refer to the
Recommended Maintenance Schedule, page 28. Grease
with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum
base grease.
Important Make sure cutting unit spindles are full of
grease daily.
1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark
plug(s).
2. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings until
grease comes out lower seals (Fig. 46).
3. Grease the fittings on the push arms (Fig. 46).
Figure 46
Servicing the Hydraulic
System
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid
Check the hydraulic fluid level before engine is first
started. If there is no fluid, add fluid to reservoir
approximately a 1/4 in. (6 mm) below the top of baffle.
Check the hydraulic fluid level after first 8 operating
hours.
Check the hydraulic fluid level after every 25 operating
hours.
Fluid Type: Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil or
equivalent synthetic oil.
Important
Use oil specified or equivalent. Other
fluids could cause system damage.
Hydraulic System Oil Capacity: 67 oz. (2.0 l)
1. Position machine on a level surface, stop the engine
and set the parking brake.
2. Clean area around filler neck of hydraulic tank
(Fig. 47).
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