Lubrication; Lubricating The Machine; Greasing The Mower - Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series 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

Lubricating the Machine

Grease more frequently when operating conditions
are extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease Type: No. 2 lithium or molybdenum-based
grease
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the
position, 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:
Ensure that you scrape any paint off the
front of the fitting(s).
4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting, and pump
grease into the fittings until grease begins to
ooze out of the bearings.
5. Wipe up any excess grease.
Adding Light Oil or Spray
Lubrication
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Lubricate the deck lift pivots.
Figure 40

Greasing the Mower

Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Grease the
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NEUTRAL LOCK
Important:
are full of grease weekly.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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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).
Ensure that the cutting-unit spindles
Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the
position, and set the parking brake.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
Grease the mower deck idler-pulley pivot until
grease come out the bottom
Grease the 3 spindle bearings until grease
comes out (Figure 41).
Figure 41
Grease the drive-belt-idler arm
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NEUTRAL LOCK
(Figure 41).
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(Figure 42).