Lubrication; Greasing The Machine; Greasing The Front Caster Pivots; Adding Grease - Toro Z Master Professional 7000 Series Operator's Manual

Lubrication

Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal
more frequently when operating conditions are
extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease Type: General-purpose grease.

Greasing the Machine

1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control
levers to the N
EUTRAL
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. 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.
Greasing the Front Caster
Pivots
Lubricate the front caster pivots once a year.
1. Remove the dust cap and adjust the caster
pivots. Keep the dust cap off until greasing
is done. Refer to
Bearing (page 45).
2. Remove the hex plug. Thread a grease fitting
into the hole.
3. Pump grease into the fitting until it oozes out
around the top bearing.
4. Remove the grease fitting in the hole. Install the
hex plug and cap.

Adding Grease

Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal
(Figure 32). Grease
- position, and set the
LOCK
Adjusting the Caster-Pivot
(Figure 32).
Adding Light Oil or Spray
Lubrication
Service Interval: Every 150 hours
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 Mower Deck
and Belt Idlers
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease the mower
deck and spindles.
Every 25 hours—Grease the pump belt idler
arm.
Every 25 hours—Grease the drive belt idler arm.
Grease with No. 2 lithium or molybdenum grease.
Important:
Make sure cutting unit spindles are
full of grease weekly.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control
levers to the N
parking brake.
33
Figure 32
- position, and set the
EUTRAL LOCK
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