Servicing The Mower Deck Gearbox Lubricant - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Series Operator's Manual

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Spindle shaft bearings (5)
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Servicing the Mower Deck
Gearbox Lubricant
The gearbox is designed to operate with SAE 80W-90
gear lube. Although the gearbox is shipped with
lubricant from the factory, check the level before
operating the cutting unit for the first time and every
150 operating hours thereafter. Change the lubricant
in the gearbox every 400 operating hours.
Checking the Mower Deck
Gearbox Lubricant
Service Interval: Every 150 hours
1. Position the machine and cutting unit on a level
surface.
2. Lower the mower deck to the 2.5 cm (1 inch)
height of cut.
3. Disengage the PTO, release the traction pedal
and set the parking brake.
4. Move the throttle lever to the Slow position,
stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
5. Lift the footrest, exposing the top of the mower
deck.
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6. Remove the dipstick/fill plug from the top of the
gearbox (Figure
lubricant is between the marks on the dipstick.
1. Fill plug and dipstick
7. If the lubricant level is low, add enough lubricant
until the level is between the marks on the
dipstick.
Note:
Do not overfill the gearbox, or the
gearbox may be damaged.
Changing the Mower Deck
Gearbox Lubricant
Service Interval: After the first 50 hours
Every 400 hours
1. Position the machine and cutting unit on a level
surface.
2. Lower the mower deck to the 2.5 cm (1 inch)
height of cut.
3. Disengage the PTO, release the traction pedal
and set the parking brake.
4. Move the throttle lever to the Slow position,
stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
5. Lift the footrest, exposing the top of the mower
deck.
6. Remove the dipstick/fill plug from the top of the
gearbox (Figure
7. Place a drain pan under the drain plug located
under the front of the gearbox and remove the
plug, draining the lubricant into the pan.
8. Replace the drain plug.
9. Add enough lubricant, approximately 414 ml (14
fl oz), until the level is between the marks on the
dipstick.
Note:
Do not overfill the gearbox, or the
gearbox may be damaged.
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2. Drain location
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