Cleaning The Cooling System - Toro 30326 Operator's Manual

2. Stop 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.
Lubricating the Caster and Wheel
Bearings
1. Lubricate the front wheel bearings and front spindles
(Fig. 35).
2. Raise the rear of the machine and use jack stands to
support the machine.
3. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove rear wheel grease cap. Lubricate the rear wheel
bearing (Fig. 35).
5. Install the grease cap.
6. Install the rear wheel and tire assembly.
Note: Make sure the rear wheel grease caps are removed
before lubricating rear wheels.
Figure 35
Lubricating the Transmission Couplers
1. Lubricate the transmission couplers located in the back
of the machine (Fig. 36).
Greasing the PTO Drive Belt Idler and
Deck Belt Idler
1. Grease the idler pulley pivots (Fig. 37).
Note: You will have to remove the carrier covers to access
the grease fitting for the deck.
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Cleaning the Cooling System

Service Interval/Specification
Before each use, check and clean engine cooling system.
Remove any build–up of grass, dirt or other debris from the
cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins, air intake screen on
flywheel end, and carburetor–governor levers and linkage.
This will help insure adequate cooling and correct engine
speed and will reduce the possibility of overheating and
mechanical damage to the engine.
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Figure 36
Figure 37
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