Maintenance; General Maintenance - Toro 30357 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

General Maintenance

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Check blower gearbox impeller for tightness every 50
hours. Torque impeller shaft bolt to 27 to 29 N-m (240 to
260 in.-lbs).
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Clean grass clippings from hood, chute, blower and
cutting unit after each use. Wash underside of cutting unit
daily with hose. An excessive buildup of clippings will
impair collection system performance.
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Check belt tension and wear every 50 hours.
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The blower gear box should need little maintenance.
Check for leakage every 50 hours. If leakage should
occur, replace seals and refill with 50 ml (2 oz) of high
quality moly disulfide grease. Repack bearings with this
grease before assembling.
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Refer to the Cutting Unit and Traction Unit Operator's
Manuals for service requirements of each.
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Keep unit clean. Assure engine is free of dirt and chaff.
Make sure all fasteners are tight. Check deflectors, baffles
and shields for wear and replace as needed.
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