Greasing And Lubrication - Toro Z Master Z557 Operator's Manual

Greasing and Lubrication

Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service
Reference Aid decal (Fig. 47). Grease more frequently
when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease Type: General-purpose grease.
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to off. Move the levers to the neutral
locked position and apply parking brake. Remove the
key.
2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to
scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
3. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into
the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the
bearings.
4. 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
dust cap off until greasing is done. Refer to Adjusting
the Caster Pivot Bearing, page 38.
2. Remove the hex plug. Thread a grease zerk into the
hole.
3. Pump grease into the zerk until it oozes out around the
top bearing.
4. Remove the grease zerk in hole. Reinstall the hex plug
and cap.
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Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal (Fig. 47).
Where to Add Light Oil or Spray
Lubrication
Lubricate the machine in the following areas with spray
type lubricant or light oil. Lubricate every 160 hours.
Seat switch actuator.
Brake handle pivot.
Brake rod bushings.
Motion control bronze bushings.
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Figure 47