Lubrication; Greasing And Lubrication; Greasing The Mower Deck And Belt Idlers; How To Grease - Toro Z580-D Z Master Operator's Manual

CAUTION
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure
you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.

Lubrication

Greasing and Lubrication

Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal (Figure 36). Grease more
frequently when operating conditions are extremely
dusty or sandy.
Grease Type: General-purpose grease.

How to Grease

1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers
to the neutral locked position and set the parking
brake.
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.

Greasing the Front Caster Pivots

Service Interval: Yearly
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 Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing in
Drive System Maintenance (page 43).
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 the hole. Install the hex
plug and cap.
Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal (Figure 36).
Where to Add 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 mower
belt idler arm.
Every 25 hours—Grease the pump
belt idler arm.
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Figure 36