Lubrication; How To Grease; Lubricating The Bearings; Idler - Toro 30284 Operator's Manual

Lubrication

Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.

How to Grease

1. Disengage the PTO 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.

Lubricating the Bearings

1. Lubricate the front caster wheel bearings and
front pivots (Figure 26).
Note: Make sure the rear wheel grease caps
are removed before lubricating rear wheels.
Figure 26
2. Grease the bearings on both sides of the
machine (Figure 27).
Figure 27
Greasing the PTO Drive Belt
Idler and Mower Deck Belt

Idler

Grease the idler pulley pivots (Figure 28 or
Figure 29).
Note: You will have to remove the carrier covers
to access the grease fitting for the mower deck.
Figure 28
40 inch, 48 inch, and 52 inch Mower Deck shown
28