Lubrication; Greasing And Lubrication; Idlers - Toro 74280TE Operator's Manual

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 30). 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
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 42.
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 30).
Figure 30
Greasing the Mower Deck
and Belt Idlers
The mower deck must be lubricated weekly or
every 25 hours. Grease with No. 2 general purpose
lithium base or molybdenum base grease.
Important: Make sure cutting unit spindles
are full of grease weekly.
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.
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