Cleaning The Cooling System - Toro 30314TE Operator's Manual

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 Caster and Wheel
Bearings
1. Lubricate the front wheel bearings and front spindles
until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings
(Fig. 33).
2. Raise the rear of the machine and use jack stands to
support the machine.
3. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove rear wheel grease cap. Lubricate the rear
wheel bearing (Fig. 33).
5. Install the rear wheel and tire assembly.
Note: Make sure the rear wheel grease caps are removed
before lubricating rear wheels.
Figure 33
Lubricating the Transmission Couplers
1. Lubricate the transmission couplers located in the back
of the machine (Fig. 34).
Greasing the PTO Drive Belt Idler
1. Grease the fitting on the PTO belt idler arm pivot
(Fig. 35).
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Cleaning the Cooling System

Service Interval/Specification
Before each use, check and clean engine cooling system.
Remove any build–up of grass, dirt or other debris from
the cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins, air intake
screen on flywheel end, and carburetor–governor levers
and linkage. This will help insure adequate cooling and
correct engine speed and will reduce the possibility of
overheating and mechanical damage to the engine.
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Figure 34
Figure 35
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