Lubrication; Greasing And Lubricating The Tractor; Engine Maintenance; Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 71257 Operator's Manual

Lubrication

Greasing and Lubricating the
Tractor
Grease the tractor with a general-purpose grease after
every 25 operating hours or once a year, whichever
occurs first. Grease the tractor more frequently when
the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
How to Grease the Tractor
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
1. Disengage the blade (PTO).
2. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to
scrape any paint off the front of the fittings.
7. Connect a grease gun to each fitting and pump
grease into it.
8. Wipe up any excess grease.
Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the front wheels and the steering spindles until
the grease begins to ooze out of the bearings (Figure 18).
Figure 18

Engine Maintenance

Servicing the Engine Oil

Check the oil level daily or after every 8 hours.
Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and every
50 operating hours thereafter.
Note: Change the oil more frequently when operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or
higher)
Crankcase Capacity: 48 oz. or 1-1/2 qt. (1400 cc or 1.4 l)
Viscosity: See the table below.
Checking the Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Park the tractor on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blade (PTO).
3. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral.
4. Set the parking brake.
5. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
6. Remove the ignition key.
7. Open the hood.
8. Clean around the oil dipstick (Figure 20) so that dirt
cannot fall into the fill hole and damage the engine.
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Figure 19