Greasing And Lubrication; Tire Pressure; Brake - Toro 71197 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Greasing and Lubrication

Service Interval/Specification
Grease the machine after every 25 operating hours or
once a year, whichever occurs first. Grease more
frequently when operating conditions are extremely
dusty or sandy.
Grease Type: General-purpose grease.
How to Grease
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO), set the
parking brake, and turn the ignition key to
"OFF" to stop the engine.
2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to
scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
3. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease
into the fittings.
4. Wipe up any excess grease.
Where to Add Grease
1. Lubricate the front wheels until grease begins to
ooze out the bearings (Fig. 13).
Figure 13
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Tire Pressure

Service Interval/Specification
Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires at
20 psi (138 kPa). Check the pressure at the valve
stem after every 25 operating hours or yearly,
whichever occurs first (Fig. 14). Check the tires when
they are cold to get the most accurate pressure
reading.
1. Valve stem

Brake

The brake is on the right side of the rear axle, inside
the rear tire (Fig. 15). If the parking brake does not
hold securely, an adjustment is required.
Checking the Brake
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade control (PTO), set the parking brake,
and turn the ignition key to "OFF" to stop the
engine.
2. Move the drive control wire to the "PUSH"
position; refer to Pushing the Machine by Hand,
page 16.
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3. If the rear wheels lock and skid when you push
the tractor forward, no adjustment is required.
An adjustment is required if the wheels turn and
do not lock; refer to Adjusting the Brake,
page 21.
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Figure 14
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