Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Lubrication; How To Grease - Toro 30070 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 8 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 200 hours
Every 250 hours
Every 400 hours
Before storage
Important: Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
CAUTION
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 spark plug wires from the spark plugs before you do
any maintenance. Set the wires aside so that they do not accidentally contact the spark plugs.

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).
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the safety system.
• Grease the caster wheels and caster pivot.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Clean the air intake screen.
• Check the brakes.
• Inspect the blades.
• Clean foam air cleaner element.
• Grease the PTO belt idler.
• Grease the mower deck belt idler.
• Check the paper air cleaner element.
• Check the tire pressure.
• Check all belts.
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the spark plugs.
• Check the electric clutch.
• Replace the paper air cleaner element.
• Change the oil filter.
• Replace the fuel filter.
• Grease the transmission couplers (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
• .Grease the wheel bearings (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
• Paint chipped surfaces.
• Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage.
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 caster wheel bearings and front
pivots (Figure 21).
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