Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Lubrication; Greasing And Lubricating The Machine - Toro 70185 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Before storage
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 wire from the spark plug before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.

Lubrication

Greasing and Lubricating the
Machine
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
1. Disengage the blade (PTO).
2. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral (model
70185 only).
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. Lubricate the front wheels.
7. Wipe up any excess grease.
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the oil.
• Check the oil level.
• Grease the machine with a general-purpose grease.
• Clean the foam element.
• Check the spark plug.
• Change the oil.
• Replace the paper element.
• Replace the spark plug.
• Replace the fuel filter.
• Charge the battery.

Engine Maintenance

Servicing the Engine Oil

Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or
higher)
Crankcase Capacity: 1400 cc/1.4 l
Viscosity: See the table below.
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