Lubrication; Lubricating The Bearings; Greasing The Pto Drive-Belt Idler And The Mower-Deck-Belt Idler - Toro 30488 Operator's Manual

Lubrication

Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base 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.
Note: Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of
the fitting(s).
4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting.
5. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to
ooze out of the bearings.
6. Wipe up any excess grease.

Lubricating the Bearings

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Every 400 hours
Every 50 hours
Lubricate the front caster-wheel bearings and the front pivots
(Figure 25).
Note: Make sure the rear wheel grease caps are removed
before lubricating rear wheels.
Figure 25
Greasing the PTO Drive-Belt
Idler and the Mower-Deck-Belt
Idler
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Every 50 hours
Grease the idler-pulley pivots
Note: You will have to remove the carrier covers to access
the grease fitting for the mower deck.
40-inch, 48-inch, and 52-inch mower deck shown
36-inch mower deck shown
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(Figure 26 or Figure 27).
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Figure 26
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Figure 27