Lubrication; Greasing And Lubrication - Toro 74266CP Operator's Manual

Maintenance Service
Interval
Every 500 hours
Yearly
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 before you do any maintenance.

Lubrication

Greasing and Lubrication

Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal (Figure 35). Grease more
frequently when operating conditions are extremely
dusty or sandy.
Grease Type: General-purpose grease.
How to Grease
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers
to the neutral locked position 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).
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.
Greasing the Front Caster Pivots
Service Interval: Yearly (more often in dirty or dusty
conditions).
1. Remove the dust cap and adjust the caster pivots.
Keep the dust cap off until greasing is done.
Refer to Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing in
Drive System Maintenance (page 43).
Maintenance Procedure
• Check the wheel hub slotted nut.
• Check the wheel lug nuts.
• Adjust the caster pivot bearing
• Adjust the electric clutch.
• Change the hydraulic filter and hydraulic oil when using Toro® HYPR-OIL™ 500
hydraulic oil.
• Grease the front caster pivots (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
• Lubricate the caster wheel hubs
• Change the gear box oil.
• Change the engine coolant.
2. Remove the hex plug. Thread a grease zerk into the
hole.
3. Pump grease into the zerk until it oozes out around
the top bearing.
4. Remove the grease zerk in the hole. Install the hex
plug and cap.
Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal (Figure 35).
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