Greasing And Lubrication; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 71242 Operator's Manual

Greasing and Lubrication

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 PTO, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key.
2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape
any paint off of 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 and steering spindles until
grease begins to ooze out of the bearings (Fig. 23).
Figure 23

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Foam Element: Clean after every 25 operating hours, or
yearly, whichever occurs first.
Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating hours or
yearly, whichever occurs first.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few
hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Removing the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key.
2. Open the hood.
3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting
into the engine and causing damage. Pull up on the air
cleaner cover handle and rotate it toward the engine
(Fig. 24). Remove the air cleaner cover.
1. Air cleaner cover
4. Carefully slide the paper element and foam element
from the blower housing (Fig. 25).
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1. Paper element
2. Foam element
3. Air cleaner cover
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Figure 24
2. Air cleaner cover handle
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Figure 25
4. Tab
5. Slot
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