Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S) - Toro 23518 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

WARNING
While maintenance or adjustments are being made,
someone could start the engine. Accidental starting
of the engine could seriously injure you or other
bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition switch, engage
parking brake, and pull the wire(s) off the spark
plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Also push
the wire(s) aside so it does not accidentally contact
the spark plug(s).

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
After the first 100 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 80 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 160 hours
Every 250 hours
Every 500 hours
Monthly
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Change the auxiliary hydraulic reservoir filter and fluid.
• Change the hydraulic transmission filter and fluid.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the safety interlock system.
• Check for loose hardware.
• Lubricate the chains.
• Check the condition and tension of the chains.
• Check the condition of the sprockets.
• Check the tines.
• Clean the engine and exhaust system area.
• Clean the grass and debris build-up from the machine.
• Grease the jackshaft bearings.
• Grease the wheel bearings.
• Grease the tine shaft bearings.
• Grease the tine assembly idlers.
• Grease the control pivots.
• Check spark arrester (if equipped).
• Check the tire pressures.
• Check the condition and tension of the belts.
• Check the auxiliary hydraulic oil level.
• Check the hydraulic transmission oil level.
• Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins.
• Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)
• Check the spark plugs.
• Replace the primary air cleaner element — check secondary air cleaner element;
replace if dirty. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine
manual for additional information.)
• Change the auxiliary hydraulic reservoir filter and fluid.
• Change the hydraulic transmission filter and fluid.
• Replace the secondary air cleaner element. (May need more often under severe
conditions. See the Engine manual for additional information.)
• Check the battery charge.
WARNING
The engine can become very hot. Touching a hot
engine can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine to cool completely before service
or making repairs around the engine area.
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