Greasing And Lubrication; Tire Pressure - Toro 71226 Operator's Manual

Greasing and Lubrication

Service Interval/Specification
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 blade control (PTO), shift into
neutral, set the parking brake, and turn the
ignition key to "OFF" to stop the engine.
2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to
scrape any paint off 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 the bearings
(Fig. 14).
Figure 14

Tire Pressure

Service Interval/Specification
Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires at
20 psi (138 kPa). Check the pressure at the valve
stem after every 25 operating hours or yearly,
whichever occurs first. Check the tires when they are
cold to get the most accurate pressure reading.
1. Valve stem
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Maintenance
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Figure 15
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