Tire Pressure - Toro 70171 Operator's Manual

2. Grease rear axles with one to two pumps of No.
2 general purpose grease. The zerks are located
just inside of the rear tires on the bottom of the
transaxle (Fig. 21).
Lubricate Pivot Points
The mechanical pivot points on the rider must be
oiled after every 25 hours of operation; lubricate more
frequently when conditions are dusty or sandy.
3. Oil pivot points of steering, drive, brake, clutch,
and deck engagement linkage with light oil (Fig.
21). Wipe up any excess oil.
Figure 21
4. Remove mower: refer to Removing / lnstalling
Cutting Unit, page 34.
5. Lubricate mower mounts (Fig. 22). Wipe up any
excess oil.
Figure 22
6. Install mower: refer to Removing / lnstalling
Cutting Unit, page 34.

Tire Pressure

Service Interval/Specification
Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as
specified. Check the pressure at the valve stem after
every 25 operating hours or monthly, whichever
occurs first (Fig. 23). Check the tires when they are
cold to get the most accurate pressure reading.
Set pressure to 12 psi (83 kPa) front and
rear for tractors with serial numbers
9902000 and prior.
Set pressure to 20 psi (138 kPa) (tires with
markings of "Kenda", "Super Turf") for
tractors with serial numbers 9902001 and
up.
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