Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule - Toro 12003 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Service
Interval
After first 8 hours
Every 8 hours
After first 20 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 200 hours
Every 400 hours or
yearly
Every 800 hours or
yearly
Important Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
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 and disconnect the wire(s) from the spark plug(s) before you
do any maintenance. Set the wire(s) aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark
plug(s).
Maintenance Procedure
Change the engine oil.
Check the drive belt tension.
Check the engine oil.
Check the tire pressure.
Check the front wheel toe-in at the proper ride height.
Check the battery fluid level.
Check the battery cable connections.
Change the engine oil (includes synthetic oil).
Lubricate all grease fittings.
Clean the engine rotating screen.
Inspect the air cleaner filter.
Replace the engine oil filter.
Inspect the brake and parking brake.
Inspect the condition and wear of the tires.
Torque the wheel lug nuts.
Check the front suspension toe-in and ride height.
Replace the air cleaner filter.
Check the brake cable adjustments.
Inspect the drive belt.
Inspect the fuel lines.
Replace the fuel filter.
Change the transaxle oil.
Replace the spark plugs.
Drain and flush the fuel tank.
Caution
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