Greasing The Bearings - Toro 74295 Operator's Manual

13. Torque the nut to 75-80 in-lb (8-9 N-m), loosen,
then re-torque to 20-25 in-lb (2-3 N-m). Make sure
axle does not extend beyond either nut.
14. Reinstall the seal guards over the wheel hub and
insert wheel into caster fork. Reinstall caster bolt
and tighten nut fully.
Important: To prevent seal and bearing damage,
check the bearing adjustment often. Spin the caster
tire. The tire should not spin freely (more than 1 or
2 revolutions) or have any side play. If the wheel
spins freely, adjust torque on spacer nut until there
is a slight amount of drag. Reapply thread locking
adhesive.
Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal (Figure 35).
Where to Add Light Oil or Spray
Lubrication
Service Interval: Every 150 hours
Lubricate the machine in the following areas with spray
type lubricant or light oil.
• Seat switch actuator.
Figure 35
• Brake handle pivot.
• Brake rod bushings.
• Motion control bronze bushings.

Greasing the Bearings

Service Interval: Every 25 hours
Yearly
Grease with No. 2 general-purpose lithium-base or
molybdenum-base grease.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers
to the neutral locked position, and set the parking
brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Grease the fittings on the 3 spindle bearings
(Figure 36).
4. Grease the idler pulley pivots for the mower deck
belt and the pump drive belt (Figure 37).
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Figure 36