Greasing And Lubrication - Toro 30317 Operator's Manual

2. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes
(Fig. 34). Bend the side electrode (Fig. 34) if the gap is
not correct.
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1
Figure 34
1. Center electrode insulator
2. Side electrode
Installing the Spark Plug
1. Install the spark plug(s) and metal washer. Make sure
the air gap is set correctly.
2. Tighten the spark plug(s) to 30 ft-lb (41 N.m).
3. Push the wire(s) onto the spark plug(s) (Fig. 33).

Greasing and Lubrication

Service Interval/Specification
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
How to Grease
1. Disengage the PTO 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. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape
any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into
the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the
bearings.
5. Wipe up any excess grease.
Lubricating the Caster and Wheel
Bearings
1. Lubricate the front wheel bearings and front spindles
(Fig. 35).
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0.040 in.
(1.02 mm)
3. Air gap (not to scale)
(s)
30
2. Raise the rear of the machine and use jack stands to
support the machine.
3. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove rear wheel grease cap. Lubricate the rear wheel
bearing (Fig. 35).
5. Install the grease cap.
6. Install the rear wheel and tire assembly.
Note: Make sure the rear wheel grease caps are removed
before lubricating rear wheels.
Figure 35
Lubricating the Transmission Couplers
1. Lubricate the transmission couplers located in the back
of the machine (Fig. 36).
Figure 36
Greasing the PTO Drive Belt Idler and
Deck Belt Idler
1. Grease the fitting on the PTO belt idler arm pivot
(Fig. 37).
Note: You will have to remove the carrier covers to access
the grease fitting for the deck.
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