Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule; Service Interval Chart - Toro 79370 Operator's Manual

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1. Hairpin cotter
2. Clevis pin
Note: Save all hardware, washers and hairpin cotters for
reuse when installing tiller.
Tips for Tilling
Clean area of trash, branches and rocks before tilling to
prevent equipment damage.

Maintenance

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

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Service
Interval
25 Hours
Fall Service
Storage Service
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 from the spark plug(s) before you do
any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
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3. Latch lever
4. Mounting rod
Maintenance Procedure
Gear case Oil—check
Gear case Oil—check
Belts—check for wear/cracks
Gear case Oil—check
Belts—check for wear/cracks
Chipped Surfaces—paint
Caution
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Always begin tilling with the slowest ground speed
possible. Increase speed if conditions permit.
Always use full throttle (maximum engine speed) when
tilling.
Always engage the power take off (PTO) with tiller in the
raised position.
Till in long straight passes. Do not make turns while tiller is
in the ground, as equipment damage may result.
A small center area will not be tilled due to the gear case.
Overlapping with a second pass will eliminate this
condition.
Avoid excessive tilling of the soil, as finely tilled soil will
not absorb moisture easily and puddles of water or run-off
may occur.
When tilling hard packed, very dry or virgin soil, raise tiller
so only the very top of the soil is penetrated. On succeeding
passes the depth may be lowered. This reduces the
tendency of the tiller to push the tractor. If this happens,
disengage power take off (PTO) and reduce forward speed.