Lubrication; Greasing The Machine; Engine Maintenance; Engine Safety - Toro TX 525 Operator's Manual

Lubrication

Greasing the Machine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily (Grease
immediately after every washing.)
Grease Type: General-purpose grease
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake (if equipped), and lower the
loader arms.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
4. Connect a grease gun to each fitting
and Figure 29).
Figure 28
Figure 29
5. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins
to ooze out of the bearings (approximately 3
pumps).
6. Wipe up any excess grease.

Engine Maintenance

Engine Safety

•
Shut off the engine before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
•
Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
•
Keep your hands, feet, face, clothing, and other
body parts away from the muffler and other hot
surfaces.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

(Figure 28
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
Every 25 hours—Remove the air-cleaner cover,
clean out debris, and check the air-filter-service
indicator.
Servicing the Air-Cleaner Cover
and Body
Important:
when the service indicator shows red
Changing the air filter before it is necessary only
increases the chance of dirt entering the engine
when you remove the filter.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage
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loader arms.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Open the hood and secure the prop rod (if
applicable).
4. Check the air-cleaner body for damage that
could cause an air leak. Check the whole intake
system for leaks, damage, or loose hose clamps.
Replace or repair any damaged components.
5. Release the latches on the air cleaner and pull
the air-cleaner cover off the air-cleaner body
(Figure
Important:
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the air-filter-service indicator.
Replace the air-cleaner filter only
30).
Do not remove the air filter.
(Figure 30).