Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S) - Toro STX-38 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

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

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 50 hours
Before each use or daily
After each use
Every 25 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 150 hours
Every 200 hours
Every 250 hours
Every 300 hours
Every 400 hours
Every 500 hours
Every 600 hours
Every 1,500 hours
Yearly or before storage
Important:
Refer to your engine owner's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
CAUTION
If you leave the key in the key switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the key switch and disconnect the wires from the spark plugs before
you do any maintenance. Set the wires aside so that they do not accidentally contact the
spark plugs.
Maintenance Procedure
• Check and adjust the track tension.
• Grease the machine. (Grease it immediately after every washing.)
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Check the condition of and clean the tracks.
• Clean the engine screen.
• Check the condition of the teeth; rotate or replace any that are worn or damaged
and torque the nuts for all teeth.
• Check for loose fasteners.
• Remove debris from the machine.
• Check the battery electrolyte level.
• Check the hydraulic-fluid level.
• Change the engine oil and oil filter (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
• Check and adjust the track tension.
• Check the hydraulic lines for leaks, loose fittings, kinked lines, loose mounting
supports, wear, weather, and chemical deterioration and repair if necessary.
• Inspect the primary filter.
• Replace the low-pressure fuel filter (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
• Change the engine-oil filter.
• Replace the hydraulic filter.
• Check and grease the road wheels.
• Replace the primary air filter (more often in dusty or sandy conditions).
• Check the inner air filter.
• Change the hydraulic fluid.
• Replace and gap the spark plug(s).
• Replace the inner air filter.
• Replace all moving hydraulic hoses.
• Check and adjust the track tension.
• Touch up chipped paint.
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