Drive System Maintenance; Servicing The Tracks - Toro TX 427 Operator's Manual

Cleaning the Battery
Note:
Keep the terminals and the entire battery case
clean, because a dirty battery discharges slowly.
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. Remove the battery from the machine;
Removing the Battery (page
4. Wash the entire case with a solution of baking
soda and water.
5. Rinse the battery with clear water.
6. Coat the battery posts and cable connectors with
Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease (Toro Part No.
505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
7. Install the battery; refer to
(page 34).
Installing the Battery
1. Using the fasteners previously removed, install
the positive (red) battery cable to the positive (+)
battery terminal (Figure
2. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive
battery post.
3. Using the fasteners previously removed, install
the negative (black) battery cable to the negative
(-) battery terminal
4. Secure the battery using the bar and wing nuts
(Figure 43).
Important:
Ensure that the battery cables do not
contact any sharp edges or each other.
Servicing a Replacement Battery
The original battery is maintenance-free and does not
require service. For servicing a replacement battery,
refer to the battery manufacturer's instructions.
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Installing the Battery
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(Figure 43).
Drive System
Maintenance

Servicing the Tracks

Service Interval: After the first 50 hours—Check and
adjust the track tension.
Before each use or daily—Clean the tracks.
Before each use or daily—Check the tracks for
excessive wear (If the tracks are worn, replace
them).
Every 100 hours—Check and adjust the track
tension.
Every 250 hours/Yearly (whichever comes
first)—Check and grease the road wheels.
Cleaning the Tracks
1. Park the machine on a level surface and engage
the parking brake.
2. With the bucket installed and pointing down,
lower it into the ground so that the front of the
traction unit lifts off the ground a few centimeters
(inches).
3. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
4. Using a water hose or pressure washer, remove
dirt from each track system.
Important:
Ensure that you use high-pressure
water to wash only the track area. Do not use
a high-pressure washer to clean the rest of the
machine. Do not use high pressure water between
the drive sprocket and the machine or you may
damage the motor seals. High-pressure washing
can damage the electrical system and hydraulic
valves or deplete grease.
Important:
Ensure that you fully clean the road
wheels, the tension wheel, and the drive sprocket
(Figure 45). The road wheels should rotate freely
when clean.
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