Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Premaintenance Procedures; Removing The Front Cover - 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 600 hours
Every 1,500 hours
Yearly or before storage
Important: Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
CAUTION
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 before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
Premaintenance
Procedures
Before opening any of the covers, stop the engine, remove the
key, and allow the engine to cool.
Maintenance Procedure
• Check and adjust the track tension.
• Grease the machine (grease it immediately after every washing.)
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Clean the engine screen.
• Check the condition of the teeth and rotate or replace any that are worn or damaged.
• Remove debris from the machine.
• Check for loose fasteners.
• Check the condition of and clean the tracks.
• Check the battery electrolyte level.
• Check the hydraulic-fluid level.
• Change the engine oil (the oil filter is recommended) (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 the inner air filter.
• Replace and gap the spark plugs.
• Replace all moving hydraulic hoses.
• Check and adjust the track tension.
• Touch up chipped paint

Removing the Front Cover

1. Lower the grinder, stop the engine, remove the key, and
allow the machine to cool.
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