Lubrication; Greasing And Lubricating The Tractor; Engine Maintenance; Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 71255 Operator's Manual

Lubrication

Greasing and Lubricating the
Tractor
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease and lubricate
the tractor. More often in dusty or
dirty conditions.
How to Grease the Tractor
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO).
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
Note: Ensure that you scrape any paint off the
front of the fittings.
4. Connect a grease gun to each fitting and pump
grease into it.
5. Wipe up any excess grease.
Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the front wheels, steering spindles, and front
axle pin until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings
(Figure 15).
Figure 15
1. Grease here

Engine Maintenance

Servicing the Engine Oil

Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or
higher)
Crankcase Capacity: 1.6 qt. (1.5 l) when you do not
change the filter; 1.9 qt. (1.7 l) when you change the
filter.
Viscosity: See the table below.
SAE V iscosity Grades
SAE 5W 20
-20 0 20
°F
°C
-30 -20 -10
STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
Checking the Oil Level
1. Park the tractor on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blade control (PTO).
3. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove the key before leaving the operating position.
4. Open the hood.
5. Clean around the oil dipstick (Figure 17) so that dirt
cannot fall into the fill hole and damage the engine.
1. Fuel tank cap
2. Oil dipstick/fill hole
19
SAE 40
SAE 30
SAE 10W30/ SAE 10W30
32 40 60 80 100
0 10 20 30 40
Figure 16
Figure 17
3. Air cleaner
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