Greasing And Lubrication - Toro 74239 Operator's Manual

Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter
because the fuel tank is empty.
5. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose
clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel line
(Fig. 42).
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Figure 42
1. Fuel shut-off valve
2. Fuel filter

Greasing and Lubrication

Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service
Reference Aid decal (Fig. 43). Grease more frequently
when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease Type: General-purpose grease.
How to Grease
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.
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. Make sure to
scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into
the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the
bearings.
5. Wipe up any excess grease.
Greasing the Front Caster Pivots
Lubricate the front caster pivots once a year.
1. Remove the dust cap and adjust the caster pivots. Keep
the dust cap off until greasing is done. Refer to
Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing, page 37.
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3. Hose clamp
4. Fuel line
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2. Remove the hex plug. Thread a grease zerk into the
hole.
3. Pump grease into the zerk until it oozes out around the
top bearing.
4. Remove the grease zerk in the hole. Install the hex
plug and cap.
Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal (Fig. 43).
Figure 43
Where to Add Light Oil or Spray
Lubrication
Lubricate the machine in the following areas with spray
type lubricant or light oil. Lubricate every 160 hours.
Seat switch actuator.
Brake handle pivot.
Brake rod bushings.
Motion control bronze bushings.