Mower Deck Maintenance; Blade Safety - Toro 72949 Operator's Manual

Figure 85
Bottom view of the machine
1. Filter locations
6. Apply a thin coat of hydraulic fluid to the rubber
gasket on the replacement filter
7. Install the replacement hydraulic filter.
8. Install the pump-drive belt and the mower belt.
9. Remove the jack stands and lower the machine
(Figure 84).
10. Add fluid to the hydraulic reservoir and check
for any leaks.
11. Clean up any spilled fluid.
12. Start the engine and let it run for about 2 minutes
to purge air from the system.
13. Shut off the engine and check for leaks.
14. Check the fluid level while the fluid is cold.
15. If required, add fluid to the hydraulic reservoir.
Note:
Do not overfill.
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2. Hydraulic filter
(Figure 85).
Mower Deck
Maintenance

Blade Safety

•
Inspect the blades periodically for wear or damage.
•
Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the
blades or wear gloves, and use caution when
servicing the blades. Only replace or sharpen the
blades; never straighten or weld them.
•
On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
•
Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets
to preserve balance.
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