Maintaining The Differential And Axles - Toro Workman 07390H Operator's Manual

Maintaining the Differential
and Axles
Changing the Differential Oil
Oil type: 80W90 API GL-5
Oil capacity: 550 ml (18.6 fl oz)
1. Align a drain pan under the drain plug
65).
Figure 65
1. Fill plug
2. Fill port
2. Remove the fill plug from the fill port and the
drain plug from the drain port of the differential
(Figure 65).
Note:
Allow the differential to completely drain.
3. Check the condition of the O-rings on the plugs.
Note:
Replace damaged or worn O-rings.
4. Install the drain plug into the drain port
65), and tight the plug to 14 to 19 N∙m (10 to 14
ft-lb).
Note:
The drain plug is magnetic. It is normal
to see small amounts of ferrous-metal particles
around magnet—expect more particles around
the magnet after the initial break-in.
5. Add 550 ml (18.6 fl oz) of the specified oil into
the fill port of the differential
Note:
Use a funnel with a flexible hose to add
oil to the differential.
6. Install the fill plug into the fill port
and tighten the plug to 14 to 19 N∙m (10 to 14
ft-lb).
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3. Drain port
4. Drain plug
(Figure
(Figure 65).
(Figure 65),
Checking the Constant-Velocity
Boots
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
1. Jack up the back end of the machine and
support it with jack stands; refer to
Machine (page
2. Check the CV (constant velocity) boots at the
rear axles for damage and leaking lubricant
(Figure 66).
Note:
Replace any damaged or leaking CV
boot before operating the machine.
3. Remove the jack stands and lower the machine
to the ground.
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Raising the
36).
Figure 66
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