Lubricating The Chains - Toro 33518 Operator's Manual

Lubricating the Chains

Checking the Condition of the
Sprockets
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove
the key.
2. Inspect sprockets for wear and replace as
required (Figure
Figure 16
1. Sprockets
Checking the Condition of the
Chains
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove
the key.
2. Check the chain tension
sides of the machine.
Note:
The chains should move up and down 6
to 12 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch).
16).
2. Chains
(Figure 16) at both
3. If the ns pop or snap; refer to
Jackshaft Drive-Chain Tension (page
Adjusting the Drive Wheel Chain Tension (page
42), or Adjusting the Tine Drive Chain (page
Lubricating the Chains
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Important:
Do not lubricate chains with
penetrating oil or solvents. Use oil or chain
lubricant.
1. Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove
the key.
2. Raise the machine and support it with jack
stands with a 460 kg (1,015 lb) capacity.
CAUTION
Raising the machine for service
or maintenance relying solely on
mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be
dangerous. The mechanical or hydraulic
jacks may not be enough support or may
malfunction allowing the machine to fall,
which could cause injury.
Do not rely solely on mechanical
or hydraulic jacks for support. Use
adequate jack stands or equivalent
support.
3. Start the engine and move the throttle level
ahead to the half-throttle position.
WARNING
Engine must be running and drive wheels
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must be turning so adjustments can be
performed. Contact with moving parts or
hot surfaces may cause personal injury.
Keep your fingers, hands, and clothing
clear of rotating components and hot
surfaces.
4. Disengage the parking brake.
5. With the engine running, slowly move the
motion-control levers forward and lubricate all 6
chains (Figure
6. Check the condition and tension of the chains;
refer to Checking the Condition of the Chains
(page 22).
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Adjusting the
16).
41),
51).