Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S) - Toro 33518 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

WARNING
While you are maintaining or adjusting the
machine, someone could start the engine.
Accidentally starting the engine could
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the key switch, engage
parking brake, and pull the wire(s) off the
spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance.
Also push the wire(s) aside so it does not
accidentally contact the spark plug(s).

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 100 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 80 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 200 hours
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the auxiliary hydraulic reservoir filter and fluid.
• Change the transmission filters.
• Fill the transmission with fluid when changing the filter.
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Check the condition of the sprockets.
• Check the condition and tension of the chains.
• Lubricate the chains.
• Check the safety-interlock system.
• Check for loose hardware.
• Check the tines.
• Clean the engine and the exhaust system area (more often in dry or dirty conditions).
• Clean the grass and debris buildup from the machine.
• Grease the jackshaft bearings.
• Grease the wheel bearings.
• Grease the tine shaft bearings.
• Grease the tine assembly idlers.
• Clean the foam air-cleaner element (more often in extremely dusty or sandy
conditions).
• Grease the control pivots.
• Check spark arrester (if equipped).
• Check the pressure in the tires.
• Check the condition and tension of the belts.
• Check the auxiliary hydraulic-fluid level.
• Check the hydraulic transmission fluid level.
• Remove the engine shrouds and clean the cooling fins.
• Check the paper air-cleaner element (more often in extremely dusty or sandy
conditions).
• Check, clean and gap the spark plug.
• Check the battery.
• Replace the paper air-cleaner element (more often in extremely dusty or sandy
conditions).
• Change the engine-oil filter (more often in extremely dusty or sandy conditions).
WARNING
The engine can become very hot. Touching a
hot engine can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine to cool completely before
service or making repairs around the engine
area.
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