Greasing And Lubrication; Servicing The Battery - Toro 74352 Operator's Manual

Important
The curved part of the blade must be
pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure
proper cutting.
2. Install the small flat washer, and the blade nut (Fig. 27).
Torque the blade nut to 80–100 ft-lb (108–135 N⋅m).

Greasing and Lubrication

Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service
Reference Aid decal (Fig. 30) located beneath the seat.
Grease more frequently when operating conditions are
extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
How to Grease
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade control (PTO).
2. Move the motion control levers to the brake position,
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 of 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.
Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check Service
Reference Aid decal (Fig. 30) located beneath the seat.
Figure 30
Note: The idler arm on the deck (Fig. 42) has a grease
fitting that can be greased.
Greasing the Bearings
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade control (PTO).
2. Move the motion control levers to the brake position,
stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Grease the front caster pivot and drive wheels (Fig. 31).
1. Front caster tire

Servicing the Battery

Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Check the electrolyte level in the battery every 25 hours.
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a
paper towel to clean the battery case. If the battery
terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of four
parts water and one part baking soda. Apply a light coating
of grease to the battery terminals to prevent corrosion.
Voltage: 12 v
25
1
m–6435
Figure 31