Lubrication; Greasing The Center Tines; Lubricating The Drive Chains - Toro 23515 Operation Manual

Lubrication

Greasing the Center Tines

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Raise the tines, stop the machine, stop the engine, and
disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Remove the rear access panel; refer to
Accessing the Tines (page 13)
3. Manually rotate the 2 center tine assemblies until you
can see the grease fittings (Figure 17).
Figure 17
4. Wipe the grease fittings with a clean rag.
5. Install a grease gun onto the fitting and gently apply 2
or 3 pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium base grease.
Important: Excessive grease pressure may
damage the seals.

Lubricating the Drive Chains

Service Interval: Every 25 hours
1. Raise the tines, stop the machine, stop the engine, and
disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Raise the front of the machine to gain access to the
chains (Figure 18) and block it in place.
CAUTION
If you do not securely block the up the front
of the machine, the machine could fall on you
during service, injuring you.
Ensure that you place a jack-stand or block
under the front of the machine to hold it up
securely.
Important: Do not raise the rear of the machine.
Raising the rear of the machine will cause the
engine to flood and the air cleaner to be fouled
with gasoline.
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1. Chain (left side shown)
3. Apply a general purpose oil (10W30) onto the lower
chain span while rotating the front wheel to expose
un-oiled chain links until the whole chain is oiled.
4. Repeat step 3 for the other chain.
5. Wipe up any oil that spilled and lower the machine to
the ground when finished.
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Figure 18