Cleaning; Removing Debris; Cleaning The Chassis - Toro TX 1000 Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Removing Debris

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Important: Operating the engine with blocked screens
and/or cooling shrouds removed will result in engine
damage from overheating.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and lower the
loader arms.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and allow the
engine to cool.
3. Open the hood and secure the prop rod.
4. Clean any debris from the front and side screens.
5. Wipe away debris from the air cleaner.
6. Clean any debris buildup on the engine and in the oil
cooler fins with a brush or blower.
Important: Operating the engine with blocked
screens and/or cooling shrouds removed will
result in engine damage due to overheating.
7. Clean debris from the hood opening, muffler, heat
shields, and radiator screen (if applicable).
8. Close the hood.

Cleaning the Chassis

Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Check for dirt buildup
in the chassis.
Over time, the chassis under the engine collects dirt and
debris that must be removed. Using a flashlight, open the
hood and inspect the area under the engine regularly. When
the debris is 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches) deep, clean the chassis.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking
brake, and lower the loader arms.
2. Raise the front of the machine so that the machine is
angled backward.
3. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
4. Remove the 2 bolts securing the bottom plate and
remove the bottom plate (Figure 69).
1. Bottom plate
5. Remove the front screen; refer to
Screen (page 28).
6. Spray water into the chassis to clean out the dirt and
debris.
Note: The water will drain at the back of the machine.
Important: Do not spray water into the engine.
7. Grease the machine; refer to
(page 29).
8. Install the bottom plate
9. Install the front screen.
10. Lower the machine.
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Figure 69
Removing the Front
Greasing the Machine
(Figure 69).
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