Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance; Schedule(S); Lubrication - Toro 74405FR Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
After the rst 8 operating
hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 200 hours
Every 300 hours
Before storage
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) before you
do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.

Lubrication

Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal (Figure 18) 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.
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the safety system.
• Check the engine oil level (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
• Clean the air intake screen.
• Check the cutting blades.
• Clean the mower housing.
• Grease all lubrication points (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Service the foam air cleaner (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Check the battery electrolyte.
• Check the tire pressure.
• Check belts for wear/cracks.
• Service the paper air cleaner (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Change the engine oil (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Check the spark plug(s).
• Change the oil lter.
• Replace the paper air cleaner (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Replace the fuel lter.
• Clean the engine shrouds and cooling ns (more often in dusty, dirty
conditions).
• Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage.
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Charge the battery and disconnect the battery cables.
• Paint any chipped surfaces.
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How to Grease

1. Disengage the PTO and move the control
levers to the neutral locked position and apply
the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.