Loader Maintenance; Torquing The Loader Arm Adjustment Screws; Cleaning; Removing Debris - Toro TX 1300 Operator's Manual

Loader Maintenance

Torquing the Loader Arm
Adjustment Screws
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
Check the torque whenever the lower loader arms
rattle.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and allow
the engine to cool.
3. On each loader arm, loosen the setscrew on the
4 adjustment screws.
Figure 103
1. Adjustment screw (4)
4. Torque the adjustment screws to 27 N∙m (20
ft-lb).
5. Check that the length of the adjustment screws
that is protruding from the arms is equal side to
side.
6. Apply medium-strength thread-locking
compound to the setscrews and tighten them
until they just contact the adjustment screws.
Important:
Do not overtighten the
setscrews; otherwise you may damage the
adjustment screw threads.

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.
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:
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).
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8. Close the hood.

Washing the Machine

When pressure washing the machine, do the following:
•
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
for the pressure washer.
•
Keep all guards in place on the machine.
•
Avoid spraying at electronic components.
•
Avoid spraying at edges of decals.
•
Spray the exterior of the machine only. Do not
spray directly into openings in the machine.
•
Spray only the dirty parts of the machine.
•
Use a 40-degree or larger spray nozzle. 40-degree
nozzles are usually white.
•
Keep the tip of the pressure washer at least 61 cm
(2 ft) away from the surface being washed.
•
Use only pressure washers with pressure below
13790 kpa (2000 psi) and flow below 7.6 L (2 US
gallons) per minute.
•
Replace damaged or peeling decals.
•
Grease all grease points after washing; refer to
Greasing the Machine (page
64
Operating the engine with
45).