Toro 22805, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the first 50 hours
• Change the planetary gear case oil.
Before each use or daily
• Grease the cradle arm pivot points. (Grease all fittings immediately after every
washing.)
• Check the auger teeth and replace them if they are damaged or worn.
Every 1,000 hours
• Change the planetary gear case oil.
Before storage
• Check the auger teeth and replace them if they are damaged or worn.
• Paint chipped surfaces.
CAUTION
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could start the engine. Accidental starting of the
engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition switch before you do any maintenance.
Greasing the Cradle Arm Pivot
Points
Service Interval: Before each use or daily (Grease all fittings
immediately after every washing.)
Grease Type: General-purpose grease
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
3. Connect a grease gun to each fitting.
4. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to
ooze out of the bearings.
5. Wipe up any excess grease.
Changing Planetary Gear Case
Oil
Service Interval: After the first 50 hours
Every 1,000 hours
The planetary gear case requires 0.85 pints of a mild, extreme
pressure lubricant, rated API-GL-5, number 80 or 90.
1. Support the drive head over an oil pan ( Figure 11 ).
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Figure 11
1. Planetary gear case 3. Motor
2. Bolts
2. Remove the 4 bolts securing the motor and remove the
motor, allowing all of the oil to drain into the pan.
3. When the oil is completely drained, turn the drive head
so that the opening is facing the up.
4. Add 0.85 pints of a mild, extreme pressure lubricant,
rated API-GL-5, number 80 or 90.
5. Replace the motor and secure it with the four bolts
removed previously. Torque the bolts to 105 ft-lb (142
N-m).
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