Toro 71198, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
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If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could start the engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Remove the key from the ignition switch and pull the wire off the spark plug before
you do any maintenance. Also push the wire aside so it does not accidentally contact
the spark plug.
Greasing and Lubrication
Service Interval/Specification
Grease the machine after every 25 operating hours or
once a year, whichever occurs first. Grease more
frequently when operating conditions are extremely
dusty or sandy.
Grease Type: General-purpose grease.
How to Grease
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO), shift into
neutral, set the parking brake, and turn the
ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine.
2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to
scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
3. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease
into the fittings.
4. Wipe up any excess grease.
Where to Add Grease
1. Lubricate the front wheels and steering spindles
until grease begins to ooze out the bearings
(Fig. 13).
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Figure 13
Tire Pressure
Service Interval/Specification
Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as
specified. Check the pressure at the valve stem after
every 25 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs
first. Check the tires when they are cold to get the
most accurate pressure reading.
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Set pressure to 12 psi (83 kPa) front and
rear for tractors with serial numbers
9905000 and prior.
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Set pressure to 20 psi (138 kPa) (tires with
markings of “Kenda”, “Super Turf”) for
tractors with serial numbers 9905001 and
up.