Toro 74959, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 39
6. Remove the dust cap and adjust the caster pivots.
Note:
Keep the dust cap off until greasing is complete.
Refer to Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing (page 41).
7. Remove the hex plug and thread a grease fitting into
the hole.
8. Pump grease into the fitting until it oozes out around
the top bearing.
9. Remove the grease fitting from the hole.
10. Install the hex plug and dust cap (Figure 40).
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Figure 40
Lubricate the Caster Wheel
Hubs
Service Interval: Yearly
1. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove the key. Engage the parking brake.
Figure 41
1. Seal guard 2. Spacer nut with wrench
flats
2. Raise the front of the machine up and support it with
jack stands.
3. Remove the caster wheel from the caster forks.
4. Remove the seal guards from the wheel hub.
5. Remove 1 of the spacer nuts from the axle assembly
in the caster wheel.
Note:
Note that thread locking adhesive has been
applied to lock the spacer nuts to the axle. Remove
the axle (with the other spacer nut still assembled to it)
from the wheel assembly.
6. Pry out the seals, and inspect the bearings for wear or
damage and replace if necessary.
7. Pack the bearings with a general-purpose grease.
8. Insert 1 bearing and 1 new seal into the wheel.
Note:
The seals must be replaced.
9. If the axle assembly has had both spacer nuts removed
(or broken loose), apply a thread locking adhesive to 1
spacer nut and thread it onto the axle with the wrench
flats facing outward.
Note:
Do not thread the spacer nut all of the way
onto the end of the axle. Leave approximately 3 mm
(1/8 inch) from the outer surface of the spacer nut to
the end of the axle inside the nut.
10. Insert the assembled nut and axle into the wheel on the
side of the wheel with the new seal and bearing.
11. With the open end of the wheel facing up, fill the area
inside the wheel around the axle full of general-purpose
grease.
12. Insert the second bearing and new seal into the wheel.
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