Toro ProCore 1298, Operator'S Manual

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(EP) performance or SAE multi-purpose lithium-based
grease.
The lubrication points are:
PTO shaft (3) ( Figure 28 )
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Figure 28
Roller bearings (ProCore 864: 2; ProCore 1298: 4) ( Figure 29 )
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Figure 29
Drive shaft bearings (ProCore 864:1; ProCore 1298: 2)
(
Figure 30 )
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Figure 30
Important:
Bearings rarely fail from defects in materials
or workmanship. The most common reason for failure
is moisture and contamination working its way past
the protective seals. Bearings that are greased will rely
upon regular maintenance to purge harmful debris from
the bearing area. Sealed bearings rely on an initial fill
of special grease and a robust integral seal to keep
contaminants and moisture out of the rolling elements.
The sealed bearings require no lubrication or short term
maintenance. This minimizes routine service required
and reduces the potential of turf damage due to grease
contamination. These sealed bearing packages will provide
good performance and life under normal use, but periodic
inspections of bearing condition and seal integrity should
be conducted to avoid downtime. These bearings should
be inspected seasonally and replaced if damaged or worn.
Bearings should operate smoothly with no detrimental
characteristics such as high heat, noise, looseness, or rust
weeping.
Due to the operating conditions these bearing/seal packages
are subject to (i.e. sand, turf chemicals, water, impacts, etc.)
they are considered normal wear items. Bearings that fail
due to other than defects in materials or workmanship are
typically not covered under warranty.
Note:
Bearing life can be negatively affected by improper
washing procedures. Do not wash the unit when it is still hot
and avoid directing high-pressure or high-volume spray at
the bearings.
It is common for new bearings to purge some grease out of
the seals on a new machine. This purged grease will turn black
in color due to collection of debris and not due to excessive
heat. It is good practice to wipe this excess grease from the
seals after the initial 8 hours. There may always appear to be a
wet area around the seal lip. This is generally not detrimental
to bearing life, but keeps the seal lip lubricated.
Coring head bearing replacement is suggested at intervals of
500 hours. A bearing service kit which covers the complete
coring head is available from your distributor.
Checking the Gearbox
Lubrication
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
The gearbox is filled with 80W-90 gear oil or equivalent.
Allow the gearbox to cool before checking the lubrication.
1. Clean debris from the fill plug and check the plug to
avoid contamination.
2. Remove the check plug from the gearbox ( Figure 31 ).
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