Toro STX-26, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the first 8 hours
• Change the engine oil.
After the first 50 hours
• Check and adjust the track tension.
Before each use or daily
• Grease the machine. (Grease immediately after every washing.)
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Check the condition of and clean the tracks.
• Check the condition of the teeth; rotate or replace any that are worn or damaged
and torque the nuts for all teeth.
• Check for loose fasteners.
After each use
• Remove debris from the machine.
Every 25 hours
• Check the battery electrolyte level.
• Check the hydraulic-fluid level.
Every 100 hours
• Change the engine oil.
• Replace or clean and gap the spark plug(s).
• Check and adjust the track tension.
• Check the hydraulic lines for leaks, loose fittings, kinked lines, loose mounting
supports, wear, weather, and chemical deterioration and repair if necessary.
Every 200 hours
• Change the engine-oil filter.
• Replace the fuel filter.
Every 250 hours
• Replace the primary air filter and check the condition of the safety filter (more often
in dirty or dusty conditions).
• Check and grease the road wheels.
Every 400 hours
• Change the hydraulic fluid.
Every 500 hours
• Replace the safety air filter (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
Every 1,500 hours
• Replace all moving hydraulic hoses.
Yearly or before storage
• Check and adjust the track tension.
• Touch up chipped paint.
Important:
Refer to your engine owner’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
CAUTION
If you leave the key in the key switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the key switch and disconnect the wires from the spark plugs before
you do any maintenance. Set the wires aside so that they do not accidentally contact the
spark plugs.
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