Toro TimeCutter MX 4275T, Manual

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Lubrication
Greasing the Bearings
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease the caster
wheel bearings (more often in sandy
soil conditions).
Grease Type: No. 2 lithium grease
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
ARK
position.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Clean the grease fittings ( Figure 37 ) with a rag.
Note:
Scrape any paint off the front of the
fitting(s).
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Figure 37
1. Front caster tire
4. Connect a grease gun to each fitting ( Figure 37 ).
5. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins
to ooze out of the bearings.
6. Wipe up any excess grease.
Engine Maintenance
Engine Safety
•
Keep your hands, feet, face, other body parts,
and clothing away from the muffler and other hot
surfaces. Allow engine components to cool before
performing maintenance.
•
Do not change the engine governor speed or
overspeed the engine.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the
air-cleaner foam element (more
often in dusty, dirty conditions).
Every 100 hours—Replace the air-cleaner foam
element (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
Note:
Service the air cleaner more frequently (every
few hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty
or sandy.
Removing the Foam and Paper
Elements
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
ARK
position.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Clean around the air-cleaner cover to prevent
dirt from getting into the engine and causing
damage.
4. Rotate the latches outward and remove the
cover to access the air-cleaner elements.
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Figure 38
1. Latch 3. Air-cleaner elements
2. Engine 4. Air-cleaner base
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