Maintenance
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
CAUTION
If you leave the key in the switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the switch before you perform any maintenance.
Maintenance Safety
•
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the auxiliary hydraulics, lower the attachment,
engage the parking brake (if equipped), shut
off the engine, and remove the key. Wait for all
movement to stop and allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, cleaning, storing, or repairing it.
•
Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
Do not allow untrained personnel to service the
machine.
•
Use jack stands to support the components when
required.
•
Carefully release pressure from components
with stored energy; refer to
.
•
Disconnect the battery before making any repairs;
refer to
Using the Battery-Disconnect Switch (page
39)
.
•
Keep your hands and feet away from the moving
parts. If possible, do not make adjustments with
the engine running.
•
Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.
•
Do not tamper with the safety devices.
•
Attachments can change the stability and the
operating characteristics of the machine.
•
Use only genuine Toro replacement parts.
•
If any maintenance or repair requires the loader
arms to be in the raised position, secure the arms
in the raised position with the hydraulic-cylinder
lock(s).
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the first 8 hours
• Check and adjust the track tension.
After the first 50 hours
• Change the engine oil and filter.
• Check and adjust the track tension.
Before each use or daily
• Grease the machine. (Grease immediately after every washing.)
• Check and lubricate the quick-attach linkages using spray lubricant.
• Check the air-filter-service indicator.
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Clean the tracks and check for excessive wear and proper tension.
• Clean the screen, oil cooler, and front of the radiator (more often in dirty or dusty
conditions).
• Check the coolant level in the expansion tank.
• Check and clean the radiator screen
• Check the condition of the alternator belt.
• Remove debris from the machine.
• Check for loose fasteners.
Every 25 hours
• Check the hydraulic-fluid level.
• Torque the loader arm adjustment screws (telescoping machines only).
Every 50 hours
• Drain water and other contaminants from the fuel filter/water separator.
• Check the battery condition.
• Check and adjust the track tension.
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