Toro Z16-44 TimeCutter, Operator'S Manual

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Greasing the Bearings
The cutting unit must be lubricated regularly; refer to the
Recommended Maintenance Schedule, page 19. Grease
with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum
base grease.
1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark
plug(s).
2. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings
(Fig. 25).
3. Grease the idler pulley pivot (Fig. 25).
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Figure 25
Top View
Air Cleaner
Service Interval/Specification
Foam Element: Clean and oil after every 25 operating
hours, or yearly, whichever occurs first.
Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating hours, or
yearly, whichever occurs first.
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. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key.
2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting
into the engine and causing damage. Unscrew the knob
and remove the air cleaner cover (Fig. 26).
1
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2
Figure 26
1. Knob 2. Air cleaner cover
3. Carefully slide the foam element off of the paper
element (Fig. 27).
1
2
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Figure 27
1. Foam element 2. Paper element
4. Unscrew the rubber nut and remove the paper element
(Fig. 28).
2
1
1865
Figure 28
1. Rubber nut 2. Paper element