Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Note: Download a free copy of the electrical or
hydraulic schematic by visiting www .T oro.com and
searching for your machine from the Manuals link on
the home page.
Maintenance Safety
• Before you leave the operator ’ s position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage the power takeof f and lower the
attachments.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut of f the engine and remove the key .
– W ait for all movement to stop.
• 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.
• Allow machine components to cool before
performing maintenance.
• If the cutting units are in the transport position, use
the positive mechanical lock (if equipped) before
you leave the machine unattended.
• If possible, do not perform maintenance while the
engine is running. Keep away from moving parts.
• Support the machine with jack stands whenever
you work under the machine.
• Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy .
• Keep all parts of the machine in good working
condition and all hardware tightened, especially
blade-attachment hardware.
• Replace all worn or damaged decals.
• T o ensure safe, optimal performance of the
machine, use only genuine T oro replacement
parts. Replacement parts made by other
manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use
could void the product warranty .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the rst hour
• T orque the wheel-lug nuts.
After the rst 10 hours
• T orque the wheel-lug nuts.
• Check the alternator-belt tension.
After the rst 50 hours
• Check the alternator-belt tension.
After the rst 1000 hours
• Change the hydraulic uid and hydraulic lter .
Before each use or daily
• Check the air pressure in the tires.
• Check the interlock system.
• Grease the PT O driveshaft (cross-bearings and telescoping splines).
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Check the air-cleaner restriction indicator and replace the lter elements if necessary .
• Check the cooling system and the coolant level.
• Remove debris from the engine area, oil cooler , fuel cooler , and radiator (clean them
more frequently in dirty or dusty conditions).
• Check the hydraulic-uid level.
Every 50 hours
• Grease the bearings and bushings.
• Drain water or other contaminants from the fuel/water separator .
• Check the battery-cable connections.
• Check the battery condition; clean the battery if needed.
• Check the battery-electrolyte level when in operation (if applicable).
• Check the hood-air-intake screen.
• Check and clean the hood-air-intake screen.
Every 100 hours
• Check the alternator-belt condition and tension.
• Check the traction-belt condition.
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