Toro 71233 - Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule

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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After first 5 hours of use • Change the engine oil.
Each use
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the safety system.
• Check the battery electrolyte.
Every 5 hours • Check the brakes.
Every 25 hours
• Grease the chassis.
1
• Service the foam air cleaner.
1
• Check the spark plug.
• Check the tire pressure.
Every 50 hours • Change the engine oil.
2
Every 100 hours
• Change the oil filter.
2
• Service the paper air cleaner.
1
• Replace the spark plug.
• Replace the fuel filter.
• Clean the cooling system.
1
• Check the transaxle fluid.
Before storage
• Perform all of the maintenance procedures listed above.
• Check the belts for wear/cracks.
• Drain the gasoline.
• Paint chipped surfaces.
• Charge the battery and disconnect the cables.
After storage
• Check the safety system.
• Check the brakes.
• Check the spark plug.
• Check the battery electrolyte.
• Check the tire pressure.
1
More often in dusty, dirty conditions
2
More often when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures
Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Caution
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.