Toro 74601 - 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
Each Use
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the safety system.
• Clean the cooling system.
1
• Clean the mower housing.
• Check the air cleaner.
Every 5 Hours • Check the cutting blades.
Every 25 Hours
• Grease all lubrication points.
1
• Oil the linkage bushings.
1
• Service the foam air cleaner.
1
• Check the belts for wear/cracks.
• Check the battery electrolyte.
• Check the tire pressure.
Every 100 Hours
• Change the engine oil.
1
• Replace the paper air cleaner.
1
Every 200 Hours
• Change the oil filter.
1
• Replace the fuel filter.
• Check the spark plug(s).
Before Storage
• Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage.
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Charge the battery and disconnect the battery cables.
• Paint any chipped surfaces.
1
More often in dusty, dirty conditions
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(s) before you do
any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.