Toro 14AP80RP544 manual Lubrication, Service, Tires, Cutting Blades

8. Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to throughly rinse.

9. Disengage the tractor’s PTO.

10.Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor’s engine off.

11.Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your decks surface. Repeat step 4-11 on the opposite side of the cutting deck.

SECTION 9: LUBRICATION

WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

Engine

Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the Engine Owner’s Manual packed with your unit.

Pivot Points & Linkage

Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.

Front Wheels

Each of the front wheel axles is equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. See Figure 18.

Axle Grease Fitting

Rim Grease Fitting

Figure 18

Rear Wheels

The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose grease before re-installing them.

Deck Idler

A grease fitting can be found on the pivoting idler bracket on the deck. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi- purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. See Figure 19.

Grease Fitting

Figure 19

Deck Spindles

Grease fittings can be found on the front of each deck spindle. After every 25 hours of tractor operation, lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease . Using a grease gun, apply two strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to each spindle.

SECTION 10: SERVICE

TIRES

WARNING: Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.

The recommended operating tire pressure is 10 psi for the rear tires and 14 psi for the front tires. Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.

CUTTING BLADES

WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade.

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