Using The Hood-Prop Rod; Lubrication; Greasing The Bearings And Bushings - Toro 31230 Operator's Manual

3. Set the parking brake.
4. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
5. Turn the ignition key to the S
it.
6. Allow machine components to cool before performing
maintenance.

Using the Hood-Prop Rod

1. Release the hood latches.
2. Lift up the hood until you can position the prop rod
behind the frame tube
3. Lower the hood until the rod is in front of and resting
against the frame tube.
4. To lower the hood, raise the hood until you can raise
the prop rod above the frame tube, then lower the
hood.
5. Secure the hood latches.
Figure 24
1. Prop rod
position and remove
TOP
(Figure 24).
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Lubrication

Greasing the Bearings and
Bushings
Service Interval: Every 50 hours Grease the bearing and
bushing grease fittings more frequently
in extremely dusty and dirty conditions.
The machine has grease fittings that you must lubricate
regularly with No. 2 lithium grease. Lubricate the grease
fittings immediately after every washing, regardless of interval
specified.
1. Wipe the grease fittings clean so that foreign matter
cannot be forced into the bearing or bushing.
2. Pump the grease into the fittings.
3. Wipe off any excess grease.
Note: To access the grease fittings for the rear-steering
linkage, remove the storage compartment.
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