Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule - Toro 71209 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the tractor from the normal operating position.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Service
Interval
Each use
Every 5 hours
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Before storage
After storage
1
Grease the chassis more often in dusty, dirty conditions.
2
Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours; change it more often than recommended when operating the engine under a heavy
load or in high temperatures.
Important Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
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.
Maintenance Procedure
Check the engine oil level.
Check the safety interlock system.
Clean the mower housing.
Check the brakes.
Check the cutting blade.
1
Grease the chassis.
Service the foam air cleaner.
Check the spark plug.
Check the tire pressure.
2
Change the engine oil.
Check the battery electrolyte.
Service the paper air cleaner.
Replace the spark plug.
Replace the fuel filter.
Clean the cooling system.
Perform all of the maintenance procedures listed above.
Check the belts for wear/cracks.
Drain the fuel tank.
Paint chipped surfaces.
Charge the battery and disconnect the cables.
Check the safety interlock system.
Check the brakes.
Check the spark plug.
Check the battery electrolyte.
Check the tire pressure.
Caution
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