Greasing The Mower Deck And Belt Idlers - Toro 74444 Operator's Manual

13. Torque the nut to 75-80 in-lb (8-9 N-m), loosen,
then re-torque to 20-25 in-lb (2-3 N-m). Make sure
axle does not extend beyond either nut.
14. Reinstall the seal guards over the wheel hub and
insert wheel into caster fork. Reinstall caster bolt
and tighten nut fully.
Important: To prevent seal and bearing damage,
check the bearing adjustment often. Spin the caster
tire. The tire should not spin freely (more than 1 or
2 revolutions) or have any side play. If the wheel
spins freely, adjust torque on spacer nut until there
is a slight amount of drag. Reapply thread locking
adhesive.
Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal (Figure 32).
Where to Add Light Oil or Spray
Lubrication
Service Interval: Every 150 hours
• Seat switch actuator.
• Brake handle pivot.
• Brake rod bushings.
• Motion control bronze bushings.
Figure 32
Greasing the Mower Deck and
Belt Idlers
Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Grease the mower
deck idler arm and spindles.
Every 50 hours—Grease the pump
belt idler arm.
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
Important: Make sure cutting unit spindles are
full of grease weekly.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers
to the neutral locked position and set the parking
brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Remove the belt covers.
4. Grease the three spindle bearings until grease comes
out the lower seals (Figure 33).
5. Grease the idler arm on the mower deck (Figure 33).
6. Grease the pump belt idler arm under the engine
deck.
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Figure 33