Greasing The Machine; Engine Maintenance; Changing The Engine Oil And Filter; Servicing The Air Cleaner - Toro 08703 Operator's Manual

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Steering cylinder rod end (1) (Model 08705 only) (Figure
24)
Figure 24
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Steering pivot (Figure 25)
Note: The flush fitting on the steering pivot (Figure 25)
requires a grease gun nozzle adapter. Order Toro Part
No. 107–1998 from your Authorized Toro Distributor.
Figure 25

Greasing the Machine

Service Interval: Every 100 hours
1. Wipe the grease fitting clean so that foreign matter
cannot be forced into the bearing or bushing.
2. Pump grease into the bearing or bushing.
3. Wipe up excess grease.

Engine Maintenance

Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
Service Interval: After the first 20 hours
Every 100 hours
Change the oil and filter initially after the first 25 hours of
operation; thereafter change the oil and the filter every 100
hours.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and turn the engine
off.
2. Remove the drain plug (Figure 26) and let oil flow into
a drain pan. When the oil stops, install the drain plug.
1. Drain plug
3. Remove the oil filter (Figure 26). Apply a light coat of
clean oil to the new filter gasket.
4. Screw the filter on by hand until the gasket contacts
the filter adapter; then tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn further.
Do not overtighten.
5. Add oil to the crankcase; refer to Checking the
Crankcase Oil.
6. Dispose of used oil properly.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

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Check the air cleaner body for damage which could cause
an air leak. Replace if damaged. Check the whole intake
system for leaks, damage or loose hose clamps.
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Service the air cleaner filter every 200 hours or earlier if
engine performance suffers due to extremely dusty, dirty
conditions. Changing the air filter before it is necessary
only increases the chance of dirt entering the engine when
the filter is removed.
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Be sure the cover is seated correctly and seals with the
air cleaner body.
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Figure 26
2. Oil filter