Lubrication; Greasing The Machine; Engine Maintenance; Engine Safety - Toro Greensmaster 3420 TriFlex Operator's Manual

Lubrication

Greasing the Machine

Service Interval: Every 400 hours
Lubricate the grease fitting with No. 2 lithium grease.
1. Wipe the grease fitting clean so that you do not
force foreign matter into the bearing or bushing
(Figure 29).
Figure 29
Left side of the gasoline model shown; your model may vary
2. Pump grease into the bearing or bushing until
the grease is visible. Wipe up excess grease.

Engine Maintenance

Engine Safety

•
Shut off the engine before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
•
Do not change the governor speed or overspeed
the engine.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Every 200 hours—Service the
•
Check the air-cleaner body for damage which
could cause an air leak; replace it if it is damaged.
Check the whole intake system for leaks, damage,
or loose hose clamps.
•
Changing the air filter before it is necessary
increases the chance of dirt entering the engine
when the filter is removed.
•
Ensure that the cover is seated correctly and seals
with the air cleaner body.
1. Release the latches securing the air-cleaner
cover to the air-cleaner body
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1. Air-cleaner body
2. Air filter
2. Remove the cover from the air-cleaner body.
3. Before removing the filter, use low pressure air
(275 kPa (40 psi), clean and dry) to help remove
large accumulations of debris packed between
the outside of the primary filter and the canister.
This cleaning process prevents debris getting
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air-cleaner filter (more frequently
when operating conditions are dusty
or dirty).
(Figure
Figure 30
3. Air-cleaner cover
30).
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