Lubrication; Greasing The Bearings And Bushings - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Operator's Manual

Lubrication

Greasing the Bearings and
Bushings
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
The machine has grease fittings that must be
lubricated regularly with No. 2 General Purpose
Lithium Base Grease. If the machine is operated
under normal conditions, lubricate all bearings and
bushings after every 50 hours of operation. Bearings
and bushings must be lubricated daily when operating
conditions are extremely dusty and dirty. Dusty and
dirty operating conditions could cause dirt to get into
the bearings and bushings, resulting in accelerated
Note:
Bearing life can be negatively affected by
improper wash down procedures. Do not wash
down the unit when it is still hot and avoid directing
high-pressure or high volume spray at the bearings
or seals.
wear. Lubricate the grease fittings immediately after
every washing, regardless of interval specified.
1. Wipe the grease fittings clean so foreign matter
cannot be forced into the bearing or bushing.
2. Pump grease into the fittings.
3. Wipe off excess grease.
Note:
To access the rear steering linkage grease
fittings, the storage compartment needs to be
removed.
Note:
Jack the machine off the floor to allow better
grease migration through both the upper and lower
king pin bushings. Grease must be observed purging
out of both the top and the bottom of the axle
casting/bushing assembly areas of all four kingpin
assemblies.
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