Toro 96889SL Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Greensmaster 1000/1600 Page 7 – 13 Cutting Unit
Service and Repairs
Backlapping
1. Park mower on a level surface. Make sure engine
is OFF. Remove high tension lead from the spark plug.
2. Make sure clutch to the reel drive is DISENGAGED.
3. Remove the cover plug in the right reel drive cover
(Fig. 19).
4. Insert a 1/2–inch socket extension, which is con-
nected to a backlapping machine, into the square hole
in the center of the reel pulley.
5. Backlap according to procedure in TORO Sharpen-
ing Reel and Rotary Mowers Manual, Form No. 80-300
PT.
1. Cover plug
Figure 19
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Lubrication
The grease fittings on the mower should be greased at
least every 25 hours. Grease immediately after wash-
ing regardless of the service interval listed. Lubri-
cate using No. 2 multipurpose lithium base grease. A
hand operated grease gun is recommended for the best
results.
1. Park mower on a level surface. Make sure engine
is OFF. Remove high tension lead from the spark plug.
2. Wipe each grease fittings with a clean rag.
IMPORTANT: Do not apply too much pressure, or
grease seals will become permanently damaged.
3. There are two fittings on the front roller and one on
both reel bearing housings. Grease all fittings. Wipe off
excess grease.
Figure 20
Cutting Unit