Checking Hydraulic Lines And Hoses; Fuel Filter Replacement; Sweeper Reel Height Adjustment - Toro 44044 Operator's Manual

mesh) and ensure funnel and oil are clean. This procedure
prevents accidental contamination of the hydraulic oil
which will damage the hydraulic system.
6. Place all controls in the neutral or disengaged position
and start engine. Run engine at idle for 3–5 minutes to
circulate hydraulic fluid and remove any air trapped in
the system. Stop the engine and re–check the fluid level.
(Refer to Check Hydraulic System Oil)
7. Check all connections for leaks.
Danger
HYDRAULIC FLUID ESCAPING UNDER
PRESSURE CAN PENETRATE SKIN AND DO
SERIOUS DAMAGE.
• Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks
or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic
fluid. Use a cardboard or paper to find
hydraulic leaks. Fluid accidentally injected into
the skin must be surgically removed within a
few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of
injury or gangrene may result.
Checking Hydraulic Lines and
Hoses
After every 100 hours of operation, check hydraulic lines
and hoses for leaks, kinked lines, loose mounting supports,
wear, loose fittings, weather deterioration, and chemical
deterioration. Make all necessary repairs before operating.

Fuel Filter Replacement

A 15 micron in–line filter is incorporated into the fuel line.
Replace fuel filter after 100 hours of operation.
1. Place a drain pan under filter.
2. Clamp both fuel lines that connect to fuel filter so
gasoline cannot drain when lines are removed.
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1. Fuel filter
3. Loosen the hose clamps at both ends of the filter and
pull lines off filter.
4. Install new filter with arrow on the filter body pointing
toward fuel pump.
5. Secure with hose clamps.
Sweeper Reel Height
Adjustment
The operator can freely alternate between two set heights
while sweeping. Higher settings may be required to sweep
taller turf and also avoid scalping on rough terrain, It
should also be noted that when scalping occurs mud and
debris will build up inside of the hopper throat. This debris
build–up will cause clogging and lower the sweeping
effectiveness. Lowering the sweeping height will be
required to compensate for finger wear and shorter turf. To
adjust the height of the two set sweeping settings:
1. Position machine on a level surface, shut the engine off,
set the parking brake, and remove the key from the
ignition switch.
2. Remove the belt guards.
3. Locate the reel height adjusting nuts on both sides of
the machine.
4. Move the engagement handle to the High or Low
setting. Move the adjusting nuts so the front reel is at
desired level. Maximum distance between end of
fingers and ground is 2 1/8 inches with new fingers and
in high position.
5. Tighten reel height adjusting nuts.
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