Replacing The Hydraulic Filter; Checking The Hydraulic Lines And Hoses - Toro 03806 Operator's Manual

Figure 64
1. Hydraulic reservoir
3. Fill reservoir with approximately 8.5 gallons of
hydraulic fluid; refer to Checking the Hydraulic
Fluid in Operation, page 22.
Important: Use only hydraulic fluids
specified. Other fluids could cause system
damage.
4. Install reservoir cap. Start engine and use all
hydraulic controls to distribute hydraulic fluid
throughout the system. Also check for leaks.
Then stop the engine.
5. Check level of fluid and add enough to raise
level to Full mark on dipstick. Do not overfill.
Replacing the Hydraulic
Filter
The hydraulic system filter head is equipped with a
service interval indicator. With the engine running,
view the indicator, it should be in the GREEN
zone. When the indicator is in the RED zone, the
filter element should be changed.
Use the Toro replacement filter (Part No. 94-2621).
Important: Use of any other filter may void
the warranty on some components.
1. Position machine on a level surface, lower
the cutting units, stop the engine, engage the
parking brakes and remove key from ignition
switch.
2. Clean area around filter mounting area. Place
drain pan under filter and remove filter
(Figure 65).
Figure 65
1. Hydraulic lter
3. Lubricate new filter gasket and fill the filter
with hydraulic fluid.
4. Ensure that the filter mounting area is clean.
Screw filter on until gasket contacts mounting
plate. Then tighten filter 1/2 turn.
5. Start engine and let run for about two minutes
to purge air from the system. Stop the engine
and check for leaks.
Checking the Hydraulic
Lines and Hoses
Inspect hydraulic lines and hoses daily for leaks,
kinked lines, loose mounting supports, wear,
loose fittings, weather deterioration and chemical
deterioration. Make all necessary repairs before
operating.
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2. Service interval indicator