Hydraulic System Maintenance; Changing The Hydraulic Fluid And Filter; Checking The Hydraulic Lines And Hoses - Toro 04510 Operator's Manual

Hydraulic System
Maintenance
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid
and Filter
Service Interval: After the first 50 hours
Every 800 hours
If the oil becomes contaminated, have your Toro distributor
flush the system. Contaminated oil looks milky or black when
compared to clean oil.
1. Clean the area around the filter mounting area
49). Place a drain pan under the filter and remove the
filter.
Figure 49
1. Hydraulic-oil filter
Note: If you will not be draining the oil, disconnect
and plug the hydraulic line going to the filter.
2. Fill the replacement filter with the appropriate hydraulic
fluid, lubricate the sealing gasket, and hand turn it until
the gasket contacts the filter head. Then tighten it 3/4
turn further.
3. Fill the hydraulic reservoir with hydraulic fluid; refer to
Filling the Hydraulic Tank (page
4. Start the machine and run it at idle for 3 to 5 minutes
to circulate the fluid and remove any air trapped in the
system. Shut off the engine and check the fluid level.
5. Dispose of the oil and filter properly.
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Checking the Hydraulic Lines
and Hoses
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can
penetrate skin and cause injury.
• Ensure that all hydraulic fluid hoses and lines are
in good condition and all hydraulic connections
and fittings are tight before applying pressure to
the hydraulic system.
• Keep your body and hands away from pin-hole
leaks or nozzles that eject high-pressure
hydraulic fluid.
• Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks.
• Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system
before performing any work on the hydraulic
system.
• Get immediate medical help if fluid is injected
into skin.
Check the 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.