Changing The Hydraulic Fluid; Checking The Hydraulic Lines - Toro MB-1600 Operator's Manual

11. Install the cowl and secure the latches.
Changing the Hydraulic
Fluid
Service Interval: Every 200 hours
Hydraulic fluid type: Mobil 424 Hydraulic Oil or
equivalent
Hydraulic fluid capacity: 28.4 L (30 US qt)
Note:
For temperatures below 1°C (35°F), the fluid
should be switched to thinner 15 weight hydraulic fluid.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Unlatch and remove the cowl
Figure 15).
3. Allow the machine to cool completely.
4. Remove the hydraulic tank breather/filler cap
(Figure 33).
CAUTION
The hydraulic breather/filler cap is
designed to pressurize the reservoir to
34 kPa (5 psi).
Loosen the cap slowly to avoid injury
whenever adding oil or working on the
hydraulic system. Use a wrench on the
hex directly under the cap.
1. Hex
5. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
located at the bottom of the hydraulic tank.
6. Remove the drain plug and allow the oil to drain
into the pan.
7. When finished, install and tighten the drain plug.
Note:
Dispose of the used oil at a certified
recycling center.
(Figure 14
Figure 33
2. Breather/filler cap
8. Fill the hydraulic tank with approximately
28.4 liters (30 US quarts) of hydraulic fluid as
specified previously.
9. Start the engine and let it run for a 2 to 3 minutes.
10. Shut off the engine.
11. Check the hydraulic fluid level and add more
hydraulic fluid if necessary.
12. Install the cowl and secure the latches.
Checking the Hydraulic
Lines
Service Interval: Every 40 hours—Check the
and
Every 1,500 hours/Every 2 years (whichever
comes first)—Replace all moving hydraulic
hoses.
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can
penetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid 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.
• Keep your body and hands away from
pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject high
pressure hydraulic fluid.
• Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic
leaks; never use your hands.
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hydraulic lines for leaks, loose
fittings, kinked lines, loose mounting
supports, wear, and deterioration.
(Make necessary repairs before
operating.)