Checking The Hydraulic Lines And Hoses; Mower Deck Maintenance; Blade Safety; Separating The Mower Decks From The Traction Unit - Toro Groundsmaster 3500-G Operator's Manual

5. Install the reservoir cap.
6. Start the engine.
7. Use all the hydraulic controls to distribute the hydraulic
fluid throughout the system, check for leaks, then shut
off the engine.
8. Check the fluid level and add enough to raise the level
to the F mark on the dipstick.
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Note: Do not overfill.
Checking the Hydraulic Lines
and Hoses
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Check the 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 the machine.
Mower Deck
Maintenance

Blade Safety

A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the
blade could be thrown toward you or bystanders, resulting in
serious personal injury or death.
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Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage.
•
Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the blades or
wear gloves, and use caution when servicing the blades.
Only replace or sharpen the blades; never straighten or
weld them.
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On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating 1 blade
can cause other blades to rotate.
Separating the Mower Decks
from the Traction Unit
1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedure; refer to
Preparing the Machine for Maintenance (page
2. Remove the hydraulic-motor-mounting screws and
disconnect and remove the hydraulic motor from the
deck (Figure 63).
Important: Cover the top of the spindle to prevent
contamination.
1. Motor-mounting screws
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Figure 63
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