Toro Multi Pro 1200 Service Manual page 55

Flush Hydraulic System
IMPORTANT: Flush the hydraulic system any time
there is a severe component failure or the system is
contaminated. Contaminated oil appears milky,
black or contains metal particles.
1. Park machine on a level surface. Stop engine, apply
parking brake and remove key from ignition switch.
2. Clean area around filter mounting area (Fig. 16). Re-
move filter and drain filter into a suitable container. Dis-
card filter.
3. Remove drain plug from transaxle (Fig. 17) and drain
transaxle into a suitable container.
4. Drain hydraulic system. Drain all hoses and compo-
nents while the system is warm.
5. Make sure filter mounting surface is clean. Apply
Dexron III ATF to gasket on new filter. Screw filter on un-
til gasket contacts mounting plate, then tighten filter 3/4
turn further.
6. Install all hoses and components.
NOTE: Use only hydraulic fluid specified in Operator's
Manual. Other fluid could cause system damage.
7. Fill transaxle with new hydraulic fluid (see Operator's
Manual).
8. Disconnect and ground spark plug wires to prevent
engine from starting.
9. Turn ignition key switch to start; engage starter for
ten (10) seconds to prime hydraulic pump. Repeat this
step again.
10.Connect spark plug wires.
11. Start engine and run at idle speed for a minimum of
two (2) minutes.
12.Increase engine speed to high idle for minimum of
one (1) minute under no load.
13.Turn steering wheel in both directions several times.
14.Shut off engine and check for oil leaks. Check oil lev-
el in transaxle and add correct oil if necessary.
15.Operate the machine for two (2) hours under normal
operating conditions.
16.Check condition of hydraulic oil. If the fluid shows any
signs of contamination repeat steps 1 through 15 again.
17.Resume normal operation and follow recommended
maintenance intervals.
Multi Pro 1200/1250
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1. Transaxle drain plug
2. Dipstick/filler
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Figure 16
1. Hydraulic filter
Figure 17
3. Strainer
Hydraulic System