Toro 74408 Operator's Manual page 38

• After the first 8 operating hours.
• After every 50 operating hours.
Note: There are two ways of checking the
hydraulic oil; when the oil is warm or when the oil
is cold. The tank has two levels depending if the
oil is warm or cold (Figure 49).
1. Position the machine on a level surface and set
the parking brake.
2. Clean the area around the hydraulic tank
(Figure 49).
3. If the machine has not been started and is cold,
ensure the fluid is up to the cold line on the
side of the hydraulic tank.
4. If the machine has been run and is up to
normal operating temperature, ensure the fluid
is up to the hot line on the side of the hydraulic
tank.
5. If fluid is needed, remove the cap from the
filler neck (Figure 49).
6. Add fluid to the reservoir until it reaches the
cold or hot line of the tank depending on the
temperature of the fluid.
7. Install the cap on filler neck.
Figure 49
1. Cap
2. Bafe
3. Cold uid level-full
4. Hot uid level-full
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure
can penetrate skin and cause injury.
• If hydraulic fluid is injected into the
skin it must be surgically removed
within a few hours by a doctor familiar
with this type of injury. Gangrene
may result if this is not done.
• Keep 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.
• Make sure all hydraulic fluid hoses
and lines are in good condition and
all hydraulic connections and fittings
are tight before applying pressure to
hydraulic system.
Replacing the Hydraulic Filters and
Oil
Change the hydraulic filter and oil:
• After the first 250 operating hours.
• Change yearly after the first 250 operating
hours.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control
levers to the neutral locked position and set
the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
Important: Do not substitute automotive
oil filter or severe hydraulic system damage
may result.
3. Locate the two filters, one under each
transmission and remove the filter guards.
4. Carefully clean the area around the filters. It is
important that no dirt or contamination enter
the hydraulic system (Figure 50).
5. Unscrew the filters and allow the oil to drain
from the drive system (Figure 50).
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