Checking The Transmission; Fluid; Checking The Hydraulic Fluid Level - Toro 03540 Reelmaster 5200-D Operator's Manual

Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and
fuel vapors are highly flammable and
explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel
can burn you and others and can cause
property damage.
• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank
outdoors, in an open area, when the
engine is off and is cold. Wipe up any
fuel that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely
full. Add fuel to the fuel tank until the
level is 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm)
below the bottom of the filler neck.
This empty space in the tank allows
the fuel to expand.
• Never smoke when handling fuel,
and stay away from an open flame or
where fuel fumes may be ignited by
a spark.
• Store fuel in a clean, safety-approved
container and keep the cap in place.
3. Install the fuel tank cap.

Checking the Transmission

Fluid

The front axle housing acts as the reservoir for
the transmission fluid. The transmission and
axle housing are shipped from the factory with
approximately 5 quarts (4.7 l) of Mobil 424
hydraulic fluid. However, check the level of
transmission fluid before starting the engine for
the first time and daily thereafter.
1. Position the machine on a level surface, lower
the cutting units, and stop the engine.
2. Remove the floor panel.
3. Unscrew the dipstick cap from the transmission
filler neck (Figure 27) and wipe it with a clean
rag.
Figure 27
1. Transmission dipstick cap
4. Screw the dipstick cap into the filler neck.
5. Remove the dipstick and check level of the
fluid.
6. If the level is not within 1/2 inch (1.25 cm)
from the groove in the dipstick, add enough
fluid to raise the level to the groove.
Important: Do not overfill by more than
1/4 inch (6 mm) above the groove.
7. Screw the dipstick cap finger-tight onto the
filler neck. It is not necessary to tighten the
cap with a wrench.
Checking the Hydraulic
Fluid Level
The machine's reservoir is filled at the factory
with approximately 7.5 U.S. gallons (13.2 l) of
high quality hydraulic fluid. Check the level of
the hydraulic fluid before the engine is first
started and daily thereafter. The recommended
replacement fluid is as follows:
Toro Premium Transmission/Hydraulic
Tractor Fluid (Available in 5 gallon pails or 55
gallon drums. See parts catalog or Toro distributor
for part numbers.)
Alternate fluids: If the Toro fluid is not available,
other petroleum-based Universal Tractor
Hydraulic Fluids (UTHF) may be used, provided
its specifications fall within the listed range for
all the following material properties and it meets
industry standards. We do not recommend the
use of synthetic fluid. Consult with your lubricant
distributor to identify a satisfactory product
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