Hydraulic System Maintenance; Checking The Transaxle/Hydraulic; Changing Transaxle/Hydraulic; Fluid - Toro 41177 Multi-Pro 1250 Operator's Manual

Figure 66
1. Steering pump belt
2. Steering pump
3. Move the pump until the belt flexes 1/4 inch (5
mm) with 5 lb. of force (22 N) then tighten the
mounting bolts, starting with the bolt closest
to the engine crankshaft.
Hydraulic System
Maintenance
Checking the
Transaxle/Hydraulic Fluid
1. Position the sprayer on a level surface, set the
parking brake, stop the pump, stop the engine,
and remove the ignition key.
2. Remove the transaxle dipstick and wipe it with
a clean rag (Figure 67).
3. Steering pump mounting
bolts
Figure 67
1. Dipstick
Important: Be very careful not to get
dirt or other contaminants into the opening
when checking the transmission oil.
3. Insert the dipstick into the tube and make
sure it is seated fully. Remove the dipstick and
check the oil level.
4. The transaxle fluid level should be at the top of
the flat portion of the dipstick. If it is not, fill
the reservoir with the appropriate fluid; refer
to Changing the Transaxle/Hydraulic Fluid.
5. Install the dipstick firmly in place.
Changing
Transaxle/Hydraulic

Fluid

Change transaxle/hydraulic fluid, filter and clean
strainer every 800 hours.
1. Position the sprayer on a level surface, set the
parking brake, stop the pump, stop the engine,
and remove the ignition key.
2. Place a drain pan under the drain plug of the
reservoir.
3. Remove the drain plug from the side of the
reservoir and let the hydraulic fluid flow into
the drain pan (Figure 68).
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2. Fill hole