Changing The Hydraulic Fluid And Filters - Toro 31598 Operator's Manual

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1. Hydraulic tank cap
3. Clean the area around the filler neck and cap of the
hydraulic tank (Figure
4. Remove the cap from the filler neck.
5. Remove the dipstick from the filler neck and wipe it
with a clean rag. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck,
then remove it and check the fluid level
Note: The fluid level should be within the
safe-operating range on the dipstick
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1. Safe-operating range
6. If the level is low, add the appropriate fluid to raise the
level to the upper mark.
7. Install the dipstick and cap onto the filler neck.
8. Close the cover.
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Changing the Hydraulic Fluid
and Filters
Service Interval: Every 1,000 hours—Change the hydraulic
If the fluid becomes contaminated, contact your local Toro
distributor because the system must be flushed. Contaminated
fluid looks milky or black when compared to clean oil.
Use Toro replacement filters (Part No. 86–6110 for the left
side of the machine and 75-1310 for the right side of the
machine).
Important: Use of any other filter may void the warranty
on some components.
1. Position the machine on a level surface, lower the
mower decks, shut off the engine, engage the parking
brakes, and remove the ignition key.
2. Place a large drain pan under the hydraulic fluid tank.
3. Remove the drain plug
the tank and let the hydraulic fluid flow into the pan.
Install the drain plug when the hydraulic fluid stops
draining.
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1. Hydraulic filter
2. Hydraulic filter
4. Clean the area around the filter mounting areas.
5. Place a drain pan under the filter and remove the filter
(Figure
6. Lubricate the new filter gasket and fill the filter with
hydraulic fluid.
7. Ensure that the filter-mounting area is clean. Screw
the filters on until the gaskets contacts the mounting
plates, then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn.
8. Fill the reservoir with hydraulic fluid; refer to
the Hydraulic Fluid (page
Important: Use only the hydraulic fluids
specified. Other fluids could cause system
damage.
9. Install the reservoir cap.
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fluid and filters.
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3. Hydraulic tank drain plug
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