Hydraulic System Maintenance; Checking The Transaxle/Hydraulic Fluid; Changing Transaxle/Hydraulic Fluid - Toro 41188 Operator's Manual

Hydraulic System
Maintenance
Checking the
Transaxle/Hydraulic Fluid
Service Interval: Every 200 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. Remove the transaxle dipstick and wipe it with a clean
rag (Figure 38).
Figure 38
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 that 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
Transaxle/Hydraulic Fluid (page
5. Install the dipstick firmly in place.
Changing Transaxle/Hydraulic
Fluid
Service Interval: Every 800 hours/Yearly (whichever comes
first)
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.
2. Fill hole
Changing
47).
3. Remove the drain plug from the side of the reservoir,
and let the hydraulic fluid flow into the drain pan
(Figure 39).
1. Hydraulic dipstick
4. Note the orientation of the hydraulic hose and 90°
fitting connected to the strainer.
5. Remove the hydraulic hose and 90° fitting
1. Hydraulic strainer
2. O-ring
6. Remove the strainer and clean it by back flushing it
with a clean degreaser.
7. Allow the strainer to air dry.
8. Install the strainer when the oil is draining.
9. Install the hydraulic hose and 90° fitting to the strainer.
10. Install and tighten the drain plug.
11. Fill the reservoir with approximately 7 L (7.5 qt) of
Dexron IIl ATF.
Important: Use only the hydraulic fluids
specified. Other fluids could cause system
damage.
12. Start the engine and drive the sprayer to fill the
hydraulic system.
13. Check the oil level and replenish it, if required.
47
Figure 39
2. Drain plug
(Figure
Figure 40
3. 90° fitting
40).