Toro 30344 Operator's Manual page 60

Checking the Hydraulic System and
Fluid Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily Check the level of
the hydraulic fluid before the engine is
first started and daily thereafter.
Note: The transaxle housing acts as the reservoir for the
hydraulic system.
1. Raise the deck to extend the deck-lift cylinders, shut off
the engine, and remove the key from the key switch.
2. Loosen dipstick cap
dipstick from transaxle filler tube and wipe the dipstick
with a clean rag.
Figure 83
3. Insert the dipstick into the fill tube and thread dipstick
cap onto the tube.
4. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level
84).
Figure 84
5. If the fluid level is below the lower mark of the dipstick,
add the specified hydraulic fluid into the fill tube
(Figure 85) until fluid level rises between the upper and
lower marks when checked with the dipstick
84); refer to Hydraulic Fluid Specification (page
Important: Do not fill the transaxle housing
with hydraulic fluid above the upper mark of the
dipstick.
(Figure 83) and remove the
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6. Thread the dipstick fill cap onto the filler tube.
Note: Do not tighten the cap with a wrench.
7. Check all hoses and fittings for leaks.
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid And Filter
Service Interval: After the first 10 hours—Change the
Every 200 hours—Change the hydraulic fluid filter.
Every 1,500 hours—Replace the hydraulic fluid.
Hydraulic fluid capacity: approximately 5.6 L (6 US qt)
1. Lower the deck to the shop floor, shut off the engine,
and remove the key from the key switch.
2. Block the 2 rear wheels.
3. Jack up both sides of the front axle and support it with
jack stands.
4. Replace the hydraulic filter
Note: Drain pan capacity: a 5.6 L (6 US qt) capacity
or greater
59).
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Figure 85
hydraulic fluid filter. Do not exceed 10
hours or you will damage the hydraulic
system.
(Figure 86).