Changing The Hydraulic Fluid - Toro STX-26 Operator's Manual

1. Filler-neck cap
6. If the level is low, add fluid until it is visible in the
glass bubble.
7. Install the cap and filter on the filler neck and
torque bolt on top to 13 to 15.5 N∙m (110 to 140
in-lb).
8. Install the cover plate; refer to
Cover Plate (page
Changing the Hydraulic
Fluid
Service Interval: Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake (if applicable), and lower the
hydraulic lift.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Allow the machine to cool completely.
4. Remove the top cover.
5. Remove the hydraulic-tank filler cap and filter
(Figure 54).
6. Place a drain pan capable of holding 37.8 L (10
US gallons) under the hydraulic tank.
7. Pinch the hose clamp and slide the clamp and
hose off the fitting on the hydraulic tank, allowing
the hydraulic fluid to drain from the hose and
tank into the pan.
Figure 54
2. Hydraulic-fluid filter
Removing the
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1. Hose
2. Hydraulic-tank fitting
3. Hose clamp
8. When finished, install the hose onto the fitting
and secure it with the hose clamp.
Note:
Dispose of the used oil at a certified
recycling center.
9. Fill the hydraulic tank with hydraulic fluid; refer
to Hydraulic Fluid Specifications (page
10. Install the hydraulic filter and filler cap
54) and torque the bolt on top to 13 to 15.5 N∙m
(110 to 140 in-lb).
11. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.
12. Shut off the engine.
13. Check the hydraulic-fluid level and top it off if
necessary; refer to
Level (page
14. Clean up any spilled fluid.
15. Install the top cover.
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Figure 55
Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid
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