Changing The Hydraulic Fluid; Checking The Hydraulic Lines - Toro STX-38 Operator's Manual

Changing the Hydraulic Fluid

Service Interval: Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichever comes
first)
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Lower the grinder.
3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
4. Allow the machine to cool completely.
5. Remove the top cover.
6. Remove the hydraulic tank filler cap and filter
60).
7. Place a drain pan capable of holding 38 L (10 US
gallons) under the hydraulic tank.
8. Remove the hydraulic tank drain plug and allow the
fluid to drain into the pan
1. Hydraulic tank drain plug
9. When finished, install and tighten the drain plug.
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling
center.
10. Fill the hydraulic tank with approximately 38 L (10 US
gallons) of Toro Premium All Season Hydraulic Oil;
refer to Checking the Hydraulic-fluid Level (page
11. Install the hydraulic filter and filler cap
torque bolt on top to 21 to 25 N-m (200 to 240 inch-lb).
12. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.
13. Stop the engine.
14. Check the hydraulic fluid level and top it off if
necessary; refer to
(page 36).
15. Clean up any spilled fluid.
16. Install the top cover.
(Figure 61).
Figure 61
(Figure
Checking the Hydraulic-fluid Level

Checking the Hydraulic Lines

Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Check the hydraulic
Every 1,500 hours/Every 2 years (whichever comes
first)—Replace all moving hydraulic hoses.
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can
(Figure
penetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid injected into
the skin must be surgically removed within a few
hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury
or gangrene may result.
• Keep your body and hands away from pin
hole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure
hydraulic fluid.
• Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks,
never use your hands.
36).
60) and
38
lines for leaks, loose fittings, kinked lines,
loose mounting supports, wear, weather,
and chemical deterioration and repair if
necessary.