Changing Transaxle/Hydraulic Fluid; Replacing The Hydraulic Filter - Toro 41163 Operator's Manual

Changing Transaxle/Hydraulic
Fluid
Change Transaxle hydraulic fluid, filter and clean strainer
every 800 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. Place a drain pan under the drain plug of the reservoir.
3. Remove the drain plug from the side of the reservoir
and let the hydraulic fluid flow into the drain pan.
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Figure 45
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.
6. Remove the strainer and clean it by back flushing it
with a clean degreaser.
Figure 46
1. Hydraulic strainer
7. Allow the strainer to air dry.
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2. Drain plug
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8. Install the strainer.
9. Install the hydraulic hose and 90_ fitting to the strainer.
10. Install and tighten the drain plug.
11. Fill the reservoir with approximately 7.5 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. Recheck the oil level and replenish it,
if required.

Replacing the Hydraulic Filter

Initially, replace the hydraulic filter after 8 operating hours,
thereafter, replace filter every 800 hours.
Use the Toro replacement filter (Part No. 54–0110).
Important Use of any other filter may void the
warranty on some components.
1. Position the sprayer on a level surface, set the parking
brake, stop the pump, stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
2. Clean the area around the filter mounting area.
3. Place a drain pan under the filter.
4. Remove the filter.
5. Lubricate the new filter gasket.
Figure 47
1. Hydraulic filter
6. Ensure that the filter mounting area is clean.
7. Screw the filter on until the gasket contacts the
mounting plate, then tighten the filter one-half turn.
8. Start the engine and let it run for about two minutes to
purge air from the system. Stop the engine and check
the hydraulic oil level and for leaks.
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2. Gasket