Toro 31051 Operator's Manual page 70

Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid
Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Ensure that the hopper is fully lowered and level
and the mower deck is lowered.
3. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake,
shut off the engine, and remove the key.
4. Remove the dipstick from hydraulic tank and
wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth
Figure 98
5. Insert the dipstick into the fill tube and thread
the dipstick cap onto the tube.
6. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level
(Figure 99).
The hydraulic fluid level is normal when the fluid
is indicated between the 2 marks in the dipstick.
Figure 99
7. If the fluid level is below the lower mark in the
dipstick, add the specified hydraulic fluid into the
fill tube (Figure 100) until you can see that the
fluid level is between the 2 marks the dipstick.
Important:
Do not fill the hydraulic tank
with hydraulic fluid above the upper mark in
the dipstick.
(Figure 98).
8. Thread the dipstick fill cap onto the filler tube.
Note:
9. Check all hoses and fittings for leaks.
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Changing the Hydraulic Fluid and
Filter
Service Interval: Every 200 hours—Change the
Hydraulic-reservoir capacity: approximately 5.0 L
(5.3 US qt)
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Ensure that the hopper is fully lowered and level
and the mower deck is raised.
3. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake,
shut off the engine, and remove the key.
4. Use a siphon pump to empty the hydraulic tank
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Figure 100
Do not tighten the cap with a wrench.
hydraulic-fluid filter.
After the first 500 hours—Replace the hydraulic
fluid.
Every 1,000 hours—Replace the hydraulic fluid.
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