Hydraulic System Maintenance; Hydraulic System Safety; Hydraulic System Specifications; Checking The Hydraulic Fluid - Toro 74542TE Operator's Manual

Hydraulic System
Maintenance

Hydraulic System Safety

•
Seek immediate medical attention if fluid is injected
into skin. Injected fluid must be surgically removed
within a few hours by a doctor.
•
Ensure that all hydraulic-fluid hoses and lines are
in good condition and all hydraulic connections
and fittings are tight before applying pressure to
the hydraulic system.
•
Keep your body and hands away from pinhole
leaks or nozzles that eject high-pressure hydraulic
fluid.
•
Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks.
•
Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system
before performing any work on the hydraulic
system.
Hydraulic System
Specifications
Hydraulic Fluid Type: Toro
hydraulic fluid
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity: 4.7 L (159 fl oz)
Important:
Use the fluid specified. Other fluids
could damage the system.
Checking the Hydraulic
Fluid
Service Interval: After the first 8 hours
Every 500 hours
Note:
Check the hydraulic-fluid level when the fluid
is cold.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Clean the area around the cap and the filler neck
of the hydraulic tank
® HYPR-OIL ™ 500
(Figure 84).
1. Hydraulic-tank cap
4. Remove the cap from the filler neck
Note:
Look inside to check the fluid level in
the reservoir.
5. Add fluid to the reservoir until it reaches the
reaches the minimum cold fill level.
6. Install the cap on the filler neck.
Replacing the Hydraulic
Fluid and Filters
Service Interval: After the first 50 hours
Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever comes
first)—Change the hydraulic filters and hydraulic
fluid.
Change the hydraulic fluid more frequently in severe
conditions or in a hot operating climate. Contact
your Authorized Service Dealer for a hydraulic kit to
replace the hydraulic filters.
WARNING
Hot hydraulic fluid can cause severe burns.
Allow the hydraulic fluid to cool before
performing any maintenance on the hydraulic
system.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the fuel tank; refer to
Fuel Tank (page
49
Figure 84
2. Fill level
(Figure
Removing the
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