Changing The Hydraulic Fluid; Changing The Hydraulic Filters - Toro Groundsmaster 5900 Operator's Manual

Figure 130
1. Hydraulic-tank cap
3. Clean the area around the filler neck and cap of
the hydraulic tank
4. Remove the cap from the filler neck.
5. Remove the dipstick from the filler neck and
wipe it with a clean rag. Insert the dipstick into
the filler neck, then remove it and check the fluid
level (Figure 131).
Note:
The fluid level should be within the safe
operating range on the dipstick.
Figure 131
1. Safe operating range
6. If the level is low, add the appropriate fluid to
raise the level to the upper mark.
7. Install the dipstick and cap onto the filler neck.
8. Close the cover.
Changing the Hydraulic
Fluid
Service Interval: Every 2,000 hours—If you
are using the recommended
hydraulic fluid, change the
hydraulic fluid.
(Figure 130).
Every 800 hours—If you are not using the
recommended hydraulic fluid or have ever
filled the reservoir with an alternative fluid,
change the hydraulic fluid.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, lower the cutting deck, shut off
the engine, and remove the key.
2. Place a large drain pan under the hydraulic-fluid
tank.
3. Remove the hydraulic-tank cap and dipstick.
4. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the
tank and let the hydraulic fluid flow into the pan
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(Figure 132).
1. Hydraulic filters
5. Install the drain plug when the hydraulic fluid
stops draining.
6. Fill the reservoir with hydraulic fluid; refer to
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid (page
Important:
specified. Other fluids could cause system
damage.
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7. Install the reservoir dipstick and cap.
8. Start the engine and use all of the hydraulic
controls to distribute hydraulic fluid throughout
the system.
Note:
Also, check for leaks, then shut off the
engine.
9. Check the fluid level and add enough to raise
the level to the Full mark on the dipstick.
Note:
Do not overfill.
Changing the Hydraulic
Filters
Service Interval: Every 1,000 hours—If you
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Figure 132
2. Drain plug
Use only the hydraulic fluids
are using the recommended
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