Changing The Hydraulic Fluid - Toro 30605 Operator's Manual

Figure 72

Changing the Hydraulic Fluid

Service Interval: Every 800 hours
Change the hydraulic fluid after every 800 operating hours,
in normal conditions. If the fluid becomes contaminated,
contact your local Toro distributor because the system must
be flushed. Contaminated fluid looks milky or black when
compared to clean oil.
1. Position the machine on a level surface, lower the
mower decks, shut off the engine, and remove the key.
2. Remove the drain plug from the bottom, front of the
reservoir and let the hydraulic fluid flow into a large
drain pan.
3. Install and tighten the plug when the hydraulic fluid
stops draining.
4. Fill the reservoir
to Checking the Hydraulic Fluid (page
Important: Use only the hydraulic fluids
specified. Other fluids could cause system
damage.
1. Hydraulic reservoir
5. Install the reservoir cap, start the engine, and use all
of the hydraulic controls to distribute hydraulic fluid
throughout the system.
6. Check for leaks; then shut off the engine.
7. Check the fluid level and add enough to raise level the
level to the Full mark on the dipstick.
Note: Do not overfill.
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(Figure 73) with hydraulic fluid; refer
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Figure 73