Toro 41179, Operator'S Manual

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Hydraulic System
Maintenance
Checking the
Transaxle/Hydraulic Fluid
Service Interval: Every 200 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. Remove the transaxle dipstick and wipe it with a
clean rag (Figure 64).
Figure 64
1. Dipstick 2. Fill hole
Important:
Be very careful not to get dirt or
other contaminants into the opening when
checking the transmission oil.
3. Insert the dipstick into the tube and make sure it is
seated fully. Remove the dipstick and check the oil
level.
4. The transaxle fluid level should be at the top of
the flat portion of the dipstick. If it is not, fill
the reservoir with the appropriate fluid; refer to
Changing the Transaxle/Hydraulic Fluid.
5. Install the dipstick firmly in place.
Changing Transaxle/Hydraulic
Fluid
Service Interval: Every 800 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)
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
(Figure 65).
Figure 65
1. Hydraulic dipstick 2. Drain plug
4. Note the orientation of the hydraulic hose and 90
degrees fitting connected to the strainer.
5. Remove the hydraulic hose and 90 degrees fitting
(Figure 66).
Figure 66
1. Hydraulic strainer
3. 90 degrees fitting
2. O-ring
6. Remove the strainer and clean it by back flushing
it with a clean degreaser.
7. Allow the strainer to air dry.
8. Install the strainer when the oil is draining.
9. Install the hydraulic hose and 90 degrees fitting to
the strainer.
10. Install and tighten the drain plug.
11. Fill the reservoir with approximately 7.5 qt. of
Dexron IIl ATF.
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