Toro 7354, Operator'S Manual

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Hydraulic System
Maintenance
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid
and Cleaning the Strainer
Service Interval: Every 800 hours
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface, stop the
engine, engage the parking brake, and remove the
key from the ignition switch.
2. Remove the drain plug from the side of the reservoir
and let the hydraulic fluid flow into a drain pan
(Figure 67).
Note:
Clean the hydraulic strainer. Refer to
Cleaning Hydraulic Strainer.
Figure 67
1. Hydraulic reservoir 2. Drain plug
3. Note the orientation of the hydraulic hose and 90
degree fitting connected to the strainer on the side
of the reservoir (Figure 68). Remove the hydraulic
hose and 90 degree fitting.
4. Remove the strainer and clean it by back flushing it
with a clean de-greaser. Allow it to air dry before
installing.
Figure 68
1. Hydraulic strainer
5. Install the strainer.
6. Install the hydraulic hose and 90 degree fitting to the
strainer in the same orientation.
7. Install and tighten the drain plug.
8. Fill the reservoir with approximately 7.5 qt (7 l) of
Dexron III ATF. Refer to Checking the Hydraulic
Fluid Level.
9. Start the engine and operate the vehicle to fill the
hydraulic system. Check the hydraulic oil level and
replenish it, if required.
Important:
Use only the hydraulic fluids specified.
Other fluids could cause system damage.
Replacing the Hydraulic Filter
Service Interval: After the first 10 hours
Every 800 hours
Important:
Use of any other filter may void the
warranty on some components.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface, stop the
engine, engage the parking brake, and remove the
key from ignition switch.
2. Clean the area around filter mounting area. Place
a drain pan under the filter and remove the filter
(Figure 69).
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