Transmission Fluid
Specification
Transmission fluid type:
Toro® Hypr-Oil™ 500 or
Mobil® 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil.
Important:
Use the specified fluid. Other fluids
could cause system damage.
Checking the Transmission
Fluid Level
Service Interval:
Every 50 hours
1.
Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position.
2.
Allow the machine to cool.
3.
Remove the cap from the expansion tank and
check the transmission-fluid level in the tank
(
).
Note:
The transmission fluid level should cover
the FULL COLD fill line molded into the side of
the tank.
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1.
Cap
3.
FULL COLD line
2.
Filler neck (expansion
tank)
4.
If necessary, add the specified transmission fluid
until the fluid level is at the FULL COLD fill line
of the expansion tank (
5.
Install the expansion tank cap and tighten it until
snug.
Important:
Do not overtighten the expansion
tank cap.
Changing the Hydraulic
Transmission Filters and
Fluid
Service Interval:
After the first 100 hours
Every 250 hours thereafter
Important:
Do not change the hydraulic fluid
(except for what can be drained when changing
filter and removing the drain plugs), unless it
is felt the oil has been contaminated or been
extremely hot.
Changing the oil unnecessarily could damage
hydraulic system by introducing contaminants
into the system.
Draining the Auxiliary Hydraulic
Fluid
1.
Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove
the key.
2.
Place a drain pan between the transmissions.
3.
Remove the 2 drain plugs, located at the bottom
of each transmission, and allow the fluid to drain.
4.
Locate the 2 filters under the transmissions
(
).
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1.
Transmission
2.
Filter (transmission)
5.
Carefully clean area around filters.
Important:
Do not allow dirt or
contamination enters the hydraulic
system.
6.
Remove the filters to and allow the fluid to drain
from the drive system (
7.
Install the 2 drain plugs.
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