Checking The Hydraulic-Fluid Level; Replacing The Hydraulic Filter - Toro 320-D Operator's Manual

Checking the
Hydraulic-Fluid Level
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
Check the hydraulic-fluid level before the engine is
first started and after every 25 operating hours.
Refer to Hydraulic Fluid Specifications (page
Important:
Always use the correct hydraulic
fluid. Unspecified fluids will damage the hydraulic
system.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, remove
any attachment, engage the parking brake (if
equipped), raise the loader arms, and install the
cylinder locks.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and allow
the engine to cool.
3. Remove the hood/front access cover.
4. Clean the area around the filler neck of the
hydraulic tank (Figure
5. Remove the filler-neck cap and check the fluid
level on the dipstick
The fluid level should be between the marks on
the dipstick.
Figure 40
1. Filler neck cap
6. If the level is low, add enough fluid to raise it to
the proper level.
7. Install the filler-neck cap.
8. Install the hood/front access cover.
9. Remove and store the cylinder locks and lower
the loader arms.
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2. Dipstick
Replacing the Hydraulic
Filter
Service Interval: After the first 8 hours
Every 400 hours
Important:
Do not substitute an automotive oil
filter; otherwise, severe hydraulic system damage
may result.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, remove
any attachment, engage the parking brake (if
equipped), raise the loader arms, and install the
cylinder locks.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Remove the hood/front access cover.
4. Place a drain pan under the filter.
5. Remove the old filter
surface of the filter adapter clean.
1. Hydraulic filter
2. Gasket
3. Filter adapter
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6. Apply a thin coat hydraulic fluid to the rubber
gasket on the replacement filter
7. Install the replacement hydraulic filter onto the
filter adapter
until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter,
then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn.
8. Clean up any spilled fluid.
9. Start the engine and let it run for about 2 minutes
to purge air from the system.
10. Shut off the engine and check for leaks.
11. Check the fluid level in the hydraulic tank; refer
to Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid Level (page
Add fluid to raise the level to mark on dipstick.
Do not overfill the tank.
12. Install the hood/front access cover.
13. Remove and store the cylinder locks and lower
the loader arms.
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(Figure 41) and wipe the
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(Figure 41). Tighten it clockwise
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