Hydraulic Hoses - Toro ProPass 200 Service Manual

Hydraulic Hoses

Hydraulic hoses are subject to extreme conditions such
as pressure differentials during operation and exposure
to weather, sun, chemicals, very warm storage condi-
tions or mishandling during operation and maintenance.
These conditions can cause hose damage and deterio-
ration. Some hoses are more susceptible to these
conditions than others. Inspect all machine hydraulic
hoses frequently for signs of deterioration or damage:
Hard, cracked, cut, abraded, charred, leaking or
otherwise damaged hose.
Kinked, crushed, flattened or twisted hose.
Blistered, soft, degraded or loose hose cover.
Cracked, damaged or badly corroded hose fittings.
When replacing a hydraulic hose, be sure that the hose
is straight (not twisted) before tightening the fittings.
This can be done by observing the imprint (layline) on
the hose. Use two (2) wrenches; hold the hose straight
with one wrench and tighten the hose swivel nut onto the
fitting with the second wrench (see Hydraulic Hose and
Tube Installation in this section). If the hose has an el-
bow at one end, tighten the swivel nut on that end before
tightening the nut on the straight end of the hose.
For additional hydraulic hose information, refer to Toro
Service Training Book, Hydraulic Hose Servicing (Part
Number 94813SL).
Hydraulic Hose and Tube Installation (O- -Ring Face Seal Fittings)
NOTE: ProPass machines with serial numbers above
310001000 use O--ring face seal fittings (Fig. 7). Use the
following information when installing hydraulic hoses
and tubes to O--ring face seal fittings.
1. Make sure threads and sealing surfaces of the hose/
tube and the fitting are free of burrs, nicks, scratches or
any foreign material.
2. As a preventative measure against leakage, it is rec-
ommended that the face seal O--ring be replaced any
time the connection is opened. Make sure the O--ring is
installed and properly seated in the fitting groove. Lightly
lubricate the O--ring with clean hydraulic oil.
3. Place the hose/tube against the fitting body so that
the flat face of the hose/tube sleeve fully contacts the O--
ring in the fitting.
Hydraulic System
Before disconnecting or performing any work on
hydraulic system, relieve all pressure in system
(see Relieving Hydraulic System Pressure in this
section).
Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks or
nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high
pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not hands, to
search for leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under
pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate
the skin and cause serious injury. If fluid is in-
jected into the skin, it must be surgically re-
moved within a few hours by a doctor familiar
with this type of injury. Gangrene may result from
such an injury.
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1. Hydraulic hose/tube
2. Swivel nut
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4
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Figure 7
3. O- -ring
4. Fitting body
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