Removing Debris From The Traction Unit; Checking The Hydraulic Fluid - Toro 22305 Operator's Manual

6. Pull the dipstick out and look at the metal end.
7. If the oil level is low, clean around the oil filler cap
and remove the cap (Fig. 6).
8. Slowly pour only enough oil into the valve cover to
raise the level to the F (full) mark.
Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
because the engine may be damaged.
9. Replace the filler cap and dipstick.
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Figure 6
1. Oil dipstick
2. Filler cap
Removing Debris from the
Traction Unit
Important
Operating the engine with a blocked grass
screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling
shrouds removed, will result in engine damage from
overheating.
1. Park the traction unit on a level surface, raise the
loader arms, and install the cylinder locks; refer to
Using the Cylinder Locks, page 20.
2. Stop the engine and remove the key.
3. Remove the hood; refer to Removing the Hood,
page 25.
4. Clean any debris from the grill before each use and/or
during use, if required.
5. Wipe away debris from the air cleaner before each use
and/or during use, if required.
6. Clean any debris build-up on the engine with a brush
or blower before each use.
Important
It is preferable to blow dirt out, rather than
washing it out. If water is used, keep it away from
electrical items and hydraulic valves. Do not use a
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3. Valve cover
4. Metal end
high-pressure washer. High-pressure washing can damage
the electrical system and hydraulic valves or deplete
grease.
7. Install the hood; refer to Installing the Hood, page 25.
8. Remove and store the cylinder locks (refer to Using
the Cylinder Locks, page 20), and lower the loader
arms.

Checking the Hydraulic Fluid

Check the hydraulic fluid level before the engine is first
started and after every 25 operating hours.
Hydraulic Tank Capacity: 17.25 gal. (67 l)
Hydraulic Fluid: 10W-30 or 15W-40 detergent, diesel
engine oil (API service CH-4 or higher).
1. Remove the attachment, if one is installed; refer to
Removing an Attachment, page 22.
2. Park the traction unit on a level surface, raise the
loader arms, and install the cylinder locks; refer to
Using the Cylinder Locks, page 20.
3. Stop the engine and remove the key.
4. Remove the hood; refer to Removing the Hood,
page 25.
5. Clean the area around the filler neck of the hydraulic
tank (Fig. 7).
6. Remove the cap from the filler neck and check the
fluid level on the dipstick (Fig. 7).
1. Filler neck cap
7. If the level is low, add enough fluid to raise it to the
proper level.
8. Install the cap on the filler neck.
9. Install the hood; refer to Installing the Hood, page 25.
10. Remove and store the cylinder locks (refer to Using
the Cylinder Locks, page 20) and lower the loader
arms.
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Figure 7
2. Dipstick