Checking The Hydraulic Lines And Hoses; Inspecting The Hydraulic System Test Ports - Toro Groundsmaster 5900 Operator's Manual

Figure 135
1. Hydraulic filters
5. Install the drain plug when the hydraulic fluid
stops draining.
6. Clean the area around the filter-mounting areas.
7. Place a drain pan under the filter and remove
the filter (Figure 135).
8. Lubricate the new filter gasket and fill the filter
with hydraulic fluid.
9. Ensure that the filter-mounting area is clean and
screw the filters on until the gaskets contacts
the mounting plates; then tighten the filter an
additional 1/2 turn.
10. Fill the reservoir with hydraulic fluid; refer to
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid (page
Important:
Use only the hydraulic fluids
specified. Other fluids could cause system
damage.
11. Install the reservoir dipstick and cap.
12. Start the engine and use all of the hydraulic
controls to distribute hydraulic fluid throughout
the system.
Note:
Also, check for leaks, then stop the
engine.
13. Check the fluid level and add enough to raise
the level to the Full mark on the dipstick.
Note:
Do not overfill.
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2. Drain plug
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Checking the Hydraulic
Lines and Hoses
Service Interval: Every 2 years—Replace moving
hydraulic lines and hoses.
Inspect the hydraulic lines and hoses daily for
leaks, kinked lines, loose mounting supports, wear,
loose fittings, weather deterioration, and chemical
deterioration. Make all necessary repairs before
operating the machine.
Inspecting the Hydraulic
System Test Ports
The test ports are used to test the pressure in the
hydraulic circuits. Contact your local Toro distributor
or refer to the Toro Service Manual for assistance.
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