Servicing The Hydraulic System; Checking The Hydraulic-Fluid-Overheat Warning System - Toro LT-F3000 Operator's Manual

Figure 60
1. Hydraulic-tank cap
2. Fluid tank
3. Sight-level gauge
4. Remove the cap and fill the tank to the upper
mark on the sight-level gauge.
Important:
Do not overfill the tank.
5. Install the cap onto the tank.
Servicing the Hydraulic
System
Service Interval: Every 500 hours
Note:
Keep water away from electrical components.
Use a dry cloth or brush to clean such areas.
This procedure is best carried out when the hydraulic
fluid is warm (not hot). Lower the cutting units to the
ground and drain the hydraulic system.
1. Remove the hydraulic tank drain plug and let the
oil flow into the drain pain.
2. When the oil stops, install the drain plug with a
new seal.
3. Remove the oil tank suction flange to gain
access to the suction strainer.
4. Unscrew and remove the strainer and clean with
paraffin or petrol before installing.
5. Install the return line oil filter element.
6. Install the transmission oil filter element.
7. Fill the hydraulic tank with fresh, clean hydraulic
fluid of the recommended grade.
8. Run the machine and operate all hydraulic
systems until the hydraulic fluid is warm.
9. Check the fluid level and top up as necessary to
the upper mark on the sight-level gauge.
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1. Oil-tank filler cap
2. Suction strainer
Checking the
Hydraulic-Fluid-Overheat
Warning System
Service Interval: Every 500 hours
1. Temperature switch
1. Turn the ignition key to the ignition on position I.
2. Disconnect the red/yellow wire terminal from the
hydraulic-tank-temperature switch.
3. Touch the metal terminal of the wire onto a
suitable earth point, ensuring that the metal
surfaces make good contact.
The horn sounds and the
hydraulic-fluid-temperature-warning light illuminates
to confirm correct operation. If necessary, make
repairs before operating the mower.
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Figure 61
3. Filler strainer
Figure 62
2. Hydraulic-fluid tank
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