Flushing The Hydraulic System - Toro GreensPro 1240 Service Manual

Flushing the Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System: Service and Repairs
Flush the hydraulic system whenever the system is contaminated (for example,
the fluid appears milky or black, or contains metal particles).
If a component failure occurs; refer to
(page 5–7)for additional information.
1. Park the machine on a clean, level surface with the transport wheels in the
raised and locked position, shut off the engine, and engage the parking brake.
2. Read and adhere to the information provided in
Removing and Installing the Hydraulic System Components (page
Flush the hydraulic system with the hydraulic fluid as warm as
possible, but to prevent additional system damage, Do Not operate a
machine with contaminated hydraulic fluid to warm the fluid before
draining.
Follow all local codes and regulations when recycling or disposing
the hydraulic fluid and filters.
3. Drain the hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic tank. Remove the tank cap and
clean the tank. Consider removing and cleaning the tank if necessary; refer
to Hydraulic Tanks (page
4. Drain the hydraulic system hoses and other components from low points in
the system.
5. Remove and replace the hydraulic fluid filter; refer to the Operator's Manual.
6. Connect all the hydraulic hoses and components that were disconnected
while draining the system; refer to
(page 5–12).
Using other hydraulic fluids could damage the hydraulic system.
Use the hydraulic fluids that are specified in the Operator's Manual.
7. Fill the hydraulic tank with the correct quantity of new hydraulic fluid; refer to
the Owner's Manual.
8. Prime the hydraulic pump; refer to
9. Charge the hydraulic system; refer to
5–42).
IMPORTANT
Hydraulic System Components
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
5–43).
Installing the Hydraulic Hoses and Tubes
IMPORTANT
Priming the Hydraulic Pump (page
Charging the Hydraulic System (page
Page 5–38
General Precautions for
5–35).
5–41).
GreensPro ™ 1240/1260
14211SL Rev A