Hydraulic System Test Ports; Mower Maintenance; Pivoting (Tilting) The Front Cutting Unit Upright - Toro 31598 Operator's Manual

WARNING
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can
penetrate skin and cause injury.
• Make sure all hydraulic fluid hoses and lines are
in good condition and all hydraulic connections
and fittings are tight before applying pressure to
the hydraulic system.
• Keep your body and hands away from pin
hole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure
hydraulic fluid.
• Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks.
• Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system
before performing any work on the hydraulic
system.
• Seek immediate medical attention if fluid is
injected into skin.

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.

Mower Maintenance

Pivoting (Tilting) the Front
Cutting Unit Upright
Note: Although not needed for normal maintenance
procedures, the front cutting unit can be pivoted (tilted) to an
upright position. Should you desire to tilt the cutting unit,
proceed as follows:
1. Raise the front cutting unit slightly off of the floor, set
the parking brake, and stop the engine. Remove the
ignition key.
2. Remove the retainer clip and disconnect the damper
assembly from the cutting unit
1. Damper assembly
3. Remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pin securing the
height-of-cut chains to the rear of the cutting unit
(Figure 92).
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(Figure 91).
Figure 91
2. Retainer clip