Service Manual

Hydraulic

System

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Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter

The hydraulic system filter head is equipped with a ser-

vice indicator. With the engine running, view the indica-

tor, it should be in the GREEN zone. When the indicator

is in the RED zone, the filter element should be changed.

IMPORTANT: Use only the Toro replacement filter

recommended for this product (see parts catalog or

service reference decal on unit). Use of any other fil-

ter may void the warranty on some components.

1. Position machine on a level surface, lower the cut-

ting units, stop the engine, engage the parking brakes

and remove key from ignition switch.

2. Clean area around filter mounting area. Place drain

pan under filter and remove filter (Fig. 27).

3. Lubricate new filter gasket and fill the filter with hy-

draulic fluid.

1. Hydraulic Filter 2. Service Indicator

Figure 27

4. Assure filter mounting area is clean. Screw filter on

until gasket contacts mounting plate. Then tighten filter

one-half turn.

5. Start engine and let run for about two minutes to

purge air from the system. Stop the engine and check for

leaks.