Groundsmaster 4000--D/4010--D Hydraulic SystemPage 4 -- 3
General Information
Operator’s Manual
The Operator’s Manual provides information regarding
the operation, general maintenance and maintenance
intervalsforyourGroundsmastermachine.Refertothat
publicationforadditionalinformationwhenservicingthe
machine.
Check Hydraulic Fluid
TheGroundsmasterhydraulicsystemisdesignedtoop-
erate on anti --wear hydraulic fluid. The hydraulic reser-
voir located beneath the operator seat holds
approximately 8 U.S. gallons (30.3 liters) of hydraulic
fluid. Check level of hydraulic fluid daily. See Opera-
tor’s Manual for fluid level checking procedure and oil
recommendations.
1. Hydraulic reservoir cap 2. Operator seat
Figure 1
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Towing Traction Unit
IMPORTANT: If towing limits are exceeded, severe
damage to the piston (traction) pump may occur.
If it becomes necessary to tow (or push) the machine,
tow (or push) in a forward direction only and at a
speedbelow3mph(5kph).Thepiston(traction)pump
isequippedwithaby--passvalvethatneedstobeturned
90
o
(one quarter turn) for towing. Refer to your Opera-
tor’s Manual for additional towing instructions.
IMPORTANT: Do not turn by--pass valve when en-
gine is running.
Figure 2
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1. Bypass valve location 2. Operator seat
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Hydraulic
System