Toro 30868 Groundsmaster 4700-D - Starting and Stopping the Engine

Toro Premium All Season Hydraulic Fluid
(Available in 5 gallon pails or 55 gallon drums. See
parts catalog or Toro distributor for part numbers.)
Alter nate fluids: If the T oro fluid is not a v ailable , other
fluids ma y be used pro vided they meet all the follo wing
material proper ties and industr y specifications . W e do
not recommend the use of synthetic fluid. Consult
with y our lubricant distributor to identify a satisfactor y
product Note: T oro will not assume responsibility for
damag e caused b y improper substitutions , so use only
products from re putable man ufacturers who will stand
behind their recommendation.
High Viscosity Index/Low Pour Point Anti-wear
Hydraulic Fluid, ISO VG 46
Material Properties:
Viscosity, ASTM D445
cSt @ 40°C 44 to 48
cSt @ 100°C 7.9 to 8.5
Viscosity Index ASTM
D2270
140 to 160
Pour Point, ASTM D97
-34°F to -49°F
Industry Specications:
Vickers I-286-S (Quality Level), Vickers M-2950-S
(Quality Level), Denison HF-0
Note: Many h y draulic fluids are almost colorless ,
making it difficult to spot leaks . A red dye additi v e
for the h y draulic system oil is a v ailable in 2/3 oz. (20
ml) bottles . One bottle is sufficient for 4-6 g al (15-22
1) of h y draulic oil. Order par t no . 44-2500 from y our
authorized T oro distributor .
Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluid - Mobil 224H
Toro Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluid (Available
in 5 gallon pails or 55 gallon drums. See parts
catalog or Toro distributor for part numbers.)
Alternate uid: Mobil EAL 224H
Note: T his is v eg etable-oil based biodeg radable oil
tested and appro v ed b y T oro for this model. T his fluid
is not as resistant to high temperatures as standard
fluid, so install an oil cooler if required b y the operator
man ual and follo w recommended fluid c hang e inter v als
with this fluid. Contamination b y mineral-based
h y draulic fluids will c hang e the biodeg radability and
to xicity of this oil. W hen c hanging from standard fluid
to the biodeg radable type , be cer tain to follo w the
appro v ed flushing procedure . Contact y our local T oro
Distributor for details .
1. P osition the mac hine on a lev el surface , lo w er the
cutting units , stop the engine , and remo v e the k ey .
2. Clean the area around the filler nec k and cap of the
h y draulic tank ( Figure 14 ). R emo v e the cap from
the filler nec k.
Figure 14
1. Hydraulic tank cap
3. R emo v e the dipstic k from the filler nec k and wipe
it with a clean rag . Inser t the dipstic k into the filler
nec k; then remo v e it and c hec k the fluid lev el. T he
fluid lev el should be betw een the tw o marks on the
dipstic k.
4. If the lev el is lo w , add the appropriate fluid to raise
the lev el to the upper mark.
5. Install the dipstic k and cap onto the filler nec k.
Checking the Tire Pressure
T he tires are o v er -inflated for shipping . T herefore ,
release some of the air to reduce the pressure . T he
cor rect air pressure in the tires is 20 psi (138 kP a).
Chec k the tire pressure daily .
Important: Maintain the r ecommended
pr essur e in all tir es to ensur e a good quality-of-cut
and pr oper machine perf or mance. Do not
under -inflate.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
Important: T he fuel system must be bled if an y
of the f ollo wing situations ha v e occur r ed:
• T he engine has ceased r unning due to lac k of fuel.
• Maintenance has been perfor med upon the fuel
system components .
R efer to Bleeding the Fuel System in
Fuel System Maintenance , pag e 35 .
1. R emo v e y our foot from the traction pedal and
ensure that it is in neutral. Ensure that the parking
brak e is set.
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