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HYDRAULIC MAINTENANCE
CHECKING HYDRAULIC LINES AND
HOSES
Inspect hydraulic lines and hoses daily for leaks,
kinked lines, loose mounting supports, wear, loose
fittings, weather deterioration and chemical
deterioration. Make all necessary repairs before
operating.
WARNING
Keep body and hands away from pin hole
leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure hy
draulic fluid. Use cardboard or paper to find
hydraulic leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping un
der pressure can penetrate skin and cause in
jury. Fluid accidentally injected into the skin
must be surgically removed within a few hours
by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or
gangrene may result.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TEST PORT (Fig. 32)
The test port is used to test pressure in the hydraulic
circuits. Contact your local Toro distributor for
assistance.
1. Test Port #1 (Fig. 32) is used to adjust pressure in
counterbalance circuit.
Figure 32
1. Test Port
1
ADJUSTING TRACTION PEDAL LINKAGE
(Fig. 33 & 34)
Traction pedal to reach full stroke prior to contact with
stop.
1. Park machine on a level surface, shut engine off
and lower cutting unit to the floor.
2. Check pedal stop adjustment. Distance from top of
stand to top of stop must be 1.25". Loosen jam nuts
and adjust stop if required.
Figure 33
1. Traction Pedal Stop
1
1.25"
3. Loosen jam nuts securing traction rod to
transmission lever pivot capscrew.
Figure 34
1. Traction Rod
2. Capscrew
3. Lever
2
3
1
4. Adjust capscrew until traction pedal reaches full
forward stroke just before pedal contacts stop.
5. Tighten jam nuts to lock adjustment.
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