Alamo FALCON 15/10 manual Hydraulic Fluid, Proper Oil Level, Oil Level Low

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Hydraulic Fluid

Maintaining the proper level and cleanliness of the oil is very important for the continued trouble-free operation of the mower and should be checked each morning before the mower is started. Check for any leaks and tighten any fittings which may be loose. The factory hydraulic oil fill is Mobil DTE 16m or an ISO AW68 equivalent. This oil is adequate for most summer mowing conditions throughout the country.

Note: Your ambient temperature and operating conditions may require a different viscosity oil. Please consult the oil manufacturer for proper specifications.

Proper Oil Level

Maintain the oil level within the sight gauge located on the front of the reservoir. When oil is cold, the level should be halfway on the sight gauge. Never fill the tank above the sight gauge level. A space is maintained above this sight gauge to allow for the expansion of the oil. Oil is added through the Filler Breather Cap located in the top of the tank. Thoroughly clean the cap area around the filter to prevent oil contamination. Remove the cap and add oil. Use the oil appropriate for the operating temperature range as shown in decal P/N 02982828. Only add FILTERED oil to the tank using either prefiltered oil or by using a filter cart. Never assume any oil is clean, not even from a new container.

Oil Level Low

Low oil level in the reservoir is caused by leakage of oil. Locate the area of the leak and repair the leak at once. Loss of fluid can cause severe damage to the hydraulic pump and motors.

NOTE: After the first day of operation the mower may require more oil to bring the oil level back into the sight gauge. This is normal. Air trapped in the lines and tanks was displaced by the oil, causing the oil level to go down.

Filter Change - After the first 25 hours of operation, change the oil filters. Replace the oil filters with the new ones provided for you. Thereafter, replace these filters every 500 hours or when the filter condition gauge shows they need to be changed.

FALCON 15/10 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-5

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