MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

Before operating the mower, make sure it is properly lubricated and thoroughly inspected. Only a minimum of time and effort is required to regularly lubricate and maintain this machine to provide long life and trouble free operation.

LUBRICATION INFORMATION

Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts, particularly when operating in sandy areas. The accompanying illustration shows lubrication parts. The chart gives the frequency of lubrication in hours, based on normal operating conditions. Severe or unusual conditions may require more frequent lubrication.

Lubrication Schedule

The mower must be serviced daily to achieve the best operation and longest life. Good quality grease from a hand grease gun in all grease fittings should be sufficient.

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

FREQUENCY

1

Hitch Pivot

8 hours

2

Gearbox

Check Daily

3

Tail Beam

8 hours

4

Wheel Hubs

Weekly

5

Hydraulic Motor

Check Daily

GEARBOX LUBRICATION

The Gearbox was filled with oil at the factory. However, it is necessary that the operator check the Geabox before operations. The oil should be to the level of the notch on the dipstick. The Filler/Breather Plug is on the top of the Gearbox. Fill through this plug using NLGI000 Grease. The oil level after operating long enough for warmed oil to flow through the Bearings into the lower Gearbox cavity. Refill to the test plug level. Check the oil again before operation, after every 40 hours of mowing, and at the beginning and end of each mowing season.

SL72 03/08

Maintenance Section 5-2

© 2008 Alamo Group Inc.

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Alamo SL72 manual Lubrication Information, Gearbox Lubrication, Lubrication Schedule