Alamo SX15 manual Connecting Mower Hydraulic Lines to the Tractor, Operation

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6.2 Connecting Mower Hydraulic Lines to the Tractor

OPERATION

6.2 Connecting Mower Hydraulic Lines to the Tractor

With the tractor shut down and secured in position, relieve hydraulic pressure from the tractor by moving the control levers back and forth several times or placing the levers in the float position.

When connecting the mower hydraulic lines, keep hoses, quick couplers, and swivels free of contamination. Never leave a disconnected hose end open and cap the tractor hydraulic outlet ports when not in use. If the tractor ports or mower hydraulic hose ends become contaminated, wipe clean with a rag before connecting.

Operating Mower Hydraulics with Three Tractor Hydraulic Ports

Connect one hose into each hydraulic port. Connect lines to correspond with position of hydraulic control levers.

Operating Mower Hydraulics with Two Tractor Hydraulic Ports

The lines that operate the wings must be plumbed together and will be controlled using one hydraulic control valve and the center section with the remaining control valve. Ensure that the operator is aware that each wing cannot be controlled independently nor will they raise and lower simultaneously.

Operating the Mower Hydraulics with a 3-Spool Hydraulic Control Valve (Extra Equipment)

Ensure the valve matches the hydraulic operating system of the tractor (open or closed center). Refer to the Assembly Section for additional information on equipping the tractor with a 3-spool control valve.

Mount the valve bank to a tractor fender or other accessible location. Connect valve bank inlet and outlet lines to outlets of the same tractor hydraulic port. Connect the mower hydraulics to the control valve bank with the center section line to the right port. Connect the wing cylinder lines to the control valve positioned to correspond with the left and right wing.

To activate the 3-spool hydraulic control valve, tie the tractor’s hydraulic control lever back to keep hydraulic oil continuously fed to the valve bank.

SX15 01/09

Operation Section 4-11

© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.

OPERATION

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Alamo SX15 manual Connecting Mower Hydraulic Lines to the Tractor, Operation