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8 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
8.5
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM _________________________________________________
Drain and replace the hydraulic oil if one of the following occur.
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Component failure
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Water or foam is in the hydraulic fluid
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The hydraulic fluid has a rancid odour (indication of high
heat)
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Every 500 hours or each year, which occurs first.
Always replace the hydraulic filter when you replace the
hydraulic fluid.
Change The Hydraulic Oil
a
Clean the area around the oil cap to prevent dirt to enter
the hydraulic system.
b
Remove the hose (F) from the bottom of the tank.
c
After the oil has drained, reinstall the hose and fill the
tank with hydraulic fluid through filler (A).
d
Start the engine and remove the air from the hydraulic
system. Operate all mower functions for 5 minutes to
remove the air and to balance the hydraulic fluid level.
e
When all air is removed from the hydraulic-fluid, check
the level, add hydraulic fluid to the tank to the
recommended level. Check the sight gauge (B) is
indicating Green.
IMPORTANT
If you open the closed hydraulic transmission circuit, you need to fill the circuit with oil before the circuit is used
again. When you fill the hydraulic tank, use only clean oil. It is recommended that new hydraulic oil must go
through a minimum 25micron absolute filter before the oil enters the tank.
The Hydraulic Oil Can Damage Your Skin. Use Gloves When You Use Hydraulic Oil. If Hydraulic Oil Touches
Discard Used Hydraulic Oil As Shown In Local Safety Regulations.
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CAUTION
Your Skin, Clean The Area Immediately.
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CAUTION
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B
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