Hydraulic Connections - Alamo UNDER THE GUARDRAIL Operator's Manual

7. Connect the hydraulic circuit in accordance with the Hydraulic Kit Installation Instructions, tank to pump, pump
to valve and so on. Use a paste sealer on all pipe thread connections. NOTE: DO NOT USE TEFLON TAPE!
CAUTION: Do not overtighten connections. Cracked parts and fittings due to overtightening will not be covered
under warranty.
8. Connect the electric wire harness to the switches and tractor.Disconnect the negative lead from the battery
terminal.Remove the ignition switch access panel and/or ignition switch.Cut the"IGNITION-START" wire approx
3" from the ignition switch. Strip off 1/4" insullation from the end of each wire. Loop in the brown wires using the
attached butt connectors.Remove 1/4" of insullation from the "IGNITION ACCESSORY" Switch and tee in red
wire. Insulate connection with electrical tape. (Alternatly, Tee-Splices may be utilized) Attach the black ground
wire to a panel screw or other ground point.(See Figure 5)
9. Lubricate all points by referring to the figure in the Maintenance Section.
10. After making sure all of the hydraulic connections have been made and are tight, fill the reservoir with a good
grade of clean Universal Tractor Hydraulic Oil(P/N 02966303 - 5 gal Container). NOTE: Always add oil to the
reservoir using a system that filters the oil prior to being added to the tank. Never Assume that any oil, even
new oil in a new container is contaminant free! To rapidly fill the tank, remove the screw cap from the top of the filter
housing and remove the filter cartridge from the bowl. Fill the tank until the oil is at the top of the sight gauge.
Reinstall the filter and screw cap. Start the tractor and let it run for a few seconds. Stop the tractor and fill the tank
as needed. Start the tractor again and lift and lower the mower for several cycles to remove all air from hydraulic
system. Return the Cutterbar to the floor . Turn on the Cutterbar motor and let it cycle for a few seconds. Turn off
the motor and tractor and fill tank as needed.
UGM 06/03
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ASSEMBLY
Figure 5
Assembly Section 3-4