Alamo HYDRO 15 - Manual (Page 10)

HYDRO 15 (Service Manual) 09/06
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SPECIFICATIONS - HYDRO 15 FLEX WING
READ THIS BEFORE BEGINNING
ASSEMBLY, REPAIRS OR TESTING:
The Hydro 15 has electric components:. The electric components can be damaged if care is not
taken when performing repairs, testing, dis-assembly or re-assembly. Mower must be maintained in a safe
position at all times. The hydraulic system must be protected from contamination at all times.
DO NOT
1. DO NOT start any repairs, testing or dis-assembly before the mower is secured with the wings in the lowered
position and the mower hydraulic axle system released to lower the mower completely. If the Hydraulic axle
cylinders or turnbuckles are to be removed or serviced make certain mower decks are securely supported
by strong jack stands. Make certain mower is in secure clean environment when working on hydraulic system.
If mower is connected to tractor must be secured to prevent someone from starting it and parked in accordance
with the tractor manufactures recommendation, See tractor operators manual and/or decals for parking tractor
securely.
2. DO NOT open any hydraulic component on mower before the entire exterior of the mower and hydraulic
components have been cleaned of all debris or any thing that would contaminate the hydraulic system. When
working on the hydraulics always keep the hoses sealed by using temporary caps to plug them, do not just
leave them open to the elements
3. DO NOT short any wires across or allow them to be shorted out on the electric components of mower. Do not
allow or attempt to jump across any wires or supply them with alternate power source.
4. DO NOT install higher rated fuses than are recommended by manufacturer for any components.
5. DO NOT do any welding on unit unless the electrical components are unplugged first, this is to prevent a power
surge going into switch and/or solenoids (THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT). This could also apply to the tractor
components. Check Tractors repair guide for specific instruction about tractor model and type.It is recom-
mended that mower be disconnected from tractor when being repaired.
6. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust a component that is not intended to be repaired, example sealed components
as there are no serviceable components inside.
7. DO NOT let anyone attempt any testing or repairs unless they are an experienced and qualified technician.
Technicians must have proper tools, gauges, meters etc. to perform proper diagnosis and/or repairs.
8. DO NOT perform any repairs with dirty tools or in dirty area. When working on hydraulic components, keeping
system clean and free of contamination is important.
9. DO NOT re-use old oil if it is contaminated, re-install dirty components or not completely clean the system after
a repair if there is a possibility of oil contamination. Example: If the right wing motor has metal in it from a failure
the left wing motor is most likely also contaminated. The center motor, and possibly the pump, the hoses, the
tank, the filter housings as well as the filters will most likely need cleaning and or replacing.
10. DO NOT start or engage system if the oil level is not at the proper level or condition. Never start or run unit low
or out of oil.
11. DO NOT install / add any oil unless you know it is the correct type and the container is clean. Make certain
the oil is not contaminated with dirt or any liquid. It is recommended that any oil installed be done using a
commercial oil buggy with a filtered system, a buggy system can also be used to clean the oil.