Alamo none - Manual (Page 97)

OPERATION
GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-11
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OPERA
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6.2 Connecting Mower Hydraulics
1. With the tractor shut down and secured in
position, move the hydraulic remote valve
lever back and forth several times or place
the hydraulic lever in the float position to
relieve all hydraulic pressure. When
connecting the mower hydraulic lines to the
tractor, keep the hose, quick couplers, and
swivels free of dirt and other contaminants.
Wipe all dirt and other contaminants from the
tractor hydraulic remote ports and mower
hydraulic hose coupler with a clean rag
before connecting.
2. Connect mower hydraulic hose to the tractor
remote port. Ensure the coupler locks in
place making a good connection. Different
tractor models receive hydraulic lines dif-
ferently. Refer to the tractor Operator’s Man-
ual for connecting and operating hydraulics
for your particular model tractor.
Some tractor models allow the remote
hydraulic valve to be configured for single
acting cylinders. Refer to tractor operators
manual and follow the appropriate instruc-
tions for single acting cylinder operation.
3. Ensure hydraulic hoses will not contact or
become entangled with mower drivelines, do
not bind when turning, or become pinched or
kinked when operating, raising, and lowering
the mower.
Hydraulic Cylinder Priming
Hydraulic Cylinders must be filled with hydraulic oil before releasing the wing transport locks to lower the
mower. Hydraulic cylinders and lines are filled by holding the valve control levers in the raised position until the
cylinders fully extend then place the control lever in the float position. Repeat the process several more times
to ensure wings are entirely supported by the hydraulic cylinders before releasing the transport locks and
lowering the mower.