Alamo SX15 - Manual (Page 139)

OPERATION
SX15 01/09 Operation Section 4-47
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Oil squirting from breather Oil leaking by piston ring. (A small Do not carry cutter on cylinder. (Use
vent hole amount of leakage is normal.) stroke control.)
Piston ring worn. Replace piston ring.
Cylinder wall scored or pitted. Replace cylinder.
Wrong piston ring on piston. Use correct piston rings.
Streaking Conditions in Swath Conditions too wet for cutting. Allow grass to dry before cutting. Slow
Blades unable to cut that part of ground speed of tractor but keep
grass pressed down by path of engine running at full PTO rpm. Move
tractor tires. rear tires to 60” inside of tires so wing
blades will pick up grass.
Dull blades. Sharpen or replace blades.
Height of cutter lower at rear or front. See cutting height instructions.
Gearbox Overheating Low on lubricant. Fill to level plug.
Improper type lubricant. Replace with proper lubricant. See
Maintenance Section.
Excessive trash build-up around Remove trash.
gear box.
Bearing or gears set-up improperly.
Consult your dealer.
Hydraulic Cylinder Will Not Not enough pressure. Check pressure.
Operate
Valve not connected properly. Re-plumb valve.
Quick coupler not completely Complete connection.
connected.