Alamo 803350C - Manual (Page 100)

ASSEMBLY
VERSA PRO 03/09 Assembly Section 3-16
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HYDRAULIC
Filter buggies or carts are commercially available for hydraulic system charging. These consist of a high-
efficiency, high-capacity filter, a pump, a drive motor, and hoses for supplying the machine’s hydraulic system.
After the first 10 hours of operation, replace the hydraulic filter with a new one. An extra Filter Element is
provided for you. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Section for instruction.
After the VERSA PRO mower is completely assembled to the tractor and with the wings on the ground, fill the
mower hydraulic tank above the oil level sight gauge approximately 1” below the top of the tank.
With mower ON/OFF switches in “OFF” position, start engine and engage PTO for about 30 to 45 seconds to
allow oil to fill pumps and motors. Check the oil level in the sight gauge. If no oil is seen, add oil to bring the
level up to the sight gauge.
NOTE: Do not fill the tank with oil above the level of the sight gauge. Overfilling the tank with oil after the initial
filling may result in oil being discharged through the air filter on top of the hydraulic tank. Start the tractor and
PTO and run it for 2 minutes and then turn it off. Again, check the oil level in the sight gauge. If the oil level is in
the sight gauge, the unit is ready to run. If no oil is seen, add oil to bring the level up to the sight gauge.
Remove all foreign objects and stand clear of cutter units. DO NOT GET NEAR ROTATING
KNIVES!
NOTE: On tractor hydraulic powered circuit only, make certain that there is full flow from tractor hydraulic
system to control valve. Refer to tractor manual.
After hydraulic system is fully charged and functioning properly, switch cutter units on, then speed engine up to
540 RPM PTO speed. Maintain this speed for about 5 minutes. Check complete VERSA PRO, look for any
leaks, loose connections, or anything that could cause premature wear or failure.
FINAL CHECK
Run VERSA PRO for about 1/2 hour at full speed. Check for leaks and vibrations. Frequently check oil
temperature. Make certain it does not exceed 180 degrees.
DO NOT leave until unattended, and COMPLY WITH ALL WARNING DECALS.
If unit starts to make unusual noise, stop unit and check oil level. Also check for frothy oil which would indicate
a leak on suction side of system.