Alamo FALCON 15/10 - Manual (Page 146)

MAINTENANCE
FALCON 15/10 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-10
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
MAINTENANCE
Wheel Bearing Seal Inspection
Check each wheel and remove all foreign material that has been wrapped around the spindle. Inspect the
grease seal to see that the rubber seal is in complete contact with the metal all around the spindle. If the seal
has become worn or cracked, replace it at once.
Hydraulic Cylinders and Hoses
The hoses are made with high strength wire braids and should last several years. If they should become
pinched or broken, replace them. Fittings with pipe threads should be assembled with the use of a pipe sealant
suitable for hydraulic service. NEVER USE TEFLON TAPE! Other types of fittings are sealed by tightening.
Care should be taken so as not to tighten to the point of bursting the fitting. Leaking hydraulic fittings should be
attended to immediately because of the loss of oil or as a source of possible inducement of air into the system.
Excessive leakage of oil around the breather plug on a cylinder indicates that the seal in the cylinder is worn
out. Replace the seals in the cylinder immediately before premature cylinder damage or loss of high volumes
of hydraulic oil occurs.
Cylinder Rod Maintenance
It is important to visually inspect the hydraulic cylinder rods daily before use. It is highly recommended that
while the machine is stored or getting very little use that a protectant is applied to the hydraulic cylinder rods to
prevent degradation. If the machine receives more frequent use, be sure to fully cycle each cylinder function so
that the cylinder rod is coated by the systems hydraulic fluid. Depending on your operating environment it may
be necessary, under normal operating conditions, to apply a protective lubricant to the cylinder rods for
protection against rust and pitting. Hydraulic fluid may provide a suitable amount of protection, but remember
any protectant can attract dust and debris so attention must be given to the cylinder rods daily. Also remember
that any other protectant must be compatible with hydraulic fluid. Alamo Industrial is not responsible for rust or
pitting of the cylinder rod due to weather exposure or impacts from normal operation or mounting. If hydraulic
cylinders and or the cylinder rods are damaged as a result of the rods rusting or pitting, the hydraulic cylinders
and rods will not be covered under warranty by Alamo Industrial.
Clean The Machine
The deck should be cleaned off at least once a day.
Remove all foreign material from the deck and
structural members. Never allow collected grass and
dirt to remain in the deck. This material will
decompose forming ammonia compounds which will
erode the paint and metal deck.