Alamo Switchblade Sickle Bar 5 - Manual (Page 86)

OPERATION
SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-12
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERA
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HYDRAULIC PUMP/OIL RESERVOIR
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Check oil reservoir level and oil condition. (Add
specific type oil if low)
• Change hydraulic oil filter and hydraulic oil
according to maintenance schedule.
• Ensure there are no oil leaks and fitting are
properly connected
• Inspect overall condition of hydraulic pump.
• Inspect pump drive shaft.
The oil reservoir has a filter condition gauge located
on the filter housing. The filter will show in the red
arc when the oil filter needs changing or when the
oil temperature is below 100 degrees F. The oil filter should be changed after every 500 hours of operation or
when the gauge shows in the red arc when the oil temperature is above 100 degrees F. When changing the
filter, also replace the breather filter element (P/N 02974319) located under the black cap. OPS-SB- 0005
Attention: Oil Filler Cap is also the Pressure Relief Cap.
Remove cap slowly to relieve pressure before removing cap completely. Stay clear to pre-
vent being scalded with hot oil that may spray out of the tank that is still pressurized and may
cause serious injury to eyes, face, and exposed skin.
(Ops-0001-MISC)
Avoid contact with hot surfaces including hydraulic oil tanks, pumps, motors, valves and
hose connections. Relieve hydraulic pressure before performing maintenance or repairs.
Use gloves and eye protection when servicing hot components. Contact with a hot surface
or fluid can cause serious injury from burns or scalding.
(SG-34)