MAINTENANCE
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TEXTRON TURF CARE AND SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
3.4 HYDRAULIC OIL AND FILTER _________________________________________________
To prevent serious injury from
hot, high pressure oil, never
use your hands to check for oil leaks. Use paper
or cardboard.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under
pressure can have sufficient
force to penetrate the skin. If fluid in injected into
the skin, it must be surgically removed within a
few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of
injury. Gangrene may result if not treated
properly.
1.
Park the mower on a flat level surface, lower the cut-
ting deck and stop the engine.
2.
Oil temperature should be at 60°F to 90°F. Do not
check oil level when oil is hot.
3.
The fluid level in the reservoir should always be
within 1” (25.4 mm) from the top of the tank.
4.
To fill the hydraulic reservoir, stop the engine and
add the recommended oil to the proper oil level.
IMPORTANT:
If water contamination is suspected (cloudy or
milky appearance of oil), or the oil has a rancid
odor, indicating a breakdown in the oil due to
excessive heat, change the hydraulic oil and filter
immediately.
Note:
The 25 micron suction filter is located under the
hydraulic oil reservoir tank.
3.5 HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER _____________________________________________________
The hydraulic drain valve is located under the hydraulic
oil reservoir next to the hydraulic oil filter.
1.
Attach a plastic drain hose and drain the waste
hydraulic oil into an appropriate container.
2.
Place collection pan on the ground just to the rear of
the cutter deck.
3.
Use a funnel to direct the oil into the collection pan
when the cap is removed from the drain tube.
4.
Place a thin film of oil on the gasket of the new filter
and install.
5.
Fill the reservoir with the recommended hydraulic
oil.
6.
Start engine and run at idle for 3 minutes to circu-
late the new oil.
7.
Drive the machine to remove any air trapped in the
system.
8.
Stop the engine.
a.
Check reservoir oil level and add oil if necessary.
b.
Check entire hydraulic drive system for leaks.
Note:
After return to service, if the hydrostatic drive
performance seems substandard, contact an
authorized Bunton Service Dealer.
3.6 HYDRAULIC MOTORS AND PUMPS ____________________________________________
The hydraulic wheel motors and pumps are sealed at the
factory and should not require service. See an authorized
Bunton Dealer if the wheel motors and/or pumps require
attention.
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HYDRAULIC OIL
Mineral Base
15W40
20W50
Synthetic Base
15W50
