SPECIFICATIONS 4
en-16
4.6 SLOPES _________________________________________________________________
DO NOT USE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 18.3°. The 18.3° slope was calculated with static stability measurements
according to the requirements of BS EN ISO 5395-3.
4.7 CUTTING UNIT SPECIFICATION______________________________________________
4.8 RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS ______________________________________________
Engine Oil:
Must meet MIL-L-46152 or API Classification grades CJ-4
Hydraulic Fluid:
The standard hydraulic fluid is GreensCare™ 68.
GreensCare™ 68 Plus and SAE 10W-30 (MIL-L-46152 or API Classification grades SG, SF/CC, CD) are alternative
fluids.
Grease:
Texaco Starplex 2EP Moly (NLGI Grade 2-EP Lithium Complex Grease containing Molybdenum Disulfide) or
equivalent
LF550 / LF570
LF557 / LF577
Blade Length
22 in. (55.9 cm)
Number of cutting units
5
7
LF550/LF557 Height of cut
3/8 to 3/4 in. (0.95 to 1.9 cm)
LF570/LF577 Height of cut
3/8 to 1-1/8 in. (0.95 to 2.9 cm
Height of cut adjustment
Lift or lower front roller with adjustment knobs on the ends of reel.
Temperature
Viscosity
Above 77° F (25° C)
SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40
32° to 77° F (0° to 25° C)
SAE 20 or SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40
Below 32° F (0° C)
SAE 10W or SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40
NOTICE
Use of SAE 10W-30 oil will compromise all biodegradable properties of the hydraulic system. Flushing the hydraulic
system with GreensCare Bio-Flush will be required to switch back to GreensCare 68 or GreensCare 68 Plus.
