Labrie ALLEY -GATOR RIGHT-HAND, Maintenance Manual

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32 Maintenance
Figure 3-3 Ball valve
Hydraulic Oil Cooler
Your Alley-Gator Right-Hand
TM
has been fitted with an aluminum thermostat-controlled oil cooler.
The cooler is fitted in the hydraulic return line from the packer valve to the oil tank. When the
operating oil temperatures exceed 150
F (65.6 C), the cooler fan starts rotating to help cool down the
oil temperature to below 150 F (65.6 C).
Figure 3-4 Hydraulic oil cooler
Oil Filtration
Your hydraulic system requires filtration for performance and longevity. Excessive particle
contaminants over a period of time will result in poor hydraulic performance and/or failure. The
hydraulic system on your Alley-Gator Right-Hand
TM
is protected with one return line filter and one
in-line pressure filter . These filters must be changed after the first 50 hours of use. Replacement
guidelines are provided below.
Filter Replacement
Labrie Enviroquip Group recommends the filter elements be replaced as per pop up indicator (on the
filter) or every 2500
hours of
regular
operational use. Examination of routine contamination is also
recommended. Regular filter replacement done by qualified maintenance personnel helps to remove