SERVICE
Service - 20
Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level
1.
Remove the filler cap (A) on the top of the oil tank.
2.
A
Wipe the attached dipstick with a clean
A
B
towel and set the filler cap back in place
without threading in.
3.
Remove the filler cap and check the oil
level. the level must be between the two
marks (A & B) on the dipstick.
4. If hydraulic oil level is below the bottom
mark (B), add HydroTorq XL synthetic
hydraulic oil or equivalent until the proper
level is reached.
Changing Hydraulic Oil
1.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD!
Oil is hazardous to the environment. Dispose of oil
in an approved container at a proper recycle center.
Clean the reel mower to remove possible con-
taminants.
2. Place a drain pan under the drain on the bottom
of the oil tank.
3. Remove the drain plug (A) from the oil tank.
4.
A
After oil has drained from the tank, replace the
drain plug.
5.
Refill tank to the correct level with Ventrac Hydro
-
Torq XL synthetic hydraulic oil or equivalent.
Changing the Hydraulic Filter
1.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD!
Oil is hazardous to the environment. Dispose of
oil filters at a proper recycle center.
Clean the reel mower to remove possible con-
taminants.
2.
Place a drain pan under the filter area to capture
any spilled oil.
3.
Unscrew the canister filter and place in the drain
pan.
4.
Apply a thin film of hydraulic oil to the gasket of
the new filter.
5.
Install new filter. NOTE: Turn filter clockwise
until filter gasket makes contact with the mount
-
ing surface. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn after gasket
contact.
6. Check hydraulic oil level after reel mower has
run for several minutes. Add HydroTorq XL syn-
thetic hydraulic oil if necessary.
Storage
Preparing the Reel Mower for Storage
1. Clean the cutting units and the frame.
2. Inspect for loose or missing hardware, damaged
components, or signs of wear. Inspect hydrau-
lic hoses and fittings to ensure tight, leak free
connections. Repair or replace any damaged or
worn components.
3. Apply grease to all grease points.
4. If the reel mower will be stored with the lift arms
down, place a light coating of oil on the exposed
cylinder rods.
5. Place a light coating of oil on the reel blades and
bed knife of each cutting unit.
6. Wipe off all excess grease or oil.
Removing the Reel Mower from Storage
1. Inspect the drive belt and replace if necessary.
2. Inspect the reel mower cutting edges. Reel
blades should be free of nicks and bends. The
bed knife should be sharp and securely fas-
tened.
3. Check blade adjustment of the reel to the bed
knife.
