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ASSEMBLY
EK II 03/09 Assembly Section 4-10
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ASSEMBLY
4. Fill the Hydraulic Reservoir until the fluid is visible through the sight gauge. FIGURE Asm-B-0010 &
Asm-B-0011.
5. Fill the Suction Hose with hydraulic fluid and re-install on Hydraulic Tank. Tighten hose clamp securely.
FIGURE Asm-B-0012 & Asm-B-0013
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6. When the hydraulic tank has been filled and the mower unit properly assembled, the unit should be
started up. NOTE: Make sure that no materials, tools, or jacks have been left under the mower head.
Make sure the front and rear of the mower are properly guarded to prevent any foreign objects from being
thrown by the mower. All other workers should keep a safe distance from the unit before the mower is
started.
7. Run the mower at 1000 RPM tractor engine speed for at least two hours.
IMPORTANT: Change the return filter in tank and suction filters after the first 200 hours of operation.
Change the filters again at 800 hours; then, change the oil and filters at 1600 hours. After that, continue to
change the filter every 800 hours and the oil every 1600 hours. Hydraulic oil to be used is, Universal
Tractor Hydraulic Oil. Use the above procedures as part of a good filter maintenance program.