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2160 06/11 Maintenance Section 5-5
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MAINTENANCE
HYDRAULIC FLUID
Maintaining the proper hydraulic oil level and oil cleanliness is very important for continued trouble-free
operation of the mower. The fluid level should be checked daily before the mower is put into service. A visual
inspection of the hydraulic connections, hose guards and shielding should occur daily as well. The hydraulic
fluid can loose its ability to lubricate in a number of different ways, most commonly contamination and
overheating. Both scenarios can lead to catastrophic failure of the hydraulic components and costly repairs.
Rhino offers fluids, filters, and oil analysis capabilities to help you maintain your hydraulic powered machine.
Please be sure to follow the oil & filter change procedure that is outlined for your mower.
There are two types of hydraulic oil used by the factory, reference the chart below, Mobil DTE 16m and
Chevron 1000 THF. Also, note the ISO cleanliness requirement for your mower.
The above are prescribed intervals, but frequency may change based on use. It is important to monitor the filter
clogging indicator.
There are many comparable oils that are equivalent to what is used by the factory. An ISO class oil with a
viscosity that matches your operating conditions is recommended. For further information, please consult with
the oil manufacturer for proper specifications.
Product Oil Type
Oil
Specification
ISO
Cleanliness
Filter Change
Recommendation
Oil Change
Recommendation
2160 UTF Chevron 1000
THF
18/16/14 First 100 / every 500
or 12 months
First 500 / every 1000
or 12 months