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Interstater (NH TS-100A , 115A , 125A & 135A Asy. Manual) 06/04
Initial Start-Up Procedure
INITIAL START-UP PROCEDURE:
1. Check all nuts and hex head capscrews to ensure all are tight and all lock washers are fully
compressed (flattened).
2.
Check all hoses and hydraulic connections. Make certain they are secure.
3. Inspect all moving parts and besure that no wires or hoses will be caught or pinched when
the tractor or the INTERSTATER is in operation. Tie down loose wires and hoses.
4.
Thoroughly grease the INTERSTATER and install a lubricap on each grease fitting. Refer to
the Operation and Maintenance Section.
5.
Jack front of tractor up enough to allow axle to pivot through its full range. While turning
wheels through their limits, right and left, swing them up and down. Look for interference
between tires and any part of the INTERSTATER. If interference occurs, shims (not
furnished) must be welded to axle pivot stop or steering arm to limit the movement enough to
avoid interference. Tractors with an adjustable front axle may require an outward adjustment
of the wheels.
6. To fill the INTERSTATER reservoir with new, clean hydraulic oil, follow the steps below.
Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Section for specifications. (See Figure 10)
A. With a hydraulic jack raise the right side of the tractor. This will tilt the tank and allow
only a minimum amount of air when filling.
B. Avoid hydraulic contamination by filtering the hydraulic oil while filling the hydraulic
tank.
C. Filter buggies or carts are commercially available for hydraulic system clean-up.
These consist of a high-efficiency, high-capacity filter, a circulating pump, a drive
motor, and hoses for connecting the overhauled machine’s hydraulic system.
D. After the first 10 hours of operation, replace the hydraulic filter with a new one. An
extra Filter Element is provided for you. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance
Section for instruction.
7. After the Interstater mower is
completely assembled to the
tractor and with the wings on
the ground, fill the mower hy
draulic tank above the oil level
sight gauge approximately 5" or
1" below the top of the tank.
8. With mower ON/OFF switches
in “ON” position and tractor fuel
cut off, crank engine for about
30 to 45 seconds to allow oil to
fill pumps and motors. Check
the oil level in the sight gauge.
If no oil is seen add oil to bring
the level up to the sight gauge.
NOTE: Do not fill the tank with
oil above the level of the sight
gauge. Over filling the tank with
oil after the initial filling may re
sult in oil being discharged
Figure 10
through the air filter on top of the hydraulic tank. Start the tractor and run it for 2 minutes and
then turn it off. Again check the oil level in the sight gauge. If the oil level is in the sight gauge,
the unit is ready to run. If no oil is seen, add oil to bring the level up to the sight gauge.
