Reelmaster 3550--DHydraulic System Page 4 -- 4
General Information
Operator’s Manual
The Traction Unit and Cutting Unit Operator’s Manuals
provide information regarding the operation, general
maintenance and maintenance intervals for your Reel-
master machine. Refer to these publications for addi-
tional information when servicing the machine.
Towing Traction Unit
IMPORTANT: If towing limits are exceeded, severe
damage to the piston pump may occur.
If it becomes necessary to tow (or push) the machine,
tow (or push) in a forward direction only, at a speed
below 3 mph (4.8 kph) and for a very short distance.
The piston (traction) pump is equipped with a bypass
valve that needs to be turned 90
o
for towing (Fig. 1). Do
not turn bypass valve when engine is running.
See Traction Unit Operator’s Manual for additional tow-
ing p rocedures.
1. Bypass valve location
Figure 1
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Check Hydraulic Fluid
The Reelmaster 3550--D hydraulic systems are de-
signed to operate on anti--wear hydraulic fluid. The res-
ervoir holds approximately 3.5 U.S. gallons (13.2 liters)
of hydraulic fluid. Check level of hydraulic fluid daily.
NOTE: Use only hydraulic fluids specified in the Tr ac-
tion Unit Operator’s Manual. Other fluids may cause
system damage.
Figure 2
1. Hydraulic reservoir 2. Reservoir cap
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