Alamo PA92 Bedienungsanleitung

©2009 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 03/09 Part No. 7192859C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL ® 1502 E. W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-372-3551 Email: part s@alamo-industrial.com REAR-MOUNT BOOM MOWER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of the safe operation of this machine and must be maint ained with the un it at all tim[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazardous . There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the poten tial hazards and follows reasonable safe ty practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its sa fety equipment properly att ached to minimize [...]

In order to reduce accidents and enha nce the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Industrial, in cooperation with other industry manufacturers has developed the AEM/FEMA I ndustrial and Agri cultural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book. The video will familiari ze and instruct mower -tractor operators in safe practic es when using industrial an[...]

Alamo Industrial Division is willing to provide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo Mower Operator ’ s Manual AEM Mower Operator ’ s Safety Manual Requester Name Phone: Requester Address: City S tate Zip Code Mower Mod[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and Practic es ... ................ ................ ................. ................ ................. .. ................ .. 1-2 Operator Safety I nstructions and Pr[...]

Tractor Safety Devices .............. ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ .......... ............. ............. ..... 4-7 Tractor Horsepower .. ................ ............. ................ ................ ................ ................ ............. .......... ................ ..... 4-8 3-Poi[...]

LUBRICATION .......... ................ ............. ................ ................ ................ ................ ............ .............. ................ .. 5-2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ......... ................. ................................ .................................................... ......... ............. .. 5-3 Oil Supply ...[...]

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Safety Section 1-1 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SECTION[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1-2 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and sho uld be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoided by b eing aware of your equipment, your surroun dings, and observing c e[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Battery posts, ter minals and related accessories cont ain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer , birth defects or other reproductive har m. (SG-31) The rot ating parts of this machine co n[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1-4 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Al ways rea d care f u ll y an d comp l y f u ll y w ith th e manu f ac t urer ’ s instructions when handling oil, solvents, cleansers, and any other chemical agent. (SG-22) KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING ELEMEN TS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death. (SG[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1-5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT operate this Implement o n a Tra ctor that is not properly maint ained. Should a mechanical or Tractor control failu re occur while operating, immediately shut down the T ractor and perfo rm repairs before resum ing ope[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1-6 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY B e sure you h ave a d equa t e k now l e d ge o f th e proper t y you w ill b e wor ki ng on. T a k e ti me t o make yourself aware of any area und erground lines or cables. Cont act with buried lines o r cable could result in serious injury or death . If in doubt about buri ed [...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY S tart tractor only when properly seated in th e Tractor seat. S tarting a tractor in gear can resu lt in injury or death. Read the T ractor operators manual for prop er starting instructions . (SG-13) Do not operate this Equ ipment with hy draulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil and fu[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1-8 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do Not operate this eq uipment in areas where insect s such as bees may attack you and/or cause you to lose contro l of the equip ment. If you must enter in such areas, use a tractor with an enclosed Cab and close the windows to pr event insect s from entering. If a tractor cab i[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1-9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY M ow at t h e spee d t h at you can sa f e l y operate an d contro l t h e tractor an d mower . Th e correct mowing spee d depends on terrain cond itio n and grass type, density , and height of cut. Normal ground sp eed range is from 2 to 5 mph( 3-8 kph). Use slow mowing speeds w[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1- 10 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Use extreme caution when raisin g the Mower above ground level. S top the Blades from turning when the Mowe r is raised and passers by are within 100 yards. Raising the Mower exposes the Cutting Blades which creat es a potentially serious ha zard and can cause serious injury by[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1-11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Di sconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and Prac- tices DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implement driveline to a T ractor PTO. Use of an a dapter can double the operatin g speed of the Implement resulting in excessive vibration, thrown object[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1- 12 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Inst ructions and Practices Be particularly ca reful when transporting the Im plement with the T ractor . T urn curves or go up hills only at a low speed and using a grad ual steering angle. Rear mounted implements move the center of gravity to the rear an [...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1-13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high speeds. Understand the Tra ctor and Implement and how it hand l[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1- 14 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Relieve hydraulic pr essure prior to doing any maintenance or rep air work on the Implement. Place the Implement on the ground or se curely blocked up, disengage the PTO, and turn of f the tractor eng ine. Push and pull the Remote Cylin der lever in and ou t several times p rio[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1-15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Perform service, rep airs and lubrication accord ing to the maintenance section. Ensure the unit is properly lubr icated as specified in the lubrication schedule and all bolts and nut s are properly torq ued. Failure to prop erly servic e, repair and maint ain this Implement in [...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1- 16 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Concluding Safety In structions and Practices I n addition to the design and co nfiguration of this Impl ement, including Sa fety Signs an d Safety Equipm ent, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, p rudence, and proper training of pe[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1-17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Alamo Industrial supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning. Alamo Indust rial cares a bout the safety of its customers, operators, and b ystanders, and will repl[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1- 18 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 002369 1 DANGER Multiple Haza rd Flail 2. 02958241 1 DANGER Multiple Haza rd Boom 3. 02965262 1 DANGER Oil Leak/Pene tration 4. 02965100 1 INSTRUCT Use Genuin e Alamo Industrial Parts 5. 02962764 2 DANGER Pinch Point s/Scissors 6. 0296276[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1-19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Danger! Mult-Hazard W arning. Failing to follow these Safety Messages an d Operating Instructions can cause serious bo dily injury or even death to operator and others in th e area. P/N 002369[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1- 20 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! - Multi-Hazard Boom. T ake precautions while transporting and oper ating Boom Unit. P/N 02958241 W ARNING! Failure to INSPECT and REP AIR or REPLACE Hoses may allow worn Hoses t o rupture SUDDENL Y and VIOLENTL Y with resulting serious BODIL Y INJ URY from SCALDING or F[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1-21 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! Crushing and Pinch Point s. Moving machiney p arts can pinch or cru sh or fall- which may cause injury or death. P/N 02962765 INFORMA TIO N - T o prevent prem ature hydra ulic component failure, do not over speed the engine. When using the mower attachment, oper ate trac[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1- 22 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING: Press urized T ank 03200437 DANGER! Keep Away Thrown Object s. Inspect the area before m owing for potential mower hazards. Remove or avoid all foreign objects such as wire, cable, met al objects, and all other foreign material. Foreign material can be thrown from the[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1-23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Keep all safe ty shielding installed, repaire d and replaced when damaged so that machine stays in safe condition. P/N 00756007 DANGER! Keep Away - Rot ating Blades P/N 00756485 DANGER! Make certain that drivelin es are correct length and are se curely attached. P/N 00[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1- 24 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Information that Grease Fitting is pre sent and must apply grease. P/N 000678 Instructions to properly lubricate and check mower for potential problems pr ior to operation. P/N 000108 INFORMA TION - Attention - Service Hydraulic System with Universal Tr acto r Hydraulic Oil. Al[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1-25 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Avoid Bodily Injury , Use 540RPM PTO S peed Only . P/N D103 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate without the SM V . P/N 03200347 Red Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458392 Amber Reflector . Ke[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1- 26 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY PELIGRO! S panish T ranslati on for Driveline Safety P/N 00773723 ALAMO INDUSTRIAL LOGO P/N 001651 ALAMO NAME LOGO. P/N 001650 Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator’s manual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one fr om your dealer . P/N 007760[...]

SAFETY PA92 04/09 Safety Section 1-27 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the concep t and effect of federal laws and reg ulations concerning emplo yer and employee equipment o perat ors. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law an d should n ot [...]

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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

INTRODUCTION PA92 04/09 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Made for use with smaller tractors in the 35 HP range, the rear mounted P A92 is your first choice when yo u have the need to get in those hard to reach ar eas such as ditches and culverts to take care of light duty vegetation. S tretch around waterways or ponds [...]

INTRODUCTION PA92 04/09 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION These hydraulically driven mowe rs are designed for light -duty work. Th ey can mow pastures and control grass and weeds on highways or industrial sit es. For Non-Agricultural use, OSHA, ASAE, SAE an d A NSI standards require the use of Chain Guards, Deflectors, [...]

INTRODUCTION PA92 04/09 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION A TTENTION OWNER/ OPERA TOR BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, an d know how to operate correctly both the Mower an d Power Unit. 2. Fill out the W arranty Card i[...]

Assembly Section 3-1 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY PA92 04/09 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y TRACTOR SELECTION Linkage Requirement s The Power Arm 92 fit almost any tractor with a Category II linkage. Linkage Isolation Although it may be possible to oper ate the semi-indep endent version of the P A92 without linkage isolation, a severe strain would be put upon the [...]

ASSEMBLY PA92 04/09 Assem bly Section 3-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y TRACTOR PREP ARA TION Fitting Operator Guard A tractor fitted with a cab that has a safety glass windo ws should b e used whenever possible. This is a basic safety precaution applicable to the use of all flail-type hedge trimmer s. Power arms are supplied with an operator[...]

ASSEMBLY PA92 04/09 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Wheel Wid th Set wheel widths as wide as possible. Ballast Weig ht T ractor must be st able while operating the hedge cutter s under all conditions. Pay at tention when operating on slopes. Front end ballast a s well as rear wheel weights to counterbala nce the overhang of [...]

ASSEMBLY PA92 04/09 Assem bly Section 3-5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y DELIVER Y 1. The machine is delivered in a partially dismantled condition. T o make re ady for att achment to the tractor it will be necessary to select a hard level surface 2. Cut the banding str aps and remove the att ached articles. 3. Fill the reservoir to capacity wi[...]

ASSEMBLY PA92 04/09 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y *Measure the PTO drive shaf t length as shown in diagram below and subtract 1 inch (2 5 mm.). *This measurement which is the fully closed fin al le ngth of the PTO drive shaf t measured button to button should be taken car efully before the PTO drive shaft is shortened to s[...]

ASSEMBLY PA92 04/09 Assem bly Section 3-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y 16. Remove the par king feet, turn inward 90 degrees and relocate in their housings. 17. Carefully operate the ma chine through it s full range of movement wh ile checking that the hoses are not strained, pi nched, chaffed or kin ked and that all moveme nts are functionin[...]

ASSEMBLY PA92 04/09 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y FITTING CONTROL UNIT IN CAB The 3 lever control unit which is c abl e oper ated is mounted on an adjust abl e stalk that is att ached to a seat bracket which is of univer sal design for mounting in many models of tractor . The bracket is norma lly trapped between the seat r[...]

ASSEMBLY PA92 04/09 Assem bly Section 3-9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y OIL REQUIREMENTS Ta n k The machine is delivered fro m the factory without o il. Fill the reservoir wit h a light hydr aulic oil as recommended in the chart until the oil level is approximat ely 2” below the top of the tank. The tot al capacity is approximately 1 17 tir[...]

ASSEMBLY PA92 04/09 Assembly Section 3-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y RUNNING UP PROCEDURE PA 9 2 T i 1. Ensure that th e rotor con trol is in “STOP” positi on, start the tractor , engage PTO and allow the oil to circulate for about 5 min utes before operating the arms. 2. Operate the armhead levers throu gh their complete range en surin[...]

ASSEMBLY PA92 04/09 Assembly Section 3-11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y REMOV AL FROM TRACTOR 1. Select a firm level site for parking the machine. 2. Remove the parking feet, turn through 90 de grees and relocate in their housings. 3. Unscrew the lift ram tap and with the machine at appr oximatel y half reach in normal working position, i.e. [...]

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Operation Sectio n 4-1 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4 -2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION ALAMO INDUSTRIAL POWER ARM 92 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industrial flail mowers are m anufactured with quality material by s killed workers. These mowers are designed for cutting gra ss and small weeds. The mowe r is equipped with prote ctive deflectors to prevent ob[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4 -3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. St andard Equipment and Specifications St andard Specifications Hitch CA T I or CA T II Three Point Boom reach 14’ 9” Hydraulics Independent Flail Head 48” Flail Circuit 54 HP Head rot ation 244 degrees Rotary Cu tting Swath 59-3/4” Cutting Diameter 2” Blad[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4 -4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.OPERA T OR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qual ified operator . A qualified operator has read and under- stands the impl ement and tractor Operator ’s Manuals and is experie nced in implement and tractor operation and all assoc ia[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4 -5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS In addition to tractor ho rsepower and size required to operate the mower unit, the tra ctor must also be properly equipped to provide operator pr otecti on, to alert approaching vehicle drivers of the tractor ’s presence, and to ensure tracto[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4 -6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never opera te the Tr actor and Mowe r Unit with out an OPS (Operators Protective S tructure) or Cab to prevent injury from object s thrown from ground or from overhead tr imming. S top mowin g if workers or passersby are with in 100 yards. (S BM-9) 3.3 T ractor Lightin[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4 -7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.4 T ractor Ballast T o ensure tractor s tability when operat ing on flat surfaces the left rear tractor tire MUST exert a minimum down force (weight) of 1500 lbs. on the ground when the tractor is on level ground, it s boom is fully extended and the mower head is hori[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4 -8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.6 T ractor Horsepower The horsepower r equired to operate the mower depends on many factors including veget ation to be cut, terrain condition, operator experie nce, and condition of the mower and tractor . For most mowing condition, the P A91 flail trimmer requires a[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4 -9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.8 Hydraulics The P A91 is ava ilable with either a Semi or T otally Independe nt hydraulic syst em complete wit h rotor rotation control. The semi-independent system ta kes its power from the tractor extern al hydraulic supply while the fully independent system is ope[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not mount or di smount the T ractor while the tractor is moving. Mo unt the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving part s are completely stopped. (SG-12) 4.1 Boarding the T ractor Use both hands and equ ipped handrails and steps for supp ort when boarding the[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. ST ARTING THE TRACTOR The operat or must have a complete und erstanding of the p lacement, fun ction, and op erational us e of all tractor cont rols before starting the tractor . Revi ew the tractor operator’s manual and consult an authorized dealer for tractor ope[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6. Connecting Att ach ing He ad to the Boo m 1. S tart by using a hoist to lower the bo om(1) down to the mower he ad (6). Align the Boom with the Head Hitch Post(7), insert the upper hitch pin(2) throug h the top hole of the Head Hitch Post (7) and up per linkage (1 1)[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-13 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Always shut the T ractor completely down, place th e transmission in park, an d set the parking brake before you or anyone else attemp t s to connect or disco nnect the Implement and T racto r hitches. (S3P T -15) Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and repl[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SER VICE Before each use, a pre-ope ration inspection and service of the imple ment and tractor must be performed. This includes routine maintenan ce and scheduled lubricat ion, inspecting that all safety devices are equipped and functio[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-15 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.2 Boom Unit Pre-Operati on Inspection and Service Inspect and service the boom arm and head prior to operation. Damaged and/or broken part s should be repaired and/or replaced immediately . T o ensure the unit is ready for operation, conduct the following: OPS-B- 0020[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION FRAME ASSEMBL Y • Inspect condition of mounting frame weld ment. • Inspect condition of King Post frame. • Ensure all bolt s and screws are in position and are properly to rqued. • Ensure all pins are in place and fastened with screws. • Ensure frame is proper[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-17 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Relieve hydraulic pressure prio r to doing any maintenance or re pair work on the Implement. Place the Mower Head on the ground or secure ly supported on blocks or st ands, disengage the PTO, and turn off the engine. Push and pull the control Leve rs or Joystick several[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-18 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Attention: Oil Filler Cap is also the Pressure Relief Cap. Remove cap slowly to relieve pressure before removing cap completely . S tay clear to pre- vent being scalded with hot oil t hat may spray out of the tank th at is still pressurized and may cause serious injury [...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-19 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection Mower ID# ________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with the[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-20 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Boom Mower PRE-OP ERA TION Inspection Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with t[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-21 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. OPERA TING THE BOOM MOWER 8.1 Machine Controls Moving the Arm control le vers away from the cables will result in “LIft Down”, “Angle Down” and “Reach Out”. For Ti Models only , the Fl ail On/Off valve can be moun ted on eith er end of the main control bl[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-22 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.2 Arm Controls[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-23 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.3 Rotor Controls (T i Only) ROTOR ON/OFF- Si Only Rotor On/Of f is controlled by operation of the tractor ’s PT O lever . T o S tart Rotor: • Bring tractor engine revs up to 100 0 rpm. • Engage PT O. T o S top Rotor: • Disengage PT O. Do not leave tractor ’s[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-24 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.4 Engaging Drive Fully Independent Model 1. Ensure that the rotor control lever is move d to the “STOP” position before en gaging the PTO shaf t. 2. Allow the oil to circulate for a minute or so before operating the armhead levers. 3. Position the flail head in a [...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-25 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.6 Forward Speed T ractor ground speed is deter mined by common sense and experience. It should be slow enough to allow sufficient time for the flails to cut the work without o verloading. It is obviously better to ma ke a second pass o r more in heavier growth to avoi[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-26 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.10 Breakaway Action When the flail head meet s an obstruction and the tractor continues to move forward, the complete armhea d which is hinged on the frame w ill be forced backwards and upwards at the same time in an effort to clear the obstruction. Resetting of the b[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-27 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.13 High V oltage Cables 8.14 Hedge Cutting Procedure Upward Cutting The flail head is assembled at the facto ry for the flails to cut with an upward motion. Upward cutting produces a cleaner finish minimizes split stems and is ideal for a light hedge that has been reg[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-28 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION For Downward Cutting For downward cutting, a rear hood kit Part No. 71-90-310 must be fitted. The front hood may be removed to allow lon ger material to be cut. If this is done, the rotor should ne ver be reversed to cut upwards ev en momentarily . It is stressed th at [...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-29 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Cutting Sequence Operator prefer ence will ultimately decide on the or der of cutting. Where it is di ff icult to determine the original hedge line because of overgrowth a recommended me thod is to st art by siding up the hedge first, if nece ssary making more than one [...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-30 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION NOTE: Flails are more prone to accidental dam age and bl unting by stones on a grou nd cut. Therefore, when convenient , this should be left until the end. Where the hedge has been well maintained in the past, it may be found better to cut the top be fore siding up. Do [...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-31 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.16 Grass Cutting Flails must cut upwards. Front hood CW flap s, skids and rear flap must be fitted. The mounting holes a llow two positions for the front hood and two positions for the skids. Any combination of these positions may be used. The roller can be set in pos[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-32 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9 . DRIVING THE TRACT OR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport r equires the operator to po ssess a thorou gh knowledge of the model being operated and precaution s to take while driving with an at tached implement. Ensure the tractor ha s the capacity to handle the weig[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-33 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high speeds. Understand the Tra ctor and Implement and how it hand les before transporting on street s and highways. M[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-34 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.2 Brake and Differen tial Lock Setting Make sure the tracto r brakes are in good operating conditio n. Tractor br akes can be set to operate independ ently allowing single rear wheel braking action or locked to gether to provide simultaneo us rear wheel braking. FOR M[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-35 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.4 Moving from the T ransport to the Work Position T o revert back to the working position, it is only necessary to place the flail head firmly on th e ground. Drive the tractor forward sufficiently to take the weight off the breakaway bar . When the lock pin can then [...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-36 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.5 Driving the T ractor and Boom S tart off driving at a slo w speed and gradually increase your speed while maintainin g complete contr ol of the tractor . N ever operate the tractor at speeds that cannot be safely handled or which will prevent the operator from stopp[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-37 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Engage the PT O shaft at low engine RPM and spee d the engine up after b lades are fully engaged. Never engage the PT O shaft at a high en gine RPM. This could cause damage to the PT O shaft as well as the S peed Increaser and Pump. Alway[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-38 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Extremely tall grass should be cut twice. Raise mower and cut twice the desir ed height. Cut the second time at desired height at 9 0 degrees to first pass. Remember , sharp blades produce cleaner cut s and use less power . Before cutting, analyze the area to determine [...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-39 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.1 Foreign Debris Hazards Before mowing, in spect the area to make sure there are no foreign obje cts that the mower blades could hit or b ecome entangled with. Remove all foreign objects and debris. If o bjects are too big to re move, mark them clearly and be sure t[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-40 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are capable un der adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distances (30 0 feet or more) and causing serio us injury or death. Follow safety messages carefu lly . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors, [...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-41 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.4 Operating Speed and Ground S peed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type, and density of veget ation to be cut. Do Not exceed 2 MPH while op erating. Operate the mower at its full rated PT O speed to ma intain blade speed for a clean cut. Refer [...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-42 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION There are obvio us and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this Mower . REMEMBER! This machine is often operated in he avy brush and in heavy weeds. The Bla des of this Mower ca n throw objects if shields are not pro perly installed and maint ained. Serious inj[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-43 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.6 Operating the Att ached Mower Heads Refer to the Assembly Sectio n of this manual to ensure the h ead is properly attach ed to the boom hitch and hydraulic line s are proper ly connected . Rot ary Cutter • Objects tend to be th rown out from under the head in th[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-44 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12. TRACT OR, BOOM, AND A TT ACHED HEAD STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the unit at the end of th e season is critical to maintaining its appea rance and to help ensure years of depend able service. The following are suggested storage procedu res: 1 1.7 Shutting[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-45 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Thoroughly clean all debris from boom and head to pr event dam age from rot ting grass and standing water . • Lubricate all grease points and fill oil levels according to the main tenance lubrication schedule. • T ighten all bolts to the proper torque. Ensure al[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-46 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION NOTE: Ensure that the mo wer sections are fully raised and that the transp ort locks are engaged for e ach section. 14. TRANSPORTING THE TRACT OR AND IMPLEMENT Inherent hazards of operating the tr actor and implement and the possibilit y of accidents are not left behind[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-47 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION O n l y t ow th e I mp l emen t b e hi n d a proper l y s i ze d an d equ i ppe d T rac t or which exceeds the weight of the Impl ement by at least 20%. DO NOT tow the Imp lement behin d a truck or ot her type of ve hicle. Never tow the Implement and a nother Implement [...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-48 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When operating on public roads, have consideration for other road u sers. Pull to the side of the road occasionally to allow all following traffic to pass. Do not exceed the lega l speed limit set in your country for agricultural tra ctors. Always stay alert when transp[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-49 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 14.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and implement, measure the height and width dimensions and gro ss weight of the complete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance wit h the legal limits set for the areas that w[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-50 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Hydraulic Cylinder Hydraulic level low . Check hydraulic fluid level. Not Working (See sight gauge on tan k) Pump not functioning Attempt to use another cylinder or properly . pressure gauge. Cylinder not [...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-51 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Excessive Vibr ations Blade Broken. Replace blades, in sets. Blade carrier bent. Replace carrier . Blade hub not properly Remove hub, check t apered spline seated on shaf t shaft, clean an d replace. New Blade or bolts ma tched Rep[...]

OPERATION PA92 04/09 Operation Section 4-52 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Clutch Slips Excessively Clutch linings badly worn or Repair clutch per maintenance plates warp ed. section o f manuals. T oo much power for clutch. Reduce ground speed and materi al intake. Oil on facing s. Replace fac ings. Frict[...]

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MAINTENANCE PA92 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION General Refer to the lubrication diagram and grease daily all the points shown. 1. Power take-of f shaft - The PTO shaf t should be regularly examined to ensure that it is in g ood condition together with the guar ds. The universal joints should be g re[...]

MAINTENANCE PA92 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Oil Supply Check daily the oil level in the reserv oir . No fixed time period can be quoted for oil changes as operating conditions and maintenance st andards vary so widely . Burnt and scorched oil odors and the oil darkening and thickening are all[...]

MAINTENANCE PA92 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Hose Replacement 1. Replace one hose at a time to av oid the risk of wrong connections. 2. When the hose is scr ewed to an additional fitt ing or union, use a second sp anner on the union to avoid breaking both seals. 3. Do not use jointin g compound on the threads.[...]

MAINTENANCE PA92 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE FLAILHEAD 1. Frequently inspe ct the rotor assembly for damaged or mi ssing flails. Bolts an d nuts securing the flails to the rotor should be regularly checked an d kept tight . The correc t torque se tting for thes e locknuts is 135 Nm (100 lbs/ft .). Use only the[...]

MAINTENANCE PA92 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HOSE CONNECTIONS Main Contro l V alve A Supply B Return (T i illustrated) C Reach base - Restrictor M D Reach gland - Restrictor A E Angle base - Restrictor A F Angle gland - Restrictor B G Lift base - Restrictor C[...]

MAINTENANCE PA92 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE A Supply from pump B Return t o tank C Motor upper D Motor lower E Return from main valve[...]

MAINTENANCE PA92 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STORAGE If machine is to be lef t standing for an extended period of time , lightly coat the e xposed por tions of the r am rods with grease. Subsequently , this grease which becomes cont aminated with dust and grit should be wiped of f before the rams are next move[...]

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ALAMO-INDUSTRIAL LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRA NTIES 1.01. Alamo Industrial warrants for one year from the purchase dat e to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser 1.02. Manufacturer will replace for the Purchas er any p[...]

T o keep your implement running efficien tly and safely , read your manual thoroug hly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Ma nual. The T able of Cont ent s clearly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (1928.51 Subpart C) makes th ese minimum sa[...]

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