Alamo 02986941C manual

©2008 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL ® 1502 E. W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-372-3551 Email: parts@alamo-industrial.com BOOM ARM MOWER Published 1 1/08 Part No . 02986 9 41C[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazardou s. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who re co gnizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all it s safety equi pment properly attached to minimize [...]

Alamo Industrial is a Registered T rademark of Alamo Group Inc. T able of Content s SAFETY SECTION ......... ................................. .......................................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and P ractices .............. ................ ................ ................ ................ .....[...]

Alamo Industrial is a Registered T rademark of Alamo Group Inc. TRANSPORTING THE TRACTO R AND IMPLEMENT ....... ................ ................ ................ ................ ............. 3-42 Transporting on Public Roadways ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ............. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ....[...]

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

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1-2 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. 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 avoi ded by being a ware of your equipment, your surroun dings, and observing[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1-3 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. 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 defe cts or other reproductive har m. (SG-31) N ever opera t e th e T rac t or or [...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1-4 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never allow children to play on or around T ractor or Imple ment. Children ca n slip or fa ll of f the Equipment and be inju red or killed. Children can c ause the Implement to shift or fall crushing themselves or others. (SG-25) NEVER use drugs or alco hol immediately before [...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1-5 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting & Disconnecting Implem ent Safety Instructi ons & Practices Do not put hands or feet under mower decks. Blade Co ntact can result in serious in jury or even death. S tay away until a ll motion has stopped and the decks are securely blocked up. (SFL-2 ) Do no[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1-6 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety In structions and Practices Never leave the T ractor a nd Implement unattended while the Imp lement is in the lifte d posi- tion. Accidenta l operation of lifting lever or a hydraulic failure may cause sudden dr op of unit with injury or de ath by cr[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1-7 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Follow these guidelines to red uce the risk of equipment and grass fires w hile operating, serv icing, and repairing the Mower and T ractor: -Equip the T ractor with a fire extinguisher in an accessible location. -Do Not operate the Mower on a T ractor with an underfr ame exha[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1-8 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Fl a il M owers are capa bl e un d er a d verse con diti ons o f th row i ngo bj ec t s for great dist ances (100 yards or more) an d causing seriousinjury o r death. Follow safety messages carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY AR E WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear De[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1-9 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not mount the T ra ctor while the tractor is moving. Mount the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving p arts are completely stop ped. (SG-1 2) S tart tr actor only when properly seated in the T ractor seat. S t arting a tractor in gear can resu lt in injury or death[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1- 10 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do Not operate this eq uipmen t in areas wher e in se ct s such as bees may attack you and/or cause you to lose contro l of the equipm ent. 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 trac[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Safety Section 1-11 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. 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 spe[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1- 12 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Saf ety Instructions and Practices Do not let the Blad es turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason, including clearan ce or for turning. Raising the Mower deck exposes the Cutting Blades which cr eates a poten tially serious ha zard and could[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Safety Section 1-13 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DO NOT allow any person under a raised boom or mower head unless it is securely locked up or supported. DO NOT approach the Implement unless the T ractor is turned off a nd all motion has ceased. Never work un der the frame work, or any lifted com ponent unless the implemen [...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1- 14 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Inst ructions and Practices 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 pr ope[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Safety Section 1-15 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Secure the boo m and mower head in the tr anspo rt position before traveling o n public roads. Never transport on public roads with t he boom and mower hea d extended. Always disengage and lock out the hydraulic controls for the boom mowe r before transportin g. Inadvertent [...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1- 16 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Concluding Safety In structions 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 les before[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Safety Section 1-17 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Alamo Industrial su pplies safety decals on this product to pro mote 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 wil[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1- 18 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DECALS ON TRACTOR/MOUNT KIT/ COUNTERWEIGHT ITEM P ART NO. QTY . TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 02958241 1 DANGER Boom Mower Operators's Safety Decal (Front o f S tep Riser) 2. 02967827 {1} DANGER Multiple Hazard, Rotary (Rear of T op S tep Riser) 3. 002369 {1} DANGER Multiple Haza[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Safety Section 1-19 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . LEVEL DESCRIPTION 02983222 1 - 60” Rot ary 02983208 1 - 60” Rot ary 02985242 1 - 50” Rot ary 02985243 1 - 50” Rot ary 1. 00757139 2 LOGO Alamo Group 2. 00757140 1 LOGO Alamo Industrial 3. 02958241 1 DANGER T ractor Operator Safety 4. 02967668 1 D[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1- 20 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . TYPE DESCRIPTION - - - Flail Head (Flail-Axe) 1. 002369 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 2. 02965141 1 DANGER Thrown Objects 3. 02967668 1 DANGER Thrown Objects Safety Shields 4. 02967867 1 DANGER Safety Shield 5. 00725739 1 W ARNING Shield and Guards 6. 00758194 1[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Safety Section 1-21 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . TYPE DESCRIPTION - - - Flail Head 1. 002369 1 DANGER Multi- Hazard 2. 02967668 1 DANGER Cutting Blades/T hrown Objects 3. 02965141 1 DANGER Boom Flails 4. 00725739 1 WARNING Use/Re pa ir Shields & Guards 5. 00758194 1 WARNING Pinch Points 6. 02925100[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1- 22 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 TIMBER CA T 5’ 1 TIMBER CA T 7’ 1. 00757139 1 Decal - Alamo TK Logo 2. 02971931 1 Decal - T imber Cat 3. 00757140 1 Decal - Alamo Logo 4. 02973496 2 Keep Away - Amput ation 5. 000678 1 Decal - Gre ase Fitting Inside[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Safety Section 1-23 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . D ESCRIPTION 1. 02967827 1 Danger - Multi Hazar d 2. 00756059 1 Wa rning - Oil Leak 3. 00769736 1 Wa rning - Use/Repair Guards 4. 02925100 1 Importan t - Rep lacement Parts 5. 00757139 1 Logo - Alamo TK Product 6. 02970888 1 Logo - Boom Ditcher 7. 999204[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1- 24 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 00758194 1 WA RNING V -Belt Pinch 2. 00769736 1 W ARNING Use/Repair Shields 3. 00769737 1 DANGER Cutting Blades 4. 02925100 1 CAUTION Genuine Parts 5. 02958241 1 DANGER Operator Safe ty 6. 02962764 1 DANGER Pinch Point 7. 00756004 1 D[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Safety Section 1-25 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . D ESCRIPTION Boom Assy 1. 02986864 2 LOGO Machete 2 Boom Length 18’ 02984939 2 LOGO Machete 2 Boom Length 22’ 02984940 2 LOGO Machete 2 Boom Length 25’ 2. 02962764 6 Pinch Point s 3. 02981987 1 Hose Connection[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1- 26 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description DANGER! - Multi Hazard - Failure to follow Safety Messages and Operating Instructions can cause serious bodily injury or even death to Operator and Others in area. P/N 02967827 Danger! Mult-Hazard W arning. Failing to follow these Safety Messages an d Opera[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Safety Section 1-27 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY INFORMA TIO N - T o prevent pre mature hydr aulic component failure, do not over speed the engine. When using the mower attachment, oper ate tractor at the engine speed wh ich will deliver 540 PTO RPM on T achometer . Over speeding the engine and pump when operating the mowe[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1- 28 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. 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 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 BO[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Safety Section 1-29 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator ’s ma nual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one fr om you r dealer . P/N 00776031 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate without the SM V . Provi[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1- 30 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Name LOG O - Alamo In dustrial P/N 00757139 W ARNING! Maintain shields and deflectors in good condition. Failure to do so may lead to injury or even death. P/N 00769736 DANGER! Keep Away Thrown Object s. Inspect the area before mowing and re move foreign material that could [...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Safety Section 1-31 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! - Multi Hazard - Failure to follow Safety Messages and Operating Instructions can cause serious bodily injury or even death to Operator and Others in area. P/N 02967867 Name LOG O - Alamo In dustrial P/N 00757140 NAME DECA L P/N 02970889 P/N 2738332 Red Reflectors[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1- 32 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY P/N 2738333 Y ellow Reflectors Name LOG O - Alamo In dustrial P/N 02979551 W ARNING! - Cutting while Fl ail Head is raised off ground will allow high-speed Flail Blades to throw cuttings at high speed for a considerable dist ance. Thrown objects can caus e serious bodily inj[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Safety Section 1-33 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNING! Failure to use and maintain shields and deflectors in good condition may lead to injury or death from ent anglement with rotating pa rts. being hit by object s thrown with great force by blades, or by blade contact. P/N 00725739 W ARNING! Do not operate with Belt S[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1- 34 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY NAME DECA L P/N 02970887 W ARNIN G! Never use yo ur hand to check for oil leaks. Always use paper or cardb oa rd . P/N 00756059 Operator's Manu al (with repair part s) and warranty was attached to this implement during final inspection. P/N 00763977 IMPORT ANT - Use ALA[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Safety Section 1-35 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY NAME DECA L P/N 02970885 NAME DECA L P/N 02970896 NAME DECA L P/N 02970886 NAME LOGO P/N 02971931[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1- 36 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! KEEP A WA Y! Sickle Blades are guarded only by remote location. Keep all persons away from cutting Blades to prevent amputa tion of contacted bo dy parts. P/N 02973496 NAME DECA L P/N 02970888 W ARNING- Debris from rotor can cause prope rty damage and serious injury [...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Safety Section 1-37 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Blade Rotation Clockwise. P/N D138 W ARNIN G- Hearing Prot ection is require d when working within 100 yards of this machine. P/N 02975158 DANGER- Keep away rotating blades. P/N 02975170 W ARNING- Disconnect the hydraulic solenoid before pr eforming se rvice work on tractor [...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1- 38 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY INSTRUCT - Do not locate hitch post in this area P/N 02975516 INSTRUCT - Pitch Adjust P/N 02975514 Red Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458392 Amber Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visibl e. P/N 1458393[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Safety Section 1-39 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY NAME LOGO - MACHETE 2 18’ P/N 02986864 LOGO NAME 22’ MACHETE 2 ALAMO INDUSTRIAL P/N 02984939 LOGO NAME 25’ MACHETE 2 ALAMO INDUSTRIAL P/N 02984940[...]

SAFETY MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1- 40 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws and re gulations concerning emplo yer and employee equipment o perat ors. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should n [...]

Introduction Section 2-1 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

INTRODUCTION MACHETE 2 11/08 Introduction Section 2-2 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. INTRODUCTION This Boom Mower is design ed with care and built with quality material s by skilled workers. Proper assembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machin[...]

INTRODUCTION MACHETE 2 11/08 Introduction Section 2-3 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. INTRODUCTION Y our Boom Mower is designed for heavy-duty cutting in limited access areas such a s highway , park, and r ural roadsides, overhead growth, di tches, le vees, and other such grass and limb con trol uses in generally hard-to- reach areas. Y our Boom can be eq[...]

INTRODUCTION MACHETE 2 11/08 Introduction Section 2-4 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator ’s Ma nual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the Warranty Card[...]

Operation Section 3-1 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Operation Section 3-2 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION ALAMO INDUSTRIAL M ACHETE BOOM MOWER OPERA T ING INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industrial MACHETE Booms are manufactured with quality material by skilled workers. The MA CHETE Boom is designed to att ach to a tractor and opera te va rious heads for a wide range of veget ative[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Operation Section 3-3 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 1.OPERA T OR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator . A qualified operator ha s read and understands th e implement and tractor Operator’s Ma nuals and is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all assoc[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Operation Section 3-4 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 2.TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS In addition to tractor horsepower an d size required to operate th e boom unit, the tractor must also be prope rly equipped to provide operator pr otecti on, to alert approaching vehicle drivers of the tractor ’ s presence, and to ensure t[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Operation Section 3-5 ©2008 Alamo G roup 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 overhea d trimming. S top mowin g if workers or passersby are with in 100 yards. (S BM -9 ) 2.3 T ractor [...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Operation Section 3-6 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 2.4 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[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Operation Section 3-7 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 3.1 Boarding the T ractor Use both hands and equ ipped handrails and steps for supp ort when boarding the tractor . Never use control levers for suppor t when mounting the tractor . Seat your self in the operator’s seat and secure th e seat belt around you. Never[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Operation Section 3-8 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 4.ST ARTING THE TRACT OR The operat or must have a complete un derstanding of the p lacement, function, and operationa l use of all tractor cont rols before starting the tractor . Rev iew the tractor operator ’s ma nual and consult an authorized dealer for tracto[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Operation Section 3-9 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 5.CONNECTING A TT ACHIN G HEADS TO THE BOOM 1. S tart by using a hoist to lower the bo om(1) down to the Machete head(2). Align th e Boom with the Machete Head Hitch Post(3), insert the upper hitch pin(4) throu gh the Dipper end of the boom and the Machete Head Upp[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-10 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Do not operate this Equipment with hydra ulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil and fuel are explosive and their presen ce could present a ha zard. Do not check for leaks with your hand! High- pressure oil streams from breaks in the line could penetrate the skin an d cause [...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-11 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 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-[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-12 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION The operator’s manual and safety signs af fixed on the unit contain important instru ctions on the saf e and proper use of the equipment. Maintain these importan t safety features on the implement in good condition to ensure the information is available to the op[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-13 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION B OO M ARM A SS EMBL Y • Inspect condition of each arm se ction weldment • Ensure all pins ar e in pla ce . • Ensure all bolt s and screws are properly installed. • Check condition of teflo n bu shings at boom pivot points. • Ensure each hydraulic cylinde[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-14 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION HYDRAULIC PUMP/OIL RESERVOIR • Check oil reservoir level and oil condition. (Add specific type oil if low) • Change hydraulic oil filter and hydrauli c oil according to mainte nance schedule. • Ensure there are no oil leaks a nd fitting a re properly connecte[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-15 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION ROT ARY HEAD INSPECTION • Inspect blades and bl ade bo lts for looseness and excessive wear . R otate to 90° to make for checking easier . Re place damaged, worn, and missing blades as complete set s to maintain rot ary balanc e. • Ensure carr ier hub nuts are[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-16 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION FLAIL HEAD INSPECTION • Inspect blades and bl ade bo lts for looseness and excessive wear . Rotate to 90° to make for checking easier . Replace damaged, worn, and missing blades as complete sets to maint ain cuttershaft balance . • Ensure rubber deflectors are[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-17 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION TIMBER CA T HEAD INSPECTION • Inspect blade and bolt s for looseness and excessive wear . Make sure the unit is securely blocked up when crawling underneath or set on ground before doing maintena nce. Replace damaged and worn blade to keep unit operating properly[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-18 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION DITCHER HEAD INSPECTION • Inspect blades and bolt s on ditcher head assembly for loos en e ss and ex cessive wear . Make sure the u nit is securely blocked up before doing main tenan ce . Re place damage d and worn blades as complete set s to maintain unit balanc[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-19 ©2008 Alamo G roup 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 w[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-20 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA T ION 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 wi[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-21 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 6.3 C utting C omponent Inspection Inspect blade p an and blade assembly for the following: OPS-U-0031 Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLA D ES on that carrier IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade has: • Become bent or deformed from it’ s ori[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-22 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 6.4 Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads d aily for abn ormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLADE BOL TS on the Blades IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade bolts has: • Visible cracks or • If the blade bolt crow[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-23 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 7.OPERA TING THE BOOM JOYSTICK CONTROL Positioning the boom is performed with electronic va lves controlled by the operator using a single joystick. The joystick controls five st andard operations: Swin g, Lif t, Dipper , Head, T ilt, and Door . Of these five opera[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-24 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 7.1 Mower Head Power ON - OFF Switches (base of the JOYSTICK) Before attempting to start the T ractor , make cert ain th at th e Motor Switch is pu sh ed IN to the STOP position and the Master Switch is in the OF F position to ensure that the mower head is not enga[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-25 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION . 7.2 Swing The twisting motion of the Joysti ck, actuates the SWING cylinder . T wisting the Joystick Counterclockwis e admit s hydraulic fluid to the Butt End of the SWING cylinder , causing the boom to swing out to the right side of the tractor (See Diagrams abo[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-26 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 7.3 Lif t The forward and back movement of the Joystick actuates the LIFT cylinder . Pulling the Joystick toward t he operator causes t he boom LIFT cylinder to lift t he boom arm up. Pushing the Joystick forward causes the LIFT cylinder to lower th e Boom. If the [...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-27 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 7.4 Dipper The Left and Right movement of the Joystick actuates the DIPPER cylinder . Pushing the Joystick lever to the RIGH T causes the boom DIPPER cylinder to LIFT the small boom UP . If the Joystick is released, the va lve will automatically return to cent er ,[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-28 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 7.5 Tilt The two lower thumb buttons on the pan el at the top of the joystick activates t he TIL T cylinder . Pressing the left button will cause the head to tilt up. Pressing the right button will cause the head to tilt down. When the the Joystick’s Thumb lever [...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-29 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 7.6 Door The two up per thumb buttons on the panel at th e to p of the joystick actuates the door cylinders. Pushing the left bu tto n opens the door . Pushing the right button closes the door . When the buttons are re leased, the door will lock in current position[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-30 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 8 . 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. Ensu re the tractor ha s the capacity to handle th[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-31 ©2008 Alamo G roup 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 sp eeds. Unders tand the T ractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on str eet s and high[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-32 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 8.2 Brake and Differential 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. F[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-33 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 8.3 Driving the T ractor and Boom S tart off dri ving at a slow speed and gradually increase your speed while maintainin g complete contr ol of the tractor . Never operate the tractor at speeds that cannot be safely handled or which will prevent the operator from s[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-34 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 9.OPERA TING THE BOOM UNIT AND A TT ACHED HEAD THE OPERA TOR MUST COMPLETEL Y UNDERST AND HOW TO OPERA TE THE TRA CTOR AND MOWER AND ALL CONTROLS BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO MOW . The operator must read and underst and the Safety and Op eration Sections of this manual an[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-35 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 Foreign Debris Hazards/Overhead Obstructions An area to be cut must first be inspected for objects that could be thrown o r that could damage the machine. W a lk through the area looking for fence s, boulder , rocks, c ul ve rts , s t um ps o r m eta l ob jects[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-36 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are capable u nder adverse conditions of throwing objects for gre at dista nces 100 yards or more) a nd causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY AR E WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: Front and Rear Deflect[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-37 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 9.3 Operating the Att ached Mower Heads The boom can att ach to and operate multiple heads on e at a time for a wide range of vegetation control applications. The at tached heads are design ed for dif fer ent applications. The h ead should be selected based on the [...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-38 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Grass Flail • The Grass Flail head is rated for cuttin g grass only . • The Grass Flail operates att ached to the boom arm, and is ideal for cuttin g hard to reach areas where a sm oo th cut is req uir e d. • Cutting height ranges from 3/4” to 4” in veget[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-39 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Flail • The Flail Brush Cutter is rated to cut material up to 4” in diameter . • Setting cuttin g he igh t ra ng e s from 3/ 4” to 6”. Cutting height is set by adjusting the height of the roller assembly . • Remove roller assembly when cutting limbs and[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-40 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Ti m be r C a t • The T imber Cat Sickle Bar Lim b Cutter is rate d for material up to 4” in diameter . • The Timber Cat is operat ed attached t o the boom arm and is ideal for trimming popula ted areas where a sm oo th cut is req uir e d. • When operating [...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-41 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION M any var i e d o bj ec t s, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, or c h a i ns, can b ecome en t ang l e d i n th e operating p arts of the mower h ead. These items could then swing out side the housing at greater velocities than the blades. Such a situation is extreme[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-42 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 10.TRACT OR, BOOM, AND A TT ACHED HEAD ST ORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the unit at the end of the season is critical to maintainin g its appearance a nd to help ensure years of dep endable service. The following are suggested storage pr ocedures: • Thoro[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-43 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Never allow children or other persons to ride on the T ractor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-1 0) Before transporting tractor betwee n locations, idle the tractor engine, disen gage the attach ed head, and wait for all head mot[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-44 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Before tran sporting the tractor on a p ublic roadway or boarding a trailer for tr ansport, the tractor brak e pedals should be lo cked together . Locking the pedals ensures tha t both wheels brak e simultaneou sly while stopping, especially when making an emergenc[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-45 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Make cert ain that the “Slow Moving V ehicle” (SMV) sign is inst alled in such a wa y as to be clearly vis ible and leg ible. Wh en transpo rting the Equipment use the Tracto r flashing warning light s and follow all local traf fic regulations. (SG-6 ) Make sur[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-46 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Make cert ain that the “Slow Moving V ehicle” (SMV) sign is inst alled in such a wa y as to be clearly vis ible and leg ible. Wh en transpo rting the Equipment use the Tracto r flashing warning light s and follow all local traf fic regulations. (SG-6 ) Reduce s[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-47 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Use adequately sized and rated traile rs and equipment to transport the tractor and imp lement. Consult an author ized dealer to determine the proper equipment required. Using a dequately sized chains, heavy duty straps , cables and/or binders, securely tie down bo[...]

OPERATION MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-48 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 12.TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER N OT WOR KIN G - Check level of hydraulic fluid (see sight gauge on tank) . Check to see if pump is functioning properly by attempting to use a nother cylinder or pressure gauge. If pump is working properly , check the pr[...]

Maintenanc e Sec tio n 4- 1 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Maintenance Se ction 4-2 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION INFORMA TION Before operating your Machete, t ake the time to inspect and repair any damage to the machine or tractor . Only a minimum of time and ef fort is requi red to regularly maint ain this machin e to provide long life and trouble free ope[...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Maintenance Se ction 4-3 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE If possible, it is best to check the spindle oil level after the machine has been operat ed. This will allow the oil to flow easier . Position the head vertica l as shown in Fig ure MntP-B-0002 . Remove the breather/check plu g from the square portion of the [...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Maintenance Se ction 4-4 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE T ANK FILL Check the sight gauge and add hydraulic flui d (Refer to list of recommended fluids) to bring th e level up between 1 /2 to 3/4 on the gauge. See Figure MntP-0017. BLADES Check the Blades for cracks and wear and Blade Bolt s for tightness, da ily .[...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Maintenance Se ction 4-5 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE HARDW ARE Most nuts and bolt s will stay tight an d therefore need on ly periodic checking. However , the following nuts and bolts are extrem ely important and s hould receive special attentio n: S pindle Housing Bolts: T ighten to 400 Ft./Lbs. T orque Blade [...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Maintenance Se ction 4-6 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE PROPER TORQUE FOR F ASTENERS The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fasten er s. When bolts ar e to be tightened or replaced, refer to this chart to determine the grade o f bolts and the prop er torque except when specific tor que values are assign[...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Maintenance Se ction 4-7 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE SER VICE OF SPINDLE HO USING (FIGURE Mnt-0006) Remove blade bar or p an. Remove hydraulic motor . Remove spindle housing from unit. Drain remaining oil from housing. Using a chisel, bend the tang on the lockwasher (6) until it is free from the slot in the nut[...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Maintenance Se ction 4-8 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE ASSEMBL Y Make sure all p arts are cle an and free of any cont amination Install Bearing Cu ps (3 & 4) into S pindle Housing (2) using a suit able bearing driver to seat the cup s. Caution must be taken not to damage the cup or spindle housing, cu ps must[...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/0 8 Maintenance Se ction 4-9 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE Before installing the spindle (with the bearing pressed on it), lubricate the rubber portion of the seal. This will reduce the chance of the Seal being tor n by the inst alla tion of the spindle and is a ne cessar y step when se tting the rolling T orque. T u[...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/08 Maintenance Section 4-10 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE ST ART UP PROCEDURE 1. Read all safety instructions. Deca ls on the Machete Boom warn you of particula r and mult iple hazards. Many decals are attache d close to part of the Machete Boom wh ere there is a possible hazard. Rea d and make sure you u nd erst and[...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/08 Maintenance Section 4-11 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE TIMBER CA T HEAD Lubrication/Daily Checks (Figure Mnt-0 007) Lubricate the grease fittings on top of the blade ba r every 4 ho urs. See Fi gure Mnt-0007 . Every 8 hours, lubricate the cylinder grease fittin g through the top slot in the cover . See Figure Mnt-[...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/08 Maintenance Section 4-12 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE BUZZBAR HEAD BLADES For best performance, have b lade s set and shar pe ned wh en the y begin to dull. Blades can be touched up with a grinder or file between sharpe nings. T o extend the life of the blade, remo ve resin accumulations. When the re sin builds u[...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/08 Maintenance Section 4-13 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE BEL T TENSION ADJUSTMENT (Figure Mnt-B-0010) Loosen nut s on the 4 studs and the jam nut. Use a hand wrench or socket to tension the belt s. Never use power or air equipment to tighten belt! This could cause da mage to belt, sheave, shaft an d bearings Once th[...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/08 Maintenance Section 4-14 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION Grease each spindle with one pump of high quality lithium grease weekly . More than one pump is unnecessary and will cause a mess when extra grease squirts out of the relief. Grease fittings are on front of machine, just ab ove the blades. Belts: [...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/08 Maintenance Section 4-15 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE FLAIL AXE HEAD BEL T TENSION When installing new belts, ti ghten belt s to obtain a 16 lb. Belt Deflector Force at 7/16" deflection. After a few hours of operation to a llow the belt s to seat in to the s hea ve groove s rech eck and adjust as n eeded to [...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/08 Maintenance Section 4-16 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE Grass Flail Head T ensioning Drive Belt s The rotor shaf t is driven from the gear motor via “V” b e lts which are adjust able for tension. After stopping the tractor eng ine, remove the drive gua rds to tighte n the belts. Check the tension by app lying a[...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/08 Maintenance Section 4-17 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE MOTOR & COUPLING INST ALLA TION Bolt motor to mount p late. Fully t ighten bolt (Item 1) . Install flex coupler to the quick disconnect pulley hub using the cou ntersunk socket head bolts (Item 2). Apply thre ad locking compound to the bolt s. T ighten bol[...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/08 Maintenance Section 4-18 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE T APER BUSHING & SHEA VE INST ALLA TION Do not use lubricant s during installation as this may cause shea ve breakage. Make sure the bushing and bore of th e sheave are free of dirt, paint, met al chips, etc. Insert cap screws and lockwashers engaging only[...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/08 Maintenance Section 4-19 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE General Information on Flail Mower V ibration FLAIL MOWERS INFORMA TION BULLETIN NO. 5 EXCESSIVE VIBRA TION Vibration is a MONSTER and if allowed to continu e unchecked, ca n cause the complete break-u p of a machine in a very short time. A properly operate d [...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/08 Maintenance Section 4-20 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE The cutter shaf t will run out of balance if: 1. Wire, rope, string, ra gs, etc., arou nd the cutter shaft, are holding th e knives in a folded back position. Remove such foreign object s and be sure all kniv es are free to swing to the extended position. 2. K[...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/08 Maintenance Section 4-21 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE SPINDLE SERVICE PROCEDURE 02960553B and 02960553C 1. Remove bla d e ba r or pan. 2. Remove hy dr au lic mo to r . 3. Remove spindle assembly from mower deck. 4. Drain re maining lubr icant from ho using. 5. Using a 3/16" cape chise l, bend ou t the st a k[...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/08 Maintenance Section 4-22 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE CLEANING 1. Clean housin g and all related part s thoroughly and dry . 2. Protect parts from contamina tion. INSPECTION Bearings and cup s : Inspect rollers, races, and cages for nicks , pitting, discoloration, and signs of excessive or unusual wear . Replace [...]

MAINTENANCE MACHETE 2 11/08 Maintenance Section 4-23 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE 1 1. Remove the cloth, being careful not to allow any co ntamination into the spindle. T ighten the nut until a rolling torque of 16-21 inch-pounds is reached. (If the seal was not lubricated, add 10 inch-pounds ). 12. S take the nut with a blunt, round nosed [...]

ALAMO-INDUSTRIAL LIMITED W ARRANT Y 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Alamo Industrial warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercia l, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industr ial purchaser 1.02. Manufacturer will replace for the Purchaser any p[...]

T o keep your implement running efficien tly an d safely , read your manual thor oughly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Ma nual. The T able of Cont ents clearly identifies each section where you ca n easily find the information you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (1928.51 Subp art C) makes these minimum s[...]

MACHETE 2 BOOM- SOM- 1 1/08 P/N 02986941 C Printed U.S.A[...]