Alamo Exten-A-Kut II manual

©2009 Alamo Group Inc. EXTEN-A-KUT II Published 03/09 Part NO. 029691 1 1C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL Post Office Box 549 Seguin, T exas 78156 830-372-3551 Email: parts@alamo-industrial.com DITCH AND BANK MOWER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of the safe operatio n of this machine and must be maint ained with the un i[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implement s with moving part s are potentially hazardous . There is no substitute for a cautio us , safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonab le safety practices. The manufacturer ha s designed this implement to be used with all its sa fety equipment properly a ttached to m inim[...]

T able Of Content s SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................. .......................................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and P ractices ................ ................ ................ .................... ................ . .................. .. 1-2 Operator Safety Instructions an d Pr[...]

Operating Speed and Ground Speed .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ................ ... ... .... ... ................ ... ............. 3-31 Shutting Down the Implement ......... ................ ................ ................. ................ ................ ......... ............. .......... 3-33 TRANSPORTING TH[...]

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[...]

Safety Section 1-1 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY SECTION[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-2 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safe ty is of primary import ance to the m anufacturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avo ided by bein g aware of yo ur equipm ent, your surroun dings, and observing[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-3 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Battery posts, ter minals and related accessories con tain lead and lead compoun ds, chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer , birth defects or other reproductive har m. (SG-31) N ever opera t e th e T rac t or or I mp[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-4 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY NEVER use drugs or alco hol immediately before or while operating the T ractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator’s alertness and coordination and theref ore af fect the operator ’s ability to operate the equipment safely . Before operating the T ractor o[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-5 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting & Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructio ns & Practices Never crawl un der a raised Implement supported sole ly by the Tractor 3-Point hitch. Release of the control lever or mechanical failure will result in the Implement falling and possible injury or death.[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-6 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Wh en a tt ac hi ng th e I mp l emen t i npu t d r i ve li ne t o th e T rac t or PTO , it i s i mpor t an t th a t th e connecting yo ke spring a ctivated lockin g collar slides freely and the locking balls are seated securely in the gr oove on the T ractor PTO sha ft. Push and p[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-7 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Never leave the T ractor and Implement unattended while the Implement is in the lifted position. Accidental operation of lif ting leve r or a hydraulic failure may cause su dden drop of unit with injury or death by crushing. T [...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-8 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not back up this impleme nt when the boom or mower head is extended. Backing could damage the machine or its components. (SBM-19) Follow these guidelines to red uce the risk of equipment and grass fires w hile operating, serv icing, and repa iring the Mower and T ractor: -Equip[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-9 ©2009 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 mo re) and causing seriousinj ury or death. Follow safety messages carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY AR E WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflec[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-10 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not mount or di smount the T ractor while the tractor is moving . Mount the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving p arts are completely stopped. (SG-12) S t art tractor only when properly seated in the T ractor seat. S tarting a tractor in gear can resu lt in injury o[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-11 ©2009 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 a nd/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 even t insects from entering. If a tractor [...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-12 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY M ow a t th e spee d th a t you can sa f e l y opera t e an d con t ro l th e t rac t or an d mower . Th e correct mowing spee d depends on terrain cond ition and grass type, density , and height of cut. Normal ground sp eed range is from 2 to 5 mp h(3-8 kph). Use slow mowing spe[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-13 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices Do not turn so sharp or lif t mo wer so high to produce a severe "knocking" of th e Driveline which will cause accelerated wear and breakage of drive train components and could result in possible injury from the[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-14 ©2009 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 of f and all motion has ceased. Never work un der the frame work, or any lifted comp onent unless the implement is s[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-15 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do Not fill fuel tank while engine is running. Refuel only after engi ne has cooled down. If fuel is spilled, move machine away from the area of the sp ill and avoid creating any source of ignition until the gasolin e has evaporated. (SG-28) Perform service, rep airs and lubricat[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-16 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Inst ructions and Practices Secure the boom and mower h ead in the trans port p osition before traveling on public roads. Never transpor t on public roads with th e boom and mower head extended. Always disengage and lock out the hy draulic contro ls for the b[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-17 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices 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. When transport ing the Equipment use the T ractor flashing warn ing lights and fo llow all loca[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-18 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Concluding Safety Inst ructions and Prac tices T o p revent tippin g of Implemen t when stored in folded position, use carrying wheels or adequate st a nds on center frame. (S3PT-6) I n addition to the design and co nfiguration of this Impl ement, including Safe ty Signs and S af[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-19 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Alamo Industrial su pplies 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 EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-20 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. D389 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 2. 02962765 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 3. 02964509 1 DANGER S torage 4. 0297061 1 2 LOGO Exten-A-Ku t 5. 02965093 1 INSTRUCT Proper Engine Operat ion 6. 02965262 1 W ARNING Hose Burst 7. 1458392 2 REFLECT Red Reflecto[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-21 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description Multi Hazard Decal Sheet P/N D389 Decal D3 89 consist s of the following multi-hazards.[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-22 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! Crushing and Pinch Point s. Moving machiney p arts can pinch or crush or fall- which may cause injury or death. P/N 02962765 INFORMA TION - Unhitching Instructions 02964509 LOGO-Exten-A-Kut P/N 0297061 1 INFORMA TION - T o pr event prem ature hydra ulic component failure,[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-23 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY 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 INJURY from SCALDING or FIRE with resulting BURN INJURY or DEA TH. P/N 02965262 Red Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-24 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNING! Avoid Bodily Injury , Use 540RPM PTO S peed Only . P/N D103 W ARNING! Avoid Bodily Injur y , Use 1000 RPM PTO S peed Only . P/N D1 14 Name LOG O - Alamo In dustrial P/N 00757140 DANGER! - Multi-Hazard Boom. T ake precautions while transporting and oper ating Boom Unit. [...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-25 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY IMPORT ANT - Service Hy draulic System with Universal T ractor Hydraulic Oil. P/N D416 Name LOG O - Alamo In dustrial P/N 00757139 IMPORT ANT - Use o nly Genuine Ala mo Industrial replacement p arts. P/N 02925100 DANGER! S tay clear when lowering or raising wings. P/N 00753840[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-26 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY IMPORT ANT! Always replace blades in pairs. P/N D395 W ARNING! Pinch Points P/N 02962764 Information that Grease Fitting is present and must apply grease. P/N 000678 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate without the SM V . P[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-27 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator’s manual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one fr om you r dealer . P/N 00776031[...]

SAFETY EK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-28 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. 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 equ ipment operat ors. This section is not intend ed as a legal interpretation of the law an d should n ot [...]

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Introduction Section 4-1 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

INTRODUCTION EK-II 03/09 Introduction Section 4-2 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled work ers. Proper assem- bly , maintenance, and operating practices, as described in th is manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine.[...]

INTRODUCTION EK-II 03/09 Introduction Section 4-3 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Y our Exten-A-Kut mower is designed for mowing pond embankments, weeds, an d grass or other agricul- tural applications that may apply . W ith a reasonable amou nt of preventive main tenance, your Mower will provide years of depen dable service. For Non-Agricultu[...]

INTRODUCTION EK-II 03/09 Introduction Section 4-4 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION A TTENTION OWNER/OPERA T OR BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read th e Operator ’s Manua l, complete ly underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate co rrectly both the tractor and Mo wer . 2. Fill out the W arranty Card[...]

Assembly Section 4-1 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY EK II 03/09 Assembly Section 4-2 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y GENERAL ASSEMBL Y T o help you assemble your new DB150 and mo unt it to your tractor , we provide you with drawings, instructions and gene ral information. When needed, you can get informa tion or clarification from Rhino Customer Service. This publication provides g eneral[...]

ASSEMBLY EK II 03/09 Assembly Section 4-3 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y The tools you will need at the assembly s ite are as follows: 1. Impact wrench or socke t and ratchet set. 2. Rubber mallet. 3. Box-end, Allen, and ad justable wrenches. 4. Alignment pins. 5. Forklift or hydraulic floor jacks with rolling ba ck boards. 6. Small chain hoist [...]

ASSEMBLY EK II 03/09 Assembly Section 4-4 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y TRACTOR PREP ARA TION 1. Add front end weights as requir ed to maintain enough weight on front wheels for safe steering. Failure to add the required front end weight can cause tractor to re ar up which can cause equipment damage and bodily injury . T o prevent dam age to th[...]

ASSEMBLY EK II 03/09 Assembly Section 4-5 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y[...]

ASSEMBLY EK II 03/09 Assembly Section 4-6 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HEAD A TT ACHMENT Align the Mainframe with the Mower Hea d, insert the Main Head Pin and retain with bolt and locknut. Attach the Linkage with bushings and ret ain with the bolts and locknut s. Figure Asm-B-0001 With a hoist, raise the Mower Head until it is v ertic al. Att[...]

ASSEMBLY EK II 03/09 Assembly Section 4-7 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Adjust the T ilt Cylinder Clevi s until it lines up with the Lift Link Weld ment, retain with T ilt Cylinder greasable Pin. Figure Asm-B-0003. A TT ACHMENT OF HYDRAULIC HOSES Once pumps are inst alled, DO NOT start th e tractor (which will tu rn the pumps) unless the hydrau[...]

ASSEMBLY EK II 03/09 Assembly Section 4-8 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y T o avoid Hydraulic C ontamination, always keep all hoses and hy draulic fittings capp ed until they are ready to be installed. FIGURE Asm-B-00 06 .[...]

ASSEMBLY EK II 03/09 Assembly Section 4-9 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Oil Reservoir is shipped filled wit h oil to the minimum level. Wh en adding hydrau lic oil proceed. 1 . Remove the Filler Cap Weldment. FIGURE Asm-B-0007. 2. Avoid hydraulic cont amination by filtering the hydraulic oil while filling the hydraulic tank. Filter buggies or c[...]

ASSEMBLY EK II 03/09 Assembly Section 4-10 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 4 . Fill the Hydraulic Reservoir until the fluid is visible thr ough the si ght gauge. FIGURE Asm-B-0010 & Asm-B-001 1. 5. Fill the Suction Hose with hydraulic fluid and re-install on Hydraulic T ank. T ighten hose cla mp secur ely . FIGURE Asm-B-0012 & Asm-B-0013 [...]

Operation Section 3-1 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-2 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION ALAMO INDUSTRIAL DITCH AND BAN K MOWER OPER A TING INSTRUCTIONS The Alamo Industrial Ditch and Bank Mowers are manufactured with quality material by skilled workers. The EK II is designed to attach to a tractor and mow in pond embankment s, weeds, and grass or other agri[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-3 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 1. St andard Equipment and Specifications EK II Cutting Width 60” Cutting Height Range Dependent Upon 3-pt. Lift Cutting Capacity (Max) 1” Min. Horsepower Required (with adequate front weights) 60 HP Overall Width (H ead) 65-1/4” Overall Length (Head) 71-3/8” T [...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-4 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.OPERA TOR 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 implem ent and tractor operation and all associated [...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-5 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 3.TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS In addition to tractor horsepower an d size required to operate the boom unit, the tractor must also be properly equipped to provide operator pr otecti on, to alert approaching vehicle drivers of the tractor ’ s presence, and to ensure tractor [...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-6 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.4 3-Point Hitch The tractor 3- point hitch must be rated to lif t at least 2140 lbs. The EK II boom mower is designed to be mounted on a tr actor with a CA T I or II 3-point hitch. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for the category of the tr actor being used. If[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-7 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implem ent driveline to a T ractor PTO. Use of an a dapter can double the opera ting speed of the Implement resulting in excessive vibration, thrown objects, and bl ade and implement failure. Adapter use will also change[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-8 ©2009 Alamo Group 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) Do not mount or di smount the T ractor while the tractor is moving . Mount the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving p arts ar[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-9 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 5.ST ARTING THE TRACT OR 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 . Review the tractor operator’s manual and con sult an authorized dealer for tractor ope[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-10 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never stan d or allow another p erson to stand be tween a running T r actor and the Mower when attaching the Imp leme nt to th e Tractor . Always shut the T ractor completely off before attempting to connect the Mowe r pins to the T ractor hitch. 6.1 Connecting the Boo[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-11 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 7.1 Setting Boom Mower Height 1. Park the tractor an d boom mower on leve l ground. 2. Shut down the tractor and re move the key . 3. Level the bo om mower from front to rear by extending or retracting the 3-point top link. 4. Level the mower side to side by manipulat[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-12 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 Driveline Length Check Raise mower and watch the Driveline as it approaches the color ed tape. If the dista nce between colo red tape and the end of the outer shield tube is 2" or less, Drive Tubes should be shortened per figure Op-10. Always maintain 2" [...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-13 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 9.PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SER VICE Before each use, a pre-ope ration inspection and se rvice of the implement and tractor must be performed. This includes routine maintenan ce and scheduled lubricat ion, inspecting that a ll safety devices are equipped and funct[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-14 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 T ractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator’s manual to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed accordi ng to the manufacturers recommenda tions. The following are some of the items that require d[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-15 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mower 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 wi[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-16 ©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 th[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-17 ©2009 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 equipme nt. Maintain these importan t safety features on the implement in good condition to ensure the information is available to the oper[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-18 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never Leave the mower unattended wh ile the head is in the raised position. The mower co uld fall causing serious injury to anyon e who might inadvertently be under the mower . (SBM-4) B OO M ARM A SS EMBL Y • Inspect condition of arm section weldme nt • Ensure all[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-19 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Do not operate this Equ ipment with hy draulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil and fuel are explosive and the ir presence could present a ha zard. Do not check for leaks with your hand! High-pr essure oil streams from breaks in the line co uld penetrat e the skin and ca use [...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-20 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Inspect blades and blade bo lts for looseness and excessive wear . Make sure the mower is securely blocked up before crawling beneath. Replace damaged, worn an d missing blades as complete sets to maint a in rotary balance during operation. • Ensure carrier hub n[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-21 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLAD ES on that carrier IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade has: • Become bent or deformed from it’ s original sh ape or • Any cracks are visib l e, or • Deep gouges in the blad e’s surface are pe rsent, or[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-22 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.4 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 reces sed area o n [...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-23 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 10 . DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport r equires the operator to po ssess a thorough knowledge of the m odel being operated and precaution s to take while driving with an at tached implement. Ensure the tractor ha s the capacity to handle the we[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-24 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ransport on ly at speeds where you can maintain con trol of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from o perating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders tand the Tr actor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on str eet s and high w[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-25 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 10.3 Driveline Angle Problems Due to the shape or contour of th e area being mo wed, it may be necessary to r aise tractor 3 pt. causing severe angle in the main drive line. When this is encountered, adjust length of 3 pt. arms so as to tilt main frame raising the hea[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-26 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not adjust 3 pt. links so as to cause a ground cleara nce pr oblem on the reservoir end. ( FIG . Op-204 )[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-27 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 10.4 Driving the T ractor and Bo om S t art off driving at a slo w speed and gradually increase your speed while maintainin g comple te control of the tractor . Never operate the tractor at speeds that cannot be safely handled or which will prevent the operator from s[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-28 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Engage the PT O shaft at low engine RPM and speed the engine up after blades are fully e ngaged. Never engage the PT O shaf t at a high engine RPM . This coul d cause damage to th e PTO shaft as well as the S peed Increaser and Pump. Alwa ys ope[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-29 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Extremely ta ll grass should be cut twice. Raise m ower and cut twice th e desired height. Cut the second tim e at desired height at 90 degrees to first pa ss. Remember , sharp blades produce cleaner cut s and use less power . Before cuttin g, analyze the ar ea to det[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-30 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The second handle on th e contr ol valve actuates th e T ilt Cylinder . This valve has three p ositi ons an d op erates in three ways. Push the valve handle forwar d and you relieve pre ssure on the Rod End of the T ilt Cylinder , causing the Mower Head to tilt d ownwa[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-31 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION M ow a t th e spee d th a t you can sa f e l y opera t e an d con t ro l th e t rac t or an d mower . Th e correct mowing spee d depends on terrain cond ition and grass type, density , and height of cut. Normal ground sp eed range is from 2 to 5 mp h(3-8 kph). Use slo[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-32 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION M ow a t th e spee d th a t you can sa f e l y opera t e an d con t ro l th e t rac t or an d mower . Th e correct mowing spee d depends on terrain cond ition and grass type, density , and height of cut. Normal ground sp eed range is from 2 to 5 mp h(3-8 kph). Use slow[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-33 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 11 . 3 S hutting Down the Implement T o shut down attached mower head, first bring the tractor to a complete s t op. Decrease engine RPM to idle then disenga ge cu tterhe ad. The m ower hea d will come to a complete stop within a suitable amount of time. Do not engage[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-34 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION DISCONNECTING THE MO WER FROM THE TRACTOR Lower the Mower to the Ground. Park the T ractor wi th the transmission in the correct gear (Automatic T ransmission --Pa rk; St andard Transmission--Neut ral). Set the parking br ake, shut off the eng ine, a nd rem ove the key[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-35 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Before tran sporting the tractor on a public 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 emergency st[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-36 ©2009 Alamo Group 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. When transport ing the Equipment use the T ractor flashing warn ing lights and fo llow all local traf fic regulations. (SG-6 ) Make sure th[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-37 ©2009 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. When transport ing the Equipment use the T ractor flashing warn ing lights and fo llow all local traf fic regulations. (SG-6 ) Reduce spee[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-38 ©2009 Alamo Group 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 prop er equipment required. Using a dequately sized chains, heavy duty straps , cables and/or binders, securely tie down both [...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Ope ration Section 3-39 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 13.TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Excessive Vibration Check for loose nut s on T ighten if loose. blade holder and bla des Check to see if blades are Free blades so they swing free swinging. Check for even wear on each Weight Blades. W eight Shoul[...]

OPERATION EK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-40 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION S treaking Conditions Conditions too wet for Allow grass to dry cutting.before cutting. Slow ground speed of tractor but keep engine running at full PTO rpm. Cutting lower may help. Dull blades. Sharpen or replace blades. Height of cutter lowe r at See Cutting Height re[...]

Maintenanc e Sec tio n 4- 1 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE EK II 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-2 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GENERAL Before operat ing your DB150 , make sure it is pr o perly lubricated and thoro ughly inspected. Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to re gularly lubr icated and maintain this ma chine to provide long life and trouble free operation . LUBRICA TION[...]

MAINTENANCE EK II 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-3 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC OIL, FIL TERS, AND COMPONENTS Filters and Oil - Change the return filte r tank and su ction filters afte r the first 100 hours of operation. Change the filters again at 500 hours or every 12 mont hs. Change the oil after the first 400 hours. After that, co[...]

MAINTENANCE EK II 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-4 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SER VICING Inspect blades befo re each use to dete rmine that they are properly inst alled and in good condition. Replace any blade that is bent, e xcessively nicked, worn, or has any other damage. Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening. When sharpening[...]

MAINTENANCE EK II 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-5 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOV AL T o remove blades for sharpening or rep lacement, remove the cover p late on deck of mower near Hyd Motor . Remove lock nut from blade b olt. NOTE: Inspect lock nut af ter removal a nd replace if threads are damaged. Always replace nut when repla cing[...]

MAINTENANCE EK II 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-6 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STORAGE Y our mo wer repres ents an investment from which you should get the greatest po ssible b enefit. Therefore, when the season is over , the mower should be thoroughly checked and pre pared for storage so that a minimum amount of work will be required to put i[...]

MAINTENANCE EK II 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-7 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Cylinder Rod Maintenance It is important to visually inspect the hydrau lic cylind e r rods dail y before use. It is highly recommen ded that while the machine is stored or gett ing very little use that a prot ectant is applied to the hydraulic cylinder rods to prev[...]

ALAMO-INDUSTRIAL LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 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 Pu rchas er any p[...]

T o keep your implement running efficiently an d safely , read your manual thoroug hly 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 sa[...]

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