Alamo FALCON 15/10 manual

©2009 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 03/09 Part No. 02985378C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL ® 1502 E. W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-372-3551 Email: part s@alamo-industrial.com HYDRAULIC ROT AR Y MOWER This Opera tor's Manual is an integr al part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all t[...]

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 practice s. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all it s safety equi pment properly attached 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[...]

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©2009 Alamo Group Inc. T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and Practic es ... ................ ............. ................ ................ ............. ........ ............ ........ 1-2 Operator Saf[...]

©2009 Alamo Group Inc. Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ....... ................ ................. ................ ............. ................ . ............... ... 4-14 Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........... ... ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ...... ................ 4-16 Cutting Co[...]

©2009 Alamo Group Inc. Speed Changer ............ ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. . ..................... .......... 5-12 Chain Guard Bolts ........ ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. . ................[...]

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

SAFETY FALCON 15/10 03/09 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 avo ided by b eing aware of yo ur equipm ent, your surro undings, and ob[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/10 03/09 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 par ts of this mac[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/10 03/09 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 ent anglement and possible serious injury or d[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/10 03/09 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[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/10 03/09 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 [...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/10 03/09 Safety Section 1-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY S tart tr actor only when properly seated in the T ractor seat. S tarting a tractor in gear can resu lt in injury or death. Read the T ractor operators manual for prop er st arting instructions . (S G-13) Do not operate this Equ ipment with hy draulic oil or fuel leaking.[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/10 03/09 Safety Section 1-8 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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 t[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/10 03/09 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 [...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/1 0 03/09 Safety Sectio n 1-10 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Disco nn ec tin g Im ple m en t Safety Instructio ns and Practices 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 C[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/10 03/09 Safety Section 1-1 1 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T r ansporting Safety Instructions and Practices 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 objects, and bl ade and[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/1 0 03/09 Safety Sectio n 1-12 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Allow suff icient clearance for the Implement to swing outward while turn ing. Implements carried behind the T ractor will swi ng outside the tire pa th when making turns. Contacting a solid object while turning will cause equipment damage and possible injury . (S3PT-2[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/10 03/09 Safety Section 1-1 3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices 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 leme nt be hind a truc k or ot her t yp[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/1 0 03/09 Safety Sectio n 1-14 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never attempt to lubricate, adju st, or remove material from th e Im plement while it is in motion or while tracto r engine is running. (SG -20) Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose f[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/10 03/09 Safety Section 1-1 5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices DO NOT weld or repair rota tin g mower components. W elds and other repairs ma y cause severe vibration and/or compo nent failure resu lting in part being th rown from the mowe r causing serious bodily injury . See your Auth[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/1 0 03/09 Safety Sectio n 1-16 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Alamo Industrial su pplie s safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shippiT imes New Romanng, use, or reco nditioning. Alamo Industrial care s about the safety of its customers, op erators, a[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/10 03/09 Safety Section 1-1 7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. D389 1 DANGER Multiple Haza rd 2. D390 1 DANGER Multiple Hazard Pull Unit 3. D395 3 IMPOR T ANT Replace Blades In Pairs 4. D138 2(1 ) INSTRUCT CW Blade Rotation 5. D137 1(1 ) INSTRUCT CCW Blade Rot ation 6. D103 [1] W ARNING 540 P[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/1 0 03/09 Safety Sectio n 1-18 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Multi Hazard Decal Sheet P/N D389 Decal D3 89 consist s of the following multi-hazards.[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/10 03/09 Safety Section 1-1 9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Multi Hazard Decal Sheet P/N D390 Decal D390 consists of the following multi-hazards.[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/1 0 03/09 Safety Sectio n 1-20 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY IMPORT ANT! Always replace blades in pairs. P/N D395 Blade Rotation Clockwise. P/N D138 Blade Rotation Counter Clockwise. P/N D137 W ARNING! Avoid Bodily Injury , Use 540RPM PTO S peed Only . P/N D103[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/10 03/09 Safety Section 1-2 1 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNIN G! Avoid Bodily Injury , Use 1000 RPM PTO S peed Only . P/N D1 14 IMPORT ANT - Use on ly Genuine Ala mo Industr ial replacement p arts. P/N 02925100 DANGER! S tay clear when lowering or raising wings. P/N 00753840 DANGER! Keep everyone clear when lifting, foldin[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/1 0 03/09 Safety Sectio n 1-22 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY INSTRUCT - Cylinder Hose Color Code P/N 02985907 W ARNING- Entangleme nt Hazard- Replace master PTO shield af ter disconnecting Implement from tractor . P/N 02985912 W ARNIN G- Burn Hazard - Hot Surface DO NOT touch. P/N 0298591 1 LOGO- F ALCON 15 LOGO P/N 02985904[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/10 03/09 Safety Section 1-2 3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY LOGO- F ALCON 10 LOGO P/N 02985905 Red Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458392 Amber Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458393 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate without the S[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/1 0 03/09 Safety Sectio n 1-24 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY INSTRUCT - Service hydr aulic system with proper oil. P/N 02982828[...]

SAFETY FALCON 15/10 03/09 Safety Section 1-2 5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws an d regulations concerning employe r and employee e quipment operators. This section is not intended as a legal interpre - tation of the law an d s[...]

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

INTRODUCTION FALCON 15/10 03/09 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Mower is designed with ca re and built with qua lity materials by skilled worker s. 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 machine[...]

INTRODUCTION FALCON 15/10 03/09 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION These Rot ary Mowers are designed for medium-d uty wo rk. They can mow pa stures and control grass and weeds on h ighways or in dustrial sites up to 3” in diameter . Y our Cutter has been assemb led for operation with a tra ctor PTO input speed o f eith[...]

INTRODUCTION FALCON 15/10 03/09 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 Ma nual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the Mower an d Power Unit. 2. Fill out the W arran[...]

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

ASSEMBLY FALCON 15/1 0 03/09 Assembly Sectio n 3-2 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y PROPER TORQUE V ALUES FOR F ASTENERS The chart (found on Sectio n 3-3) lists the correct tigh tening torque for fasteners. When bolt s are to be tightened or r eplaced, refer to this ch art to determine the grade of bolt s and the proper to rque except when speci[...]

ASSEMBLY FALCON 15/1 0 03/09 Assembly Sectio n 3-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Connecting the Mower T ongue to the T ractor 1. Ensure the tractor is equipped with the corr ect PTO sha ft and the drawbar is set at the cor- rect length. 2. Using the parking jack, position the tongue clevis to th e height of the tractor d rawbar . Adjust the m[...]

ASSEMBLY FALCON 15/1 0 03/09 Assembly Sectio n 3-4 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y PUMP ,SPEED INCREASER AND CUTTER A TT ACHMENT T o attach the S peed Increaser , Cutter and Pump to the tractor , use the following procedure: 7. Attach the S peed I ncreaser Moun t Plate to the tractor loosely . Refer to the insta llation drawing, supplied in the[...]

ASSEMBLY FALCON 15/1 0 03/09 Assembly Sectio n 3-5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y A TT ACHING CYLINDER HOSES Attach cylinder hoses to Tractor QD Remotes (Requ ires Three S pool T ractor Remote V alve to Operate Each Wing and Axle Indepen dently) or use Three S pool Control V alve Option. Proper QD co uplers will need to be attach ed to hydraul[...]

ASSEMBLY FALCON 15/1 0 03/09 Assembly Sectio n 3-6 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y WINCH ASSEMBL Y A TT ACHME NT (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT) Attach th e Winch S tand to the cr oss bar on the Ce nter Se ction with bolts and locknuts. Attach the Winch to the Winch S tan d with bolts and locknuts . See Oper ation Section for use. Three S pool Control V a[...]

ASSEMBLY FALCON 15/1 0 03/09 Assembly Sectio n 3-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y TIRES AND WHEELS(OPTIONAL WHEEL CONFIGURA TIONS) Before installing any tires and wheel s make cert ain the Cutter is jack ed up high enough and is securely supported. When installing lami nated or airplane tires, be sure the flat side of th e lug nut is against t[...]

ASSEMBLY FALCON 15/1 0 03/09 Assembly Sectio n 3-8 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y[...]

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

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 O peration Sec tio n 4- 2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION ALAMO INDUSTRIAL FALCON 15/10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industrial mowe rs are manufactured with quality material by skilled workers. The se mowers are designed for cutting grass an d small weeds. The mowe r is equipped with protective d eflectors to preve[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 O peration Sec tio n 4- 3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1. St andard Equipment and Specifications Cutting Width 15’/10’ Cutting Height 1-1/2” - 14-1/2” with pneumatic tires Updraft Blades 1/2" x 4" x 24- 1/2", con structed of carbon-c hrome spring steel which are forged and heat- tr eated H[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 O peration Sec tio n 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 experienced in implement and tractor operation and al[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 O peration Sec tio n 4- 5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS In addition to tractor ho rsep ower and size re quir ed to o perate th e m ower un it, th e trac to r must also be pro perly equipped to provide operator pr otecti on, to alert approaching vehicle drivers of the tractor ’ s presenc[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 O peration Sec tio n 4- 6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.4 Hydraulics A Three-S pool Control V alve (Extra Eq uipment) is available from your deal er for use with tractors ha ving either an open or clo sed center Hydraulic System. The Cont ro l V alve Handles should be set in the float position for most Cutter op[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 O peration Sec tio n 4- 7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 4. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACT OR Before gettin g onto the tractor , the operator must read and completely un derstand the implement a nd tractor operator manuals. If any p art of either manual is no t com pletely understood, consult an authorized dealer fo[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 O peration Sec tio n 4- 8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION BEFORE leaving the tractor seat, always engage the brake and/or set the tractor transmission in parking ge ar , disengage the PTO, stop the engine, remove the key , and wait for all moving p arts to stop. Place the tractor shift lever into a low range or p ar[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 O peration Sec tio n 4- 9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.1 Connecting the Mower T ongue to the T ractor 1. Ensure the tractor is equipped with the corr ect PTO sha ft and the drawbar is set at the cor- rect length. 2. Using the parking jack, position the tongue clevis to th e height of the tractor d rawbar . Adj[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.3 Connecting Mower Hydrau lic Lines to the T ractor With the tract or shut down and secured in position, reli eve hydraulic pressure from the tractor by moving the control levers back an d forth several times or placing the levers in the float position. When [...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Hydraulic Line Support After connecting the mower hydraulic lines to the tractor , support the hoses with the equipped brackets. Ensure that hoses do not cont act the driveline, do not bind while turn ing, and do not become pinched or kinked. Hydraulic Cylinde[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.1 Leveling Mower LEVELING DECK CENTER SECTION 1. Place the tractor and mowe r on a level surface and lower both wings. 2. Using the center section hydraulic cylinder , position the mower so the skid shoes are 1 ” less off the g round than the desired final [...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7.2 Setting Deck Pitch T o facilitate safe and efficient operation, the mower should be operated with the deck appr oximately 3/4” LOWER IN THE FR ONT THAN THE REAR. Operating the mower at this pitch will allow the mower to cut the grass on ly once and requi[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose fastener s, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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 par[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.2 Mower Pre- O peration Inspection /S ervice Before each mowe r use, a complete inspection and serv ice is required to ensure the mo wer is in a good and safe working condition. Dam aged and/ or broken parts should be rep aired and/or replaced imme diately . [...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Ensure chain guard s and/or rubber deflectors are in position and not damaged. Repl ace worn, broken, and missing sections immediately . • Ensure the driveline in tegral shields are in good condition and rotate freely . • Inspect that all bolts and scr[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 18 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Ensure th at the m ower is equipp ed and secured with wing brace supports . • Check the condition of the wing hinge pins. • Check the condition of the mo wer axle suspension spring. • Inspect mower tire condition, wh eel bearings, and lug nut torque. [...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION HYDRAULI C LINE IN S PE C TI O N • Check for hydraulic leaks a long hoses, cylinders and fittings. IMPORT ANT : DO NOT use your hands to check for oil leaks. Use a piece of heavy p aper or cardboard to check for hydraulic oil le aks. • Inspect the conditio[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 20 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Hydraulic 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 trac[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 21 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.3 C utting C omponent Inspection Inspect blade p an and blade assembly for the following: 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 s[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 22 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9. DRIVING THE TRACT OR AND MOW ER Safe tractor transport req uires the operator possess a thorough knowle dge of the model being operated an d precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached imp lem ent. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the w[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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 h[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 24 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.3 Operating the Mower Wings Wings are positioned with hydraulic cylin ders. It is recommended that the tractor be equipp ed with three hydraulic port s or a 3-spool control valve be used so that each section can be controlled in dependently . Ensure the hydra[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 25 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T ransport Position T o raise mow er wings, driv e the unit to a level area and retract the wing hyd raulic cylinders. DO NOT raise wings wit h the mower positioned on an embankment or other inclined position to prevent ov erturning the mower . After the wings[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 26 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not put hands or feet under mower decks. Blade Co ntact can result in serious in jury or even death. S tay away unt il all motion has stopped and the decks are securely blocked up. (SFL-2 ) 9.4 Driving the T ractor and Mower S tart of f driving at a slow spe[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 27 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks or going up sharp inclines, it is possible that the hoses between the pu mp and the mowe r can be kinked and damaged. This type of abusive operation can cause serious damage to the [...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 28 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Inclines and ditches should be app roached along a line which is at an an gle as shown. This type o f path will reduce the possib ility of over-collapse of the driveline and re sulting damag e. If the gradient is so steep that such an approach increase s the po[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 29 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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 ex[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 30 © 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 Def[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 31 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not over speed the e ngine to maintain PT O speed when mowing he avy material! Significant engine RPM loss during operation ind icates an over loading condition. If this condition occurs, decrease groun d speed and/ or increase cut height, an d/or reduce th[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 32 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not mow with two machines in the same ar ea except with Cab tractors with the wind ows closed. (SGM-1 1) Mow only in conditions where y ou have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkne ss or foggy cond itions whe[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 33 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION The unit is designed to greatly reduce the clipping and debris build up on the cooler . However the cooler will pe riodically need to be inspected and cleaned to remove ma terial, usually once or twice a day dependin g on mowing conditions. Use a short brush t[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 34 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION S ta y alert and watch for trees, lo w han ging limbs , power lines, and other overhea d obstacles and solid ground object s while you are operating. Use care to avoid hitting these items. Set the wing remote levers to th e float position to allow the wings to [...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 35 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1 1. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR 10.6 S hutting Down the Implement T o shut down attached mower head, first bring the tractor to a complete st o p. Decrease engine RPM to idle then disenga ge cu tterhe ad. The m ower hea d will come to a complete [...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 36 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Before disconnecting the mower , the PTO mu st be dise ngaged and all motion at a comple te stop. Move the mower to a level storage lo cation and lower both wings to the grou nd. If the mower will be stored with the sections in the raised position, be su re tha[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 37 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Before the st art of the next season maker sure all debris is completely cleare d out of the hydraulic tank co oler fan. Its recommended to u se a leaf blower to completely remove all dried grass and debris or compresse d air or pressure washer to back-flush t[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 38 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13. 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 when you finish work ing in an area . Therefore, the op erator mu st empl oy g ood ju dge men t an d sa fe[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 39 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION NOTE: Ensure that the mower sections are fully raised and that th e transport locks are engaged for each section. 13.1 T ransporting on Public Road ways Extreme caution should be used wh en transporting the tractor an d impleme nt on public roadways. The tract[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 40 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Make sure that all tr actor flashing warning lights, headlight s, and brake/tail light s are functioning properly befor e proceeding onto public roads. While newer model tractors have plenty o f lighting to provide warning signals and operating lighting, most o[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 41 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 13.2 Hauling the T racto r 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 a[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 42 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Excessive Vi br ations S pindle & Mower bolts. Tighten if loose. Check For loose nuts on T ighten If loose blade holder and blades Check for bent output shaft. Replace shaft if bent. If shaft [...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 43 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY S pindle Leaking Damaged oil seal Replace seal. Bent shaft. Replace oil seal and shaf t. Shaft r oug h in oil seal area. Replace or rep air shaft. Oil seal inst alled wrong. Repl ace seal. Oil seal not sealing Replace sea[...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 44 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Mower Oil Overheating: Mower not level or pitched correctly Level and set deck pitch Low oil level. Add Oil the level of sign gauge. Oil going ov er relief va lve Cutting very dense material Shift to a lower gear in dense [...]

OPERATION FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4- 45 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Discharging Bunches Blades dull. Check blades for sharpness. Grass too we t. W ait for grass to d ry . Grass too long. Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower . T ravel speed too fast. Use a lower tractor gear . PTO speed too low[...]

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Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE FALCON 15 /10 03/0 9 Maintenanc e Section 5-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DAIL Y MAINTENANCE Daily maintenance is intended fo r those that need to be lubricated and/or checked daily for proper mower operation. This maintenance should be conduc ted every mo rning befor e the mach ine is started. NOTE: Please make copies of this [...]

MAINTENANCE FALCON 15 /10 03/0 9 Maintenanc e Section 5-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operating your Rot ary Cutter , make sure it is properly lubricated and th oroughly inspected. Only a minimum of time and effort is requir ed to regularly lubr icate and maintain this machin e to provide long life and trouble free oper ation. Alway[...]

MAINTENANCE FALCON 15 /10 03/0 9 Maintenanc e Section 5-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBL Y The Wheel Hub Assemblies need to be lubricated on a weekly basis. T ongue The T ongue Hi tch Pins attach the T ong ue to the Center Section and should b e checked f o r sig ns of wear o r cracking. Replace as needed. The Drawbar 1"[...]

MAINTENANCE FALCON 15 /10 03/0 9 Maintenanc e Section 5-5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Fluid Maintaining the proper level and clean liness of the oil is very impor t ant for the continued trouble-free o peration of the mower and sh ould be checked each morning before the mower is started. Check for any leaks and tighten any fittin[...]

MAINTENANCE FALCON 15 /10 03/0 9 Maintenanc e Section 5-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Breather Element The filler cap includes an integrated breather element. The bo ttom of the cap should be wiped clean each day . If the breather becomes clogged replace the filler cap. Depending on mowing conditions, the filler brea ther cap may need to b[...]

MAINTENANCE FALCON 15 /10 03/0 9 Maintenanc e Section 5-7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SHARPENING Always sharpen both blade s at same time to maintain ba lance. Follow original sharpening p attern as shown in FIGURE 19 . Always sharpen blad es by grin ding. DO NOT heat and pound out edge. Do not shar pen blade to a razor edge, but lea[...]

MAINTENANCE FALCON 15 /10 03/0 9 Maintenanc e Section 5-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER REMOV AL Remove cotter pin and loosen slotted nut on gear box shaft. Loosen but d o not remove the nut until the b lade carrier is loosened. Use a suit able two-jaw gear pu ller to pull ca rrier of f t ape red gear box sha ft. If gea r pulle[...]

MAINTENANCE FALCON 15 /10 03/0 9 Maintenanc e Section 5-9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Spindle Housing Bolts - These bolt s fasten the spindle housing to the deck. The bolt s should be checked for tightness each morning before the unit is star ted. They should be torqued to 400 ft./lbs. Motor Bolt s Examine the bolts that fast en the hydrau[...]

MAINTENANCE FALCON 15/10 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Wheel Bearing Seal Inspection Check each wheel and r emove all foreign material that has bee n wrapped around the spindle . Inspect the grease seal to see th at the rubber seal is in complete cont act with the metal all around the spindle. If the seal has b[...]

MAINTENANCE FALCON 15/10 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE WEEKL Y MAINTENANCE Weekly Main tenance is intended for those items that n eed to be checked once a wee k. This maintenance should be p erformed before start-up the first mo rning of every new w eek. NOTE: Please make a copy of this chart and use weekly . I[...]

MAINTENANCE FALCON 15/10 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Spindle Housing Fill with EP#2 Lithium Based Grease until grease is expelled from grease relief. IMPORT ANT : Make sure spindle hou sing is equipped with a ve nted breather plug. If breather plug is clogged or a pipe plug is installed, grease will be forced[...]

MAINTENANCE FALCON 15/10 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-13 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Hinge Pins - Check bolt, nut and collar that fastens hinge pin at rear of unit. See Image Mnt-R-0233. Lif t Level Rods Each level lif t rod holds approximatel y twice the weight of th e machine. Care ful inspection o f each rod and component part i s import[...]

MAINTENANCE FALCON 15/10 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Chain Guards Inspect the chain guards for any missing chain s or cables. Replace any missing chain s by undoing the ret aining cable clamp. Slide the cable back and inse rt new 5/16” chain through the slot. Slide the cable back thro ugh the chains and re-[...]

MAINTENANCE FALCON 15/10 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-15 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Paint If there are areas where the paint has peeled or flaked, these should be sanded down to bare metal. New pr imer and p a int should be applied to this area. Decomposing grass can be a very caustic substance. It will eat away the paint and metal and all[...]

MAINTENANCE FALCON 15/10 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Drawbar Bolt This bolt fastens the mower to the tractor drawbar . It should be removed and examined for signs of wear or cracks. This bolt should be replaced at the fir st sign of wear . See Image Mnt-R-02 41. Level Lif t System The level lift rods shou ld [...]

MAINTENANCE FALCON 15/10 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-17 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Weld Inspect ion The deck and structural membe rs of the Falcon are welded using mo dern up-to-date equipment. Oper ating ov er rough terrain can induce severe stress throu gh out the deck and structural members. All welds sh ould be inspected for any signs[...]

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T o keep your implement running efficien tly an d safely , read your manual thoroughly and follow these dire ctions 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[...]

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