Alamo A72 manual

©2008 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 01/08 Part No. 00757274C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL ® 1502 E. W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-372-3551 Email: parts@alamo-industrial.com 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 times. READ,[...]

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 cognizes 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 [...]

T able of Contents SAFETY SECTION..... .................................................................. .................. 1-1 General Safety Instructions and Practices ....................... ............. ................. ................ ............. .... ............... ... 1-2 Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Prac tices ........[...]

Starting the Tractor ....................... ............. ................ ................ ............. ................ .......................... ............. . 4-23 Brake and Differential Lock Setting ......... ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ ......... ....... .............. 4-23 Raising the Mow[...]

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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 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc.. SAFETY SECTION[...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01/08 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 import ance to the manufa cturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avo ided by being aware of your equipment, your sur roundings, and observing c[...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01 /08 Sa fety Section 1-3 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operator Safety Instructions and Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constitue nts, a nd certa in vehicle component s contain or emit chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (S G-30) The rot ating parts of thi[...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01/08 Safety Section 1-4 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Al ways rea d care f u ll y an d comp l y f u ll y w ith th e manu f ac t urer ’ s instructions when handling oil, solvents, cleansers, and any other chemical agent. (SG-22) KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING ELEMEN TS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death. (S[...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01 /08 Sa fety Section 1-5 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT operate this Implement o n a Tra ctor that is not properly maint ained. Should a mechanical or Tractor control failu re occur while operating, immediately shut down the T ractor and perfo rm repairs before resum ing [...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01/08 Safety Section 1-6 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY B e sure you h ave a d equa t e k now l e d ge o f th e proper t y you w ill b e wor ki ng on. T a k e ti me t o make yourself aware of any area und erground lines or cables. Cont act with buried lines o r cable could result in serious injury or death . If in doubt about buri ed[...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01 /08 Sa fety Section 1-7 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY S tart tractor only when properly seate d in the Tractor seat. S tarting a tractor in gear can resu lt in injury or death. Read the T ractor operators manual for prop er starting instructions . (SG-13) Do not operate this Equipment with hydra ulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil and [...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01/08 Safety Section 1-8 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY 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 where you cannot clearly see a t least 100 yards(90 m) in front an d to the sides of the tractor and mower . Make sure that you c[...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01 /08 Sa fety Section 1-9 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Avoid mo wing in reverse direction when poss ible. Check to make su re there are no persons behind the mower and use extreme care when mowing in reverse. Mow only at a slow ground spee d where you can safely operate and co ntrol the tractor and mower . Never mow an area that y[...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01/08 Safety Section 1- 10 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting or Disco nnecting Imple men t Safety Instructio ns and Practices 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 [...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01/08 Safety Section 1-11 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices Always shut the T ractor completely down, place th e transmission in park, an d set the parking brake before you or anyone else attemp t s to connect or disco nnect the Implement and T racto r hitches. (S3PT-15) Never oper ate the[...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01/08 Safety Section 1- 12 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high speeds. Understand the Tra ctor and Implement and how it hand les before transporting on street s and highways. Make sur[...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01/08 Safety Section 1-13 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Maintenanc e and Service Safety Instructions and Practices Y our driving vision ma y be reduced or imp aired by the tractor , cab, or implement. Before driving on public roadw ays identify any limited vis ion areas, and make ad justments to you r operating position, mi rrors, a[...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01/08 Safety Section 1- 14 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. 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 servic e part s. Look for loose fastener[...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01/08 Safety Section 1-15 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N Rhino mowers use bala nced and matched system compone nts for blade car riers, blades, cuttershaft s, knives, knife hangers, roll ers, drivetrain c[...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01/08 Safety Section 1- 16 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Al amo supplies safety decals on this produ ct to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning. Alamo cares about the safety of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety decals[...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01/08 Safety Section 1-17 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Get Manual T ranslated 2. 007491 17 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 3. 00756004 1 DANGER D/L Shield Missing 4. 00756005 1 D ANGER Rotating Driveline 5. 00756494 1 D ANGER Driveline Hazards 6. 02925100 1 IMPORT ANT Genuine Part s, [...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01/08 Safety Section 1- 18 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description Peligro T ranslation, If you do not know how to read English, please find someone who knows how to read English. P/N 00725746 DANGER! Multi-Hazard Decal (Refer T o Front Cover) P/N 007491 17 DANGER! Guard Missing, Do Not Oper ate. If you see this decal, Do No[...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01/08 Safety Section 1-19 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! Make certain that drivelin es are correct length and are se curely attached. P/N 00756494 IMPORT ANT - Use only G enuine Alamo Industrial replacement p arts. P/N 02925100 PELIGRO! S panish T ranslati on for Driveline Safety P/N 00773723 W ARNING! Maintain shields and de[...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01/08 Safety Section 1- 20 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! Keep Away Thrown Object s. Inspect the area before mowing and re move foreign material that could become mower thrown object s. P/N 00769737 Attention! Do not operate u n til all slip clutches are properly adjust an d are not frozen. P/N 00763613 Operator's Manu a[...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01/08 Safety Section 1-21 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate without the SM V . Provided by T ractor Manufacturer . Replace if missing on tractor . P/N 03200347 NAME LOG O - Alamo Industrial P/N 02960766 Name LOG O - Alamo Industrial P/N 0075713[...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01/08 Safety Section 1- 22 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY NAME LOGO - A72 00769873 P/N 2738332 Red Reflectors[...]

SAFETY A60/A72 01/08 Safety Section 1-23 ©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 an d regulations concerning emplo yer and employee equipment o perat ors. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not b[...]

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

INTRODUCTION A60/A72 01 /08 Introductio n Section 2-2 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Mower is designed with care and built with quality 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 machi[...]

INTRODUCTION A60/A72 01 /08 Introductio n Section 2-3 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. INTRODUCTION These mowers are ava ilable in lift-type models only . These rugged Mowe rs are designed for heavy-duty work. They can mow p astures, cut brush up to 3" in diamet er , and control grass and weeds on highways or industrial sites. For Non-Agricultural use[...]

INTRODUCTION A60/A72 01 /08 Introductio n 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[...]

Assembly Section 3-1 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY A60/A72 01/ 08 Assembly Section 3-2 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y A-Frame Assembly T o assemble the Mower ’s A-Frame, follow the proced ures listed below (Figure Asm-0001): 1. Place one re ar brace ( 3) (end with smaller hole) to the inside of each lif t lug located in the mid section of the mower on e ach side of the gear- box. Posi[...]

ASSEMBLY A60/A72 01/ 08 Assembly Section 3-3 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y T ailwheel Assembly T o assemble the Mow er ’s T ailWheel, follow the procedures listed below (Figure Asm-0002). Note : Cert ain steps may ha ve been performed by the manufacture r before delivery . 1. Place a 1- 1/2” flatwasher (3) on the shaft of th e caster fork &[...]

ASSEMBLY A60/A72 01/ 08 Assembly Section 3-4 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Deflectors: Front and Rear Deflectors (S tandard Equipment) are recommended for the average user and will provide protection from thro wn objects with proper op eration under normal conditions. Deflectors must be mainta ined in good repair or replaced af ter no more than[...]

ASSEMBLY A60/A72 01/ 08 Assembly Section 3-5 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Chainguards (Optional Equipmen t at Extra Cost) Chainguards Front and Rear Chain Guar ds (Optional Equipment) are recomm ended fo r higher th an norma l usage (1 00 hours or more per year) and will provid e protection from thrown objects with careful operation. Chain Gua[...]

ASSEMBLY A60/A72 01/ 08 Assembly Section 3-6 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Driveline Att achment Before starting assem bly , make cer tain that all paint, dirt, and g rease are r emoved from gearbox sha ft (1). T o ease assembly apply a light coa t of grease to splines and assemble. Do not asse mble a driveline without a shield. Entanglement in[...]

ASSEMBLY A60/A72 01/ 08 Assembly Section 3-7 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Check Chains - Extra Equipment - for Lift-Models Check Chains are available fo r attachment to front of Mower a s an accessory . (Figure Asm-0092) Check chains are used to control cutting heig ht and especially allow Mower to be lowered to the same preset cuttin g height[...]

ASSEMBLY A60/A72 01/ 08 Assembly Section 3-8 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Offset Adapter Hitch - Extra Equipment 1. Fasten the Of fset Adapter Hitch weldment to the lift lugs using the Hitch Pin holes. Fast en the Adjustab le Leg to th e left side lug if the Mower is to offset to the lef t. The Mower will make a cleaner cut behind the wheel tr[...]

Operation Sectio n 4-1 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Sec tion 4-2 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION A60/72 HEA VY -DUTY ROT ARY MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Alamo 60 and Alamo 72 (A60/7 2) rot ary mowers are m anufactured with quality ma terial by skilled workers. These heavy-duty mowers are engineered for mowing gr ass, shredding st alks, ma intaining pastures, a[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Sec tion 4-3 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. S tandard Equipment and S pecifications A60 A72 Horsepower Required (Min.) 30 HP 40 HP Cutting Capacity (Max.) 3” 3” Cutting Height 1 9/16” - 12” 1 9/16” - 12” Safety Def lector S td. S td. Cutting Width 60” 72” Overall Width 67- 1/4” 79-1/4” Ov[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Sec tion 4-4 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 2. 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 associ[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Sec tion 4-5 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power capacity to lift, pull, and oper ate the Power T ake Off (PT O) at the mower ’s rated speed while travelin g at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH. Operating th e mower with a tracto [...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Sec tion 4-6 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 4. T ractor Horsepower The horsepower re quired to operate the mower depends on several operating factors including the vegetation to be cut, terrain condition, oper ator experience, cond ition of the mower and tractor , and others. For most mowing cond itions, the A[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Sec tion 4-7 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4.3 Power T ake Off (PTO) Depending on the u nit, the mower is designed to oper at e at a PTO speed of 540 or 1000 RPM. Most tracto rs operate at either 5 40, or a combination of 540 a nd 1000 RPM PTO speeds. The ope rating speed of the mower and tractor can be determ[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Sec tion 4-8 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 5.1 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 a[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Sec tion 4-9 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6. ST ARTING THE TRACT OR The operat or must have a complete un derstanding of th e placemen t, function , and operatio nal use of all tractor cont rols before starting the tracto r . Rev iew the tractor operator ’s manu al and consult an authorized dealer for tract[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 10 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 1. Make sure the tra ctor is equipped with the correct PTO shaf t. Change shaft s if needed. 2. Shorten or remove the tractor dr awbar to avoid interference wh en raising and lower- ing the mower . 3. Board the tractor an d start the engine. Posi- tion the tr actor [...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 11 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 Setting Mower Height 1. Park the tractor and mowe r on level ground. 2. Using the 3-point hitch control lever , position the front of the mower with th e side skids 1” less off the ground than desired cut height. For example , for a 3” cut, positio n the skid[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 12 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 8 . 2 S e tti ng D ec k Pit c h T o facilitate safe and effi cient operati on, the mower should be oper ated with th e deck approx imately 3/4” LOWER IN THE FRONT THAN THE RE AR. The correct deck pitch is obtained as fo llows: 1. Lower the mower until the rear o f[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 13 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping dr iveline must be inspected to ensure that at its most compressed position, the pr ofiles do not “bottom out”, and when at it s farthest extended position, there is sufficie nt en[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 14 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Shorten the driveline profiles as follows: • Remove the driveline from the tractor . • Raise and lower the mowe r to find the position with the shortes t distance between th e tractor PTO shaf t and cutter gearbox. Shut down the tractor and se curely block the m[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 15 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized servic e part s. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from [...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 16 ©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 ope[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 17 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including (but not limited to) - the Deflectors, Chain Guards, S teel Guards, Gearbox Shields, PTO integral shields, an d Retractable Door Shields should be used and maint ained in good working condition. All safety devic[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 18 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION • Inspect the gearbox oil leve l. A low oil level is a warning sign that the ge arbox may be cracked or its se al is damaged and needs replacement. • Ensure the gearbox vent is in place an d free from clog s. OPS-R-0040 • Inspect blades and blade bo lts for lo[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 19 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.3 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 orig[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 20 ©2008 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 [...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 21 ©2008 Alamo Group 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 with[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 22 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 11 . DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT 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 implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the wei[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 23 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.1 St arting the T ractor The procedure to st art the tractor is model specific. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for st arting procedures for your p articular tractor . Consult an authorized dealer if the st arting procedure is unclear . Ensure the 3-poin[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 24 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.3 Raising the Mower Using the tractor 3-point hi tch control lever , raise the mower off the gro und about 6”, or just h igh enough to cle ar any ground obst acles. When raising the mower , make su re all connection point s are secure ly attached and at least [...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 25 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 11 . 5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks or go ing up sharp inclines, it is possib le that the main driveline inner profile will penetrate in to the outer housing to it s maximum depth until the assembly beco mes solid (drivel[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 26 ©2008 Alamo G roup 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 possibi[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 27 ©2008 Alamo Group 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 extremely[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 28 ©2008 Alamo G roup 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 messag es carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY AR E WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflect[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 29 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12.4 PTO RPM and Ground S peed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type , and density of vege tation to be cut. Recommended speed for ef ficient mower performance is between 2 and 5 mph(3- 8 kph). Operate the mower at its full rated PT O speed to mai[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 30 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Do not mow with two machines in the same ar ea except with Cab tractors with the windows 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 where you[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 31 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When you get to the end of a p ass, slightly raise the mower (2-4 ”) before turning. Never raise the mower entirely while the blades are turning. If the mower must be r aised higher than 12” from gr ound level, disengage the tractor PT O and wait for all mower ro[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 32 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Then lower the mower to the desired height and mow the veget ation a second time. If possible, select a mowing p attern that is at a 90 degree angle to the first pass to reduce streaking for a more uniform cut. OPS-R-0044 S tay alert and watch for trees, low ha ngin[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 33 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12.6 S hutting Down the Implement T o shut down the implement, first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then slow down the implement by reducing the eng ine speed before disengagin g the PTO. W ait for all motion to stop before proceedi ng to drive or shut dow n t[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 34 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Never st and or allow another pe rson to stand b etween a running T ractor and the Mower when disconnecting the Implement from the T ractor 3-point hitch. T o disconnect the mower , first extend the tra ctor 3- point hitch top link to remove tension on the top link [...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 35 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 14. MOWER STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the mower at the en d of the season is critical to maintaining it s appearance and to help ensure years of de pendable service. The following are suggeste d storage procedures: • Thoroughly clean all debr is off the[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 36 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Before transporting th e tractor and mower , idle the tractor engine, di sengage the PTO an d wait for all mower moving parts to come to a complete stop. Once all mower part s are completely stopped, raise the mower to transport height. NOTE: When raising the mower [...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 37 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The SMV (Slow-Moving V ehicle) emblem is universal symbol used to aler t drivers of the presence of equipment tr aveling on roadways at a slow speed. SMV signs are a triangular brigh t orange with r eflective r ed trim for both easy day and night visibility . Make su[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 38 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Reduce speed before tur ning or applying the brakes. Ensure that both brake pedals ar e locked together when operating on public roads. O PS-U- 0023 15.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and implement, measure the height and w[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 39 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Arrange the cha ins so that when tightened, the chains are pulling downward and against themselves. Ca refully tighten the securing chains or other fasteners using boomers or binders to apply maximum tension. Use extreme care when attaching and re moving the securing[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 40 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 16. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Not Cutting Clean Blades dull. Sharpen or rep lace Blades. blade rotation inco rrect. Use correct Blade f or Carrier . Use Fan Blades in grass. Carrier RPM too low . Increase PTO speed. Mower not leveled. Adjus[...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 41 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Blade Bolts W orking Loose Bolts not tighte ned. Tighten Bolt s to 300 ft./lbs. Bolt hole elongated or oversized. Replace Blade Carrier . Locknut worn out. Replace Locknut. Broken Cross or Cup s Load too high for joint. Use prote ctive device with joint. Check joint [...]

OPERATION A60/A72 01/08 Operation Section 4- 42 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Gearbox Leaking Damaged Oil Seal. Replace Seal. No Oil Seal. Install Oil Seal. Oil too light. Use NLGI-000 Grease, or Mobilux EP023, or Gulf EP023, or Sun 740-A EP Grease. Bent Shaft. Replace Oil Seal and Shaft. Oil Seal Race r ough. Replace Shaft or repair Race. Oi[...]

Maintenanc e Section 5-1 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE A60/A72 01/08 Maintenance Section 5-2 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operat ing your Rotary Cutt er , mak e sure it is properly lubricated and thor oughly inspecte d. Only a minimum of time and effort is requir ed to regularly lubr icate and maintain this machine to provide long life and trouble free oper ation. Always dise[...]

MAINTENANCE A60/A72 01/08 Maintenance Section 5-3 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE DRIVELINE LUBRICA TION Grease Fitt ings are located on the C r oss Assembly of each U-Joint and on the telescop ing tubes. Grease the U-Joint after ea ch 8 hours of use. Figure Mnt-R-0088. Do not force grease through the Nee dle Cup Assemblies. Grease the te lesc[...]

MAINTENANCE A60/A72 01/08 Maintenance Section 5-4 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX The Gearbox has been filled wit h lubricant to the T est Plug Level pr ior to shipment. However , you should check the oil level at T est Plug before operating, and frequently therea fter . The gearbox should n ot require additional lubricant unless th e [...]

MAINTENANCE A60/A72 01/08 Maintenance Section 5-5 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE When att aching PTO yoke to tractor PT O shaft, it is im portant that sp ring-activ ated locking collar slides freely and locking ba lls are seated in groove on PTO shaft. A loose sha ft could slip off and re sult in personal injury or damage to cutter . BLADE SE[...]

MAINTENANCE A60/A72 01/08 Maintenance Section 5-6 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOV AL T o remove blades for sharpening or replacement, remove the cover plate on deck of mower near gearbox. Remove lock nut from blad e bolt. NOTE: Inspect lock nut af ter removal and re place if threads are damaged. Always replace nut when replacing bl[...]

MAINTENANCE A60/A72 01/08 Maintenance Section 5-7 ©2008 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE The slip clutch should be checked periodically and ad ju sted to compensate for wear . The lining plates are 1/8" thick when new . Replace after 1 /32" wear . If the mower has been idle for an extended period of time, o r in wet weather , before operati[...]

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 thor oughly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Ma nual. The T able of Cont ent s clearly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (1928.51 Subp art C) makes these minimum sa[...]

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