Alamo A84B manual

©2007 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 03/07 Part No. 00760989C 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 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[...]

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

T able of Contents SAFETY SECTION ... .................................................................. ................... 1-1 General Safety Instructions and Practic es ... ................ ............. ................ ................ ............. ........ ............ ....... 1-2 Operator Safety I nstructions and Practices . ...............[...]

STARTING THE TRACTOR .............. .... ... ............. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ............. .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ........... ............ ..... 4-10 CONNECTING THE MO WER TO THE TRACTO R ............................ ............. ................ ................ ............. .. 4-1 0 Connecting the Mower-Lift Type ........ [...]

Safety Section 1-1 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY SECTION[...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 Safety Section 1-2 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A safe and careful operator is the best oper ator . Sa fety is of primary import ance to the manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator . Mo st accidents can be avoided by be ing aware of your equipmen t, your surroundings , and ob[...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 S afety Section 1-3 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions 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 har m. (SG-30) Battery posts, ter minals a[...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 Safety Section 1-4 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MA Y CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! Tr actors with or without an Implement attached can of ten be noisy enough to cause perman ent hear ing lo ss. W e recommen d that you always wear hearing protection if the nois e in the Operator ’s position ex[...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 S afety Section 1-5 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices U se ex t reme cau ti on w h en ge tti ng on t o th e I mp l emen t t o per f orm rep a i rs, ma i n t enance an d when removing accu mulated material. Only st and on solid flat surfaces to e nsure good footing. Use a ladder [...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 Safety Section 1-6 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY U se ex t reme care w h en l ower i ng or un f o ldi ng th e i mp l emen t’ s w i ngs. M a k e sure no bysta nders are close by or underneath th e wings. Allow amp le clearance around the implement when folding or unfolding the wings. Us e extreme ca ution around buildings or o[...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 S afety Section 1-7 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ri de on, or come close to the T ractor or Implement. Usually , 16-17 year-old child ren who are mature and responsible can operate the impleme nt with ad ult superv ision, if they have read and underst and the Operator ’s Manu als, been trai n[...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 Safety Section 1-8 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY I n case o f mec hi nca l diffi cu lt y d ur i ng opera ti on, p l ace th e t ransm i ss i on i n th e par k pos iti on, set the parking brake, shut down all power , including the PT O and the engine an d remove the key . Wait until all rot ating motion has stop before dismountin[...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 S afety Section 1-9 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY M any var i e d o bj ects, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, or c h a i ns, can b ecome enta ng l e d i n t h e operating p arts of the mower h ead. These items could then swing out side the housing at greater v elocities than the blades. Such a situation is ext remely hazardo us [...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 Safety Section 1- 10 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not operate or pull the mower into standing water . When uplift or fa n typ e mower blades contact wa ter they can be severely deflected down ward causing possible failure of blade resulting in serious bold l y injury to the operator or bystanders. (SGM-15) Use extreme cauti[...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 Safety Section 1-11 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Disconn ecting Implement Safet y Instructions and Practices T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT use a PT O adapter to attach a non-matchi ng Implement driveline to a T ractor PT O. Use of an adapter can double the oper ating speed of the Mowe r r[...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 Safety Section 1- 12 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Allow sufficient cl earance for the Implement to swing outward while turning. Implements carried behi nd the Tractor will swing ou tside the tire path when making tu rns. Contacting a solid object while turning will cause eq uipment damage and possible injury . (S 3PT-20) Make [...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 Safety Section 1-13 © 2007 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 we ight of the Impl ement by at least 20%. DO NOT tow the Implem ent behind a tru ck or other ty pe of vehicl[...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 Safety Section 1- 14 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY N ever wor k un d er th e I mp l emen t , th e f ramewor k , or any lift e d component unless the Implement is securely supported or blocked up to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious injury or even death. (SG-14) Never attempt to lubricate, adju st, [...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 Safety Section 1-15 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices Replace bent or broken bl ades with new blades. NEVER A TTEMPT T O STRAIGHTEN, WELD, OR WELD HARDF ACING ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKEL Y CRA CK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT F AILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM[...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 Safety Section 1- 16 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Alamo supplies safety decals on this product to p romote safe opera tion. Damage to the decals may occur whi le in shipping, use, or reconditioning. Alamo cares about the safe ty of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety decal[...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 Safety Section 1-17 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO S panish T ranslation 2. 007491 17 1 DANGER Multiple Hazard 3. 00756004 1*** DANGER Shield Missing 4. 00756005 1*** DANGER Rotating Dr iveline 5. 00769736 1 WARNING Use/Re pair Shields & Guards 6. 00756059 0(1) W ARNI[...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 Safety Section 1- 18 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. 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 A84B 03/07 Safety Section 1-19 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Maintain shields and deflectors in good condition. Failure to do so may lead to injury or even death. P/N 00769736 W ARNIN G! Never use yo ur hand to ch eck for oil leaks. Always use paper or cardb oa rd . P/N 00756059 DANGER! Keep Away Thrown Object s. Inspect the are[...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 Safety Section 1- 20 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY 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 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate without the SM V . P/N 03200347 IMPOR[...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 Safety Section 1-21 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Attention! Do not operate u n til all slip clutches are properly adjust an d ar e not frozen. P/N 00763613 W ARNIN G! Avoid Bodily Injury , Use 1000 RPM PT O S peed Only . P/N D1 14 W ARNING! Avoid Bodily Injury , Use 540RP M PT O S peed Only . P/N D103 Operator's Manu al ([...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 Safety Section 1- 22 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY NAME LOG O - Alamo Industrial P/N 02960766 W ARNING! DO NOT transport at speeds higher than 20 mph. Only transport behind a proper ly sized and equipped tractor . P/N 00777394 Name LOG O - Alamo Industrial P/N 00757139 NAME LOGO - A84B P/N 00769874[...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 Safety Section 1-23 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Amber Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visibl e. P/N 1458393 Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator ’s ma nual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one fr om you r dealer . P/N 00776031[...]

SAFETY A84B 03/07 Safety Section 1- 24 © 2007 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 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 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

INTRODUCTION A84B 03/07 Introductio n Section 2-2 © 2007 Alamo Group 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 machine. [...]

INTRODUCTION A84B 03/07 Introductio n Section 2-3 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION These mowers are availab le in lift-type and pu ll-type. These rugged Mowers are desig ned for medium-duty work. They can mow p astures, cut brush up to 2" in diameter , and control grass and weeds on highways or industrial sites. For Non-Agricultural use, [...]

INTRODUCTION A84B 03/07 Introductio n Section 2-4 © 2007 Alamo Group 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 in [...]

Assembly Section 3-1 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY A84B 03/07 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y ST ANDARD A-FRAME ASSEMBL Y(FIGURE Asm-R-0123) Attach right an d lef t A-frame's ( 1) to the A-frame lugs on Mowe r deck with two 5/8 x 2 bolt s (2) an d locknut s (3). Place T op Link (4) and Bushing (12 ) between right and lef t A-frame's (1). Att ach long Brac[...]

ASSEMBLY A84B 03/07 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y OPTIONAL A-FRAME ASSEMBL Y (Figure Asm-R-0124) 1. Insert bushing (5 ) into lower end of each A-Frame half (1 & 2). Position each A-F rame half so the large hole in the top is towards th e tractor . Install 3/4 x 2" bolt (10) with Fla twasher (14) throug h bushing [...]

ASSEMBLY A84B 03/07 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SINGLE T AIL WHEEL ASSEMBL Y - LIFT TYPE Figure Asm-R-0125. Insert bushing (2) in lug centered behind gearbox. Attach the tailwheel b eam (1) to the lug on the mower deck using bolt (3) and locknut (4 ). Attach the bracket s (5 & 6) to the main deck using bolt s (8), w[...]

ASSEMBLY A84B 03/07 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y DUAL T AIL WHEEL ASSEMBL Y - LIFT TYPE - Figure AsmP-R-0022. Attach the t ailwheel beam (1) to the lug towa rd the ou ter edge o f the deck just to the rear of the cross reinforcement using bolt (2 - not shown) & nut (3). Attach the b rackets (5 & 6) to the deck u [...]

ASSEMBLY A84B 03/07 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y PULL-TYPE The standard Pull-T ype unit will be shipped from the factory in the follo wing bundles: 1) Basic Assembly , 2)Jackshaft Assembly , 3) Jackshaft Bearing Support, 4) Gearbox Protective Shield, 5) PT O Driveline, 6) T ongue Assembly , 7) Control Rod Bundle, 8) Axle[...]

ASSEMBLY A84B 03/07 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC OR MANUAL LIFT Attach the S pring Assembly (Figure Asm-0038) to the lug on the mower deck behind the Center Gearbox. Retain using 3/4 x 3 ca pscrews and locknuts. Inst all the Hydraulic Cylinder or the manual Ratchet Lif t Screw (Figure Asm-00 39) be tween the Ax[...]

ASSEMBLY A84B 03/07 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y FRONT AND REAR DEFLECT ORS (St andard Equ ipment) AND CHAINGUARDS (Optional Eq uipment at extra cost ) (FIGURE Asm-R-0128) Front and Rear rubber-fabric Deflectors are S tandard Equipment and Front and Re ar Chain Guards are optional at extra cost. One type of guards must b[...]

ASSEMBLY A84B 03/07 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y CHAIN GUARD (EXT RA EQUIPMENT) Front Chain Gua r ds (Fig ure Asm- 00 42) 1. Attach the Ch ain Guard Assembly (1) to the mowe r with 1/2" x 3-1/2"Bolts (2), an d Locknuts (3). Then attach Side Mounti ng Bracket (4) to Chain Guar d with 1/2" x 3-3/4 " Bol[...]

ASSEMBLY A84B 03/07 Assembly Section 3-10 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y DRIVELINE A TT ACHMENT (Figure Asm-R-0129) Before starting assem bly , make cer tain that all paint, dirt, an d grease ar e removed f rom gearbo x shaft (1). T o ease assembly apply a light coat of grease to splines and assemble. Do not assemble a driveline without a shie[...]

ASSEMBLY A84B 03/07 Assembly Section 3-11 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y CHECK CHAINS (EXTRA EQUIPMENT) FOR LIFT MODELS (Figure Asm- R-0131) Check Chains are availa ble for a ttachment to the front of th e cutter as an acces sory . Chec k chains ar e used to control the cutting height and especia lly to allow the cutter to be lowered to the sa[...]

ASSEMBLY A84B 03/07 Assembly Section 3-12 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y JACKSHAFT BEARING SUPPORT AS SEMBL Y (FIGURE -PULL TYPE) Attach the Jackshaft bear ing support bracke t (1) to the tongue. Lo osely attach bearing supp ort by using pivot bolt (3) with bushing (6 ).Be sure that bearing support s are essential through the fro nt hole close[...]

Operation Sectio n 4- 1 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 2 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION ALAMO A84B MEDIUM-DUTY ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Alamo A84B rota ry mowers are manufactured with qualit y material by skilled work ers. These medium-duty mowers are en gineered for mo wing grass, shre dding stalks, maintaining pastures, and c utting other v[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 3 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1. S tandard Equipment and S pecifications A84B Horsepower Required 30 HP Min. (Pull) 60 HP (Lift) Cutting Capacity (Max.) 2” Cutting Height 2-1/4” Min. Safety Deflector S td. Cutting Width 84” Overall Length 125” (Lift, Semi-Mount) 152-1/2” (Pull) Weight (Ap[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 4 © 2007 Alamo Group 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 associate[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 5 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. 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 (P TO) at the mower’s rated speed while traveling at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH. Operating the mower with a tracto r th[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 6 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor Horsepower The power re quired to ope rate a mower is dete rmined by th e tractor PTO horsepower . For most mowing conditions, the A8 4B mower requ ires a tractor with at least 60 HP for a lift unit and 30 HP for a pull type. Operating the mower with a trac[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 7 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION The optional Heavy-Du ty CA T II-III Quick Hitch can be mounted to tractor’s with either a CA T II or III 3-Point hitch or tractor’s equipped with a CA T II or III Quick Hitch. 3.5 Drawbar-Pull T ype Mower For equipment op erating at 540 RPM, the tractor drawbar mu[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 8 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.6 Front End Weight A minimum of 20% total tracto r weight must be maintained on the tractor front end at all times. Front end weight is critical to mainta in steering control and to preven t the tracto r from rearing up while driving. If the front end is too light, ad[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 9 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 4.1 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 all[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 10 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. 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 tracto[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 11 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.1 Connecting the Mower-Lif t T y pe 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with th e correct PT O shaft. Change shaf t s if needed.. 2. Shorten or r emove the tractor draw bar to avoid interf erence when raising and low ering the mower . 3. Board the tractor an d star[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 12 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Connecting the Mower-Pull T ype 1. Make sure the tract or is equipped with th e correct PTO shaft and the drawbar is extended 14” from th e end of the PTO sh aft to the hitch po int . 2. Block the mower wh eels in place a nd use the attached parking jack to raise[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 13 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7. If using a hyd raulic cylinder , connect hydraulic hose ends into tractor hydraulic ports. Pressure may need to be r elieved from the system to a llow for ease of att achment. 8. If the mower ha s been attached to a 3- point hitch d r awbar , adjust any tractor equ[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 14 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. Level the mower side to side by manipulating one lower lift ar m length. On most tractor s, at least one of the lift arm s is designed to allow for manipulation of it s length. Shortening or extending will allow for deck leveling from side to si de. . 6. Securely bl[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 15 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7.2 Setting Mowing Height-Pull T ype 1. Park the tractor and mowe r on level ground. 2. Using the tailwheel rachet jack or hydraulic cylinder , position the mower so the skid shoes are 1” le ss off the ground th an the desired fi nal cut height . For example , if a [...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 16 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 Driveline Le ngth Modification When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping drive line must be inspected to ensure that at it s most compressed position, the profiles do not “bottom out” , and when a t its farthest extended position, there is suff ic[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 17 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION “B o tt om i ng O u t” Ch ec k P roce d ure • Disconnect driveline from the tractor and slide the profiles together u ntil fully comp ressed. • Place a mark on the inner shield 1/8” from the end of the outer shield . • Reatta ch the dr iveline to the PTO S[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 18 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9. PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SER VICE Before each use, a pre-ope ration inspection and service of the imple ment and tractor must be performed. This includes routine maintenan ce and scheduled lubricat ion, inspecting that all safety devices are equipped and functi[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 19 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.1 T ractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator ’s manua l 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 requir[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 20 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Perform scheduled lubrication as det ailed in the maintenance section. • Ensure all decals are in place and legible. • Ensure the driveline is securely attache d to tractor . Make s ure th e driveline yoke locking collar is securely seated in the grooves of the[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 21 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Lift T ype- E ns ur e th e tailwheel be am po sitio n support bolts are prope rly installed and tightened. • Pull T ype - E ns ur e tha t th e tailwheel ratch et or hydraulic cylinder is installed and retained correctly to prov ide the des ire d cu ttin g he ig [...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 22 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Inspect blades and blade bo lts for looseness and excessive wear . Make sure t he 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 [...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 23 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 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 fro m it’ s original shape or • Any cracks are visib l e, or • Deep gouges in the bl ad e’s surface are persen t, [...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 24 © 2007 Alamo Group 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 wit[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 25 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. 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 A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 26 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10. 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 imp lem ent. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the weight[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 27 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.1 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-point [...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 28 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.3 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 1”[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 29 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.5 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 (driveline[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 30 © 2007 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 possibilit[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 31 © 2007 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 v elocities than the blades. Such a situation is ext remel[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 32 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are capable un der adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distances (30 0 feet or more) and causing serio us injury or death. Follow safety messages carefu lly . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors,[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 33 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1 1.4 PT O RPM and Ground S peed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type , and density of vege tation to be cut. Recommend ed speed for efficient mowe r performance is be tween 2 and 5 mph. Operate the mower at its full rated PT O speed to maintain b[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 34 © 2007 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 you have clear visi bility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkness or foggy cond itions whe re you c[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 35 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason, including clearance or for turning. Raising the Mower deck exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially seri ous hazard and could ca use serious injury or even death from object s throw[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 36 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 11 . 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 PT O. Wait for all motion to stop before proceedi ng to drive or shut dow n t[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 37 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Always shut the T ractor completely down, pl ace t he transmiss ion in park, and se t the parking brake before you or a nyone else atte mpts to connect or disconnect the Implemen t and T ractor hitches. (S3P T -15) Never unhitch without using th e T ongue Jack. Th e T[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 38 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13. 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 m[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 39 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Before transporting th e tractor and mower , idle the tractor engine, disengag e the PT O and 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 A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 40 © 2007 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 f or both ea sy day an d night visibility . Make s[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 41 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Reduce speed before tur ning or ap plying th e brake s. Ensure that both brake pedals ar e locked together when operating on public roads. O PS-U- 0023 14.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and implement, measure the height and [...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 42 © 2007 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 d[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 43 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy CUTTER VIBRA TES Blade locked back. Loosen locked Blade. Drivelines not phased. Replace Driveline. Blade broken. Replace Blades in set s. Blade Carrier ben t. Repair or r eplace Carrier . Blade Hub not prop erly [...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 44 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Gearbox Leaking Damaged Oil Seal. Replace Seal. Bent Shaft. Replace Oil Seal and Shaft. Oil Seal Race rough. Replace Shaft or rep air Race. Oil Seal installed wrong. Replace Seal. Oil Seal not sealing in the ho us ing . Replace Seal or use a sealant on O.D. of Seal. Oi[...]

OPERATION A84B 03/07 Operation Section 4- 45 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION SHAFT OR TUBE TWISTED Over-loaded . Replace pa rt and then slow down or or raise Mower . Use protective device. TUBE BROKEN IN WELDED Over-loaded. Replace p art. SEAM YOKE BROKEN A T Over-loaded. Replace part. EAR TIP SLIP CLUTCH SLIPPING Excessive load. Reduce sp eed[...]

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MAINTENANCE A84B 03/07 Maintenance Se ction 5-2 © 2007 Alamo Group 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 diseng[...]

MAINTENANCE A84B 03/07 Maintenance Se ction 5-3 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX The gearbox has been filled with lubric ant to the test plug leve l prior to shipment. However , you should check the oil level at test pl ug before op erating, and frequently thereaf ter . The gearbox sh ould not require additional lu bricant unle ss the b[...]

MAINTENANCE A84B 03/07 Maintenance Se ction 5-4 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DRIVELINE LUBRICA TION Grease Fitt ing s ar e lo cate d on the Cr oss Assembly of each U-Joint and on the telescoping tubes. Grease the U-Joint after each 8 hours of use. FIGURE Mnt-0024. Do not force grea se through the Needle Cup Assemblies. Grease th e telescopi[...]

MAINTENANCE A84B 03/07 Maintenance Se ction 5-5 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE When attaching PT O yok e to tractor PTO shaft, it is important that sp ring-activated locking collar slides freely an d lockin g balls are se ated in groove on PTO shaft. A loos e shaft could slip off and re sult in personal injury or damage to cutter . BLADE SER [...]

MAINTENANCE A84B 03/07 Maintenance Se ction 5-6 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOV AL T o remove blades for sharpen ing or replacement, remove th e cover plate on deck of cu tter near gear box. 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[...]

MAINTENANCE A84B 03/07 Maintenance Se ction 5-7 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SLIP CLUTCH A slip clutch is incorporated in the P TO driveline. It is designed to slip, absorb the shock load , and protect the driveline. After the first ho ur of operation, the slip clutch should be checked for ove rheating. Afte r this first check, the s lip cl[...]

MAINTENANCE A84B 03/07 Maintenance Se ction 5-8 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MOWER ST ORAGE Y our rot ary mower represent s an investment from wh ich you should get the greatest po ssible benefit. Therefore, when the sea son is over , the cutter should be thoroughly checked and prepared for storage so that a minimum amount of work will be r[...]

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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 oug 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 s[...]

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