Alamo Flex-Wing Mechanical Level Lift Rotary Cutter/Shredder EAGLE 10/15 manual

©2009 Alamo Group Inc. EAGLE 10/15 Published 03/09 Part NO. 00780567C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL 1502 East W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-379-1480 FLEX-WING MECHANICAL LEVEL LIFT ROT AR Y CUTTER/SHREDDER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of the safe operatio n of this machine and must be maint ained with the un it at [...]

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

T able Of Content s SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ...........1- 1 General Safety Instructions and Practices ................ ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ................. ... . ............... .... 1-2 Operator Safety Ins tructi[...]

Brake and Differential Lock Setting ................ .... ... ... ... ... .... ................ ... ................ ... ................. ... ................ .. 4-29 Operating the Mower Wings .................. ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ... ................. ..... 4-29 Driving the Tractor[...]

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

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03 /09 Safety Section 1-2 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary impor tance to the m anufacturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avo ided by bein g aware of your equipm ent, your surroun dings, and observi[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03 /09 Safety Sectio n 1-3 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constitue nts, a nd cert ain 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 ) Battery posts, ter min[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03 /09 Safety Section 1-4 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MA Y CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! T ractors with or without an Implement attached can often be noisy eno ugh to cause permanent hear ing loss. We recommen d that you always wear hearing protection if the noise in the Operator’s position exce[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03 /09 Safety Sectio n 1-5 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY 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 fla t surfaces to ensure good footing. Use a lad der or raised st and to access hig h spots which cann [...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03 /09 Safety Section 1-6 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety In structions and Practices Repeated or subst antial breathing of hazardous d usts, including crystalline silica, could ca use fatal or serious respiratory disease including silicosis. Concrete, maso nry , many types of rock, and various other materi[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03 /09 Safety Sectio n 1-7 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operate this Eq uipment only w ith a T ractor equ ipped with an ap proved roll- over-protectiv e system (ROP S). Always wear seat belts. Serious injury or even death could re sult fr om fall ing o f f the tractor--p articula rly du ring a tu rnover when the operator co uld be[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03 /09 Safety Section 1-8 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not operate this Equ ipment with hy draulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil and fuel are explosive and the ir presence could present a ha zard. Do not check for leaks with your hand! High-pr essure oil streams from breaks in the line co uld penetrat e the skin and ca use tissue da[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03 /09 Safety Sectio n 1-9 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY There are obvio us and hidden potential hazar ds in the operation of this Mower . REMEMBER! This machine is often operated in heavy brush and in heavy weeds. The Bla des of this Mower ca n throw objects if shields are not pro perly installed and ma intained. Serious inju ry o[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1- 10 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Follow these guidelines to re duce the risk of equipment and gr ass fires while operating, servicing, and rep airing the Mower and T ractor: -Equip the T ractor with a fire exti nguisher in an accesible location. -Do Not oper ate the Mo wer on a T ractor with an under frame e[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-11 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distance s (300 feet or more) and causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messag es carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors, Chain Gua[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1- 12 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting or Disconnecting Im plement Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implem ent driveline to a T ractor PTO. Use of an a dapter can double the opera ting speed of the Implement resulting in excessive vibration, thrown obje[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-13 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices Be particularly ca reful when transporting the Im plemen t with the T ractor . Tur n curves or go up hills only at a low speed and using a grad ual steering angle. Rear mounted implements move the center of gravity to the rear an[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1- 14 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransport on ly at speeds where you can maintain con trol of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from o perating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders tand the Tr actor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on str eet s and high ways. Ma[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-15 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices Secure the Implement for tr ansport before traveling on pub lic roads. For pull-type Implements , secure th e ce nter axle u sing cylinder sto p s or transport p in and properly att ach a safety chain between the Imple[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1- 16 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not modify or alter this Implement. Do not permit anyo ne to modify or alter th is Implement, any of its compone nts or any Implem ent functio n. (SG-8) Never work under the Implem ent, the framework, or any lifted component unless the Implement is securely supported or b [...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-17 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices Replace bent or broke n blades with new blades. NEVER A TTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN, WELD, OR WELD HARDF ACING ON BLAD ES SINCE THIS WILL LIKEL Y CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE W[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1- 18 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. 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 sh ipping, use, or reconditioning. Alamo I ndustr ial cares about the safety of it s customers, operators, and bystanders, and wil[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-19 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Get Manual T ranslated 2. 00753840 2(1) DANGER Folding Wing, Thrown Objects 3. 00756004 1((3)) DANGER D/L Shie ld Missing, Do Not Oper . 4. 00756005 1((3)) DANGER Rotating D/L,Entangleme nt/all shield 5. 00769736 1 WARN[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1- 20 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description Peligro T ranslation, If you do no t know how to read English, please find someone who knows how to read English. P/N 00725746 DANGER! S tay clear when lowering or raising wings. P/N 00753840 DANGER! Guard Missing, Do Not Oper ate. If you see this decal, Do [...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-21 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. 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 ARNING! Ne ver use your ha nd to check fo r oil leaks. Always use paper or cardb oa rd . P/N 00756059 DANGER! Keep Away Thrown Object s. Inspect the a[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1- 22 ©2009 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 Gen uine Alamo In dustrial replacement p arts. P/N 02925100 W ARNING! Jack - Maximum Capacity 3,200 lbs. Side Load 2,0 00 lbs. P/N D482 W ARNING! Explosion [...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-23 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Multi Hazard Decal Sheet P/N 007491 17[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1- 24 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! Keep everyone clear when lifting, folding, and working under raised component s. Block securely before wo rking under mower . Install Weight Bo x and Weigh t (Min. of 700lbs) before operatin g to prev ent tu rning o ver t he ce nter sectio n which can cause SERIOUS BO[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-25 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Red Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458392 Amber Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458393 Operator's Manu al (with repair p arts) and warranty was attached to this implement during final inspection. P/N 00763977 IMPORT ANT! Required F[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1- 26 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Blade Rotation Counter Clockwise. P/N D137 Blade Rotation Clockwise. P/N D138 NAME LOG O - Alamo Industrial P/N 02960766 Name LOG O - Alamo In dustrial P/N 00757139[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-27 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNING! DO NOT transport at spe eds higher than 20 mph. Only transport behind a proper ly sized and equipped tractor . P/N 00777394 NAME LOGO - EAGLE 15 EAGLE 15 NAME LOGO - EAGLE 10 EAGLE 10 INFORMA TION - 5 Y ear Gearbox W arranty P/N 00771283[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1- 28 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator’s manual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one fr om you r dealer . P/N 00776031 PELIGRO! S panish T ranslati on for Driveline Safety P/N 00773723[...]

SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-29 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the concep t and effect of federal laws and reg ulations concerning emplo yer and employee equ ipment operat ors. This section is not intend ed as a legal interpretation of the law an d should n [...]

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

INTRODUCTION EAGLE 15 0 3/09 Introductio n Section 2-2 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Cutter is designed with ca re and built with quality materials by skilled worker s. Proper as sembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the m[...]

INTRODUCTION EAGLE 15 0 3/09 Introductio n Section 2-3 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. INTRODUCTION Y our medium-duty Cu tter is designed primarily for we ed , grass, and brush to 3" diameter . With proper maintenance as described in this ma nual, your Cutter will provide you with years of dependable serv ice w ith a minimum of rep airs. It is recomm[...]

INTRODUCTION EAGLE 15 0 3/09 Introductio n Section 2-4 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely understand the Safe ty Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implem ent. 2. Fill out the Warranty Card[...]

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

ASSEMBLY EAGLE 15 02/08 Assembly Section 3-2 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SET -UP INSTRUCTIONS The mower as received from the factory is virtually completely assembled an d requires minimum time to complete assembly ready for sale. ASSEMBL Y Select a suit able work area large en ough to allow for lowering of the wings. Use extreme caut[...]

ASSEMBLY EAGLE 15 02/08 Assembly Section 3- 3 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. ASSEMBL Y 2. Make sure the tra ctor PTO is the correct speed and shaf t size for the imple ment. Ensure the dra wbar is extended the prope r distance from the T ractor PT O shaft for desir ed PTO speed; 540 PTO is 14” and for 1000 PT O speed the distan ce is 16” 3. Carefully[...]

ASSEMBLY EAGLE 15 02/08 Assembly Section 3-4 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. ASSEMBL Y 9. Make sure the wing Transport Bars/Latche s are locked in the position to hold the wings vertical before rem oving shipping strap. Figure AsmP- R-01 18 10. S tand between the wings of the implement and remove nut s holding the shipping strap in place and remove str ap[...]

ASSEMBLY EAGLE 15 02/08 Assembly Section 3- 5 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. ASSEMBL Y Keep coworkers and bystanders away from the implement while filling. 13. Continue to ho ld the control lever until both wings are down and the win g cylinders are fully e xtended. Con- tinue to cycle the cylinders severa l times by raising and lowering the wings fully [...]

ASSEMBLY EAGLE 15 02/08 Assembly Section 3-6 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. ASSEMBL Y the possibility of back injuries. 1. Remove taper pin from main driveline implement conne ction yoke and insert onto power divider gearbox shaft. In sert pin and tighten to 75 ft. lbs. 2. Inner center axle dual tire assemblies a re shipped bolted on wing mount tubes. Re[...]

ASSEMBLY EAGLE 15 02/08 Assembly Section 3- 7 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. ASSEMBL Y implement tires to manufa cturer rated PSI as shown on the tire sidewall.[...]

ASSEMBLY EAGLE 15 02/08 Assembly Section 3-8 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. ASSEMBL Y Lubricate the PT O d rivelines and whee l hubs accord ing to th e lubrica tion info rmation fou nd in the Main tenance Section.[...]

ASSEMBLY EAGLE 15 02/08 Assembly Section 3- 9 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. ASSEMBL Y Driveline Clamp Cone Y o ke Operating Instructions Loosen the yoke clamp cone with a 1 1/16” (17mm) wrench and remo ve the cone from yoke. Slide yoke onto the shaf t and align hole for clamping cone with annular groove of gearbox shaf t. Reinstall con e and tighten ([...]

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

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4-2 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION EAGLE 10/ 15 ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industrial EAGLE 10/15 rotary mowers are manufactur ed with quality material by skilled workers. These mowers are designed to cut grass, weeds, crop st alks, small brush and other vegetative material up to 3-1[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4-3 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. St andard Equipment and S pecifications EAGLE 10 EAGLE 15 Cutting Wid th 126” 180” T ransport Width 88” 96” Overall W idth 133” 186” Overall Lenth 183” 18 3” Cutting Height 1-1/2” -14-1/2” 1-1/2” - 14-1/2” Hitch 3-Pt Hitch, Pull HD Clevis Bl[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4-4 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 2. OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator . A qualified operator ha s read and understands th e implement and tractor Operator’s Ma nuals and is experienced in implem ent and tractor operation and all associ[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4-5 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power cap acity to lift, p ull, and operate the Power T ake Off ( PTO) at the mowe r ’s rated speed wh ile traveling at a grou nd speed between 2 and 5 MPH. Operating th e mower with a trac[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4-6 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION The horsepower re quired to operate the mower depen ds on several op erating fa ctors includ ing the vege tation to be cut, terrain condition, operator expe rience, condition of the mower a nd tractor , and others. For most mowing conditions, the Eagle 1 0 mower requ[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4-7 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.5 Front End Weight A minimum of 20% total tracto r weight must be maintained on the tractor fro nt end at all times. Front end weight is critical to mainta in steering control and to preven t the tracto r from rea ring up while driving. If the front end is too light[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4-8 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 3.7 Tire S p acing T ractor tires should be se t a minimum o f 60”(1.5 mm) apart meas ured fr om insid e of tir e to ins ide of tire. Refer to the trac tor Operator’s Manual or consult an authorized dea ler for instructions to change tractor tire sp acing. OPS-R-[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4-9 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never allow children or other persons to ride on the T ractor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-1 0) 4.2 Dismounting the T ractor Before dismoun ting, park the tractor and impl ement on a reasonably level surface, apply the p arking [...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 10 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 5. ST ARTING THE TRACTOR The operat or must have a complete und erstanding of the p lacement, fun ction, and op erational us e of all tractor cont rols before starting the tractor . Review the tractor operator’s manual and con sult an authorized dealer for tracto[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 11 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.1 Connecting the Mowe r T ongue to the T ractor 1. Ensure the tractor is equipped with the cor rect PTO shaf t and the drawbar is set at the corre ct length. 2. Using the parking ja ck, position the tongue clevi s to the height of the tractor drawba r . Adjust the[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 12 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 6.3 Connecting Mower Hydrau lic Lines to the T ractor With the tract or shut down a n d secu red 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 EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 13 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Hydraulic Cylinder Priming Hydraulic Cylinders must be filled with hydraulic oil before removing the wing transport brac es to lower the mower wings. Hydraulic cylinde rs and lines are filled by ho lding the valve control levers in the raised position until the cyli[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 14 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 5. IMPORT A NT : Alternate adjustments between rods and adju st at equal leng ths to maintain equal ten- sion. Improper adjustm ents may cause rods to snap or ben d. 6. Place split collar assemblies on th e center axle hydr aulic cylinder rod to mainta in a set cut[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 15 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping dr iveline 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 icie nt[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 16 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. 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 un til fully compr essed. • Place a m ark on the inner shield 1/ 8” from the end of the outer shield and reattach the dr ive- line to the P[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 17 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.2 Constant V elocity (CV) Driveline For mowers equipped with a Co nst ant V elocity (CV) dr iveline, the maximum turning angle b etween the tractor and mower must be determined to ensure the joint angle does not over-extend which can cause CV joint damage. Const a[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 18 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Do not turn so sharp or lif t mo wer so high to produce a severe "knocking" of th e Driveline which will cause accelerated wear and breakage of drive train components and could result in possible injury from the separated Driveline sections. (SRM-0 4) 9. [...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 19 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 T ractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator’s manual to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed accordi ng to the manufacturers recommenda tions. The following are some of the items that requir[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 20 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION The operator’s manual and safety signs af fixed on the unit contain important instru ctions on the saf e and proper use of the equipme nt. Maintain these importan t safety features on the implement in good condition to ensure the information is available to the o[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 21 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Ensure the tractor PT O master shield is in place, lowered and in go od condition. • Ensure each mower slip clutch shield is secured in place and in good condition. • Ensure the driveline slip clutches are properly adjusted and the friction plates are not fr[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 22 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION • Ensure each hydraulic cylinder is inst alled and retained corr ectly . Ensure the prope r size pi ns are used to ret ain the cylinders in place and are secured with pins. • Check for hydraulic oil leaks on the cylinder s, along the hydraulic line s , and at t[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 23 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.3 C utting C omponent Inspection Inspect blade p an and blade assembly for the following: OPS-U-0031[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 24 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. 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 from it’ s original shape or • Any cracks are visib l e, or • Deep gouges in the blad e’s surface are pe rsent,[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 25 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.4 Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads d aily for abn ormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLADE BOL TS on the Blades IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade bolts has: • Visible cracks or • If the reces sed area o[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 26 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mower 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 par[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 27 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T r actor PRE-OPERA TIO N Inspection Mower ID# ________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park wi[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 28 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 10. DRIVING THE TRACT OR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport req uires the operator possess a thoroug h knowledge of the model being opera ted and precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the we[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 29 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. 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-poin[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 30 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION T ransport Position T o raise mower wings, drive the unit to a level area and retrac t the wing hydr aulic cylinders. DO NOT raise wings with the mo wer positioned o n an embankment or other inclined position to prevent overturning the mower . After the wings ar e [...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 31 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.4 Driving the T ractor and Cutter S tart off driving at a slow speed and gradually increase your speed while maintaining complete co ntrol of the tractor and mower . Moving slowly at first will also pr ev ent the tractor from rear ing up and loss of steering cont[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 32 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. 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 pene trate into the outer housing to its maximum depth until the assembly beco mes solid (driveli[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 33 ©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 of path will reduce the possib ility of over-collapse of the driveline and re sulting damage . If the gradient is so steep that such an approach increase s the possibil[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 34 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION M any var i e d o bj ec t s, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, or c h a i ns, can b ecome en t ang l e d i n th e operating p arts of the m ower head. These items could th en swing outside the housin g at greater velocities than the blades. Such a situation is extrem[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 35 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distance s (300 feet or more) and causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messag es carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 36 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.4 PT O RPM and Ground Speed 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). Oper ate the mower at its full rated PT O speed to[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 37 ©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 where yo[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 38 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION When you get to the end of a p ass, slightly ra ise the mower (2-4 ”) before turning. Never r aise the mower entirely while the blades are turning. If the mower must be r aised higher than 12” fro m ground level, disengage the tractor PT O and wait for all mowe[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 39 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When mowing across une ven areas such as ro ad shoulde rs, ditch edg es, and other uneven terrain, p osition mower so that one sup port wheel is near the highest po int to prevent blades from cutting into gr avel or dirt which can cause rapid bla de wear and extreme[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 40 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 11 . 6 S hutting Down the Implement T o shut down attached mower head, first bring the tractor to a complete s t op. Decrease engine RPM to idle then disenga ge cu tterhe ad. The m ower hea d will come to a complete stop within a suitable amount of time. Do not eng[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 41 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never unhitch without using the T ongue Jack. The T ongue is very heavy . Attempting to lif t the T ongue without using the T ongue Jack could ca use strains or other injury . Allowing the tongue to fall sudden ly and unexpectedly coul d result in crush ing injury .[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 42 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 13. MOWER STORAGE It is recommended that the mower be stored with the c enter section and both wings fully lowered to g round level. If the mower is stored with the wings in the raised position, select a level area an d inst all wing transport braces to prevent the[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 43 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never allow children or other persons to ride on the T ractor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-1 0) Before transporting th e tractor and mower , idle the tractor engine, di sengage the PTO and wait for all mower moving parts to co[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 44 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 14.1 Tire and Wheels Laminated Sectional T ires are designed for conditions where puncture proof perfor mance is required and the mower will not be transporte d for long distances on roadways. Tran sport speed for laminated tires should not exceed 20 MPH. Excessive[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 45 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never allow children or other persons to ride on the T ractor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-1 0) Make cert ain that the “Slow Moving V ehicle” (SMV) sign is installed in such a wa y as to be clearly vis ible and leg ible. W[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 46 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION When operating on public roads, have consideration for other road u sers. Pull to the side of the road occasionally to allow all following traffic to pass. Do not exceed the lega l speed limit set in your country for agricultural tra ctors. Always stay alert when t[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 47 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Use adequately sized and rated traile rs and equipment to transport the tractor and imp lement. Consult an author ized dealer to determine the prop er equipment required. Using a dequately sized chains, heavy duty straps , cables and/or binders, securely tie down bo[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 48 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 15. TROUBLE SH OOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Excessive Vi br ations Check Gear box bolt s. T ighten if loose. Check For loose nuts on T ighten If loose bladeholder and blades Check for bent output shaft. Replace shaft if bent. If shaft is bent oil will[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 49 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Gearbox Noisy Roug h gears. Run in or change gear s. Worn bearing. Replace bearing Gear Box Leaking D amaged oil seal Replace Seal. Bent shaft. Replace oil seal and shaf t. Shaft roug h in oil seal area. Replace or repair shaf t. Oil seal installed wrong. Replac e s[...]

OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 50 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Oil Squirting fro m Breather Oil leaking by piston ring. Do not carry cutter on cylinder . vent hole (A small amount of le akage is (Use stroke collars) normal) Piston "O" rin g worn Replace pist on "O" ring. Cylinder wall scored or pitted. Repl[...]

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

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-2 ©2009 Alamo G roup 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 req uired to regularly lubr icate and maint ain this machine to provide lon g life and trouble free oper ation. Always dise[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-3 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-4 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBL Y The Wheel Hub Assemb lies need to be lubricated on a weekly basis. T o ngue The T ongue Hitch Pin s attach the T ongue to the Center Section and should be checked f o r signs of wear or cracking. Replace as needed. The Drawbar 1" Bolt fa[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-5 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE CENTER & WING GEARBOXES The Gearboxes have be en filled with lubricant to the proper Level prior to shipment. However , you should check the oil level on dipstick befor e op erating, and frequently thereaf ter . The gearbox should n ot require additional lub[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-6 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE DRIVELINES The Drivelines and U-Joint s should be inspect ed e ach morning before the Cutte r is started. MntP-R-0006 and Mnt-R-00 31. The U-Joint and CV Joint on the Driveline underg o extreme forces wh en the unit is turning or wh en the Wings are being raised[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-7 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE MAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD T o remove the outer CV cone, remove the locking screws from shield cone. Remove cone over yoke. Figure Mnt-R-00 38 Remove bearing ring and remove the locking screws from inner shield cone. Figure Mnt-R- 0038. T urn in ner cone to[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-8 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE CA T IV WING DRIVELINE SHIELDS T o remove the main inner driveline shield, Remove the locking scre ws. Align the bearing tabs with the cone pockets. FIGURE Mnt-0026. Remove the half-guar d and remove the bearing ring. FIGURE Mnt-R-0012. Inspect the driveline sh [...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-9 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE WING DRIVELINE CA T V Figure MntP-R-001 1) Remove the two shield bearings per ha lf shaft by prying the head of the bearings up with a scre wdriver , and pulling them out with pliers. Figure MntP-R-0012) Grasp th e Y oke and shield tube and pull shaf t from the [...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-10 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE Figure MntP-R-0014) Grea se and install the sleeve baring in groove at th e end of the sleeve (only on one half shaf t). Figure Mnt P-R-0015) Slid e the shield tube assembly over the shaft, so that the bearing holes in the shield align with t he shield b ear in[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-11 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE T O DISASSEMBLE UNIVERSAL JOINT 1. Remove all snap rings. 2. Position joint in loose vice, str ike top arm of unsupported yoke to drive the top cup up. Repeat on oppo site side. 3. If you cannot grip the loosened cap per S te p 4, use a poin te d too l t o tip [...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-12 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE T O REASSEMBLE UNIVERSAL JOINT 1. Smear grease into bearings and ch eck for dirt. CAUTION! Make sure all needle bearin gs are seated properly . 2. Insert cup an d cr oss . Drive in with spacer . 3. Insert snap ri ng 4. Insert second cup and hold cross into cup.[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-13 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE 5. Drive cup down with sp acer and insert snap ring 6. T o loosen cross, strike yoke arm and check cross for free rotation 7. Position second yoke on cross. Repeat S teps 2 to 6. Grease Kit after assembly is completed.[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-14 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SER VICING Inspect blades before each use to de termine that they are prope rly installed and in good cond ition. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicke d, worn, or has any other dama ge. Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening . Use only[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-15 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SHARPENING Always sharpen both blade s at same time to maintain ba lance. Follow original sharpen ing pattern as shown in FIGURE 19 . Always sharpen blad es by grin ding. DO NOT hea t and pound out edge. Do n ot sharpen blade to a razor edge, but leave a [...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-16 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER REMOV AL Remove cotter pin and loosen slotted nut on gear box shaft. Loo sen but do not remove the nu t until the blade 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 puller is n[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-17 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER INST ALLA TION Clean the splines on bo th the blade car rier and ou tput s haft. Position carrier on the gear box output shaf t and install fla t washer and 1" hex nut. T ighten nut hold ing blade carrier to minimum 45 0 ft. pounds, strike th[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-18 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE SEASONAL CLUT CH MAINTENANCE It is important that the clut ches slip when an obstacle or load heavier than the clutch setting is encountered. Therefore, if the mach ine sits outside longer than 30 days and is exposed to rain and/or humid air it is importan t to[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-19 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE STORAGE Y our rotar y cutter represent s an investment from which you should get the greatest possible benefit. Therefore, when the sea son is over , the cutter should be thoroug hly checked and prep ared for storage so th at a minimum amount of work will be re[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-20 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE Gearbox T ools For Disa ssembly and Assembly 1. Caulking Gun w/Silicon 2. Impact W rench6. 3. Chisel 3/16" wide Blade 4. Ball Pin Hammer 5. T orq ue Wrench 6. 3/16" Pun ch 7. 10mm, 14mm & 17mm Socket BE CERT AIN TO CLAMP OR SECUREL Y SUPPORT THE G[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-21 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE DISASSEMBL Y OF DIVIDER GEARBOX (T rained Dealer Personnel Only) STEP 1 Remove all eight of the M10 Bolt s from both Cap Hubs, using a 14mm socket. FIGURE Mnt-R- 0048 . Remove the Hub Assemblies and gaskets from the Main Housing. FIGURE MNT -R-0048 STEP 2 With [...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-22 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP 3 Laying the Hub Assembly on its side, t a p the Gear end of the Outp ut Shaft into the Gea r and Bearing. Once the Shaft has cleared the Bearing, it can be fully re move d from the Hub Assembly . The remaining Bearings and Bearing Cups can be removed by c[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-23 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP 6 The Input Gear and Bearing can be removed from the In put Shaf t by tapping the end of the Input Shaft on a solid surface. FIGURE Mnt-R-0052. The unit is now completely disassemb led with exc eption of O il Seals an d Bearing R aces tha t can b e removed[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-24 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE Assembly of Power Divider STEP 1 Install the Bearing Race into the Hub cap. STEP 2 Install the Bearing on the Outp ut Shaf t. FIGURE Mnt-R-0054 . Pla ce th e Sha f t into the Hub Ca p. FIGURE Mnt- R-0055. Place the Bearing (F IGURE Mnt-R-0056) on the Shaft and [...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-25 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE loosened. Repeat this p rocess until the Shaft no longer be comes loose in the assembly . Unscrew the Nut a small amount and again t ap each end of Shaft while holding the Hub. Repeat this process until a rolling torque of 10 to 12 inch pounds is reached on the[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-26 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP 5 Install the Bearing Race into the Main Gearbox Housing. STEP 6 Install Bearing on th e Shaft. On the opposite end of the Shaf t, install the Gear S pacer and th e Gear . Install one.012” and one.020" thick Ge ar Adjusting Shim and install the Bear[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-27 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP 7 Install the Shaf t Assembly into the Main Housing. FIGURE Mn t-R-0070. Install the Input Cap and check the gap between the Main Housing an d the Input cap to det ermine the app roximate amount of Shims that will be required. Remove th e Input Cap and ins[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-28 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP 9 After Gear adjustm ent is complete the Input Cap and the Gaskets should be remove d from the Ma in Hous ing. The Gaskets should be inst alled on th e Input Cap. Apply a small bead of Silicon on the Gaskets and the flange of the Input Cap. FIGU RE Mnt-R-0[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-29 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP 1 1 Install th e second Hub Cap assembly on the Ma in Housing. Chec k the amoun t of backlash present between it s Gear and the Gear on the In put Shaft. The am ount of backlash between these two Gears needs to be set to the same amou nt that was set on th[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-30 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE TEM QTY DESCRIPTION 1. 1 Housing 2. 18 Lockwas her 3. 12 Hex Head Bolt 4. 1 Input Cap 5. 1 Input Cap 6. 1 Input Oil Seal 7. V AR Inp ut Cap Gasket .10 8. V AR Inp ut Cap Gasket .25 9. V AR S him .30 10. V AR Shim .40 1 1. V AR Shim .50 12. 1 Hex Slotted Flange [...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-31 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE RIGHT ANGLE GEARBOX (OUTBOAR D) ASSEMBL Y & DISASSEMBL Y PROCEDURES INPUT SHAFT REMOV AL Ste p I. Place Gearbox on appropr iate work surface. Ste p II . Remove V ent Plug (30) or Complete T op Cov er (26). Step III. T urn Gearbox up side down allowing Oil t[...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-32 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE Ste p V . From the bottom of Ma in Housing drive o ut top Bearing Cu p (20) an d from the top dr ive out th e bottom Bea ring Cup (12). P ARTS INSPECTION Ste p I Inspect and Clean all Parts. Check Be arings, Shafts, Gears, Housing and Covers. Shaft s should be [...]

MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-33 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP I insert short and lon g spacer (29 & 24) in proper location on shaft. Press rear bearing (20) on to sh aft. STEP II Insert shaft thr ough rear housing bore through ge ar . Drive front bearing into place against gear . STEP III Press bearing cup s into[...]

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 ef ficiently and 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 can easily find the information you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (1928.51 Subp art C) makes these minimum saf[...]

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