Alamo RX72 manual

© 2009 Alamo Group Inc. RX60/72/84 Published 03/09 Part NO. 00785503C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL ® 1502 E. W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-372-3551 Email: part s@alamo-industrial.com ROT AR Y MOWER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of the safe operatio n of this machine and must be maint ained with the un it at all ti[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazardo us . There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the poten tial hazards and follows reaso nable safety practices. The manufa cturer has designed this implement to be used with all its sa fety equipment properly a ttached to m inimi[...]

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 i deo Mower Operator ’ s Manual AEM Mower Operator ’ s Safety Manual Requester Name Phone: Requester Address: City S tate Zip Code Mower Mo[...]

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

Boarding the Tractor .... ................ ................ ................ ................ ................. ................ ..... ................. .............. 4-8 Dismounting the Tractor ............... ................ ................ ................ ................. ................... .... .................. ........... 4-9 STARTING [...]

SLIP CLUTCH ........... ................ ............. ................ ................ ................ ................ ........... ............... ............... 5-12 SEASONAL CLUTCH MAINTENANCE .... ................................................................ ................. .............. .. ..... 5-13 MOWER STORAGE ....... ...........[...]

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

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-2 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary impor tance to the m anufacturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoided by being aware of your eq uipment, your sur roundings, and observ[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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 ) The rot ating par ts[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-4 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Al ways rea d care f u ll y an d comp l y f u ll y w ith th e manu f ac t urer ’ s instructions when handling oil, solvents, cleansers, and a ny other chemical agent. (SG-22) KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING ELEMEN TS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or dea[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT operate this Implement o n a T ractor that is not properly maint ained. Should a mechanical or Tractor control failu re occur while operating, immediately shut down the T ractor and per form repairs b efore resumi[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-6 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not operate Mower if excessive vibr ation exists. Shut down PT O and the T ractor engine. In sp ect the Mowe r to dete rm ine th e so urce of the vibration . If Mo we r blad es are missing or dam aged replac e them immed iately . Do not oper ate the mower until the blade[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY S tart tractor only when properly seate d in the T ractor seat. S tarting a tractor in gear can resu lt in injury or death. Read th e T ractor operators manual for prop er st arting instruction s. (SG-13) Do not operate this Equ ipment with hy draulic oil or fuel leaking. O[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-8 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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 clea rly see at least 100 yards(90 m) in front an d to the sides of the tractor an d mower . Make sure that[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Avoid mo wing in reverse direction when poss ible. Check to make sure there are no persons behind the mower and use extreme car e when mowing in reverse. Mow only at a slow ground spee d where you can safely op erate and control the tractor and mower . Never mow an area tha[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-10 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Disconnecting Im plement Safety Instructions and Practices 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[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices Always shut the T ractor completely down , place the transmission in p ark, and set the parking brake before you or anyone else attemp ts to connect or disconnect the Implemen t and T ractor hi tc he s. (S 3PT -15) Never oper[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-12 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Make cert ain that the “Slow Moving V ehicle” (SMV) sign is inst alled in such a wa y as to be clearly vis ible and leg ible. When transport ing the Equipment use the T ractor flashing warn ing lights and fo llow all local traf fic regulations. (SG-6 ) T ransport on ly[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices Y our driving vision may be reduced or imp aired by the tractor , cab, or implement. Be fore driving on public roadway s identify an y limited vision a reas, and make adjustm ents to your operating position, mi rro[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-14 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose fastener s, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. M ake sure all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from not m[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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 A T I O N Alamo Industrial mowers use ba lanced and matc hed system component s for blade carriers , blades, cuttershaft s, knives, knife hangers, roll[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-16 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe oper ation. Damage to the decal s may occur while in s hipping, use, or reconditioning . Rhino cares about the safe ty of its customers, oper ators, and bystande rs, and will replace the safe[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P A RT NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. D390 1 MUL TI DECAL Pu ll T ype Unit Hazards 2. D389 1 MUL TI DECAL Multi Hazard 3. D388 1 MUL TI DECAL Driveline Hazards 4. D395 1 IMPORT ANT Replace Blades in Pairs 5. 00760657 1 IMPORT ANT Genuine Par ts 6. 02960766 2 LOGO Alamo I[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-18 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Multi Hazard Decal Sheet P/N D390 Decal D390 consists of the following multi-hazards.[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Multi Hazard Decal Sheet P/N D389 Decal D3 89 consist s of the following multi-hazards.[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-20 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Driveline Hazards P/N D388 Decal D388 consist s of th e following multi-hazards.[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-21 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY IMPORT ANT! Always replace blades in pairs. P/N D395 DANGER! Shear Bolt Ent anglement. P/N 00776678 IMPORT ANT - Use only G enuine Alamo Industrial replacement p arts. P/N 02925100 NAME LOG O - Alamo Industrial P/N 02960766[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-22 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY INFORMA TION - 5 Y ear Gearbox W arranty P/N 00771283 Name LOG O - Alamo In dustrial P/N 00757139 RX60 Logo P/N 00785560 RX72 Logo P/N 00785561[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY P/N 2738332 Red Reflectors DANGER! Guard Missing, Do Not Oper ate. If you see this decal, Do No t Operate the mower until the shield has been repl ac e d. P/N 00756004 DANGER! Rotating Driveline Keep Away , Contact can cause death. P/N 00756005 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. [...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-24 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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 W ARNING! Do not store mower vertically on shipping bracket s. T o avoid injury store mower lying down. P/N D454[...]

SAFETY RX60/72/84 03/09 Safety Section 1-25 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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 shoul[...]

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

INTRODUCTION RX60/72/84 03/09 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Mower is designed with ca re and built with quality materials by skilled workers. 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 mac[...]

INTRODUCTION RX60/72/84 03/09 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Y our ALAMO INDUSTRIAL mower is designed fo r medi um-duty cutting such as pasture mowing, weed and grass control, and cutting brush up to 2-1/2" in diamet er . With a reasonable amount of preventive main tenance , your Mower will provide years of depe[...]

INTRODUCTION RX60/72/84 03/09 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instr uctions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the W arranty Car[...]

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

ASSEMBLY RX60/72/84 03/09 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Set up mower as receive d fr om factory w ith these instructions. This mower is shipped partially a ssembled. Assembly will be easier if components are ali gned and loosely assembled before tig htening har dware. Refer to bo lt torque cha rt [...]

ASSEMBLY RX60/72/84 03/09 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y T AIL WHEEL INST ALLA TION (Model RX60 & RX72) Align T ail Wheel Beam Weldment (1) between pivot brackets locate d behind gearbox mount on the Mainframe Weldment. NOTE: Long side of cast er fork pivot tub e is positioned up. Attach the T ail Wheel Beam Weldment (1[...]

ASSEMBLY RX60/72/84 03/09 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DUAL T AIL WHEEL INST ALLA TION - LIFT TYPE (M odel RX84 Only) 1. Attach the tailwheel beam (1) to the lug toward the outer edge of the deck just to the rear of th e cross reinforceme nt using bolt (2) and nut (3). Note: Slide position brac ket (4) onto be am before i[...]

ASSEMBLY RX60/72/84 03/09 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y[...]

ASSEMBLY RX60/72/84 03/09 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y A-FRAME INST ALLA TION (Model RX60-RX72 1. Attach the A-Fra me Bars (2) to the right and lef t Hitch Lugs (14 & 15) with two 5/8” x 2” bolt s (16), 5/8” washers (17), bushing (18) and 5/8” locknuts (19) . 2. Attach the Lift S trap Bars (1) to the Mainframe[...]

ASSEMBLY RX60/72/84 03/09 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DRIVELINE A TT ACHMENT Before starting assembly , make cert ain that all paint, dirt, and grease ar e removed from gearbox shaf t (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 [...]

ASSEMBLY RX60/72/84 03/09 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y AXLE ASSEMBL Y Attach rear axle ( 1) to the lugs on the rear of the ma inframe using 3/4 x 3 (8) bolt s, bushings (7), flatwashers (4) and locknuts (6). T ighten all bolts. Atta ch level li ft rod assemblies to axle (1) Figure Asm-R- 0406 and tongue (1) Figure Asm-R-0[...]

ASSEMBLY RX60/72/84 03/09 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y WHEELS (Model RX84 Only) Install the Wheels on the Whe el Hubs. Note: If Laminated Tires are used, place the flat side of the Lug Nut against the Wheel Asm-R- 0127. Note dire ction of travel and curvature of rubber segment s in tire and inst all as shown in Asm-R-01 2[...]

ASSEMBLY RX60/72/84 03/09 Assembly Section 3-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Front Rubber Fabric Deflec tors (St andard Equipment) Front Deflector ( Figure Asm-0045) Attach the Front Deflector to the Mower with 1/2" x 1-1/2” bolt s, flatwashers, and locknut s . Rear Deflector - Fig ure Asm-R-0044 . Attach Deflectors to deck using 1/2&q[...]

ASSEMBLY RX60/72/84 03/09 Assembly Section 3-11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CHAIN GUARDS (Optional Equipment - All Models) CHAIN GUARDS: Front and Rear Chain Guar ds (Optional Equipment) are r ecommended for higher than normal usage (100 hou rs or more per year) and will provide prot ection from thrown objects with careful operation. Chain G[...]

ASSEMBLY RX60/72/84 03/09 Assembly Section 3-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC OR M ANUAL LIFT (Model RX84 Only) Install the Hydraulic Cylinde r or the manual Ratchet Lift Screw (Asm-0 039) between the Axle Center Lug an d the Lug directly behind the Center Gearbox. Inst all cylinder pins provided and r etain with cotter p ins. NOTE: [...]

ASSEMBLY RX60/72/84 03/09 Assembly Section 3-13 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y OFFSET ADAPTER HITC H (EXTRA EQUIPMENT) 1. Fasten the Of fset Adapter Hitch W eldment to the lift lugs using the Hitch Pin holes. Fasten the Adjustabl e Leg to the left side lug if the Mower is to offset to the left. Th e Mower will make a cleaner cut behind the whee[...]

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

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION ALAMO INDUSTRIAL RX60/72/84 ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industrial ro tary mowers are man ufactured with quality material by skilled workers. These mowe rs are designed to cut grass, weeds, small br ush and other ve get a tive mater ial up to 2-1/2[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specification RX60 RX72 RX84 Horsepower Required *(Min) 35 Min. HP 45 Min. HP 65 (Lift) 30(Pull) Cutting Capacity (Max.) 2-1/2” 2-1/2” 2-1/2” Cutting Height (Min) 1-1/2” Min. 1-1/2” Min. 1-1/2’ Min S a f e t y D e f l e c t [...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4-4 © 2009 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 implem ent and tractor operation and all ass[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4-5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power capacity to lif t, pull, and operate the Power T ake Off (PT O) at the mower ’s rated speed while traveling at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH. Operating the mower with a tract[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The power require d to operate a mower is d etermined by the tractor PTO hor sepower . For most mowing conditions, the RX60 mower requires a tractor with at least 35 HP , the RX 72 mower requires a tractor with at least 45 HP and the RX84 mower requres a tr actor w[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3.5 Drawbar-Pull T ype Mower For equipment op erating at 540 RPM, the tractor drawbar must be position ed at a 14” dist ance from the hitch point to the PT O shaft end for pr oper operation and minimal wear to the driveline. If attaching the mower tongue clevis [...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION DO NOT use a PTO adapter to att ach a non-matching Implement driveline to a T ractor PTO. Use of an a dapter can double the opera ting speed of the Implement resulting in excessive vibration, thrown objects, and bl ade and implement failure. Adapter use will also c[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4-9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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 ark[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.1 Connecting Mower-Lif t T ype 1. Make sure the tract or is equip p ed with th e cor - rect PTO shaf t. Change shaft s if needed. 2. Shorten or remo ve th e tractor drawbar to avoid interference when raising an d lowering the mower . 3. Board the tractor and st[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8. Adjust any lower link check chains, guide blocks , or sway blocks to prevent th e mower from swaying side to side and possible contact with tractor rear tires. Note: Offset Adaptor Hitches are available to position th e mower to the left or right. Mowers with[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.3 Connecting Mower - Li f t T ype (Quick Hitch) Crushing Hazard between Qu ick-Hitch and Implement. Do not allow anyone to st and between the Quick-Hitch and impl ement duri ng hook-up operation s. Never operate the hydraulic 3-point lif t controls while someon[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7.1 Setting Mower Hei ght- Lift T ype - (St a ndard or Quick Hitch) 1. Park the tractor and mower on level gr ound. 2. Using the 3-point hitch control lever , position the front of the mower with the side skids 1” less off the ground than desired cut height. F[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9. Extend the tractor’s top 3-point link so that when lifting the mower , the front of the deck will raise 2 to 2½" before the t ail wheel leaves the ground. This will allow the mower to follow the contour of uneven terr ain. Note: Install optional check [...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7.2 Connecting the Mower-Pull T ype 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaf t and the drawbar is extended 14” from the end of the PTO shaf t to the hitch point. 2. Block the mower wheels in place and use the attached parking jack to rais[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.4 Setting Mowing Height-Pull T ype 1. Park the tractor an d mower on level ground. 2. Using the t ailwheel ratchet jack or hydr aulic cylinder , position the mower so the skid shoes are 1” less of f the ground than the desired final cut height. For example, i[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7.5 Setting Deck Pitch T o facilitate safe and efficient operation, the mower should be operated with the deck appr oximately 3/4” LOWER IN THE FR ONT THAN THE REAR. Setting Deck Pitch-Lif t and Semi-Mount T ype 1. Lower th e mower un til the rear of the mower[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 18 © 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 sufficie [...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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 di stance betw een the tract or PTO shaf t and cutter gearbox. Shut down the tractor and se cu rely bl o[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 20 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose fastener s, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. M ake sure all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur [...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 21 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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 p[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 22 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection Mower ID# ________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park w[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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 re[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 24 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Perform sched u led lubr ica tio n as de tailed in the maintenan ce se ctio n. • 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 [...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 25 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Lift T ype-Ensure the tailwheel beam position support bolts are proper ly installed and tightened. • Inspect all bolt s and screws and tighten to the recommended torque. OPS-R-00 39_H • Ensure the tractor PT O master shield and the mower slip clutch shie[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 26 © 2009 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 carrie[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 27 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLAD ES on that carrier IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade has: • Become bent or deformed from it’s original shape or • Any cracks are visible, or • Deep gouges in the blade’s surface are persent, or[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 28 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10. DRIVING THE TRACTOR 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 w[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 29 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T ransport on ly at speeds where you can maintain con trol of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from o perating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders tand the Tr actor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on str eet s and[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 30 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting Make sure the tracto r brakes are in good operating conditio n. Tr actor brakes can be set to operate independ ently allowing single rear wheel braking action or locked to gether to provide simultaneo us rear wheel braking[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 31 © 2009 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 (dri[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 32 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When confronted with an incline or ditch, do not approach fr om an angle which is perpendicu lar or straight on as damage to o r over-collapse of the driveline may occur . OPS-R-0021_A Inclines and ditches should be app roached along a line which is at an an gle [...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 33 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION E x t reme care s h ou ld b e t a k en w h en opera ti ng near l oose o bj ec t s suc h as gravel, rocks, wire, and othe r debris. Inspect the area before mowing. Foreign ob jects should be removed from the site to prevent machine damage and/or bodily injury or [...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 34 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.1 Foreign Debris Hazards Before mowing, inspect the ar ea to make sure there are no fore ign object s that the mower blades could hit or become ent angled with. Remove all foreign objects an d debris. If objects are too big to remove, mark them clearly and be[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 35 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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 Deflec[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 36 © 2009 Alamo Group 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 [...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 37 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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 wher[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 38 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not let the Blad es turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason, including clearan ce or for turning. Raising the Mower deck exposes the Cutting Blades which cr eates a potentially serious hazard and could cause serious injury o r even death from object [...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 39 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not mow , or drive the tractor into materia l that is burning, or areas that recently burnt and may cont ain hot spots. Burnin g material, spar ks, and coals could be thro wn from the mowe r to areas of vegetation th at might ignite. T ire damage can occur wh[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 40 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never stan d or allow another person to st and between a running T ractor and the Mower when disconnecting the Implement from the T ractor 3-point hitch. 12. DISCONNECTING THE MO WER FROM THE TRACTOR Before disconnecting the mower , the PT O must be disengaged an[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 41 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T o disconnect the mower , first extend the tractor 3- p oint hitch top link to remove tension on the top link h itch pin. When th e pin is loose and easy to rot ate, r emove the pin from the mower . Next remove both l ower hitch pins. A fter d isconnecting the [...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 42 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13. MOWER STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the mowe r at the end of the season is critical to maintaining it s appearance and to help ensure years of de pendable service. The following are sugg ested storage procedures: • Thoroughly clean all debr is of [...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 43 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Before transporting th e tractor and mower , idle the tractor engine, di sengage the PTO 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 mow[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 44 © 2009 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 . [...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 45 © 2009 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. OPS-U - 0023 14.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and implement, measure the heigh[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 46 © 2009 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 ch ains or other fasteners using boomers or binders to apply maximum tension. Use extreme care when attaching and re moving the sec[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 47 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem P os sible Cause Remedy Excessive Vibration Check Gearbox Bolt s T ighten if loose. Check for loose nut s on TIghten if loose. blade holder and bla des. Check for bent output shaf t. Replace shaf t if bent. If shaft is bent, oil[...]

OPERATION RX60/72/84 03/09 Operation Section 4- 48 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Blade Bolts W orking Loose Bolts not ti ghtened. T ighten Bolts to 300 ft./lbs. Bolt hole elongated or oversized. Replace Blade Carrier . Locknut worn out. Replace Locknut. Gearbox Noisy Low Lubricant. Check lubricant level. Rough gears. Run in or change Gear s. [...]

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

MAINTENANCE RX60/72/84 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operat ing your Rotary Cutter , make sure it is properly lubricated and thor oughly in spected. Only a minimum of time and effort is req uired to regularly lubr icate and maint ain this machine to provide long life and trouble free oper ation. Always di[...]

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MAINTENANCE RX60/72/84 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX The gearbox sho uld be full (3 quarts) and not require additional lubricant unless th e box is cracked or a seal is leakin g. It is recommended that the oil level dipstick (Figure MntP-R- 0056) be removed to check oil level after eve ry 8 hours of oper[...]

MAINTENANCE RX60/72/84 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2009 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 ea ch 8 hours of use. Figure Mnt-R- 0283. Do not force grease throu gh the Needle Cup Assemblies. Grease the t[...]

MAINTENANCE RX60/72/84 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE T o assemble the main inner driveline shield, grease the yoke groove and inner profile tub e. Attach the bearing ring in groo ve with rece sses facing profile tube. FIGURE Mnt-0027. Slide on the half shield. T urn the cone until it engages correctly . Install [...]

MAINTENANCE RX60/72/84 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD 1. T o remove the oute r CV c one, re mov e the locking screws from shie ld cone. Remove cone over yoke. Remove bearing ring and remove the locking screws from inner shield cone. T urn inner cone to assembly position and remove [...]

MAINTENANCE RX60/72/84 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SER VICING Inspect blades before each use to determine that they ar e properly insta lled and in good condition. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn, or has any other damage. Small nicks can be ground o ut when sharpening . Use only [...]

MAINTENANCE RX60/72/84 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER REMOV AL Remove cotter pin and loosen slo tted nut on gearbox s haft. Lo osen but do not remove the nu t until the blade carrier is loosened. Use a su itable 2 jaw gear pu ller to pull carrier of f tapered gearbox shaft. If gear puller is not av[...]

MAINTENANCE RX60/72/84 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER INST ALLA TION Clean the splines on both the blade carrier and outpu t shaft. Position carrie r on the gearbox output shaf t and install special washer nut. T i ghten nut hold ing bla de carrier to minimum 350 f t. pounds , strike the carrier ne[...]

MAINTENANCE RX60/72/84 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SLIP CLUTCH If a slip clutch is incorporated in th e PT O driveline, it is designed to slip, abso rb the sho ck load, and pr otect the driveline. This clutch has single disc spring with 6 adjusting nut s. After the first hou r of operation, the slip clutch sh[...]

MAINTENANCE RX60/72/84 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-13 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SEASONAL CLUT CH MAINTENANCE It is important that the clutch es slip when an obstacle or loa d heavier than the clutch setting is e ncountered. Therefore, if the machine sit s outside long er than 30 days and is exposed to rain an d/or humid air it is importa[...]

MAINTENANCE RX60/72/84 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE T ORQUE CHART The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fa stener s. When bolt s are to be tightened or replaced, r efer to this chart to determine the grade o f bolts and the prop er torque except when specific torque values are assigned in manu al t[...]

MAINTENANCE RX60/72/84 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-15 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX SER VICING TOOLS NEEDED FOR DISASSEMBL Y AND ASSEMBL Y OF GEARBOX 1. Slide Hammer Puller 2. Locktite #5900 3. Punch - Long Drift 4. Needle Nose Pliers 5. Screw Driver 6. External Snap R ing Pliers 7. Socket Wrench 8. 9/16 Sock et 9. Ball Pin Hammer 10[...]

MAINTENANCE RX60/72/84 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX DISASSEMBL Y 1. Remove 6 cover bolts from in put shaft bearing housing (2) . 2. T ap around circumference of bear ing housing (2) to lo osen housing and shims. Then pull complete shaf t (6) and housing assembly ou t of main housing. 3. Remove 4 cap sc[...]

MAINTENANCE RX60/72/84 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-17 © 2009 Alamo Group 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 (item #32) and Dipstick (ite m #31). Step III. T urn Gearbox up side down allowing O[...]

MAINTENANCE RX60/72/84 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-18 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Ste p lV . Reach in fro m front or top of Main Housing an d remove upper Outpu t Shaft Cone Bearing (item # 23 ) Ste p V . From the top of Main Housing drive out top and bottom Be aring Cups (item # 23). S pacer (item # 12) will fall out once lower bearing cu[...]

MAINTENANCE RX60/72/84 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-19 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP VII Press new output seal (ite m # 19) into output cap ( item # 13 ). Using one gasket (item # 20) inst a ll lower ou tput cap inot main housing. Ret ain us ing bolts and washers (items # 14 & 15). NOTE!: Use gasket sealant between all parts! INPUT S[...]

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 Purchas er any pa[...]

T o keep your implement running efficien tly an d safely , read your manual th or oughly 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 [...]

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