Bush Hog 1145 manual

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 1 145 Published 01/1 1 Part No. 50069159 OPERA T OR’S MANUAL BUSH HOG ® 2501 Grif fin A ve. Selma, AL 36703 334-874-2700 www .bushhog.com LOADER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of th e safe operation of this machine an d must be maintaine d with the un it at all times. READ, UNDERST AND, and FOLL[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implement s with moving part s are potentially ha zardous . There is no substit ute for a c autious , safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reason able safety practices. The manufa cturer has designed this impleme nt to be used with all its safety equipment proper ly attach ed to min[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and Practic es ................... ................ ................. ................ ................ . ........ ............ 1-2 Operator Safety I nstructions and Pra[...]

MAINTENANCE SECTION ................. ...................................................................... ........... 5-1 Lubrication Schedule ................ ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ...... ....................... ........ 5-4 Daily Maintenance .................... ............. [...]

Safety Section 1-1 SAFETY SECTION[...]

SAFETY 1145 01/11 Safety Section 1-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY General Safety Instr uctions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary import ance to the manu facturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoided by being a ware of your equipment, your sur roundings, and observing c [...]

SAFETY 1145 01/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ride on, or co me close to the T ractor or Implement. Usually , 16-17 ye ar-old children who a re mature and responsible can operate the implement with adult supe rvision, if they have read and underst and the Opera tor ’s Manuals, be en trained[...]

SAFETY 1145 01/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operator Safety Instru ctions and Practices Never operate the T r actor or Implement until you h ave read and completely underst and th is Manual, the T ractor Operator ’ s Manual, an d each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the T ractor and Implement. Learn ho w[...]

SAFETY 1145 01/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Prolonged operation may cause operato r bor edom and fa tigue af fecting safe operation. T ake scheduled work breaks to help prev ent these p otentially impaire d operating conditions. Never operate the Implement and T ra ctor[...]

SAFETY 1145 01/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY The Boom is designed only to position and operat e the Bucket which is att ached to it. Never attempt to lift, pull, or push ot her solid object s with the boom or bucket. Serious injury could result from a structural failu re when the Boom is used fo r purposes other than those[...]

SAFETY 1145 01/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Keep bysta nders 10 feet away from the tractor and loader while operating. The byst anders could enter the p ath of the tractor or items could fall from the loader resultin g in serious injury to the bystand er . (SL-01) For added safety when lif ting loads above the height of th[...]

SAFETY 1145 01/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Only mount the load er on a tractor that is listed on the mounting in structions. Never mount on a tricycle stee ring front axle . Move the tractor front and re ar wheels to the widest sp acing and add the recommen ded rear tractor ballast to prevent tractor tip over . Keep the [...]

SAFETY 1145 01/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Use extreme care when loading, transp orting or dumping loads that imp a ir or partia lly block the operator’s line of sight. Know whe re you are travelin g. Make sure no byst anders are in the area of travel. If a byst ander assist s in pr oviding gu idance, make sure they are[...]

SAFETY 1145 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting or Disconnecting Impl ement Safety Instructions and Practices The center of gravity of a Po wer Unit equipped with a front -mounted Im plement is shif ted to the front and remo ves weight from the rear wheels. The Power Unit should main tain at least 25% total weigh[...]

SAFETY 1145 01/11 Safety Section 1-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices Make sure the loader is p roperly attache d to the tractor and the retain ing pins securely lock the loader into po sition. Improper mounting of the loader onto the tr actor can result in the loader falling causing serious injury .[...]

SAFETY 1145 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-12 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Before transp orting the tractor and Loader engage the loa der valve travel lock to prevent inadverten t contact with the joystick controller causing sudden dropping o f the loader and attachmen t. If the loader att achment, such as a bucket, were to drop suddenly and hit the [...]

SAFETY 1145 01/11 Safety Section 1-13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices READ, UNDERST AND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messag es. Serious injury or death may occur unless care is t aken to follow the warnings and instructions st ated in the Safety Messages. Always use good common sense t[...]

SAFETY 1145 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-14 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace whe n necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose fastener s, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make su re all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from not main[...]

SAFETY 1145 01/11 Safety Section 1-15 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices Never crawl under or allow childr en to play ar ound or on a loader that is discon nected from the tractor . The loader could fall crushing a pe rson resulting in seri ous injury[...]

SAFETY 1145 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-16 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Bush Hog supplies safety de ca ls on this p roduct to promote safe oper ation. Dam age to the de cals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning. Bush Hog cares about the safety of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the saf[...]

SAFETY 1145 01/11 Safety Section 1-17 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 5005741 1 1 LOGO Bush Hog 2. 50069070 2 MODEL 1 145 3. 52740 2 W ARNING Oil Leaks 4. 52203 1 W ARNING Lock V alve in Transport 5. 52204 1 INSTRUCT Loader Positions 6. D469 1 W ARNING Loader Safety 7. D468 2 DANGER Crushing, Electrocution, [...]

SAFETY 1145 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-18 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description P/N 5005741 1 Logo: BUSH HOG (3.20” x 14.50” ) MODEL NAME: 1 145 P/N 50069070 W A R N IN G! - DO NOT operate with oil leaks. -Inspect hoses regularly . Failure to inspect and replace worn hoses may allow th em to rupture suddenly and violently , resulting[...]

SAFETY 1145 01/11 Safety Section 1-19 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNING! Lock valve when in transport or storage. P/N 52203 Loader Positions. P/N 52204 Loader Safety -Read, understand and follow the operation, wa rning, and safety instruction s in the Operator ’s Manual. -Equip tractor with ROPS (Ro ll Over Protection System) before insta[...]

SAFETY 1145 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-20 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Crushing Hazard, Electr ocution Hazard, Falling Hazard. D468 Crushing Hazard D471 DANGER! - Use ROPS and seatbelt at all times. Add recommende d rear ballast. Operate tr actor at low speeds. Failure to comp ly may result in serious injury or death. D470 Slow Moving V ehicle De[...]

SAFETY 1145 01/11 Safety Section 1-21 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Read Operato r ’s Ma nual! The opera tor ’s ma nual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one from you r dealer . P/N 00776031[...]

SAFETY 1145 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-22 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Federal Laws and Re gulations This section is intended to explain in broad terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws and regulations conce rning employer and employee eq uipment operators. This section is no t intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be[...]

Introduction Section 2-1 INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

INTRODUCTION 1145 01/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This 1 145 Loader is des igned with care 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 machine[...]

INTRODUCTION 1145 01/11 Introduction Section 2-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION DO NOT use drugs or alc ohol immediately befo re or while operating the T ractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol w ill affect an operator ’s alertness and coordination and theref ore af fect the operator ’s ability to operate the eq uipment safely . Before [...]

INTRODUCTION 1145 01/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The Bush Hog 1 145 Loader is designed fo r four-wheel drive tractors. They ar e intended to lif t only loose materials that will fit in the bucket. All cylinders are dou ble-acting. Parking stands su pport loader so tractor can be “driven in” for quick att [...]

INTRODUCTION 1145 01/11 Introduction Section 2-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, com pletely 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 f[...]

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Assembly Section 3-1 ASSEMBL Y AND CONNECTING THE LOADER SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY 1145 01/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Assembly Instructions T o avoid injury during installation of the load er att achment, do not allow byst anders withi n 10 feet of load er or attachment. Always wear safety glasses when removing or installing buckets. Always use a drif t and hammer made of no n-sparking m[...]

ASSEMBLY 1145 01/11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Proper Ballasting and Wheel Sp acing S pread fro nt wh ee ls to m axim u m distance. S pread rea r wh ee ls to maxim u m dis tance. Add rear wheel weight, rea r ballast box or implement. Ma ke sure ther e is 20% of total weigh t on rear ax le.[...]

ASSEMBLY 1145 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Dismounting Loader and Mo unting Loader to T ractor Dismounting Loader T o av oid injury during installation of loader: • Place loader bucket again st barrier to restrict forwar d movement of loader . • Do not permit byst anders within 15 feet of loader . Loader must [...]

ASSEMBLY 1145 01/11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 6. Remove linch pins and 1” hitch pins from loader uprig ht. 7. S tart tractor engine and r elease brakes. Retract bucke t cylinde rs to allow p arking st ands to cont act ground. 8. Extend lift cylinder s 6” to 8” to ro tate top of loader upright s forward out of the[...]

ASSEMBLY 1145 01/11 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Mounting Loader T o avoid injury during installation of the load er att achment, do not allow byst anders withi n 10 feet of load er or attachment. Mounting is basically reve rse of dis mounting. 1. Slowly drive tractor into loader appr oximately 6” from loader mount s.[...]

ASSEMBLY 1145 01/11 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Att aching Pin on Bucket Always wear safety glasses when removing or installing buckets. Always use a drift and hammer made of non-sp arking mate rial (a shot-filled mallet is recommended) to install or remove pins. A stee l hammer to drif t could generate flying material f[...]

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Operation Section 4-1 OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION BUSH HOG 1 145 LOADER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Y our 1 145 Loader should no w be assembled and inspected for an y evidence of defective or damaged p arts before use. Any evidence of damag e should be reported to your dealer imme diately . This section of the Operator ’[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications S pecifications will vary w ith tire si ze, hydraulic system and bucket used. S pecificat ions are given for a loader equipped with a 60” bucket, ext ernal hydrau lic syste m of 8.0 GPM with engine operating at 2900 RPM and [...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. Operator Requirement s DO NOT use drugs or alc ohol immediately befo re or while operating the T ractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol w ill affect an operator ’s alertness and coordination and theref ore af fect the operator ’s ability to operate the eq uipmen[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Always read carefully and comply fully with the manufacturer ’ s instructions when handling oil, solvents , cleansers, and any other chemical agent. (SG-22) Never run the T ractor engine in a closed building or with out adequate ventilation. T he exhaust fumes can be[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Repeated or subst antial breathing of hazardous dust s, including crystalline silica, could ca use fatal or serious respiratory disease including silicosis. Concrete, maso nry , many types of rock, and various other materials contain silica sand. Californi a lists respi[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. T ractor Requirement s T ractor Requirement s and Cap abilities • ASABE approved Roll-Over Protective S tru cture (ROP S) or RO PS cab and seat belt • T ractor Safety Devices ....... ... ... .... Slow Moving V ehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting • T ractor Ballast .[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor Ballast Before operating tractor and loader , add suf ficient counter weight so a m inimum of 2 5% of the total weight is on the rear axle . T otal weight include s weight of: tractor , loader , rated load i n bucket, and counter weight. Rated lo ad is lift[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 4.1 Boarding the T ractor 4.2 Dismounting the T ractor 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) Never grasp control levers wh en mounting the machine. (SBH-4) Use both hands [...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. St arting the T ractor Never run the T ractor engine in a closed building or with out adequate ventilation. T he exhaust fumes can be hazardou s to your health. (SG-23) S tart tractor only when pr operly seated in the T ractor seat. S tarting a tractor in gear can r[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-11 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 6. Pre-Operation Inspection and Service Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace whe n necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose fastener s, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make su re all pins have cotter pins and[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Loader Pre-Operation Inspection and Service 6.1 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. Th[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-13 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Before operatio n, a complete inspection and service is required to e nsure the loader is in a good and safe working condition. Damaged and/or br oken part s should be repaired and /or replaced immediately . T o ensure the loader is ready for operation, cond uct the f[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADER BOOM ASSEMBL Y • Inspect condition of each arm section weldment • Ensure all pins ar e in pla ce . • Ensure all bol ts and screws are proper ly installed. • Check condition o f bushings at boom pivot points. • Ensure each hydraulic c ylinder is install[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-15 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection T ractor ID#:___________ _____________Make:________________________ Date:______________________________Shift:________________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped an[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION FRONT END LOADER PRE- OPERA TION Inspection Front End Loader ID#_______________Make____________________ Date_____________________________Shift____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sure the tractor en gine is off, all rotation has stopped and the t[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-17 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. Driving the T ractor and Loader This Implemen t may be wider than t he T rac tor . Be careful when op erating or transp orting this equipment to pr event the Impl ement from runni ng into or striking si gn posts, guard rails, concrete abutments o r other solid obje[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator p ossess a thorough knowledg e of the model be ing operated and precautions to t ake while driving with a n attached impl em ent. Ensure the tractor has the cap acity to handle the weight of the implement and the tracto r o[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-19 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not raise the loader on a hillside. Do not transport across a slope with a raised loader . When the loader is raised, the center of gravity of the tractor and loader is ra ised increasing the pote ntial for the tractor to tip over . Tractor whe el contact with any [...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-20 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Use extra care when turn ing or stopping. Allow for in creased length and weight of ad ded loader . The loader adds five to six fee t of le ngt h in front of the tr actor and si gnificant weigh t. Allow extra dist ance when stopping or turning. Do not allow loader o r [...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-21 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Know before you DIG . Call 88 8-258-0808 and reques t that all buried utilities locations be identified before digging in un familiar ground. Do not let the loader or attachment contact buried electrical power lines, ut ilities or gas lines. Contact wit h electrical p[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-22 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Always have a heavy att achment, such as a bu cket mounted on loader when it is removed from tractor . It is important not to put excessive weight on parking st ands with lift cylinder retr action. Damage may result. Never leave the Implement a nd Power Unit unattend e[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-23 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 Operating the Loader The following text and illustrati ons offer suggested loader an d tractor operating techniques. FILLING THE BUCKET Approach and enter th e pile with a level bucket. Loaders with 1-lever contro l, ease lever back toward you to lift and roll bac[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-24 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Lift and roll back of bucket will increase efficiency because... A level bucket throughout the lif ting cycle resists bucket lift and increa ses breakaway ef f ort. NOTE: Do not be concerned if the bucket is not completely fille d during each pass. Ma ximum productivit[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-25 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION LIFTING THE LOAD When lifting th e load, keep the bucket positioned to avoid spillage. Loader has mechanical self leveling of attachment in both raise and lowe r cycle. Attachment can be adjusted by using bucket cylinders. CARR YING TH E LOAD Position bucket just belo[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-26 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Use extreme care when ope rating loader on a slope, keep bucket as low as possible. This keep s center of gravity low and will provide maximum stability . When transpor ting the load, keep bucket a s low as possible, to avoid tipping, in ca se a wheel drop s in a rut. [...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-27 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION LOWERING THE BUCKET After bucke t is dumped, back away fro m vehicle while lowering and rolling back bucket.[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-28 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TING WITH FLOA T CONTROL During hard sur face operation, keep bucket level and put lift control in flo at position to permit bucket to float on workin g surface. If hy draulic down pressure is exerted on bucket, it will wear faster than normal. Float will also pr[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-29 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADING FROM A BANK Choose a forward gear that pr ovides sufficient ground speed for loading. Exercise caution when un dercutting high ba nks. Dirt slides can be dangerous. Load from as low as possible for maximum efficien cy . Loader lift an d breakaway capacity dimi[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-30 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Another method for large dirt piles is to build a ram p approach to the pile. It is important to keep the bucket level when approaching a bank or pile. This will help prevent gouging the work ar ea .[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-31 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION PEELING AND SCRAPING Use a slight bucket angle, travel forward and hold lift control forward to st art the cut. Make a short 5 to 8 foot angle cut and break out cleanly . With bucket level, st art a cut at notch approximately 2 inches deep. Hold dep th by feathering b[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-32 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADING LOW TRUCKS OR SPREADE RS FROM A PILE For faster load ing, minimize angle of turn a nd length of run between pile and spreader . Back grade occasionally with a loaded bucket to keep working surface free of rut s and holes. Also, hold lift control forward so full[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-33 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION BACKFILLING Approach pile wit h a level bucket. Poor methods actually move no more dirt and make it more diff icult to hold a level grade. Do not use bucket in dumped position for bulldozing. This method , shown above, will impose severe shock loadings on dump linkage[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-34 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Leave dirt in bucket. Dumping o n each pass wastes time. Operate tractor at righ t angles to ditch. T ake as big a bite as tractor can ha ndle without lugging down.[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-35 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Leave dirt which drif ts over side of bucket for final cleanup. Pile dirt on high side for easier backfilling on a slope. HANDLING LARGE HEA VY OBJE CTS 1. Using front end loaders for handling large hea vy objects such as large roun d or re cta ngular bales, log s and[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-36 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.2 Operating Bale Spear (Optional Att achment) Operate the bale spear using extreme caution . Sharp point s on bale spear can cause serious injur y or death. Because of size and we ight of lar ge bales, extreme care must be taken in handlin g them. Be aware of fo rces[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-37 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Carry bales as low to th e ground as possible to allow maximum visibility and avoid tipping. 9. Loader Storage Properly prep aring and storing the loader at the end of t he season is critical to ma in taining it s appearance and to help ensure years of depend able ser[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-38 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accident s and injuries can result fro m operating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders t and the T ractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on street s and highwa[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-39 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.1 T ransporting on Public Roadways Inherent hazards of operating the tr actor and implement and the possibilit y of accidents are not left behind when you finish working in an area . Therefor e, the op erator mu st empl oy g ood ju dge ment an d sa fe op er ation p[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-40 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Extreme caution should be used wh en transpo rting the tracto r and imp lement on public roa dways. The tractor must be eq uipped with all required safety warn ing featur es includin g a SMV emb lem and fla shing warnin g lights to a lert drivers of the tractor’s pre[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-41 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.2 Hauling the T racto r and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and imple ment, measure the height and width dimension s and gross weight of the complete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance wit h the legal limits set for the areas th[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-42 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1. T roubleshooting Guide TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Loader slow or will not lif t Hydraulic oil too heav y . Change to proper oil. and/or dump Oil filter plugged. Clean or replace filter . Hydraulic pump worn. Repai r or replace pump. Oil line restricted[...]

OPERATION 1145 01/11 Operation Section 4-43 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Insufficie nt lift cap acity Load is greater than boom Check loader specifications. lif t cap acity . Improper hydraulic pump Repair or replace pump. operation. Internal lift cylinder l eakage. Replace any worn part s and install a seal r[...]

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Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 1 MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE 1145 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE READ, UNDERST AND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messag es. Serious injury or death may occur unless care is t aken to follow the warnings and instructions st ated in the Safety Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards. (SG-2) Never interfere wit[...]

MAINTENANCE 1145 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE NEVER perform maintenance benea th a raised loader unless lo ader is properly supported to prevent accident al lowering. Do Not fill fuel tank while engine is running. Refuel only after engi ne has cooled down. If fuel is spilled, move machine away from the area [...]

MAINTENANCE 1145 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lubrication Schedule Before operating your L oader , take the time to inspect a nd repair any damage to the machine or tracto r . Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to regula rly main tain this machine to pr ovide long life and trouble fre e operation[...]

MAINTENANCE 1145 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Daily Maintenance Regular maintenance of your loader and hydraulic system will insure maximum load er efficiency and long life. 1. Ch eck fluid level of tracto r hydraulic syste m before starting each day’s operation. If necessa ry , add hydraulic oil as recomm[...]

MAINTENANCE 1145 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Cylinder Service Loader cylinders are designed to be re liable and easy to service. If a cylinder sh ould malfunctio n during warranty perio d, return co mplete cylinde r assemb ly , without disassembling, to your authorized service depar tment or cont act your a[...]

MAINTENANCE 1145 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lif t and Bucket Cylinder Reassembly Note: Be careful not to dama ge seals and o -rings on edge s or hole s in cylinder tu be. Inspect and rem ove burrs and sharp edges if necessary befo re reassembly . 1. Plac e rod se al (3) into g roove inside cylinder he ad. [...]

MAINTENANCE 1145 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE St o r a g e NOTE: When loader hydraulics are d isconnected from tractor , the tractor hydraulic circuit must be complete d. Failure to do so will result in tractor hy draulic pump damage. 1. S tore loader with att achment securely attached . 2. Place dust caps o[...]

MAINTENANCE 1145 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 3. Do not remove attachment from store d loader . 4. Do not allow c hildren to play on or aroun d loader .[...]

MAINTENANCE 1145 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Proper T orque for Fasteners The chart lists the cor rect tightening torque fo r fastener s. When bolt s are to be tightened or re placed, refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolts and the prop e r torque except when specific torque valu es are assigned[...]

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