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Published 01/05 Part No. 02975192C OPERA T OR'S MANUAL This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times. READ, UNDERST AND, and FOLLOW the Safety and Operation Instructions contained in this manual T ree Cutter Grizzly 52 ALAMO INDUSTRIAL 1502 E. W alnut Seg[...]
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TO THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the c[...]
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In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Industrial, in cooperation with other industry manufacturers has developed the AEM/FEMA Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book. The video will familiarize and instruct mower-tractor operators in safe practices when using industrial and agri[...]
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Alamo Industrial is willing to provide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo Mower Operator ’ s Manual AEM Mower Operator ’ s Safety Manual Requester Name: Phone: Requester Address: City State Zip Code Mower Model: Seria[...]
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ...................................................................................................................................... 1 -1 Safety Information . ............................................................................................................................ 1-2 Work Area Preparation ....[...]
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Safety Section 1-1 SAFETY SECTION[...]
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Safety Section 1-2 SAFETY © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 A safe and careful operator is the best operator . Safety is of primary importance to the manufac- turer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing certain precautions. The first section of [...]
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Safety Section 1-3 SAFETY © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas de seguridad. (SG-3) PELIGRO! ¡LEA EL INSTRUCTIVO! DANGER! Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and completely understand this Manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and e[...]
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Safety Section 1-4 SAFETY © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 DANGER! Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-10) DANGER! Never allow children to operate or ride on the Tractor or Implement. (SGM-11) WARNING! Do not mount the Tractor while the tractor is[...]
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Safety Section 1-5 SAFETY © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 WARNING! Transport only at safe speeds. Serious accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at unsafe speeds. Understand the Tractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on streets and highways. Make sure the Tractor steering and brakes are in go[...]
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Safety Section 1-6 SAFETY © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 DANGER! KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING ELEMENTS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death. (SG-24) DANGER! Never allow children to play on or around Tractor or Implement. Children can slip or fall off the Equipment and be injured or killed. Children can cause the Implem[...]
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Safety Section 1-7 SAFETY © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 WARNING! Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become entangled in the operating parts of the mower head. These items could then swing outside the housing at greater velocities than the blades. Such a situation is extremely hazardous and could result in ser[...]
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Safety Section 1-8 SAFETY © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 WARNING! Relieve hydraulic pressure prior to doing any maintenance or repair work on the Implement. Place the Mower Head on the ground or securely supported on blocks or stands, disengage the PTO, and turn off the engine. Push and pull the control Levers or Joystick several times t[...]
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Safety Section 1-9 SAFETY © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 It is the intention of this manual to inform owners and their operators of some of the dangers inherent in the use of this epuipment. The machine is an effective, durable and simple tool and when used correctly will provide satisfactory results with minimal danger. These warnings a[...]
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Safety Section 1-10 SAFETY © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 3. An area to be cut must first be inspected for objects that could be thrown or that could damage the machine. Walk through the area looking for overgrown fences, boulders and rocks, culverts, stumps or metal objects. Mark the inspected area with flags. If the area is dense and c[...]
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Safety Section 1-11 SAFETY © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 Reversing the direction of rotation of the cutting head on side opening machines increases the chances of objects being thrown out because of the position of the "gate" in relation to the boom arm. When clearing brush and small trees, start at the top and then lower the [...]
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Safety Section 1-12 SAFETY © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 A TTENTION! This unit was shipped with an Operator’s Manual Specifically designed to remain with the unit at all times. This manual is to be stored in the protective canister shipped with this unit. Because it is not feasible to attach the protective canister to the unit directl[...]
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Safety Section 1-13 SAFETY © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 Clean Surface With Alcohol Before Applying T ape. Cover Holes With T ape to Prevent Moisture From Entering Canister . ITEM P ART NO. Q T Y DESCRIPTION 1 02977385 1 Sq. Canister 2 02968143 2 1/2' T ape 3M Back to Back 3 02977417 1 Decal, Op. Man. Inside 4 10058000 4 Bolt 5 000[...]
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Safety Section 1-14 SAFETY © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 ITEM PART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1 00769736 1 WARNING Use/Repair Shield & Guards 2 00769737 2 DANGER Cutting Blades/Thrown Objects 3 02925100 1 IMPORTANT Genuine Parts 4 02967827 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 5 02967867 2 DANGER Safety Gate Operation 6 02972284 2 LOGO Grizzly 7 029[...]
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Safety Section 1-15 SAFETY © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 Decals Not Shown 10 - 02973052 - Danger Keep Clear Wires 9 - 02973051 - Read Operator Instructions 8 - 02973050 - Danger Stand Clear 6 - 02972284 5 - 02967867 2 - 00769737 7 - 02965262 1 - 00769736[...]
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Safety Section 1-16 SAFETY © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 3 - 02925100 4 - 02967827[...]
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Safety Section 1-17 SAFETY © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 11 - 00725746[...]
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Safety Section 1-18 SAFETY © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of federal laws and regulations concerning employer and employee equipment operators. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be considered as such. Employer-Employee[...]
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Introduction Section 2-1 INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]
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INTRODUCTION Introduction Section 2-2 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 The Grizzly is a dependable machine designed specifically for removal of brush, scrub, shrubbery, small trees and other undergrowth in rural areas. This machine is not recommended for use in populated and built-up areas. The Grizzly utilizes hydraulically driven rotatin[...]
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INTRODUCTION Introduction Section 2-3 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 MAKE EVER Y DA Y A HOLIDA Y FROM ACCIDENTS!! DANGER! A signal word - DANGER , WARNING , or CAUTION - is used with the Safety Alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. WARNING! Safety signs with signal word WARNING are typically used to point out more ser[...]
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Assembly Section 3-1 ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]
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ASSEMBL Y Assembly Section 3-2 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 PRE-INSTALLATION Prior to installing the Girzzly on the carrier, check to make sure that the combination of carrier and Grizzly is correct and is as ordered. INSTALLATION The cutter requires a constant flow of hydraulic oil and must be provided with a supply that will not be r[...]
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ASSEMBL Y Assembly Section 3-3 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 Note: This is a typical schematic only, refer to the drawing supplied with the machine you purchased for the appropriate detailed schematic. HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC[...]
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ASSEMBL Y Assembly Section 3-4 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 ALTERNATE HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC[...]
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ASSEMBL Y Assembly Section 3-5 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 ALTERNATE HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC[...]
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Operation Section 4-1 OPERA TION SECTION[...]
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OPERA TION Operation Section 4-2 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 IMPORTANT: Read this section carefully and follow the instructions outlined before starting up the machine. Failure to follow the procedures outlined in this manual may result in personal injury to the operator or bystanders, or in damage to the machine. Pre-Startup Operatio[...]
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OPERA TION Operation Section 4-3 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 Two Blade Arm w/ Blades Disc w/ Cutter Bits Three Blade Rotary Disc Start Up Clear all personnel, except the operator, from the vicinity of the machine. With the Control Valve in the "OFF" position, start up the machine. Bring it up to operating temperature and che[...]
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OPERA TION Operation Section 4-4 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 NOTE: Preform the following run-up check over grass if possible to avoid raising dust. Once the direction of rotation has been determined to be correct and the Control Valve notation indicates the correct direction (in the case of dual direction installations), return the Gr[...]
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Maintenance Section 5-1 MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 General Maintenance The importance of regular maintenance and inspection as a means of prolonging the life and maintaining the efficiency of the Grizzly cannot be overemphasized. For lubrication use Shell EP2 grease or equal. The bearings are packing during assembly. Each[...]
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 - Using a large pair of snap ring pliers, remove retaining ring from the bottom of the housing. - Remove bottom cover from housing. - Wash all parts in solvent and inspect carefully for damage or excessive wear. Magnaflux the shaft while disassembled. - When ordering repl[...]
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 Bikon Hub 1. Read and be familiar with the Bikon Lock Instructions. 2. Dismantle new Bikon Lock. Clean off preserving oil with rag. 3. Clean shaft end and bore of Bikon Lock. 4. Apply light coat of machine oil to shaft and Bikon Lock bore. 5. Re-assemble Bikon Lock assemb[...]
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 Dry Bolt 375 ft/lb w/ Red Locktite Appplied 282 ft/lb BIKON TORQUE VALUES (TABLE 1) FIGURE 1 BIKON TORQUING SEQUENCE * PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fasteners. When bolts are to be tightened or replaced, refer to this chart [...]
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 Blade Arm 1. The taper fit between the Blade Arm and the shaft must be blued and checked. Only perfect fits are acceptable -- reject anything less. 2. Warm Blade Arm to 180-200 degrees C. 3. Slip Blade Arm on shaft and tighten nut to 500ft/lb (27 on torque multiplier). 4.[...]
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 The frictional torque capacity of these devices is based on lightly oiled screw, taper, or shaft and bore contact areas with a coefficient of friction µ = 0.12. Therefore, it is important not to use Molybdenum Disulfide, e.g., Molykote, Never-Seeze or similar lubricants [...]
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-8 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05 Removal 1. Make sure axial movement of clamp collars - necessary for release of connection - is not resricted. 2. Relax all locking screws by at least 2 turns and transfer locking screws into all push-off threads provided in clamp collar item "1" and center coll[...]
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance Section 5-9 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. GRIZZLY 52 01/05[...]
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LIMITED WARRANTY 1. LIMITED WARRANTIES 1.01. Alamo Industrial warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser (“Purchaser”) that the goods purchased are free from defects in material [...]
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TO THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER Keep children away from danger all day, every day... Equip tractors with rollover protection (ROPS) and keep all machinery guards in place... Please work, drive, play and live each day with care and concern for your safety and that of your family and fellow citizens. To keep your implement running efficiently and safe[...]
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GRIZZ L Y 52 01/05 Printed U.S.A. P/N 02975192C[...]