Alamo 02979718C manual

©2006 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL ® 1502 E. W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-372-3551 Email: parts@alamo-industrial.com UNDER THE GUARDRAIL Published 04/06 Part No . 02979718C[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazardou s. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who re co gnizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all it s safety equi pment properly attached to minimize [...]

In order to reduce accidents and enha nce the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Industrial, in cooperation with other industry manufacturers has developed the AEM/FEMA I ndustrial and Agri cultural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book. The video will familiari ze and instruct mower -tractor operators in safe practic es when using industrial an[...]

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

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........................... .................................... ......................... 1-1 General Safety Instructions and Practices ............. ................ ................ ................ ................ ........ ........ ........... 1-2 Decal Location ................ ................ ............. [...]

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Safety Section 1-1 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SECTION[...]

SAFETY UGR 04/06 Safety Section 1-2 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A safe and careful operator is the best operator . Sa fety is of primary im portance to the manufact urer and should be to the ow ner/opera tor . Most accide nts can be avoi ded by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and obs[...]

SAFETY UGR 04/06 Safety Section 1-3 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY N ever ope ra t e th e T rac t or or I mp l emen t un til you h ave rea d an d completely und erstand this Manual, the T ractor Operator ’ s Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the T ractor and Implement. Learn how to stop the tractor engine suddenl[...]

SAFETY UGR 04/06 Safety Section 1-4 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ri de on, or come close to the T ractor or Implement. Usually , 16-17 year-old child ren who are mature and responsible can operate the impleme nt with ad ult superv ision, if they have rea d and underst and the Operator ’s Manuals, b een tr aine[...]

SAFETY UGR 04/06 Safety Section 1-5 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MA Y CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! Tr actors with or without an Implement attached can of ten be noisy enough to cause perman ent hear ing lo ss. W e recommen d that you always wear hearing protection if the nois e in the Operator ’s position exc[...]

SAFETY UGR 04/06 Safety Section 1-6 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransport only at safe speeds. Serious accident s and injuries can result from oper ating this equipme nt at uns afe spee ds. Unders tand the Tractor and Implement and ho w it handles before transporting o n streets and highways. Ma ke sure the Tractor steering and brake s are in[...]

SAFETY UGR 04/06 Safety Section 1-7 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING ELEMEN TS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death. (SG-24) Never allow children to play on or around T ractor or Implement. Children can slip or fa ll of f the Equipment and be inju red or killed. Children can c ause the Implement [...]

SAFETY UGR 04/06 Safety Section 1-8 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY 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. Inspe ct the area befo re mowing. Foreign objects should be r emoved from the site to preven t machine damage and/or bodily injury or even death. An y[...]

SAFETY UGR 04/06 Safety Section 1-9 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this Implement as in all power-driven o r pulled equipment. REMEMBER! This machine is often operated in rough terrain conditions that include tall grass, we eds, gullies, holes, sl opes, hidden obstructions and the[...]

SAFETY UGR 04/06 Safety Section 1-10 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. 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 flat surfaces to e nsure good footing. Use a ladder or raised st and to access high spots wh ich cannot be [...]

SAFETY UGR 04/06 Safety Section 1-11 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DO NOT weld or repair rota tin g mower components. W elds and other repair s may cause severe vibration and/or compo nent failure resu lting in part being th rown from the mower causing serious bodily inju ry . See your Authorized Dealer fo r proper repairs. (S GM-13) Th e M ower[...]

SAFETY UGR 04/06 Safety Section 1-12 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. 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 will re[...]

SAFETY UGR 04/06 Safety Section 1-13 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . TYPE DESCRIPTION -- - 1 00758194 1 W ARNING Do Not Oper ate With Shield Mis sing 2 00775933 1 W ARNING Guard Missing Do Not Operate 3 02965262 1 W ARNING Oil S pray 4 02966305 1 INSTRUCT Use Universal Tractor Hyd. Oil 5 02960766 1 LOGO Alamo Industrial 6 0297[...]

SAFETY UGR 04/06 Safety Section 1-14 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . TYPE DESCRIPTION -- - 1 02965093 1 INSTRUCT Proper Engine 2 02974321 1 INSTRUCT V alve Operation 3 00763977 1 INSTRUCT Read Op-Manual 4 02967827 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 5 03200347 Ref REFLECT SMV Emblem[...]

SAFETY UGR 04/06 Safety Section 1-15 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Do not operate with Belt Shield removed. Finger(s) may be pinched off if caught between V -Belt and Pulley . P/N 00758194 W ARNING! - Guard Missing, Do Not Operate P/N 00775933 W ARNING! - Failure to INSPECT and REP AIR or REPLACE Hoses may allow worn Hoses t o rupture [...]

SAFETY UGR 04/06 Safety Section 1-16 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY NAME LOG O - Alamo Industrial P/N 02960766 DANGER! Crushing and Pinch Point s - Moving machinery p arts can pinch or crush or fall - which may cause injury or death. P/N 02962765 Blade Rotation Clockwise. P/N D138 Peligro T ranslation, If you do not know how to read English, plea[...]

SAFETY UGR 04/06 Safety Section 1-17 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY IMPORT ANT - Use only Gen uine Alamo Industrial replacement p arts. P/N 02925100 DANGER! Keep Away Thrown Object s. Inspect the area before mowing and re move foreign material that could become mower thrown object s. P/N 00769737 W ARNING! Keep all safe ty shielding installed, re[...]

SAFETY UGR 04/06 Safety Section 1-18 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! - Multi Hazard - Failure to follow Safety Messages and Operating Instructions can cause serious bodily injury or even death to Operator and Others in area. P/N 02967827 INFORMA TION - Operator ’s Manual Inside P/N 00776481 Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator ’s m[...]

SAFETY UGR 04/06 Safety Section 1-19 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws and re gulations concerning emplo yer and employee equipment o perat ors. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should n ot be[...]

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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

INTRODUCTION UGR 04/06 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Under the Guardrail is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly , maintenance, and operating practices, as described in this manual, will help the owner /operator get years of satisfactory service from the machin[...]

INTRODUCTION UGR 04/06 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION . The simplistic, time-tested desig n of the Under the Guar drail o ffers its users a fast, efficient, cost-ef fective method of veget ation maint enance. Designed for tra ctors with smaller horsepower engines, it is both safe and reliable. Users ca n depend on th[...]

INTRODUCTION UGR 04/06 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION A TTENTION OWNER/OPE RA TOR BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator ’s Ma nual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the W arr anty C ard[...]

Assembly Section 3-1 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY UGR 04/06 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS Y our Mower has bee n partially pre-assemble d and adjusted at the factory . The complete unit consists of 4 assemblies. (1.) Under the Guardrail Mower Assembly complete with blades and carriage arm. (2.) Common Component Box which cont ains items nee[...]

ASSEMBLY UGR 04/06 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y 5. Attach the curb lift cy linder to the carriage and subframe lug with the clevis pins and cotterpins. NOTE: Cylinder ro d en d at taches to th e sub fr am e lug. 6. Complete the Assembly of the valve stand by installing the valve and switch operation decals to the switch [...]

ASSEMBLY UGR 04/06 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y cap. S tart the tractor and let it run for a few seconds. S top the tr actor and fill the tank as needed. S t art the tractor again and lif t and lower the mower for several cycle s to remove all air from hydrau- lic system. Return the Cu tterbar to the f loor . T urn on th[...]

ASSEMBLY UGR 04/06 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y 14. Adjust carr iag e bolt ite m 1 to obtain a com- pression at impact point of 1/8”-3 /16” before STOP “S” hits the arm. Adjus t return spring tension (Item 2) to obt ain desired mower head return speed. 15. The Mow er is now rea dy to oper ate. Rea d the operating[...]

ASSEMBLY UGR 04/06 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Then, while holding th e handle to expose the plunger rod, thread the thread ed bead of the cable into the end of the plunger rod and tighten securely . Release the handle, allowing the cable to pull into the contro l stick assembly . Once cable is attached to p lunger rod,[...]

Operation Section 4-1 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION UGR 04/06 Operation Section 4-2 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION ALAMO INDUSTRIAL UNDER THE GUARDRAIL MOWER OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS ALAMO INDUSTRIAL Under th e Guardrail mowers are m anufactured with quality ma terials by skilled workers. These mowers are designed for cutting grass and small weeds on roadsides at low maintenan ce cost.[...]

OPERATION UGR 04/06 Operation Section 4-3 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1.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 implement and tractor operation and all associated sa[...]

OPERATION UGR 04/06 Operation Section 4-4 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power capacity to lift, pull, and oper ate the Power T ake Off (P TO) at the mower’s rated speed while traveling at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH. Operating the mower with a tracto r that d[...]

OPERATION UGR 04/06 Operation Section 4-5 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.4 T ractor Hydraulics The mower is positioned and lower ed with 2 hydraulic cylinders, 90º above horizont al to 75º below horizonta l and 2” below grade to 12” above gr ade. The Hydraulic circuit supplies fu ll system flow , and the check valves incorporate to loc[...]

OPERATION UGR 04/06 Operation Section 4-6 © 2006 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) Do not mount the T ractor while the tractor is mo ving. Mount the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving part s are completely s[...]

OPERATION UGR 04/06 Operation Section 4-7 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4.ST ARTING THE TRACTOR The operat or must have a complete un derstanding of th e placement, function, a nd operationa l use of all tractor cont rols before starting the tractor . Rev iew the tractor operator ’s ma nual and consult an authorized dealer for tractor opera[...]

OPERATION UGR 04/06 Operation Section 4-8 © 2006 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. Make sure all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from not m[...]

OPERATION UGR 04/06 Operation Section 4-9 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5.1 T ractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator ’s manua l to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed accordi ng to the manufacturers recommenda tions. The following are some of the items that require da[...]

OPERATION UGR 04/06 Operation Section 4-10 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator possess a thorough knowledge of the model being operated and precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the cap acity to handle the weight of the [...]

OPERATION UGR 04/06 Operation Section 4-11 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ransport only at safe speeds. Serious accident s and injuries can result from oper ating this equipme nt at uns afe spee ds. Unders tand the Tractor and Implement and how it handle s before transporting on street s and highways. M ake sure the T ractor steering and bra[...]

OPERATION UGR 04/06 Operation Section 4-12 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never run the T ractor engine in a closed build ing or without adequate ventilation. T he exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your hea lth. (SG-23) 5.3 Brake and Differential Lock Setting Make sure the tr actor brakes are in good oper ating condition. T ractor brakes can b[...]

OPERATION UGR 04/06 Operation Section 4-13 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE- O PERA TI O N Inspection Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ____ ____________ Shif t ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, m ake sure the tractor engine is off, all rot ation has stopped and the tract or is in p ark w[...]

OPERATION UGR 04/06 Operation Section 4-14 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Rot ary Mower PRE - O PERA TI O N Inspection Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ____ ____________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, m ake sure the tractor engine is off, all rot ation has stopped and the tract or is in p [...]

OPERATION UGR 04/06 Operation Section 4-15 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.OPERA TING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT THE OPERA TOR MUST COMPLETEL Y UNDERST AND HOW TO OPERA TE THE TRA CTOR AND IMPLEMENT AND ALL CONTROLS BEFO RE A TTEMPTING TO OPERA TE. The operator must r ead and underst and the Safety and Operation Sections of the implement an d [...]

OPERATION UGR 04/06 Operation Section 4-16 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.1 Position Controls All operating positions of th e mower are controlled with two control valve levers. The 'lift' function contr ol permits selection of Up, Lo ck, or Down position and the 'tilt' control may be placed in one of four positions; Up, [...]

OPERATION UGR 04/06 Operation Section 4-17 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.4 T ractor Mowing Speed The best mowing speeds are us ualy between 1-3 MPH. Conditions will vary with th e material being cut and the terrain, but select a speed producing the desired result and maintain that spee d. If too much material falls on the cutter bar , incre[...]

OPERATION UGR 04/06 Operation Section 4-18 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never allow children to play on or around T ractor or Implement. Children can slip or fa ll of f the Equipment and be inju red or killed. Children can c ause the Implement to shift or fall crushing themselves or others. (SG-25) Perform service, rep airs and lubrication a[...]

OPERATION UGR 04/06 Operation Section 4-19 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The SMV (Slow-Moving V ehicle) emblem is universal symbol used to aler t drivers of the presence of equipment tr aveling on roadways at a slow speed. SMV signs are a triangular brigh t orange with r eflective r ed trim f or both ea sy day an d night visibility . Make sur[...]

OPERATION UGR 04/06 Operation Section 4-20 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and implement, measure the height and width dimensions and gro ss weight of the complete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance wit h the legal limits set for the areas that wil[...]

OPERATION UGR 04/06 Operation Section 4-21 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Arrange the cha ins so that when tightened, the chains are pulling downward and against themselves. Ca refully tighten the securing chains or other fasteners using boomers or binders to apply maximum tension. Use extreme care when attaching and re moving the securing dev[...]

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Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 1 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE UGR 04/06 Maintenance Se ction 5-2 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION INFORMA TION For continued g ood cutting and trouble-fr ee operation, it is important to follow these instructions accurately . Shut off th e tractor engine and remove key before lubricating the mowe r . Greasing: Wipe dirt from grease fittings a nd gre[...]

MAINTENANCE UGR 04/06 Maintenance Se ction 5-3 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE INITIAL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CLEANING After the first 200 hou rs of oper ation, or if the filte r condition g auge sho ws in the re d ar ea wh en the oil is above 100°F drain, clean and r eplace the oil and filter in the following manner . 1. On a flat clean area, lowe[...]

MAINTENANCE UGR 04/06 Maintenance Se ction 5-4 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Adjust Carriage Bolt (Item 1) to obt ain a compression at impact poin t o f 1/8”-3/16” before STOP “S” hit s the arm. Adjust Return S pring T ension (I tem 2) to obtain desired mower head return speed.[...]

MAINTENANCE UGR 04/06 Maintenance Se ction 5-5 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PUMP & MOTOR The pump and moto r is the heart of the hydraulic circuit and is vital to the perfor ma nce of all Triumph mowers. Worn p umps and motors should be replaced or repaired. It is re commended that most customers replace when this o ccu[...]

ALAMO-INDUSTRIAL LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Alamo Industrial warr ants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercia l, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industr ial purchaser 1.02. Manufacturer will replace for the Purchaser 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 clear ly 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 sa[...]

UGR- SOM-04/06 P/N 02979 718C Printed U.S.A[...]