Alamo 803350C manual

©2009 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 03/09 Part No. 803350C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL ® 1502 E. W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-372-3551 Email: part s@alamo-industrial.com FLAIL MOWER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of the safe operation of this machine and must be maint ained with the un it at all times. READ, U[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazardous . There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the poten tial hazards and follows reasonable safe ty practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its sa fety equipment properly att ached 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 Practic es ............. ................ ................... ................ .................... . .................. .. 1-2 Operator Safety I nstructions and Pra[...]

STARTING THE TRACTOR . .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ................. ... ... ... .... ................ ... ... ... .... .... .................. .. 4-8 SETTING THE MOWER .............. ................... ................ ................. ................ ................... ........ .................. ..... 4-9 DRIVELINE[...]

EXTERNAL COIL SLIP CLUTC H DISK REPLACEMENT ..... ... .......... ................ ................ ................... .......... 5-20 TO DISASSEMBLE EXTERNAL COIL SPRING CLUTCH .......... ................. ................................ ............. ...... 5-20 TO CLEAN AND INSPECT ................ ................. ............................[...]

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

SAFETY VERSA PRO 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 . Sa fety is of primary import ance to the manufa cturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoided by b eing aware of your eq uipment, your sur roundings, and obser[...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, so me of its constituents , and certain veh icle components cont ain or emit chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defect s or other reproductive harm. (S G- 30 ) Battery post s, termi[...]

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

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices 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 repa i rs, ma i n t enance and when removing accum ulated material. Only stand on solid flat surf aces to ensure good footing. Use a ladder[...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-6 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY U se ex t reme care w h en l ower i ng or un f o ldi ng th e i mp l emen t’ s w i ngs. M a k e sure no bystanders are close by or underneath the wings. Allow ample clearance around the implement when folding or unfolding the wings . Use extreme caution around buildings or [...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ride on, o r come close to th e T ractor or Implement. Usu ally , 16-17 year-ol d children who are mature and responsible can operate the im plem ent with adult supervision, if they have read and understand the Operator ’s Manuals, been tra[...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-8 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY I n case o f mec h an i ca l diffi cu lt y d ur i ng opera ti on, p l ace th e t ransm i ss i on i n th e par k position, set the parking brak e, shu t dow n all po we r , includin g th e PTO and the eng ine and remove the key . W ait until all rotatin g motion has stopped b[...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY M any var i e d o bj ects, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, or c h a i ns, can b ecome enta ng l e d i n t h e operating p arts of the mower h ead. These items could then swing out side the housing at greater velocities than the blades. Such a situation is extremely haza rdou[...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-10 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Disco nn ec tin g Im ple m en t Safety Instructio ns and Practices Do not operate or pull the mower into standing water . When uplift or fan type mower blades cont act water they can be severely deflected downward cau sing possible failure of blade resulting i[...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implement driveline to a T ractor PTO. Use of an adapter can double the operating spe ed of the Implement resulting in excessive vibration, thrown objects, and bl ade and imple[...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-12 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Allow suff icient clearance for the Implement to swing outward while turn ing. Implements carried behind the T rac tor will swi ng outside the tire pa th when making turns. Contacting a solid object while turning will cause equipment damage and possible injury . (S3PT-20) M[...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenanc e an d Servic e Saf ety Instructions and Practices O n l y t ow th e I mp l emen t b e hi n d a proper l y s i ze d an d equ i ppe d T rac t or which exceeds the weight of the Implement by at least 20%. DO NOT tow the Imp leme nt be hind a truc k or ot her t ype [...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-14 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never attempt to lubricate, adjust, or remove material from the Implement while it is in motion or while tracto r engine is running. (SG -20) Periodically inspect all moving parts for wear and replace when necessary with authorized service p art s. Look for loose fasteners,[...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N Alamo Industrial mowers use balanced and matched system components for blade carriers, blades, cuttershaft s, knives, knife hangers, rollers, drivetrain components, and bearings. The se part s are m[...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-16 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Alamo supplies safety decals on this product to p romote safe opera tion. Damage to the decals may occur whi le in shipping, use, or reconditioning. Alamo cares about the sa fety of its customers, oper ators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety [...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P A RT NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 002369 4 DANGER Multiple- Hazard 2. 00753840 2 DANGER Foldin g Wing s/ Wing s Ra ised 3. 00756004 2 DANGER D/L Shield Missing 4. 00756005 2 DANGER Rotating D/L, Ent anglement 5. 00756007 3 W ARNING Use/Repa ir Shields/Guards 6. 007560[...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-18 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Peligro T ranslation, If you do not know how to read English, please fin d someone who knows how to read English. P/N 00725746 DANGER! S tay clear when lowering or raising wings. P/N 00753840 DANGER! Guard Missing, Do Not Operate. If you see this decal, Do[...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Keep all safe ty shielding installed, repaired and repla ced when damage d so that machine stays in safe condition. P/N 00756007 W ARNING ! Never use your hand to check for oil leaks. Always use paper or cardb oa rd . P/N 00756059 DANGER! Keep Away - Rot ating Bla[...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-20 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Do not operate with Belt Shield removed. Finger(s) may be pinched of f if get caught between V -Belt and Pulley . P/N 00758194 DANGER! Crushing and Pinch Point s. Moving machiney parts can pinch or crush or fall- which may cause injury or death. P/N 02962765 DANGE[...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-21 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate without the SM V . P/N 03200347 Red Relector T ape. P/N 99203 Y ellow Relec tor T ape. P/N 99204 INSTRUCTIONS - Use only DEXTRON TYPE A Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Ma intain A T[...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-22 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY IMPORT ANT - Use ALAMO Genuine Flail Parts. P/N 03200432 Cutting Height Adjustment Chart P/N 002023 Instructions to properly lubricate and check mower for potential problems pr ior to operation. P/N 000108 Information that Grease Fitting is present and must apply grease. P/[...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY 8 Hour Lubrication Chart P/N 002490 INFORMA TION - Pull to S tart, Push to S top 02962748 INFORMA TIO N - T o prevent pre mature hydra ulic component failure, do not over speed the engine. When using the mower attachment, oper ate tractor at the engine speed wh ich will del[...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-24 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ALAMO NAME LOGO. P/N 001650 ALAMO INDUSTRIAL LOGO P/N 001651 NAME LOG O - Alamo In dustrial P/N 02960766 NAME - VERSA PRO P/N 002489[...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-25 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Wing Lowering Instructions . Following instructions will assure the safety of the operator and u nit. P/N 002505 INFORMA TION - 8 Hour Lubrication Chart P/N 001830 PELIGRO! S panish T ranslati on for Driveline Safety P/N 00773723 INSTRUCTIONS - Read Operator ’s Manual and[...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-26 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Read Operator’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[...]

SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-27 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intended to explain in broad te rms t he concept and effect of f ederal laws and regulations concerning employer and e mployee equipment operators. This section is n ot intended as a legal interpretation of the law an d should no[...]

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

INTRODUCTION VERSA PRO 03/09 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Flail Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by sk illed workers. Proper assembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machin[...]

INTRODUCTION VERSA PRO 03/09 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The V ersa Pro Flail Mower is designed for medium-du ty cutting such as lawn maintenance plus small weed and grass control. With a reasonable amount of prev entive maintenance, your mower will provide years of dependable ser vice. For Non-Agricultural use, O[...]

INTRODUCTION VERSA PRO 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 instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the Mower an d Power Unit. 2. Fill out the W arranty Card[...]

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

ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y The hydraulic system m ust be kept "SURGICA LL Y CLEAN" to ensure proper operation and long life of the pumps, moto r s, and valves. All component s have protective caps over openings connected to in ternal sp aces to prevent contam ination. It is import ant [...]

ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y MAINFRAME T O A TT ACHMENT FRAME ASSEMBL Y Place Mainframe on a level surface. Raise Mainfr ame with a fork lif t or hoist and att a ch the Ja ck st ands. Raise Jack stands until the Mainfr ame is raised to approximate ly 18". Align th e Attachment Fram e (3) lugs[...]

ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y TRACTOR T O A TT ACHMENT FRAME ASSEMBL Y Raise the Attachment Frame Arms( 1) to a level height. Drive T ractor into Attachment Frame and align with the T ractor Attachment Frame Mount s (2). Re tain with bolt (3) and locknut (4). ASM-FL -0099 . Attach the Axle Mount Ba[...]

ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DRIVELINE A TT ACHMENT Pull slide collar back and att ach one end to the T ractor PTO. Move yoke back and forth until locking collar "clicks" forward an d locks the yoke in place. Do th e same to the other en d of the Driveline on the S pe ed Increaser shaf t[...]

ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y WING MOWER A TT ACHMENT T o attach wing mower to mainfr ame. Align tilt link (1) wi th actuat or (2) and retain with pin (3). Proceed to lift frame (4) and align with lug on main frame (5), retain with pin (6) and with pin (7). Secure all pins with 1/2" x 1 1/2&qu[...]

ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y ELECTRICAL CONNECTION A T TRACTOR Battery cable must be discon nected to prevent any elec trical shock. Un screw bottom screws from panel with regular tip screw driver (ASM-FL-0104). Pull down on panel from bo ttom, and top shou ld pop out. Place a small block of wood [...]

ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CENTER MOWER ASSEMBL Y Attach the right and lef t Overarms (1) to the cutterhous ing. Secure with 5/8 x 1-3/4 b olts (2) and locknuts (3). Attach the A-Frame W eldment (4) to the Overarm s with bolts (2) and loc knuts (3). ASM- FL-0108.[...]

ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CENTER MOWER ASSEMBL Y 1. Attach outboa rd bearing plate to cutterhousing. FORW ARD ROT A TION (Bearing p late mounts on le ft side of cutterhou sing.) a. Secure with 3/8 NC x 7/8 Bolt and nut at front mounting hole . T orque to 35 ft.-lbs. (T yp.) b. Secure with 3/8 N[...]

ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Asse mbly Section 3-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CENTER MOWER ASSEMBL Y Install idler ar m assembly to bearing plate. Do not secure at this time. ASM-FL-0052. 1. Remove fasteners and shaf t protector from end of drive shaft. Ligh tly grease sha ft. Install key and drive shaf t pulley . Do not secure at this time . [...]

ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Asse mbly Se ction 3-11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y INST ALLA TION OF CENTER MOWER ASM-FL-01 1 1 1. T o properly attach center mower to mainframe , align lower links (1) to overar ms (2) and anti-swa y bar (3). Attach with 7/8" x 5" bolt and 7/8" locknut (4). 2. Align toplink (5) with top of A-frame (6[...]

ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Asse mbly Section 3-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS Refer to the Tractor Manual when c onnecting hydr aulic hoses to th e tractor hydr aulic system. Numerous prec autions should be taken due to t he possibility of a pressure buildup within the hydraulic cir cuit. Relieve the pressure befor e open[...]

ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Asse mbly Se ction 3-13 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HOSE CONNECTION A T TRACT OR 1. T o properly c onnect hydr aulic hoses to tr actor , c onnect right wing hose P/N 0283900 0 (1), and left wing hose P/N 02839000 (2). ASM -FL-01 12. 2. Connect center lift hose P/N 029 64451 (3) to connection a t center of tractor . A[...]

ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Asse mbly Section 3-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC CONNECTIO NS T O CYLINDER Connect the Hoses P/N 02965364 and P/N 02 961321 from T e e to Center Lift Hyd raulic Cylinders a t rod end. HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS T O FIL TER Connect retu rn hose P/N 002479 from righ t wing mower to elbow at filter (identified as[...]

ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Asse mbly Se ction 3-15 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC CONNECTION MOT ORS Lef t Wing Hydraulic Motor T o connect hydraulic hoses to left side mower , use hose P/N 002477 (identified as "B"). This ho se comes fro m filter at tank. Hose P/N 002478 from pump to motor (identified as "D"). ASM-F[...]

ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Asse mbly Section 3-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC Filter buggies or cart s are commercially available for hydraulic system charging. These consist of a h igh- efficiency , high-capacity filter , a pu mp, a drive motor , and hoses for supplying the mach ine’s hydraulic system. After the firs t 10 hours of[...]

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

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION A L A M O I N D U S T R I A L V E R S A P R O F L A I L OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industrial V e rsa Pro flail mowers are manufact ured with quality material by skilled workers. These mowers are designed to cut grass, weeds, small brush, and other ve getative ma[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 88” Cutting Width T wo 10-Gauge Unitized Cutter Housings 1/2” Inboard and 5/16” W all Cuttershaft Replaceable Skid Shoes 4-1/2” x 5/ 16” Wall Cuttershaft 1-5/16” Bore Greasable , Self-aligning Cuttershaft Bearings 53 HP Mot or Belt Drive From Motor to C[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must h ave the power , capacity and required equipment to safe ly operate the mower at a grou nd speed betwe en 2 and 5 MP H. Operatin g the mower with a tra ctor that does not meet the following r equiremen[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4-5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T ractor Requirement s and Cap abilities • ASAE approved Roll-Over Operat or Protective S tructure (RO PS) or ROPS cab and Seatbelt. • T ractor Safety Devices ........ ... ... .... ... ... ... .... Slow Moving V ehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting, PTO master shield [...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1.3 T ractor Horsepower The horsepower requ ired to operate the mower depends on many factors including the ve getation to be cu t, terrain con dition, opera tor experien ce, and cond ition of the mower and tr actor . For most mowing con dition, the V ersa Pro flail[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 2. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACT OR Before gettin g onto the tractor , the operato r must read and complete ly understand the impl ement and tractor operator manuals. If any p art of either manual is no t com pletely understood, consult an authorized dealer for a co[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. ST ARTING THE TRACT OR The operator mu st have a complete underst anding of the pl a cement, function, and opera tional use of all tractor controls before star ting the tractor . Review the tractor’ s operator’s manual and consult an authorized dealer for ope[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4-9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION mower . Always shut the T ractor completely down, place the tr ansmission in park, and se t the parking brake before you or anyone else attemp t s to connect or disco nnect the Implement and T racto r hi tc he s. (S 3PT -15 ) Do not operate this Equ ipment with hy [...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Roller Height Adjustment The mower ’s cutting height is se t by positioning the roller assembly for each mower sectio n. Each section must be set at the same height to ensure an even cut across the entire width of the mower . 1. Place the tractor a nd mower on a[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 5. DRIVELINE A TT ACHMENT The driveline yoke and trac tor PT O shaf t must be dirt free and greased fo r easy and secure attachment. T o connect the mower driveline to the tractor PTO output shaf t, pull the driveline yoke collar back and align the gr ooves and s[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION “Bottoming Out” Check Procedu re” 1. Disconnect driveline from the tractor and slide the profiles together until fully comp ressed. 2. Place a mark on the in ner shield 1/8” from the end of the o uter shield and reatt ach the driveline to the PT O shaft. 3[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.1 Mower Pre-Operati on Inspection/Service Before each mower use, a co mplete inspection and service is required to en sure the mower is in a good and safe working c ondition. Dam aged and/or broken parts should be repaired an d/or replaced immediately . T o ens[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 T ractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator ’s ma nual 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 VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION The operator’s manual and safety signs af fixed on the unit contain important instru ctions on the saf e and proper use of the equipment. Maintain these importan t safety features on the implement in good condition to ensure the information is available to the [...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Inspect the conditi on of the drive belt s. • Ensure the slip clutch is properly adjus ted and the friction pla tes are not frozen together . Reference the Maintenance Section for p roper slip clutc h maintenanc e. • Ensure the slip clutch shield and drive[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Check for hydraulic oil leak s on the cylinders, along the hydraulic line s, and at tractor hydraulic port s. • Ensure each hydraulic cylinder is installed and ret ained correctly . Ensure the p roper size pins are used to retain the c ylinders in place and[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 18 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Flail-W ing 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 i[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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 VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 20 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. DRIVING THE TRACTO R AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport req uires the operator possess a thorough knowle dge of the model being operated an d precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached imp lem ent. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the w[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 21 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high speeds. Understand the Tra ctor and Implement and how it hand les before transporting on street s and high[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 22 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.3 Operating the Mower Wing T ransport Position The mower ’ s cent er of gravity is raised making the mower more prone to tippi ng when the wings are in the raised posit ion. Use extre me caution wh en towing the m ower in the tra nsport pos ition and avoid une[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION terrain which could up set the mower . Operating Position Flail Mowers are cap able under adverse conditions of throwin g object s for great dist ances (100 yards or more) and cau sing ser iou s injur y or death. Follow safety messages carefully . When the Wings [...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 24 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines Damage resulting from over-collapse of th e driveline’s inner pro file and its outer h ousing may allow the driveline to come loose from the T ractor which could cause bodily injury to the operator or byst anders and/or ex[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 25 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION When operatin g the tractor and mower ac ross slopes and inclines, through ditches, and other u neven terrain conditions, it is important to maintain suf ficient deck to gro und clearance. Blade cont act with the ground may cause soil, rocks and oth er debris to [...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 26 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Engage the PT O shaft at low engine sp eed and speed the engine up af ter blades are fully engaged. Never engage the PT O shaft at a high engin e speed. This coul d cause dama ge to the PT O shaft as well as the S peed Increaser and Pump. Always oper ate PTO at th[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 27 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.1 Foreign Debris Hazard Always wear your seat belt securely fa stened and on ly operate the tr actor and mower with the ROPS in the raised position. If the trac tor or mower hits a tree stump, rock, or bump, a sudden movement could throw yo u off of the seat an[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 28 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.2 Byst ander/Pass ersby Precaution s If a bystan der comes within 100 yards of the tractor while the mower is being operated, stop the tra ctor at once, idle the engine and disengage the PTO. Do no t engage the PTO aga in until all bystanders ar e well past the [...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 29 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.4 PT O RPM and Ground S peed Ground speed for mo wing will depend upon the heig ht, type, and density of vegetation to be cut. Recommended speed fo r efficient mower performan ce is betwee n 2 and 5 m ph. Mower is d esigned to m ow effectivel y when a cuttersha[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 30 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not mow with two machines in the same ar ea except with Cab tractors with the wind ows closed. (SGM-1 1) Mow only in conditions where y ou have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkne ss or foggy cond itions where [...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 31 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR 9.1 S hutting Down the Implement T o shut down attached mower head, first bring the tractor to a complete st o p. Decrease engine RPM to idle then disenga ge cu tterhe ad. The m ower hea d will come to a complete stop [...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 32 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Before disconnecting the mower , the PTO mu st be dise ngaged and all motion at a comple te stop. Move the mower to a level storage lo cation and lower both wings to the grou nd. If the mower will be stored with the sections in the raised position, be su re that t[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 33 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1 1. MOWER STORAGE It is recommended that the mower be stored lowered to ground level. If the mower is stored in the raised position, select a level area and ensure the wing is locked to prevent unex pected falling BEFORE disconnecting the mower 3-p oint hitch an[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 34 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION If the tractor ’s hydra ulic pump is not independent of the tr actor PTO, or if the tractor PTO has to be run to have hydraulic power , disconnect the mower driveline from the tracto r PTO output shaf t. Secure the driveline to the mower deck to prevent drive li[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 35 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 12.1 T ransporting on Public Roadways Extreme caution should be used wh en transporting the tractor an d impleme nt on public roadways. The tractor must be eq uipped with all required safe ty warning fe atures includ ing a SMV emb lem and flash ing warning lights[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 36 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Make sure that all tr actor flashing warning lights, headlight s, and brake/tail light s are functioning properly befor e proceeding onto public roads. While newer model tractors have plenty o f lighting to provide warning signals and operating lighting, most o ld[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 37 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 12.2 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[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 38 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAU SE POSSIBLE REMEDY Mower will not rotate 1. Inline fuse blown. Replace Fuse. 2. Safety switch not making Adjust or replace safety contact. switch. 3. Broken d rive belts. Replace be lts. 4. On/Off switch bad. Replace [...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 39 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Cont’d) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Mower will not raise 1. Relief valve sett ing too low . Adjust relief valve. or raises slowly . 2. Worn cylinder . Replace or rebuild. 3. Worn co ntrol valve. Replace valve section . See trac[...]

OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 40 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAU SE POSSIBLE REMEDY Excessive case drain Excessive internal wear Disassemble motor , inspect parts and replace as nece ssary . Case drain flow should n ot exceed 1.5 GPM at full pres sure. Mower heads sca lping. 1. Center unit top lin k Level f[...]

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

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Mai ntenance Se ction 5-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DAIL Y CHECKS 1. Lubricate the VERSA PRO at the specified inter vals as outlined in th e lubrication diagram. All mower grease fittings are equipped with lubricap s which sn ap over the grease fittings to prevent dirt fr om entering the fittings. Remove the c[...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Mai ntenance Se ction 5-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION INFORMA TION Before operating your Mower , make sure it is properly l ubricated and th oroughly inspected. Only a minimu m of time and ef fort is required to regul arly lubricate and ma int ain this mac hine to prov ide long life and trouble free[...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Mai ntenance Se ction 5-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CHANGING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FIL TER A large capacity filter is located on top of the hydraulic oil reservoir . Mnt-FL-0078 . The filter will trap particles which are .001 inch or lar ge r . The filter needs to b e change d a f ter the first 10 hours o f o perat[...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Mai ntenance Se ction 5-5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CHANGING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FIL TER (Cont’d) 1. Clean the filter co ver to prevent dirt from entering tank. 2. Loosen the four bolt s on the filter cover . Mnt-FL-0004. Remove one bolt from the filter to aid in removing the filter cover . Mnt-FL-0005. 3. Push[...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Mai ntenance Se ction 5-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CHANGING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FIL TER (Cont’d) 5. Remove filter . Inspect material trapped by the filter . It can indi c ate part s wear in the system. Mnt-FL-000 8. 6. Install the new filter . 7. Reinstall filter spring and filter cover . Replace t he one bolt[...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Mai ntenance Se ction 5-7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GENERAL Mowing is accom plished by a series of knives which rotate at high speed on a shaf t. The shaft is driven by a hydraulic moto r th ro ug h a set of dr ive belts. Belt tension is maintained by a spring-loaded idler pulley . The cutter unit is mounted t[...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Mai ntenance Se ction 5-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE ROLLER BEARING REPLACEMENT 1. Remove roller and both bearing and bracket assemblies fro m mower . Lift the mower only high enough to remove the roller a ssembly . Securely support mower while remo ving and installing roller assembly . If installing a roller w[...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Mai ntenance Se ction 5-9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CUTTERSHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT OUTBOARD BEARING . (Mnt-FL-0021) 1. Lift cutter unit to maximum horiz on tal height ; then securely support en ds of cutterhousing. 2. Remove enough knives to place a floo r jack under center of c utterhousing. 3. Securely supp[...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CUTTERSHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT (Cont’d) INBOARD (DRIVE) BEARING . (Mnt-FL-0023 & Mnt-FL-0058 ) 7. Remove Belt Guard. 8. Remove spring from idler arm. 9. Remove moto r mounting bracket f asteners, at the cutterhousing. Pivot motor-mounting bracket assem[...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CUTTERSHAFT REPLACEMENT NOTE: It is recommended that cuttersha ft bearing an d housing assemblies be replaced when replacing cuttershaft. 1. Place unit on the ground or secure ly support at a co nvenient height. 2. Remove cuttershaft bearing and cu tter assem[...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HYDRAULICS GENERAL VERSA PRO hydraulic system consists of two circuits. The power circuit drives th e cuttershaft. The control circuit lift s and tilts the cutter unit. NOTE: It is important that pipe thread sealant be used on solid connections only; never on[...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-13 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE REPLACING HYDRAULIC PUMPS The pump unit for the power circuit is a piston fixed di splace ment pump ( see specifications) an d is PT O driven. It is mounted on the mainframe above the hydraulic reservoir . There is a separate pum p for each wing. By following[...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE RESER VOIR Mnt-FL-0080 The reservoir stores hydraulic system oil. The b reat her ca p which is mounted on top of the reserv oir prevent s a pressure buildup or vacuum from occurring in the tank as oil level chan ges. Their is also an oil filler cap which is u[...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-15 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SOLENOID CONTROL V AL VE (Cont’d) CHECKING SOLENOID V AL VE A. With engine run ning, turn the mower ON/OFF switch in the "ON" position. Check voltage level at the solenoid. B. If it is less than 12 volt s, check wiring and grou nd connections. Che[...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE INSPECTION 1. Inspect flat surface of the backplate. T he finish on the piston block side sh ould be smooth and free of grooves. DO NOT LAP BACKPLA TE W EAR SURF ACE. The backplate should be replaced if it shows any of the wear char acteristics outlin ed abov[...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-17 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC MOT OR DISASSEMBL Y 1. Clean outside of unit thoroughly . Refer to Hydraulic Motor illustra tion in the Parts Listing section. 2. Clamp shaft in a protect ed ja w v ise with backplate end up. 3. Remove six bolts from backplate. 4. Use a plastic mall[...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-18 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE INSPECTION 1. W ash all parts thoroughly in a suitable solvent. 2. Examine needle b earings in housin g and back plate. 3. In spect thrust washers and thrust bearing. All surfaces should be fr ee of any signs of wear or fretting. 4. Inspect spider and pivot; [...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-19 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE LIFT CYLINDERS DISASSEMBL Y OF LIFT CYLINDER For part numbers and illustration, re fer to the Part s Listing section. 1. Disconnect hoses at cylinder . Cap all hoses to prev ent fluid cont amination. Remove cylinder from unit. 2. Remove reduce r bushing and s[...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-20 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE EXTERNAL COIL SLIP CL UTCH DISK REPLACEMENT TO DISASSEMBLE EXTERN AL COIL SPRING CLUTCH (Refer to Mnt-FL-0083 ) Before beginning disassem bly , remove or fold shields out of th e way and clean of f dirt and trash from the area. 1. Remove two Attachi ng Bolts [...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-21 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE TO REPLACE SHIELDS 1. Make cert a in that all Driveline Canopy Shields are in good re p air and rotate smoo th ly on the Drivelines. Replace Bearings and/or Inte gral Shields if necessary . 2. Re-inst all Ge arbox Canopy Shields with the sa me hardware and ti[...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-22 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE TO TEST FOR FROZEN CLUTCHES 1. Mark across Clutch Disks and Plates plainly with sof t chalk so that yo u can tell if Clutch slips (would mis- align the marks). 2. 2.With mower lifted of f the ground, PTO engage d, and trac tor engine at half throttle, let the[...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-23 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO T ANK FI LLING INSTRUCTIONS USE Universal Tr actor Hydraulic oil only . A VERSA PRO will require approximately 26 gallons of oil to fill the hydraulic tank, hoses, and cooling tubes in the mower deck. The Hydraulic ta nk only holds 15 gallons of oil[...]

MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-24 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STORAGE Y our mower represent s an investment from which y ou should get the greatest possible benefit. T herefore, when the season is over , the mower should be thor ough ly checked and prep ared for storage so that a minimum amount of work will be required [...]

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ALAMO-INDUSTRIAL LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED WARRANTIES 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 par[...]

T o keep your implement running efficien tly an d safely , read your manual thoroug hly 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 Subpar t C) makes these minimum s[...]

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