Alamo RHINO FX17 manual

©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. FX17/FX21 FLEX FLAIL Published 02/1 1 Part NO. 00776900C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com 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 reasona ble safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its sa fety equipment properly att ached to minimize [...]

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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................. .......................................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and P ractices ................ ................ ............. ................ ................ ........ ............ ........ 1-2 Operator Safety Instructions an d Pra[...]

Foreign Debris Hazards ........ ................. ............. ................ ................ ............. ................ ..... .............. ............. 4-29 Bystanders/Passersby Precautions ................ ............. ................ ................. ............ ................. ... ................ ... 4-29 Engaging the Power Ta[...]

Safety Section 1-1 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SECTION[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02/11 Safety Sectio n 1-2 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer an d should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoided by being aware of your equipm ent, your surroundings, and observi[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1-3 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constitue nts, a nd cert ain vehicle component s contain or emit chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause cancer and bir th defects or other reproductive harm. (S G-30) Battery posts, ter m[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02/11 Safety Sectio n 1-4 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. 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 e[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1-5 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Use extreme caution when getting onto the Impl eme nt to perform repairs, maintenance and when removing accu mulated material. Only st and on solid flat su rfaces to ensure good footing. Use a lad der or raised st and to access high spot s which cannot be reach ed from gro[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02/11 Safety Sectio n 1-6 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety In structions and Practices Do not operate the implem ent while wearing loos e fitting clothing. Entan glement of the clothing with the rot ating elements ca n result in serious injur y or even death. S tay clear of all rotating element s at all [...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1-7 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing objects for gr eat distances (100 yards or more) and causing serious injury or de ath. Follow safety mess ages care fully STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS : -Mower Deck Shielding, an d Dis[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02/11 Safety Sectio n 1-8 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not mou nt or dismou nt the Tractor while the tracto r is moving . Mount the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving p arts are completelystopped. (SG-12) S tar t tractor only when properly seated in the T ractor seat. S t arting a tractor in gear can resu lt in [...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1-9 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do Not operate this eq uipment in areas where insect s such as bees may attack you and/or cause you to lose contr ol of the eq uipment. If you must enter in such areas, use a tractor with an enclosed Cab and close the windows to pr even t insects from entering. If a tracto[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 10 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Mow at the speed that you can safe ly operate and control th e tractor and mower . The correct mowing spee d depends on terrain cond itio n and grass type, density , and height of cut. Normal ground sp eed range is from 2 to 5 mph( 3-8 kph). Use slow mowing speeds when o[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 11 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Use extreme caution when raisin g the Mower above ground level. S top the Blades from turning when the Mowe r is raised and passers by are within 100 yard s. Raising the Mower exposes the Cutting Blades which creat es a potentially serious ha zard and can cause serious i[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 12 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting or Disconnecting Im plement Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implement dr iveline to a T ractor PTO. Use of an a dapter can double the operatin g speed of the Implement resultin g in excessive vibration, throw[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 13 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices Be particularly ca reful when transporting the Im plement with the T r actor . T urn curves or go up hills only at a low speed and using a grad ual steering angle. Rear mounted implements move the center of gravity to the r[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 14 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransport on ly at speeds where you can ma intain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders tand the Tractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on str eets and highways. M[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 15 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices Make sure the PTO shield , integral driveline shie lds, and input shields are installe d when using PTO-driven equipment. Alwa ys replace any shield if it is damaged or missing. (S3PT -8) Relieve hydraulic pr ess[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 16 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized servic e part s. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken p arts, and le aky or loose fittings. Make su re all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from no[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 17 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N Rhino mowers use bala nced and matched system compone nts for blade car riers, blades, cuttershaft s, knives, knife hangers, roll ers, drivetrain component s, and be arings. These parts are made and tested to Rhino specifications. Non-genuin[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 18 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe op eration. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reco nditioning. Rhino cares about the safe ty of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 19 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 1458393 2 REFLECT Y ellow Reflector 2. 02967668 3 DA NGER Thrown Objects 3. 00777058 N/ A SER PLA TE Serial Plate FX21 00777059 N/A SER PLA TE Serial Plate FX17 4. D301 4 L OGO Rhino 5. 02962765 4 DANGER Pinch Points 6. 000108 3 IN[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 20 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description Amber Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458393 DANGER! - Keep Aw ay - Thrown Objects. Inspect area before mowing. Do not let rot ating blades contact solid objects. Oper ate only if all Guards - Deflectors are in pla ce. Do not operate[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 21 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Instructions to properly lubricate and check mower for potential problems pr ior to operation. P/N 000108 FLEX FLAIL NAME LOGO P/N 00776749 Cutting Height Adjustment Chart P/N D536[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 22 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Danger! Mult-Hazard W arning. Faili ng to follow these Safety Messages an d Operating Instructions can cause serious bo dily injury or even death to operator and others in th e area. P/N 002369[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 23 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! S tay clear when lowering or raising wings. P/N 00753840 DANGER! Keep Away! If front deflector shield is removed from flail housing, seriou s injury to or amputatio n of hands, feet, or limbs may occur from blades contact. Always ma ke sure that all shields are i[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 24 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY IMPORT ANT! Required For Jackshaft Unit. Suggested for standa rd shaft. P/N D102 W ARNIN G! Never use yo ur hand to ch eck for oil leaks. Always use paper or cardb oard. P/N 00756059 W ARNING! Avoid Bodily Injury , U se 540RPM PTO S peed Only . P/N D103 W ARNING! Disenga[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 25 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. 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 Operator's Manu al (with repair pa rts) and warranty was attached to this implement during final inspection. P/N 00763977 For saf[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 26 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY PELIGRO! S pan ish T ranslati on for Driveline Safety P/N 00773723 Logo Product Name: Rhino P/N D302 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 FLEX FLAIL 21 NAME LOGO P/N 00776748[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 27 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY FLEX FLAIL 17 NAME LOGO P/N 00776747 W ARNING! - Guard Missing, Do Not Operate P/N 00775933 Red Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458392 Information that Grease Fitting is present and must apply grease P/N 000678[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 28 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY INFORMA TION - Use Genuine Rhino Flail Parts P/N 02964510 INFORMA TION - 8 Hour Lubrication Chart P/N 001830 Read Operato r ’ s Manual! The opera tor ’s manual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one fr om your dealer . P/N 00776031 Slow [...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 29 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNING! Jack - Maximum Capacity 1,800 lbs. Side Load 550 lbs. P/N D518[...]

SAFETY FX17/FX21 02 /11 Safety Section 1- 30 © 201 1 A lamo 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. Thi s section is not i ntended as a legal interpre tation of the law and shoul[...]

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2 Contents Acknowledgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Forewor d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 A W ord T o The User/Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The Industrial/Agri[...]

3 Safety Aler ts Symbol This Safety Alert Symbol means: “A TTENTION! ST A Y ALER T! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOL VED!” The Safety Alert Symbol identi es important safety messages on equipment, safety signs, in manuals or elsewhere. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of death or personal injury . Follow instructions in the safety m[...]

4 Industrial/Agricultural Mower T ypes Mowers are used for pastur e clipping, crop r esidue shredding, heavy brush cutting, waterways, right-of- ways, roadside or highway mowing. Also, these mowers are used for cutting grass and other gr owth in public areas such as parks and cemeteries. The Industrial/Agricultural Mower Sickle Bar Flail Rotary Boo[...]

5 Follow A Safety Program Protect Y ourself W ear personal pr otective clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) issued to you or called for by job conditions. Y ou must AL WA YS wear safety glasses with side shields. Y ou may also need: — Hard hat — Safety shoes — Safety goggles or face shield — Heavy gloves — Hearing protection ?[...]

6 Follow A Safety Program Avoid Injury Fr om Raised Equipment Avoid possible crushing injury fr om falling mower or other raised equipment. Before working near or under raised mower or equipment parts: — Securely support or block up raised mower or equipment parts according to the operator’ s manual. — Securely support, block up or lock up wi[...]

7 Follow A Safety Program Be Alert! Know where to get assistance. Know how to use a  rst aid kit and  re extinguisher/ r e suppression system. Be Awar e! T ake advantage of training programs of fered. Be Careful! Human error is caused by many factors: car elessness, fatigue, overload, preoccupation, unfamiliarity of operator with the machi[...]

8 Follow A Safety Program Some Rules Y ou Must Work By (continued) — Only quali ed and authorized individuals may operate this equipment. — Never allow children to play on, ride on or operate the equipment. Children ar e not quali ed to operate this equipment. — Do not allow any riders. — Use three-point contact (handholds and steps) [...]

9 Prepare For Safe Operation Check The Mower And T ractor Equipment Before beginning your work day inspect the machine and have all systems in good operational condition. WARNING! Pr event possible crushing injury from falling equipment. Hydraulic system or part failure could cause unsupported equipment to fall. Do not go under raised equipment unl[...]

10 Prepare For Safe Operation Know The W ork Area Before you operate the mower thor oughly inspect the work area. W alk ar ound the area and inspect the surfaces you will travel on when using the mower . Locate and avoid: — Holes — Drop-of fs — Obstacles (stumps) — Excavations — Standing water Look for debris and obstacles by walking the [...]

11 Prepare For Safe Operation T ractor And Mower Controls Safety T est Start the tractor following the speci c pr ocedures in the manufacturer’ s operator’ s manual. These procedur es normally include: — Fasten and adjust seat belt on your ROPS-equipped tractor . — Check parking brake for engagement. — Check PTO disengagement. — Chec[...]

12 Prepare For Safe Operation Hitching Mower T o T ractor Three-point hitch-mounted mowers: — Refer to mower and tractor manufacturers’ manuals. — Place tractor’ s hydraulic power lift (rockshaft) selector lever in down position to avoid unexpected movement. — Explain the hitching procedur es to those operators who cannot read. — Front-[...]

13 Star t Safely Make The Right Start Mow only in daylight or good arti cial light conditions. Avoid serious injury or death fr om mower -thr own objects or blade contact: — Keep chain shields,  exible or solid de ector shields or dischar ge chutes in place and in good repair . — Keep bystanders at least 300 ft (92 m) from mowing opera[...]

14 Operate Safely Mower -Thr own Objects (continued) Disc Mowers — When using a disc mower it is important to know the area to be mowed. If the operator has mowed the  eld befor e and is familiar with all obstacles that may be present, it is suf  cient to watch ahead of the mower path for any additional objects that may have entered the [...]

15 Operate Safely Under Mount Mower Safety Practices When mowing with an under mount mower: — Keep removable dischar ge chute in place and over dischar ge opening. — Never stand on a mower housing when the tractor engine is operating. — Distribute grass clippings with discharge chute facing mowed area. — Before clearing a clogged mower or d[...]

16 Operate Safely Wing And Side Mount Mowers Safety Practices Raised wing positions reduce shielding pr otection and increases the thr own object and blade contact hazard risks. Avoid possible serious injury or death by thr own objects or blade contact from raising and lowering wings during mowing operations: — Do not mow with bystanders within 3[...]

17 Uneven T errain Mowing Safety Practices (continued) — Use extreme car e to maintain control over the equipment when operating in these conditions. — Increase tractor stability by adding wheel weights, ballast and increasing wheel spacing to maximum. Refer to operator’ s manual for recommendations. — Maintain minimum ground speed. — Mak[...]

18 Parking Safety Practices — Use designated or out-of-traf c areas. — Use  rm level gr ound locations. — Set parking brake. — Lower raised equipment to ground. Shut down the mower and tractor using proper equipment shut down practice before dismounting tractor . (See page 18, Proper Equipment Shut Down Practices. ) Sloping ground par[...]

19 Shut Down Safely Dismounting Properly — Never dismount from moving equipment. — Never jump from any machines. — Dismount carefully . — Check for slippery steps. — Keep feet and hands away from contr ols. — Use handholds and steps during dismount. — Face machine and use three-point contact (2 hands and 1 foot or 2 feet and 1 hand). [...]

20 Per for m Maintenance Safely Prepar e Y ourself W ear personal pr otective clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) issued to you or called for by job conditions. Y ou must AL WA YS wear safety glasses with side shields. Y ou may also need: — Hard hat — Safety shoes — Safety glasses, goggles or face shield — Apron and gloves — [...]

21 Per for m Maintenance Safely Prepar e The Machine Stored ener gy sources (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, etc.) must be controlled or reduced to a practical minimum befor e performing any maintenance, repair or service pr ocedures. Safety practices to prevent potential injuries fr om energy-releasing sour ces: ?[...]

22 Per for m Maintenance Safely Per for m Maintenance Safely Use Proper V entilation If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area, remove the exhaust fumes fr om the area with an exhaust pipe extension. If you do not have an exhaust pipe extension, make sure you open the doors and get outside air into the area. WARNING! Pr event possible[...]

23 Hydraulic System Hazards The hydraulic system is under pressur e whenever the engine is operating and may hold pressur e even after the engine is shut off. Cycle all hydraulic contr ols including the auxiliary hydraulic control after the engine is shut down. Relieve trapped pressur e in the lines after the attachments are shut down and r esting [...]

24 Avoid Explosion WARNING! A void possible serious injury from explosion. Lead-acid batteries produce extr emely explosive gases especially when being char ged. Keep arcs, sparks, fl ames and lighted tobacco away . — Do not smoke near batteries. — Keep arcs, sparks and open  ames away from batteries. — Provide adequate ventilation. Never[...]

25 Tire And Wheel Maintenance (continued) WARNING! The types of wheels and tir es usually found on this equipment requir e special care when servicing to prevent death or serious injury . Do not in ate the tir es above the recommended pressur e. Be sure to r eplace tire ballast if equipped. See manufacturer’ s speci cations for ballast r eq[...]

26 Per for m Maintenance Safely Mower Blade Maintenance (continued) — How are mower blades made? Mower blades are made of high str ength alloy spring steel. They are hot-for ged and shaped to meet the manufacturer’ s individual speci cations, then heat treated and temper ed to a high strength, ductile state to reduce the possibility of br ea[...]

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2 Este manual de seguridad está destinado a señalar algunas de las situaciones de seguridad básicas que pueden sur gir durante la operación y el mantenimiento normales de la máquina y a instruirlo en prácticas de seguridad para manejar estas condiciones. Este manual NO sustituye los manuales del operador del fabricante de la cortadora de cés[...]

3 Aler tas de seguridad Símbolo Este símbolo de alerta de seguridad signi ca: “¡A TENCIÓN! ¡MANTÉNGASE ALERT A! ¡SU SEGURIDAD EST Á EN RIESGO!” El símbolo de alerta de seguridad identi ca mensajes de seguridad importantes sobre el equipo, sobr e letrer os de seguridad, en manuales u otros lugar es. Cuando vea este símbolo, mant?[...]

4 Tipos de cortadora de césped industrial/para agricultura Las cortadoras de césped se usan para recortar pasturas, desmenuzar residuos de cultivos, cortar arbustos, r ealizar desbroce pesado, cortar la hierba en vías de agua, derechos de paso, costados de caminos o autopistas. Además, estas cortadoras se usan para cortar la hierba y otras plan[...]

5 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Protéjase a sí mismo Use la ropa de pr otección personal y los equipos de protección personal (PPE) que se le pr oporcionen o que requieran las condiciones del trabajo. SIEMPRE debe usar gafas de seguridad con escudos laterales. Puede necesitar también: — Casco — Calzado de seguridad — Antiparras [...]

6 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Evite las lesiones provocadas por equipos elevados Evite posibles lesiones de aplastamiento por caídas de la cortadora u otros equipos elevados. Antes de trabajar cerca o debajo de partes levadas de la cortadora o de los equipos: — Apoye o bloquee con seguridad las partes elevadas de la cortadora o los eq[...]

7 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad ¡Manténgase alerta! Sepa dónde obtener asistencia. Sepa cómo usar un equipo de primeros auxilios y un extintor de incendios/ sistema de supresión de fuego. ¡Manténgase informado! Aproveche los pr ogramas de capacitación que se ofrecen. ¡T enga cuidado! El error humano es causado por muchos factor es[...]

8 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Algunas reglas que debe cumplir al trabajar (continuación) — Únicamente personas cuali cadas y autorizadas pueden manejar estos equipos. — Nunca permita que los niños jueguen en los equipos, viajen en ellos o los hagan funcionar . Los niños no están cuali cados para manejar estos equipos. — [...]

9 Preparación para una operación segura Revise los equipos de la cortadora de césped y el tractor Antes de comenzar la jornada de trabajo, inspeccione la máquina y asegúrese de que todos los sistemas estén en buenas condiciones operacionales. ¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesiones por aplastamiento producidas por equipos que caen. La falla de[...]

10 Preparación para una operación segura Familiarícese con la zona de trabajo Antes de hacer funcionar la cortadora de césped, inspeccione cuidadosamente la zona de trabajo. Recorra a pie alrededor de la zona e inspeccione las super cies sobre las cuales se desplazará cuando utilice la cortadora. Busque residuos y obstáculos r ecorriendo a[...]

11 Preparación para una operación segura Prueba de seguridad de los controles del tractor y de la cortadora de césped Arranque el tractor siguiendo los procedimientos especí cos del manual del operador del fabricante. Estos procedimientos normalmente incluyen: — Colóquese y ajústese el cinturón de seguridad en el tractor equipado con RO[...]

12 Preparación para una operación segura Enganche de la cortadora de césped al tractor Cortadoras montadas en enganche de tres puntos: — Consulte los manuales de los fabricantes de la cortadora y del tractor . — Coloque la palanca selectora de elevación de potencia hidráulica del tractor en la posición descendida para evitar movimientos i[...]

13 Arranque con seguridad Cómo realizar un arranque corr ecto Corte la hierba únicamente con luz diurna o en condiciones de buena luz arti cial. Evite lesiones graves o muerte producidas por objetos arrojados por la cortadora o por el contacto con las hojas: — Mantenga los escudos de las cadenas, los escudos de ectores  exibles o sóli[...]

14 Operación con seguridad Objetos arrojados por la cortadora de césped (continuación) Cortadoras de disco — Cuando se usa una cortadora de disco, es importante conocer la zona donde se va a cortar . Si el operador ha realizado cortes en el terr eno antes y está familiarizado con todos los obstáculos que puede haber , es su ciente observa[...]

15 Operación con seguridad Prácticas de seguridad para la cortadora de césped de montaje inferior Cuando se traslada con una cortadora de césped de montaje inferior: — Mantenga la rampa de descarga extraíble en su lugar y por encima de la abertura de descar ga. — Nunca se pare sobr e la carcasa de una cortadora de césped cuando el motor d[...]

16 Operación con seguridad Prácticas de seguridad para cortadoras de césped con laterales y montaje lateral Las posiciones elevadas de los laterales reducen la protección de los escudos y aumentan los riesgos de objetos arrojados y contacto con las hojas. Evite la posibilidad de lesiones graves o muerte por objetos arrojados o contacto con las [...]

17 Prácticas de seguridad para trabajos de corte en terrenos despar ejos (continuación) — Use extremo cuidado para mantener el contr ol de los equipos cuando trabaja en estas condiciones. — Aumente la estabilidad del tractor agregando pesos o lastre en las ruedas y aumentando al máximo la separación entre las ruedas. Consulte las recomendac[...]

18 Prácticas de seguridad para el estacionamiento — Use las zonas designadas o alejadas del tránsito. — Use lugares con suelo  rme y nivelado. — Aplique el freno de estacionamiento. — Descienda el equipo de la cortadora de césped hasta el suelo. Apague la cortadora y el tractor usando la práctica correcta de apagado de equipos antes [...]

19 Apagado con seguridad Descenso correcto — Nunca descienda de equipos en movimiento. — Nunca baje de una máquina saltando. — Descienda con cuidado. — V eri que que no haya peldaños resbaladizos. — Mantenga los pies y las manos lejos de los controles. — Use los asideros y los peldaños durante el descenso. — Enfrente la máquina[...]

20 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Preparación personal Use la ropa de pr otección personal y los equipos de protección personal (PPE) que se le pr oporcionen o que requieran las condiciones del trabajo. SIEMPRE debe usar gafas de seguridad con escudos laterales. Puede necesitar también: — Casco — Calzado de seguridad — Anteoj[...]

21 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Preparación de la máquina Deben controlarse o r educirse las fuentes de energía almacenada (eléctricas, mecánicas, hidráulicas, neumáticas, químicas, térmicas, etc.) al mínimo practicable antes de realizar cualquier pr ocedimiento de mantenimiento, reparación o servicio. Prácticas de seguri[...]

22 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Use ventilación adecuada Si es necesario hacer funcionar un motor en una zona cerrada, elimine del área las emanaciones de escape con una extensión del caño de escape. Si no tiene esa extensión, asegúrese de abrir las puertas y dejar entrar aire del exterior . ¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesion[...]

23 Riesgos del sistema hidráulico El sistema hidráulico se encuentra bajo presión siempr e que el motor está funcionando; puede conservar presión incluso después de apagar el motor . Haga funcionar todos los controles hidráulicos incluyendo el contr ol hidráulico auxiliar después de que el motor esté apagado. Alivie la presión atrapada e[...]

24 Evite explosiones ¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesiones graves por explosiones. Las baterías de plomo-ácido producen gases sumamente explosivos, especialmente durante la car ga. Mantenga alejados los arcos, las chispas, las llamas y el tabaco encendido. — No fume cerca de las baterías. — Mantenga los arcos, las chispas y llamas abiertas [...]

25 Mantenimiento de neumáticos y ruedas (continuación) ¡ADVERTENCIA! Los tipos de ruedas y neumáticos que generalmente se encuentran en estos equipos requier en cuidados especiales al realizar servicios para evitar lesiones graves o la muerte. No in e los neumáticos por encima de la pr esión recomendada. Asegúr ese de volver a colocar el [...]

26 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Mantenimiento de las hojas de la cortadora (continuación) — ¿Cómo están hechas las hojas de la cortadora de césped? Están hechas acero para r esortes de aleación de alta resistencia. Se forjan en caliente y se les da forma para cumplir con las especi caciones individuales del fabricante; lu[...]

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INTRODUCTION FX17/FX21 02/11 Introductio n Section 2- 2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Flail Mower is designed with ca re and built with quality materials by skilled 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 ma[...]

INTRODUCTION FX17/FX21 02/11 Introductio n Section 2- 3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Flex Flail FX17 an d FX21 mowers are designed for medi um-duty grass and small weed mowing at turf fa rms, parks, school grounds, golf courses, indust rial sites, estates, sports fields, and all th ere sites where tim e, and immaculate cut, ad a smooth fi[...]

INTRODUCTION FX17/FX21 02/11 Introductio n Section 2- 4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator 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 Warranty C[...]

Assembly Section 3-1 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY FX17/FX21 02/1 1 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SETUP AND INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS The mower comes shipped from the facto ry as a parts box, a base trailer , and the desired wings and rear head. Refer to the assembly inst ructio n sheet 5020W for fina l assembly instructions. All references to location as righ[...]

ASSEMBLY FX17/FX21 02/1 1 Assembly Section 3-3 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CHANGING ROT A TION OF CUTTERSHAFT S tan dard cuttershaft rot ation is forward rota tion as show n in the diagram. T o reverse cuttershaft rot ation, the wing drive gear box must be flipp ed over 180 d egrees and the center mower drive compon ents moved to the oppos[...]

ASSEMBLY FX17/FX21 02/1 1 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CUTTER KNIFE INST ALLA TION Cutter knives are attached to the cutter shaft with hardened knife pins a nd cotter pins. These pins are supplied with the knife kit. T o replace existing knives, remove and discard used pin s and install new knives using new pins. Knife [...]

ASSEMBLY FX17/FX21 02/1 1 Assembly Section 3-5 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SETTING CUTTING HEIGHT Roller Height Adjustment The mower ’s cutting heig ht is set by positioning the roller assembly for each mower section. Each section must be set at the same height to ensure an even cut ac ross the entire width of the mower . 1. Th e mower ?[...]

ASSEMBLY FX17/FX21 02/1 1 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y RollerScraper Assembly Instru ction Sheet - Part No. 5057W 1. Place the tracto r and mower on a level surface, and complete ly lower the mower to the ground. 2. W orking with one head at a tim e, place a jack under the cutter hou sing and raise the head such that th[...]

Operation Sectio n 4-1 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO FLEX FLAIL FX17/FX21 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Rhino Flex Flail FX17/FX21 flail mowe rs are manufactured with quality ma terial by skilled workers. These mowers are designed for cutting grass and small weeds. Th e mower is equipped with protective deflecto rs t[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4-3 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications FX17 FX21 Horsepower Required (Min.) 40 HP 45 HP T ractor PTO 540 RPM 540 RPM Cutting Capacity Grass & Small Weeds Grass & Small Weeds Cutting Height 1”-6”-12 Adjust ments 1”-6”-12 Adjustments T ransport W[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qual ified operator . A qualified operator has read and under- stands the impl ement and tractor Operator ’s Manuals and is experie nced in implement and tractor operation and all asso[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4-5 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must have t he power , capacity and required eq uipment to safely operate the mowe r at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MP H. Operating the mo wer with a tractor that doe s not meet the follow ing requi[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.4 Drawbar The tractor dr awbar must be positioned at a certain length based on the oper ating speed of the mower to ensure proper drivelin e operation. 540 rpm mowers require the drawbar length me asured from shaft en d to hitch pin hole to be positioned at 14”[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4-7 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACT OR Before gettin g onto the tractor , the operator must read and completely underst and the implement and tractor operator manuals. If any p art of either manual is no t com pletely understood, consult an authorized dealer for a com[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION BEFORE leaving the tracto r seat lower the implement, set the p arking brake and/or set th e tractor transmission in parking gear , disengage the PTO, stop th e engine, remove the key , and wait for all moving p arts to stop. Place the tractor sh ift lever into a l[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Connecting the Mower T ongue to the T ractor 1. The tractor must be equipped to opera te at 540 rpm PTO spee d and the drawbar length at 14”. 2. Using the parking jack, pos ition the tongue clevis to the height of the tractor dra wbar . 3. Board the tractor and [...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5.1 Connecting Mo wer Hydraulics 1. With the tractor shut do wn and secured in position, move the hydraulic remote valve lever back and forth several times o r place the hydraulic lever in th e float position to relieve all hydraulic pressure. When connecting the[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 11 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Roller Height Adjustment The mower ’s cutting heig ht is set by positioning the roller assembly for each mower section. Each section must be set at the same height to ensure an even cut ac ross the entire width of the mower . 1. Th e mower ’s cutting height [...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.1 Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping drive line must be inspected to ensure that at it s most compressed position, the profiles do not “bottom out” , and when a t its farthest extended position, there is sufficie [...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 13 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION “Bottoming Out” Check Procedure • Disconnect driveline from the tr actor and slide the profiles toge ther until fully compre ssed. • Place a mark on the inner shield 1/8” from the end of the o uter shield and reat tach the driveline to the PT O Shaft. [...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.2 Constant V elocity (CV) Driveline For mowers equipped with a Constant V elocity (CV) dr iveline, the maximum turning angle between the tr actor and mower must be determined to ensure the jo int angle does not over-extend which can cause CV jo int damage. Cons[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 15 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SERVICE Before each use, a pre-ope ration inspection and service of the implement and tractor must be perform ed. This includes routine maintenan ce and scheduled lubricat ion, inspecting that all safety devices are equipped and [...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 T racto r 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 [...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 17 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. 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 FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Ensure ru bber deflecto rs are in position and not damaged. Replace worn, broken , and missing sections imm ediately . • Ensure the rollers a re in good co ndition an d rota te freely . • Ensure the dr iveline inte gral shield is in good condition and rot[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 19 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Inspect cutter knives and knife pins for looseness and excessive wear . Make sure the mower is securely blo cked up before crawling beneath. Replace damag ed, worn, and missing knives as complete sets to mainta in cuttershaft balance. • Remove any grass or[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 20 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Flex-Wing Flail 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 [...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 21 © 201 1 A lamo 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 and the tractor is in par[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 22 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9. 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 implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the w[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 23 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ransport on ly at speeds where you can ma intain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders tand the Tractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on str eets and hi[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 24 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.3 Operating the Mower Wings T ransport Position T o raise the mower for transport, drive th e unit to a level area, pull the ro pe to open the transport locks and retract the hydraulic cylinders. DO NOT raise wings with the mower positione d on an embankment or[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 25 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The mowers’ s center of gravity is raised making the mower more pr one to tipping when the wing s are in the raised position. Us e extreme c aution when towing the mower in th e transport po sition and avoid uneven terrai n which could upset the mower . Operat[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 26 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.4 Driving the T ract or and Implements S ta rt off driving at a slow speed and gradually increase your sp eed wh ile maintaining complete control of the tractor and units. Moving slowly at first will also prevent the tractor from rearing up and loss of steering[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 27 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks or going up sharp inclines, it is possibl e that the main driveline inner profile will pe netrate into the ou ter housing to its maximum depth until the assembly becomes solid (drivel[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 28 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Extreme care should be t aken when operating near loose o bjects such as gravel, rocks, wire, and othe r debris. Inspe ct the area befo re mowing. Foreign ob jects should be re moved from the site to prevent machine damage and/or bodily injury or even death. Any [...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 29 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.1 Foreign Debris Hazards Before mowing, inspect the ar ea to make sure there are no foreign objects that the mower blades could hit or become entangled with. Remove all foreign object s and debris. If objects are too big to remove , mark th em clearly a nd be[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 30 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Flail Mowers are capa ble under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great dista nces (300 feet or more) and causin g serious injury or death. Follow safety mes sages carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY AR E WITHIN 300 FEET UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflect[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 31 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.4 PTO RPM and Ground S peed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type , and density of vege tation to be cut. Recommended speed for ef ficient mower per formance is between 2 and 5 mph(3-8 kph). Oper ate the mower at its full rated PT O speed [...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 32 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not mow with two machines in the same ar ea except with Cab tractors with the windows 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 FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 33 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.6 Shutting Down the Implement T o shut down the implement, first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then slow down the implement by reducing the eng ine speed before diseng aging the PTO. W ait for all motion to stop before proceedi ng to drive or shut dow[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 34 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Remove the mower drive line from the tractor PTO shaf t. Lay the driveline down carefully to avoid damaging the driveline or its shield. Do no t let the driveline fall into mud or dirt, which can contamin ate the bearing and shorten the life of the driveline. Rem[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 35 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12. MOWER STORAGE It is recommended that the mower be stored with the c enter section and both wing s fully lowered to ground level. If the mower is stored with the wings in the raised position, select a level area an d install wing transport braces to prevent t[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 36 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Before transporting the tractor a nd mower , idle the tractor engine, disengage the PT O and wait for all mower moving p arts to co me to a complete stop. Raise the mower sections and ensure transp ort locks engage. If the tractor ’s hydraulic pump is not indep[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 37 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION NOTE: Ensure that the mower sections are fully raised and that the transport locks are engaged fo r each section. Only tow the Implement behind a properly sized and equipped T ractor which exceeds the weight of the Impl ement by at least 20%. DO NOT tow the Imp [...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 38 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When operating on public roads, have consideration for other road u sers. Pull to the side of the road occasionally to allow all following traffic to pass. Do not exceed the lega l speed limit set in your country for agricultural tra ctors. Always stay alert when[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 39 © 201 1 A lamo 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 sec[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 40 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Excessive Vi brations Check Gear box Bolts. T ighten if loose. Check for missing Knives on Replace missing Knives. Cuttershaft. Check to see if Knives are free Free Knives so they swing. swinging. B[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 41 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Knives wear too fast. Cutting in sandy conditions. Increase cutting height. . Cutting in rocky conditions. Increase cutting he ight. Soft “Will Fit” Knives Use genuine Rhino Knives. Cutting to c lose to gr ound. Raise c[...]

OPERATION FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4- 42 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Grass Clippings windrow or Grass too wet. Wait for grass to dry . Grass too high. Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower . Housing plugged . Clean underside of deck. Grass no being cut evenly . Belt worn or slipping. Mow at full en[...]

Maintenanc e Section 5-1 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE FX17/FX21 02 /11 Maintenanc e Section 5-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Maintenance Instructions Before operating the mower , make sure it is properly lubricated and thoroughly in spected . Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to regul arly lubricate and ma int ain this machine to prov ide long life and trouble free op[...]

MAINTENANCE FX17/FX21 02 /11 Maintenanc e Section 5-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Mower Lubrication Before operating your Mower , make sure it is properl y lubricated a nd thoroughly inspected. Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to regul arly lubricate and ma int ain this machine to prov ide long life and trouble free operatio[...]

MAINTENANCE FX17/FX21 02 /11 Maintenanc e Section 5-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Gearbox Oil Level The Gearboxes have been filled with lu bricant to the proper di p stick level prior to sh ipment. However , you should check the oil level di pstick before operatin g, and frequently ther eaft er . T o check for accurate oil level on gearbo[...]

MAINTENANCE FX17/FX21 02 /11 Maintenanc e Section 5-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE REPLACING CUTTER UNIT DRIVEBEL TS 1. Place unit on ground or support securely . 2. Remove belt guard. 3. Remove idler arm spring (1). 4. Remove extension shaft housin g mounting bracket front bolt (2) and loosen rear bolt (3). 5. Pivot extension shaft housin[...]

MAINTENANCE FX17/FX21 02 /11 Maintenanc e Section 5-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 7. Reinstall grease fitting to housi ng. Grease Fitting mu st have locking pin installe d which insert s into grease hole in bearing when inst alled. If Grease Fitting does not have a pin, or der a new grease fitting. Grease fitting must be tight and seated [...]

MAINTENANCE FX17/FX21 02 /11 Maintenanc e Section 5-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CENTER SECTION INBOAR D BEARING REPLACEMENT 1. Lift cutter unit to maximum h orizontal height; t hen, secur ely support ends of c utter housing . 2. Remove enough knives to place a floor jack under center of cuttershaft. 3. Securely supp ort cuttershaft. IMP[...]

MAINTENANCE FX17/FX21 02 /11 Maintenanc e Section 5-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CUTTERSHAFT REPLACEMENT NOTE: It is recommended that cuttershaf t bearing an d housing a ssemblies be replaced wh en replacing cuttershaft. 1. Place unit on the ground or secure ly support at a convenient height. 2. Remove c uttershaft bearing and housing as[...]

MAINTENANCE FX17/FX21 02 /11 Maintenanc e Section 5-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Sharpening These Alloy Knives can be sharpened by filing or grinding. If by grinding, keep cool to maintain hardness and avoid early dulling. When sharpening, remove metal mostly at the end of the tip and not much next to the shank. This will make the cu tti[...]

MAINTENANCE FX17/FX21 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

MAINTENANCE FX17/FX21 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE General Information on Flail Mower V ibration FLAIL MOWERS INFORMA TION BULLETIN NO. 5 EXCESSIVE VIBRA TION Vibration is a MONSTER and if allowed to continue unchecked, ca n cause the complete break-up of a machine in a very short time. A properly operated Fl[...]

MAINTENANCE FX17/FX21 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE The actual speed at which the harm onic will occur will vary with each mo wer and each insta llation. T o avoid this harmonic vibration when op erating the mower , it may be necessary to adjust the engin e speed of the tractor up or down. Some units have a ha[...]

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T O THE OWNER/OPERA TOR/DEALER T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safely , read your manual thoroughly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Ma nual. The T able of Cont ents clearly identifies each section where you can ea sily find the information you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (19 28.51 Sub[...]

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