Alamo RX96 manual

© 2009 Alamo Group Inc. RX96 Published 03/09 Part NO. 00779481C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL ® 1502 E. W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-372-3551 Email: parts@alamo-industrial.com ROT AR Y CUTTER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of the safe operatio n of this machine and must be maint ained with the un it at all times. R[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazardo us . There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the poten tial hazards and follows reaso nable safety practices. The manufa cturer has designed this implement to be used with all its sa fety equipment properly a ttached to m inimi[...]

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 Content s SAFETY SECTION ... .................................................................. ................... 1-1 General Safety Instructions and Practices ............. ................ ... ................ .... ................ ... .............. .. ................. 1-2 Operator Safety Ins tructions and Practices ................[...]

GETTING O N AND OFF THE TRACTO R ................ ................ ................ ................ ................. ............... ........ 4-8 Boarding the Tractor . ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ......... ................. .............. 4-9 Dismounting the Tractor ......[...]

BLADE TIMING PROCEDURE ...... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ................ ............. .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... . ............ .. 5-12 SLIP CLUTCH ...... .... ............ .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ............. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ............. .. ........... ............[...]

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

SAFETY RX96 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 . Safety is of primary imp ortance to th e manufacturer and sho uld be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avo ided by bein g aware of your equipm ent, your surroun dings, and observing[...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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 birth defects or other reproductive harm. (S G- 30 ) Battery posts, ter minals [...]

SAFETY RX96 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 eno ugh to cause permanent hear ing loss. We recommen d that you always wear hearing protection if the noise in the Operator’s position exceeds[...]

SAFETY RX96 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 rep a i rs, ma i n t enance an d when removing accu mulated material. Only st and on solid fla t surfaces to ensure good footing. Use a lad der [...]

SAFETY RX96 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 bysta nders are close by or underneath th e wings. Allow ample clearance around the implement when folding or unfolding the wings . Use extreme caution around buildings or ove[...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-7 © 2009 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 an d responsible can operate the implement with adult supervision, if they have read and underst and the Operator’s Manuals, been train ed in[...]

SAFETY RX96 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 , including th e PTO and the engin e and remove the key . Wait until a ll rotating motion has stopped before d[...]

SAFETY RX96 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 m ower head. These items could th en swing outside the housin g at greater velocities than the blades. Such a situation is extremely haza rdous an[...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-10 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not operate or pull the mower into standing water . When uplift or fan type mower blades contact wa ter they can be severely deflected do wnward causing possible failu re of blade resulting in serio us bold ly injur y to th e op er a tor or by standers. (SGM-15) Use extreme c[...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Di sconnectin Implement Safety Instructions and Practices Do not let the Blad es turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason, including clearan ce or for turning. Raising the Mower deck exposes the Cutting Blades which cr eates a potentially serious hazard an[...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-12 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Inst ructions and Practices Be particularly ca reful when transporting the Im plemen t with the T ractor . 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 rear an [...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransport on ly at speeds where you can maintain con trol of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from o perating this equipment at high speeds. Understa nd the T ractor and Implem ent and how it handles before transporting on street s and highways. Make su[...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-14 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Saf ety Instructions and Practices Secure the Imple ment for transp ort before traveling o n public roads. For pull-type Implements , secure th e ce nter axle u sing cylinder sto p s or transport p in and properly att a ch a safety chain between the Imple[...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not modify or alter this Implement. Do not permit anyo ne to modify or alter th is Implement, any of its compone nts or any Implem ent functio n. (SG-8) Never work under the Implem ent, the framework, or any lifted component unless the Implement is securely supported or b loc[...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-16 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety In structions and Practices Replace bent or broke n blades with new blades. NEVER A TTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN, WELD, OR WELD HARDF ACING ON BLAD ES SINCE THIS WILL LIKEL Y CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WIT[...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location - Lif t Model NOTE: Alamo Industrial sup plies safety decals on this pr odu ct to promote safe oper ation. Damage to the decals may o ccur while in shippin g, use, or re conditioning. Alam o Industria l cares about the safety of its customers, operators, and bysta[...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-18 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1. D389 1 Multi Hazard Rotary Mowers 2. D388 1 Multi Hazard Driveline 3. D401** 1 1000 RPM 4. 00756004 3 D/L Shield Missing. Do Not Operate 5. 00756005* 1 Rot ating D/L Entanglement 6. D137 1 CCW Blade Rot ation 7. D138 1 CW Bl ade Rotation 8. 0077[...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location - Pull Model NOTE: Alamo Industrial sup plies safety decals on this pr odu ct to promote safe oper ation. Damage to the decals may o ccur while in shippin g, use, or re conditioning. Alam o Industria l cares about the safety of its customers, operators, and bystan[...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-20 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1. D389 1 Multi Hazard Rotary Mowers 2. D390 1 Multi Hazard 3. D388 1 Multi Hazard Driveline 4. D401** 1 1000 RPM 5. 00756004 3 D/L Shield Missing. Do Not Operate 6. 00756005* 1 Rot ating D/L Entanglement 7. D137 1 CCW Blade Rot ation 8. D138 1 CW [...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-21 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Multi Hazard Decal Sheet P/N D389 Decal D3 89 consist s of the following multi-hazards.[...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-22 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Multi Hazard Decal Sheet P/N D390 Decal D390 consists of the following multi-hazards.[...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Driveline Hazards P/N D388 Decal D388 consist s of th e following multi-hazards.[...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-24 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY 1000 RPM P/N D401 DANGER! Guard Missing, Do Not Oper ate. If you see this decal, Do No t Operate the mower until the shield has been repl ac e d. P/N 00756004 DANGER! Rotating Driveline Keep Away , Contact can cause death. P/N 00756005 Blade Rotation Counter Clockwise. P/N D137[...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-25 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Blade Rotation Clockwise. P/N D138 INFORMA TION - 5 Y ear Gearbox W arranty P/N 00771283 Name LOG O - Alamo In dustrial P/N 00757139 NAME LOG O - Alamo Industrial P/N 02960766[...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-26 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV refle ctor clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate without the SM V . P/N 03200347 IMPORT ANT! Always replace blades in pairs. P/N D395 IMPORT ANT - Use only Gen uine Alamo In dustrial replacement p arts. P/N 02925100 Red Reflector . K[...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-27 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Amber Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visib le. P/N 1458393 Read Operato r ’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 W ARNING! Do not store mower vertically on shipping bracke[...]

SAFETY RX96 03/09 Safety Section 1-28 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the concep t and effect of federal laws and reg ulations concerning emplo yer and employee equ ipment operat ors. This section is not intend ed as a legal interpretation of the law an d should n ot[...]

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

INTRODUCTION RX96 03/09 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Mower is designed with ca re and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper as sembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine. [...]

INTRODUCTION RX96 03/09 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION These mowers are available in lift, pull, or semi-mount, or hydr aulica lly offse t semi-mount type hitch configuratio ns. T hese rugg ed m ower s ar e des igned fo r medium-duty work. They can m ow pastures, cut bru sh up to 2-1/2” in diameter , and control gr[...]

INTRODUCTION RX96 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 instr uctions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the W arranty Card in f[...]

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

ASSEMBLY RX96 03/09 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y The RX96 Mower will attach to most tractors with Cat. II & III and II & III Quick Hitch. The RX96 can be purchased for tractors with 540 or 100 0 RPM PTO. DEALER SET -UP INSTRUCTIONS Assembly of this mower is the resp onsibility of the Alamo In dustrial dealer . The[...]

ASSEMBLY RX96 03/09 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y The Component s of these machines are quite heavy . Block all components up securely before working under machin e. T AIL WHEEL ASSEMBL Y - LIFT 1. Attach Bracket (3) into Suppo rt Beam (8) and attach to Frame Assembly with Bolts (4) & Locknuts (5). 2. Slide the Beam We[...]

ASSEMBLY RX96 03/09 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y TO N GU E Attach clevis weldment (3) to tongue weldment (1) us ing bolt (1 1), and locknut (12). Then attach tongue weldment (1) to mower deck lugs with pin (6), bushing (8 ), and secure with locknut (9). Make sure that jack mount tube (5) and (4) are attached to tongue and[...]

ASSEMBLY RX96 03/09 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y AXLE ARMS Attach the spindle hub assembly (6) to axle weldment (4) with bolt (7), and locknut (8). Figure Asm-R-0287. AXLE ASSEMBL Y - HYD. OFFSET & SEMI-MOUNT Attach rear axle (1) to lugs on rear of mainframe using bolts (2), and locknut s (8 ). Clamp caster wheel asse[...]

ASSEMBLY RX96 03/09 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CONTROL RODS - PULL TYPE Attach the two le vel-lift control rods to th e lower lugs on tongue and to lugs on the rear axle tube using pins, washers and cotter p ins. Note : The adjusting nuts on control r ods should be to rear of machin e and should always be a djusted with[...]

ASSEMBLY RX96 03/09 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y FRONT AND REAR DEFLECT ORS (S t andard Equip.) CHAINGUARDS (Optional Equip. at Extra Co st) Front and Rear Rubber-Fabric De flectors are S tandard Equipment and Fr ont and Rear Chainguards are option al at extra cost. On e type of guards must be inst alled (and maintained i[...]

ASSEMBLY RX96 03/09 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y FRONT AND REAR DEFLECT ORS (S t andard Equip.) CHAINGUARDS (Optional Equip. at Extra Co st) CHAINGUARDS: Front and Rear Chainguards (Optio nal Equipm ent) are re commended for hi gher than normal usage (100 hours or more per year) and will provide pr otection from thrown ob[...]

ASSEMBLY RX96 03/09 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DRIVELINE A TT ACHMENT Before starting assembly , make cert ain that all paint, dirt, and g rease are removed from gearbox shaf t (1). T o ease assembly apply a light coa t of grease to splines and assemble. Do not asse mble a driveline without a shield. (Figure A sm-R-0129[...]

ASSEMBLY RX96 03/09 Assembly Section 3-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CHECK CHAINS (Extra Eq uipment) LIFT MODELS Check Chain s are available fo r attachment to the fr ont of the cutter as an accessory . Check Chains are used to control the cutting height and especially t o allow the cutter to be lowered to the same preset cutting height eff[...]

ASSEMBLY RX96 03/09 Assembly Section 3-11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y JACKSHAFT BEARING SUPPORT ASSEMBL Y Attach Carr ier Mount W eldment (3 ) to deck with bolt 1/2” x 1-1/4” ( 12) L ockwasher ( 21) and Fla twasher (16) for the front two holes and use Bolt 1/2” x 1-1/2” (22 ) an d Lockwasher (21) for the r ear . Then attach Bearing A[...]

ASSEMBLY RX96 03/09 Assembly Section 3-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC OR MANU AL LIFT - PULL & OFFSET TYPE Attach the S pring Assembly option (Figure ASM -R-01 1 1) to the lug on the mower deck behind the Center Gearbox. Retain using 1 x 2-3/4 bolt and locknut. Install the Hydraulic Cylinder (Figure ASM-R-01 1 1) or the manual [...]

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

OPERATION RX96 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4- 2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION ALAMO INDUSTRIAL RX96 MEDIUM-DUTY ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industrial RX96 rotary mowers are manufactured with quality material by skilled workers. These mowers are designed to cu t grass, weeds, small brush and other veg etative material up to 2-1/[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4- 3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications RX96 Horsepower Required 30 HP Min. (Pull) 55 HP (Lift) 30 HP (Semi-Mount) Cutting Capacity (Max.) 2-1/2” Cutting Height 1-12” Safety Deflector S td. Cutting Width 97” Overall Length 101” (Lift, Semi-Mount) 136” (Pu[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4- 4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. 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 implem ent and tractor operation and all associat[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4- 5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power capacity to lif t, pull, and operate the Power T ake Off (PT O) at the mower ’s rated speed while traveling at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH. Operating the mower with a tracto r [...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4- 6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor Horsepower The power require d to operate a mower is d etermined by the tractor PTO hor sepower . For most mowing conditions, the RX96 lift mowe r requires a tractor with at least 55 HP and th e semi-mount and pull type mower require at least 30 HP . Opera[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4- 7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3.5 Drawbar-Pull T ype Mower For equipment operating at 540 RPM, the tra ctor drawbar must be po sitioned at a 14” dist ance from the hitch point to the PTO shaf t end for proper operation and min imal wear to the driveli ne. Position the drawbar at 16” if the mow[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4- 8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.7 Power T ake Off (PTO) Depending on the u nit, the mower is designed to op erat e at a PT O speed of 540 or 1000 RPM. Most tractors operate at either 5 40, or a co mbination o f 540 a nd 1000 RPM PTO speeds. The operating sp eed of the mower and tractor can be deter[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4- 9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 4.1 Boarding the T ractor Use both hands and equ ipped handrails and steps for supp ort when boarding th e tractor . Never use control levers for suppor t when mounting the tractor . Seat your self in the oper ator ’s seat and secure th e seat belt around you. Never[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. ST ARTING THE TRACTOR The operat or must have a complete und erstanding of the p lacement, fun ction, and op erational us e of all tractor cont rols before starting the tractor . Review the tractor operator’s manual and con sult an authorized dealer for tractor op[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.1 Connecting the Mower-Lif t T ype and Semi-Mount T ype 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with th e correct PT O shaft. Change shaft s if needed. 2. Shorten or r emove the tractor drawbar to avoid interf erence when raising and lower ing the mower . 3. Board the [...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Connecting the Mower-Pull T ype 1. Make sure the tract or is equipped with th e correct PTO shaft and the drawbar is extended 14” from th e PT O shaft end for a 540 RPM mower and 16” fo r a 1000 RPM unit. 2. Block the mower wh eels in place and use the attached[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7.1 Setting Mower Height- Lift T ype 1. Park the tractor and mowe r on level ground. 2. Using the 3-point hitch control lever , position the front of the mower with it s side skids 1” less off the ground than desired cut height. For example , for a 3” cut, positio[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. Level the mower side to side by manipulating one lower lift arm length . On most tra ctors, at least one of the lift arm s is designed to allow for manipulation of it s length. Shortening or extending will allow for deck leveling from side to si de. 6. Securely bloc[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 4. If the mower is attached to a 3-point hitch drawbar , adjust any tractor equ ipped lower link check chain s, guide blocks, or s way blocks to prevent the hitch and mower from swaying fro m side to side. Ne ver raise the 3- point lift with the mower att ached as cat[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping driveline must be inspecte d to ensure that at its most compressed position, the profiles do not “bottom out” , and when a t its farthest extended position, there is sufficie nt engageme[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION “B o tt om i ng O u t” Ch ec k P roce d ure • Disconnect driveline from the tractor and slide the profiles together un til fully compr essed. • Place a mark on the inner shield 1/8” from the end of the outer shield . • Reattach the dr iveline to the PTO Sh[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-18 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 Constant V elocity (CV) Driveline For mowers equipped with a Co nst ant V elocity (CV) dr iveline, the maximum turning an gle b etween the tractor and mower must be determined to ensure the joint angle does not over-extend which can cause CV joint damage. Const ant[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9. PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SERVICE Before each use, a pre-ope ration inspection and se rvice of the implement and tractor must be performed. This includes routine maintenan ce and scheduled lubricat ion, inspecting that a ll safety devices are equipped and funct[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-20 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 T ractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator’s manual to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed accordi ng to the manufacturers recommenda tions. The following are some of the items that require d[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-21 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Perform scheduled lubrication as det ailed in the maintenance section. • Ensure all decals are in place and legible. • Ensure the driveline is securely attache d to tractor . Make sure th e driveline yoke locking collar is securely seated in the grooves of the[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-22 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Lift T ype- Ens ure the tailwheel beam po sitio n support bolts are prope rly installed and tightened. • Pull and Semi-Mount T ype-Ensure that the tailwheel ratchet o r hydraulic cylinder is installed an d retained correctly to provide the desired cutting height.[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Inspect blades and blade bo lts for looseness and excessive wear . Make sure the mower is securely blocked up before crawling beneath. Replace damaged, worn an d missing blades as complete sets to maint a in rotary balance during operation. • Ensure carrier hub [...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-24 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLA D ES on that carrier IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade has: • Become bent or deformed from it’ s original shape or • Any cracks are visib l e, or • Deep gouges in the blad e’s surface are pe rsent, or [...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-25 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.4 Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads d aily for abn ormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLADE BOL TS on the Blades IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade bolts has: • Visible cracks or • If the reces sed area o n[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-26 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T r actor PRE-OPERA TIO N 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 park wit[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-27 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Rotary Mower PRE-OPERA T ION 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 wi[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-28 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport req uires the operator possess a thoroug h knowledge of the model being opera ted and precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the weight [...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-29 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.1 St arting the T ractor The procedure to st art the tractor is model specific. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for st arting procedures for your p articular tractor . Consult an authorized dealer if the st arting procedure is unclear . Ensure the 3-point [...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-30 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.3 Raising the Mower Using the tractor 3-point hitch control lever-lift type or hydraulic remote lever-pu ll and semi-mount type, raise the mowe r high enough to clear all ground obst acles. When raising the mower , make sure all connection po ints are securely att a[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-31 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks or go ing up sharp inclines, it is possib le that the main driveline inner profile will penetrate in to the outer housing to it s maximum depth until the assembly beco mes solid (driveline[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-32 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Inclines and ditches should be app roached along a line which is at an an gle as shown. This type of path will reduce the possib ility of over-collapse of the driveline and re sulting damage . If the gradient is so steep that such an approach increase s the possibility[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-33 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION M any var i e d o bj ec t s, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, or c h a i ns, can b ecome en t ang l e d i n th e operating p arts of the m ower head. These items could th en swing outside the housin g at greater velocities than the blades. Such a situation is extremely[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-34 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distance s (300 feet or more) and causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messag es carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors, C[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-35 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1 1.4 PT O RPM and Ground Speed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type , and density of vege tation to be cut. Recommended speed for ef ficient mower performance is between 2 and 5 mph(3-8 kph) . Operate th e mower at its full rated PT O speed to ma[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-36 © 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 you c[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-37 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not let the Blad es turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason, including clearan ce or for turning. Raising the Mower deck exposes the Cutting Blades which cr eates a potentially serious hazard and could cause serious injury o r even death from object s thr[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-38 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 11 . 6 S hutting Down the Implement T o shut down attached mower head, first bring the tractor to a complete s t op. Decrease engine RPM to idle then disenga ge cu tterhe ad. The m ower hea d will come to a complete stop within a suitable amount of time. Do not engage [...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-39 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Always shut the T r actor completely down , place the transmission in p ark, and set the parking brake before you or anyone else attemp ts to connect or disconnect the Implemen t and T ractor hi tc he s. (S 3PT -15) Never unhitch without using the T ongue Jack. The T [...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-40 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13. MOWER STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the mowe r at the end of the season is critical to maintaining it s appearance and to help ensure years of de pendable service. The following are sugg ested storage procedures: • Thoroughly clean all debr is of f the [...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-41 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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) 14. TRANSPORTING THE TRACT OR AND IMPLEMENT Inherent hazards of operating the tr actor and implement and the possibilit y of acciden[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-42 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Before tran sporting the tractor on a public roadway or boarding a trailer for tr ansport, the tractor brak e pedals should be lo cked together . Locking the pedals ensures tha t both wheels brak e simultaneou sly while stopping, especially when making an emergency sto[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-43 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Make sure that all tr actor flashing warning lights, headlight s, and brake/tail lights 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, m ost o lder m[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-44 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 14.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and implement, measure the height and width dimensions an d g ross weight of the complete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance wit h the legal limits set for the areas that[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-45 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy MOWER VIBRA TES Blade locked back. Loosen locked Blade. Drivelines not phased. Replace Driveline. Blade broken. Replace Blades in set s. Blade Carrier ben t. Repair or r eplace Carrier . Blade Hub not prop erly R[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-46 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Gearbox Leaking Damaged Oil Seal Replace Seal. Bent Shaft. Replace Oil Seal and Shaft. Oil Seal Race rough. Replace Shaft or rep air Race. Oil Seal installed wrong. Replace Seal. Oil Seal not sealing in the ho us ing . Replace Seal or use a seal an t on O.D. of Seal. O[...]

OPERATION RX96 03/09 O peration Section 4-47 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Needle Rollers have Load too hig h fo r joint. Check for small joint angles. brinelled into Cup and Cr oss Use protective device. Check joint angles and phasing. Shaft or T ube T wisted Over-loaded. Replace pa rt and then slow down or or raise Mower . Use protective d[...]

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MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operat ing your Rotary Cutter , make sure it is properly lubricated and thor oughly in spected. Only a minimum of time and effort is req uired to regularly lubr icate and maint ain this machine to provide long life and trouble free oper ation. Always dise[...]

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MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX The Gearbox has been filled with lubricant to the T e st P lug Level prior to shipme nt. However , you should check the oil level at T est Plug before op erating, and freque ntly thereafter . The gearbox should n ot require additional lubricant unless th[...]

MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DRIVELINE LUBRICA TION Grease Fitt ings are located on the Cross As sembly of each U-Joint and on the telescop ing tubes. Gre ase the U-Joint after each 8 hours of use. Figure MntP-R- 0049 & Mnt P-R-0050 . Do not force gr ease through the Needle Cup Assembli[...]

MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD 1. T o remove the oute r CV con e, re mov e the locking screws from shie ld cone. Remove cone over yoke. Remove bearing ring and remove the locking screws from inner shield cone. T urn inner cone to assembly position and remove ha[...]

MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CV MAIN DRIVELINE CLAMP CONE YOKE OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Loosen the yoke clamp cone with a 1 1/16” (17mm) wrench and remove the co ne from yoke. Slide yoke o nto the shaft and align hole for clamp ing cone with annular groove of gearbox sh aft. Reinstall cone[...]

MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SHARPENING Always sharpen both blade s at same time to maintain ba lance. Follow original sharpen ing pattern as shown in Figure Mnt-R-0008. Always shar pen blades by grinding. DO NOT heat and pound out edge. Do not sharpe n blade to a razor ed ge , bu t l[...]

MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOV AL T o remove blades for sharpenin g or replacement, remove the co ver plate on deck of cu tter near gear box. Remov e lock nut f rom blade bolt. NOTE: Inspect lock nut af ter removal and replace if thre ads are damaged. Always replace nut when replacin[...]

MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER INST ALLA TION Clean the spline s on both the blade carrier an d output shaft. Position carrier on the gea rbox output shaf t and install special washer nut. T i ghten nut hold ing bla de carrier to minimum 450 f t. pounds , strike the carrier near t [...]

MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE TIMING PROCEDURE 1. Raise the mower to minimum height to allow suf ficient clearance between the mower deck and groun d to visually inspect blade carriers. 2. Completely shut down the tractor and secure th e trac tor in position by placing the tractor in p ar[...]

MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-13 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SEASONAL CLUT CH MAINTENANCE It is important that the clutch es slip when an obstacle or loa d heavier than the clutch setting is e ncountered. Before using the cutter each season, use the following procedure to make su re the clutch will s lip and give the overloa[...]

MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MOWER ST ORAGE Y our rot ary mower repre sents an investment fr om which you should get the greatest possible bene fit. Therefore, when the sea son is over , the cutter should be thor oughly checked and prep ared for storage so that a minimum amount of work will be[...]

MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-15 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE T OOLS NEEDED FOR DISASSEMBL Y AND ASSEMBL Y OF T GEARBOX 1. Ca ulking Gun w/ #5900 Locktite 2. Impa ct Wrench 3. Ball Pin Hammer 4. T orque Wrench 5. Retaining Ring Pliers 6. 3/16" Punch 7. 10 mm & 14 mm Socket 8. Locktite #270 BE CERT AIN TO CLAMP OR SEC[...]

MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE ITEM QU ANTITY DESCRIPTION 1. 2 Seal 2. 2 Cap-Side 3. 1 Gear-14 T ooth 4. 1 S pacer 5. 2 Pipe Plug 6. 1 Shaft 7. 1 Housing 8. 4 Bearing 9. 24 Lockwash er 10. 24 Bol t 1 1. AR Gaskets (includes 0.40, 0.25, 0.30) 12. 1 Cap-Hub Input 13. 1 Adjusting Nut 14. 1 Cotter P[...]

MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-17 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Disassembly and Assembly Procedures for T -BOX Refer to Figure MNT -R-01 18 for location of all item n umbers in procedur es. Remove Main Input Shaft Step I. Drain oil from gearbox. Place gearbox on ap propriate work surface. Remove 8 bolts retaining input housing [...]

MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-18 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Assembly Procedure for T - BOX Assembly can be accomplished by re ve rsing the disassembly procedure. Figure 17 . Ste p I. Install sp acer (4), gear (3), and be aring cones (8) onto shaf t. If any shims were present between gear an d bearing or gear and sp acer alw[...]

MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-19 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE ITEM QUANTITY DESCRIPTION 1. 2 Seal 2. 2 Cap-Side 3. 1 Gear-14 T ooth 4. 1 S pacer 5. 2 Pipe Plug 6. 1 Shaft 7. 1 Housing 8. 4 Bearing 9. 24 Lockwash er 10. 24 Bol t 11 . A R G a s k e t s (Includes 0.40, 0.25, & 0.30) 12. 1 Cap-Hub Input 13. 1 Adjusting Nut 14[...]

MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-20 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 1. Bearing Driver 2. Gasket Sealant 3. Impact Wrench 4. Chisel 3/16" Wide Blade 5. Sledge Hamm er 6. Ball Pin Hammer 7. Socket W rench 8. Screw Driver 9. Punch - Lon g drift 10. 14mm Socket 1 1. 17mm Socket 12. Pry Bar 13. Locktite #270 Be certa in to clamp or[...]

MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-21 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE TEM QTY DESCRIPTION 1. 1 Housing 2. 1 Lockwasher 3. 16 Bolt 4. 1 Input Cap 5. 1 Input Cap 6. 1 Input Seal 7. 1 Gear Adj. Shim .30 8. 1 Gear Adj. Shim .50 9. 2 Input Cap Gasket .10 10. 2 Inp ut Cap Gasket .25 1 1. 1 Gear Mounting S pacer 12. 1 Out put S pacer 13. 1 [...]

MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-22 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE RIGHT ANGLE GEARBOX (OUTBOAR D) ASSEMBL Y & DISASSEMBL Y PROCEDURES INPUT SHAFT REMOV AL Ste p I. Place Gearbox on appropr iate work surface. Ste p II . Remove V ent Plug (item #32) Step III. T urn Gearbox upside down allowing Oil to drain from gearbox into cat[...]

MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-23 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Ste p lV . Reach in from front or top of Main Housing and remove upper Output Shaft Cone Bearing ( item # 23) Ste p V . From the top of Main Housing drive out top and bottom Be aring Cups (item # 23). S pacer (item # 12) will fall out once lower bearing cup co mes [...]

MAINTENANCE RX96 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-24 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP VII Press new output seal (item # 19) into output cap (ite m # 13) . Using one gasket (item # 20) in stall lower outp ut cap into main housing. Ret ain using bolts and washe rs (i tems # 14 & 15 ). NOTE!: Use g asket sealan t betwee n all parts! INPUT SHAF[...]

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ALAMO-INDUSTRIAL LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 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 Pu rchas er 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 clearly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (1928.51 Subpart C) makes these min imum saf[...]

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