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©2009 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 03/09 Part No. 02983328C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL ® 1502 E. W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-372-3551 Email: parts@alamo-industrial.com BOOM ARM MOWER This Opera tor's Manual is a n integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times.
T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazardou s. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who re co gnizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices.
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T able Of Content s SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and Practic es ............. ................ ................... ...
Driving the Tractor and B oom ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ .. ........................ 3-40 OPERATING THE BO OM UNIT AND ATTACHED H EAD .... ................... ................ .
Safety Section 1-1 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY SECTION.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-2 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor .
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-3 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constitue nts, a nd certa in vehicle component s contain or emit chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-4 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING ELEMEN TS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death. (SG-24) Never allow children to play on or around T ractor or Implement. Children can slip or fa ll of f the Equipment and be inju red or killed.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-5 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting & Disconnecting Implem ent Safety Instructi ons & Practices The rota ting parts of th is ma chine continue to rotate even af ter the T ractor has been turned of f.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-6 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety In structions and Practices Never leave the T ractor and Implement unattended while th e Implement is in the lifted position.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-7 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not back up this impleme nt when the boom or mower head is e xtended. Backing could damage the machine or its comp onents.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-8 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Fl a il M owers are capa bl e un d er a d verse con diti ons o f th row i ngo bj ec t s for great dist ances (100 yards or more) an d causing seriousinjury o r death. Follow safety messages carefully .
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-9 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not mount or di smount the T ractor while the tractor is moving. Mo unt the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving part s are completely stopped. (SG-12) S tart tractor only when properly seate d in the Tractor seat.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-10 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do Not operate this eq uipmen t in areas wher e in se ct s such as bees may attack you and/or cause you to lose contro l of the equipm ent. If you must enter in such areas, use a tractor with an enclosed Cab and close the windows to pr event insect s from entering.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-11 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY M ow at t h e spee d t h at you can sa f e l y operate an d contro l t h e tractor an d mower . Th e correct mowing spee d depends on terrain cond itio n and grass type, density , and height of cut.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-12 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Saf ety 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.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-13 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DO NOT allow any person under a raised boom or mower head unless it is securely locked up or supported. DO NOT approach the Implement unless the T ractor is turned off and all motion has ceased.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-14 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Inst ructions and Practices Perform service, rep airs and lubrication accord ing to the maintenance section. Ensure the unit is properly lubr icated as specified in the lubrication schedule and all bolts and nut s are properly torq ued.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-15 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Secure the boo m and mower head in the tr anspo rt position before traveling o n public roads. Never transport on public roads with t he boom and mower hea d extended. Always disengage and lock out the hydraulic controls for the boom mowe r before transportin g.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-16 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Concluding Safety In structions and Practices T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high speeds.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-17 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Alamo Industrial supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-18 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . LEVEL DESCRIPTION 02983222 1 - 60” Rotary 02983208 1 - 60” Rotary 02985242 1 - 50” Rotary 02985243 1 - 50” Rotary 1. 00757139 2 LOGO Alamo Group 2. 00757140 1 LOGO Alamo Industrial 3.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-19 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1 - 48” Flail Axe 1. 002369 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 2. 02965141 1 DANGER Thrown Object s 3. 02967668 1 DANGER Thrown Object s Safety Shields 4.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-20 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . TYPE DESCRIPTION - - - Flail Head 1. 002369 1 DANGER Flail Multi Hazard 2. 00756007 1 W ARNING Use/Re pair Shields/Guards 3. 02967668 1 DANGER Cutting Blades/Thrown Objects 4.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-21 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 02972145 1 TIMBER CA T 5’ 02972146 1 TIMBER CA T 7’ 1. 00757139 1 Decal - Alamo TK Logo 2. 0297193 1 1 Decal - Timb er Cat 3. 0075714 0 1 Decal - Alamo Logo 4.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-22 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 00758194 1 W ARNING V -Belt Pinch 2. 00769736 1 W ARNING Use/Repair Shields 3. 00769737 1 DANGER Cutting Blades 4. 02925100 1 CAUTION Genuine Parts 5.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-23 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1. 6659 1 INSTRUCT Gener al Instructions 2. 02970354 1 INSTRUCT Knife Service 3. 02965093 1 A TTNETION Do Not over S peed Engine 4. 00725746 1 PELIGRO S panish T ranslation 5.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-24 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 02982733 1 18’ Boom Assy 02982736 1 22’ Boom Assy 02982739 1 25’ Boom Assy 1. 02983263 2 Name Logo, 18’ Axtrem e . 02983264 2 Name Logo, 22’ Axtreme .
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-25 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 02984841 1 28’T Boom Assy 1. 02985356 2 Name Logo, 28’ Axtreme 2.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-26 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate without the SM V . P/N 03200347 Information that Grease Fitting is present and must apply grease.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-27 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Name LOG O - Alamo In dustrial P/N 00757140 DANGER! - Multi-Hazard Boom. T ake precautions while transporting and oper ating Boom Unit. P/N 02958241 DANGER! - Keep Aw ay - Thrown Objects.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-28 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! - Multi Hazard - Failure to follow Safety Messages and Operating Instructions can cause serious bodily injury or even death to Operator and Others in area.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-29 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNING! Pinch Points P/N 02962764 W ARNING! Do not oper ate mower with safety shield removed. P/N TB101 1 W ARNING! Inspect Rubber Deflector and replace if damaged or notice ably worn.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-30 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY CAUTION! Do not lubricate with automatic grease gun. Grease wi th ha n d gu n gr ea se on ly . P/N 22839 W ARNING! Replace blade bolt s and nut s everytime you replace m ower blades.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-31 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY LOGO NAME 25’ AXTREME ALAMO INDUSTRIAL P/N 02983265 Danger! Mult-Hazard W arning. Failing 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.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-32 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Instructions to properly lubricate and check mower for potential problems pr ior to operation. P/N 000108 W ARNING! Do not operate with Belt Shield removed. Finger(s) may be pinched of f if get caught between V -Belt and Pulley .
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-33 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNING! Keep all safe ty shielding installed, repaire d and replaced when damaged so that machine stays in safe condition. P/N 00756007 IMPORT ANT - Use ALAMO Genuine Flail Parts.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-34 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNING! Maintain shields and deflectors in good condition. Failure to do so may lead to injury or even death. P/N 00769736 DANGER! Keep Away Thrown Object s. Inspect the area before m owing for pote ntial mower hazards.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-35 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNING! Failure to INSPECT and REP AIR or REPLACE Hoses may allow worn Hoses t o rupture SUDDENL Y and VIOLENTL Y with resulting serious BODIL Y INJURY from SCALDING or FIRE with resulting BURN INJURY or DEA TH.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-36 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNING- Disconnect the hydraulic solenoid before pr eforming serv ice work on tr actor or mower . P/N 02975515 INSTRUCT - Do not locate hitch post in this area P/N 02975516 INSTRUCT - Pitch Adjust P/N 02975514 Red Reflector .
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-37 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Amber Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visibl e. P/N 1458393 IMPORT ANT - Inspect knife to ledger plate clearance daily . Poor cutting performance will result if proper clearance is not main tained.
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-38 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNIN G! Never use your hand to check for oil leaks. Always use paper or cardb oa rd .
SAFETY AXTREME 03/09 Safety Section 1-39 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broad te rms the concep t and effect of federal laws and regula tions concerning emplo yer and employee equipment o perat ors.
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Introduction Section 2-1 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION.
INTRODUCTION AXTREME 03/09 Introduction Section 2-2 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. INTRODUCTION This Boom Mower is design ed with care and built with quality material s 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 machine.
INTRODUCTION AXTREME 03/09 Introduction Section 2-3 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. INTRODUCTION Y our AXTREME Boom Mower is designe d for heavy-duty cutting in limited access area s such as highway , park, an d rural roadsides, overhead growth, ditches, levees, and other such grass and limb control uses in generally ha rd-to-reach areas.
INTRODUCTION AXTREME 03/09 Introduction Section 2-4 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Ow ner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator ’s Manual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement.
Operation Section 3-1 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION SECTION.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-2 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION ALAMO INDUSTRIAL AXTREME BOOM MOWER OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industrial Booms are manufact ured with quality material by skilled workers.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-3 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS 1.OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator .
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-4 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION In addition to tractor horsepower an d size required to operate th e boom unit, the tractor must also be prope rly equ.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-5 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 1.3 T ractor Lighting and SMV Emblem If the tractor will be operated near or traveled on a public roadw ay it must be eq uipped with proper warning lighting and a Slow Moving V ehicle (SMV) emblem whic h are clearly visible fro m the rear of the unit.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-6 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 2.GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACT OR Before gettin g onto the tractor , the opera tor must read and complete ly understand the imp lement and tractor operator manuals.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-7 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 2 . 2 Di smoun ti ng th e T rac t or Before dismoun ting the tractor , idle the tractor engine down, disengage the he ad and re tr act the boom arm to the transport position.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-8 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Never run the T ractor engine in a closed build ing or without adequate ventilation. T he exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your hea lth. (SG-23) S tart tractor only when properly seate d in the Tractor seat.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-9 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 5.PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SERVICE Before each use, a pre-ope ration inspection and service of the imple ment and tractor must be performed.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-10 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 5.2 Boom Unit Pre-Operati on Inspection and Service Inspect and service the boom arm and head prior to operation. Damaged and/or broken part s should be repaired and/or replaced immediately .
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-11 ©2009 Alamo G roup 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.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-12 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION B OO M ARM A SS EMBL Y • Inspect condition of each arm se ction weldment • Ensure all pins ar e in pla ce . • Ensure all bolt s and screws are properly installed.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-13 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION HYDRAULIC PUMP/OIL RESERVOIR • Check oil reservoir level and oil condition. (Add specific type oil if low) • Change hydraulic oil filter and hydrauli c oil according to mainte nance schedule.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-14 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION ROT ARY HEAD INSPECTION • Inspect blades and bl ade bo lts for looseness and excessive wear . R otate to 90° to make for checking easier . Re place damaged, worn, and missing blades as complete set s to maintain rot ary balanc e.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-15 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION FLAIL HEAD INSPECTION • Inspect blades and bl ade bo lts for looseness and excessive wear . Rotate to 90° to make for checking easier . Replace damaged, worn, and missing blades as complete sets to maint ain cuttershaft balance .
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-16 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION TIMBER CA T HEAD INSPECTION • Inspect blade and bolt s for looseness and excessive wear . Make sure the unit is securely blocked up when crawling underneath or set on ground before doing maintena nce.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-17 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Boom Mower PRE-OP ERA TION Inspection Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shif.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-18 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection Mower ID# ________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift .
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-19 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 5.3 C utting C omponent Inspection Inspect blade p an and blade assembly for the following: OPS-U-0031 Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear .
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-20 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 5.4 Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads d aily for abn ormal wear .
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-21 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 6.OPERA TING THE MANUAL CONTROL V AL VES The AXTREME has tw o control valves. One is the on -off switch to the cutter motor and the other is the position control valve.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-22 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION For safe and ef ficient boom mower operation, it is critic al that the ope rator be exper ienced an d feel confident in using the control valve sticks to posi tion the boom.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-23 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION V AL VE OPERA TION PLA TE P/N 02983408 V AL VE OPERA TION PLA TE P/N 02986160 APPLIES ONL Y FOR 28T AXTREME.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-24 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 6.1 Swing The handle nearest the center of the tractor , in the bank of fo ur valves , actuates the SWING cyl inder . This valve has three positions an d operates in three ways.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-25 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Lif t The second handle fr om the left in the b ank of four valves actuates the LIFT cylinder . This valve has four positions. Pulling the valve handle back, toward the operator , causes t he boom LIFT cylinder to lif t the boom arm up.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-26 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 6.3 Dipper The third handle in the bank of four valves actuates the D IPPER cylinder . Like the swing valves, this has three positions. Pulling the valve handle causes the boom DIPPE R cylinder to lift the small boom UP .
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-27 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 6.4 T elescoping Boom Using the trigger button in con j uction with the left an d right dipper mov ement actu ates the T elescoping Boom. Pressing the trigger button and pushing the Joystick le ver to the right causes the boom to telescope out.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-28 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 6.5 Tilt The fourth handle in the bank of four valves actuates th e TIL T cylinder .
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-29 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 7.Boom Joystick Control - Optional Equipment 8.OPERA TING THE BOOM JOYSTICK CONTROL Positioning the boom is performed with electronic va lves controlled by the operator using a single joystick.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-30 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 Mower Head Power ON - OFF Switches (base of the JOYSTICK) Before attempting to start the T ractor , make cert ain.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-31 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 8.2 Swing The twisting motion of the Joysti ck, actuates the SWING cylinder . T wisting the Joystick Counterclockwis e admit s hydraulic fluid to the Butt End of the SWING cylinder , causing the boom to swing out to the right side of the tractor .
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-32 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 8.3 Lif t The forward and back movement of the Joystick actuates the LIFT cylinder . Pulling the Joystick back, toward the operator , causes the boom LIFT cylinder to lift the bo om arm up.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-33 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 8.4 Dipper The Left and Right movement of the Joystick actuates the DIPPER cylinder . Pushing the Joystick lever to the RIGH T causes the boom DIPPER cylinder to LIFT the small boom UP .
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-34 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 8.5 Tilt The two lower th umb bu ttons (Red Bu ttons) on the pa nel at the top of the joystick ac tivates the TIL T cylinder . Pressing the left button will cause the outer rim (farthest from the tractor) to move UP .
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-35 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 8.6 Door Using the trigger button in co njuction with the swivel buttons(Red Butt ons)on the joystick ac tuates the Aux iliary Cylinder on the attache d hea d.. Pressing the trigger button and pushing the left swivel button opens the door .
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-36 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION OPTIONAL 8.7 Head Swivel The two upper buttons (Red Buttons) on t he panel at the top of the joystick actuates the h ead swivel on the atta ched head. Pressing the left button swivels the head to the left.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-37 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 9 . DRIVING THE TRACT OR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport r equires the operator to po ssess a thorou gh knowledge of the model being operated and precaution s to take while driving with an at tached implement.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-38 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-39 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 9.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting Make sure the tracto r brakes are in good operating conditio n. Tractor br akes can be set to operate independ ently allowing single rear wheel braking action or locked to gether to provide simultaneo us rear wheel braking.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-40 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 9.3 Driving the T ractor and Boom S tart off dri ving at a slow speed and gradually increase your speed while maintainin g complete contr ol of the tractor .
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-41 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 10.OPERA TING THE BOOM UNIT AND A TT A CHED HEAD THE OPERA TOR MUST COMPLETEL Y UNDERST AND HOW TO OPERA TE THE TRA CTOR AND MOWER AND ALL CONTROLS BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO MOW .
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-42 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 10.1 Foreign Debris Hazard s/Overhead Obstructions An area to be cut must first be inspected for objects that could be thrown o r that could damage the machine. W a lk through the area looking for fence s, boulder , rocks, c ul ve rts , st um ps or me tal ob jects.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-43 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 10.2 Operating Speed and Ground S peed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type, and density of veget ation to be cut. Do Not exceed 2 MPH while op erating.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-44 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Rot ary Cutter • The Rotary Cutting He ad is rated to cut vegetatio n up to 5” in diameter . • Objects te nd to be thrown out from under the head in the direction of blad e rotation and toward the raised edge of the shroud.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-45 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. 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 mower h ead. These items could then swing out side the housing at greater velocities than the blades.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-46 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION BuzzBar ® T ree Limb Cutter • The BuzzBar T ree Limb Cutter is rated for material up to 4” in diameter . • Suggested cutting S peed for the Buzzbar is 1st gear .
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-47 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Sickle Bar • The Sickle Bar Cutter will cut a 5’ swath through tough weeds and grass.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-48 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 10.4 Shutting Down the Att ached Head- For St andard Equipment T o shut down attached mowe r head, first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Decrease engine RPM to idle then disengage cutterhea d.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-49 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 10.5 Shutting Down the Att ached Head - For (Optional Equipment) T o shut down attached mowe r head, first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Decrease engine RPM to idle then disengage cutterhea d.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-50 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 11 . TRACTOR, BOOM, AND A T T ACHED HEAD STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the unit at the end of t he season is critical to maintiang it s appearance and to help ensure years of dep endable service.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-51 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 13.Placing Boom Arm on Boom Ar m Rest - For S t andard Equipment Before transporting tractor betwee n locations, idle the tractor engine, disen gage the attach ed head, and wait for all head moti on to come to a complete stop.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-52 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 14.Placing Boom Arm on Boom Ar m Rest - For Optional Equipment Before transporting tractor betwee n locations, idle the tractor engine, disen gage the attach ed head, and wait for all head moti on to come to a complete stop.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-53 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 14.1 T ransporting on Public Roadways Extreme caution should be used when transporting the tractor a nd mower on public roadways.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-54 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION When operating on pu blic roads, have consideration for other road users. Pull to the side of the road oc casionally to allow all following traffic to pass. Do no t exceed the legal speed limit set in your country f or agricultur al tractors.
OPERATION AXTREME 03/09 Operation Section 3-55 ©2009 Alamo G roup 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 and gro ss weight of the complete loaded unit.
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Maintenanc e Sec tio n 4- 1 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 03 /09 Maintenanc e Section 4-2 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE Lubrication Information Before operating your Implement, t ake the time to inspect and repair any damage to the machine or tractor .
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 03 /09 Maintenanc e Section 4-3 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE ..
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 03 /09 Maintenanc e Section 4-4 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Oil, Filters, and Component s Filters and Oil - Change the Pressure Filter af ter the fir st 200 hou rs of operation. Change th e filter again at 80 0 hours; then, change th e oil and filters at 1600 hours.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 03 /09 Maintenanc e Section 4-5 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE Blades Check the Blades for cracks and wear and Blade Bolt s for tightness, da ily . Blades s h ould be replaced when they are worn excessively , bent, deformed, or out of balance.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 03 /09 Maintenanc e Section 4-6 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE Proper T orque for Fasteners The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fasten er s.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 03 /09 Maintenanc e Section 4-7 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE Service of Spindle Ho using (FIGURE Mnt-0006) Remove blade bar or p an. Remove hydraulic motor . Remove spindle housing from unit. Drain remaining oil from housing.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 03 /09 Maintenanc e Section 4-8 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE ASSEMBL Y Make sure all p arts are cle an and free of any cont amination Install Bearing Cu ps (3 & 4) into S pindle Housing (2) using a suit able bearing driver to seat the cup s.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 03 /09 Maintenanc e Section 4-9 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE housing until the bearing cone cont acts the cup in the Hous ing. During this step t ake care not to damage the seal. While supporting the S pindle and Housing turn the assembly over so that the assembly is setting on the spin- dle.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-10 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE ROLLER BEARING REPLACEMENT Securely support mower while removing and inst alling roller assembly . If installing a roller with pre asse mbled bearing and bracket assemblies, remove the old roller , proceed to step 1 1.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-11 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE TIMBER CA T HEAD Lubrication/Daily Checks (Figure Mnt-0 007) Lubricate the grease fittings on top of the blade ba r every 4 ho urs. See Figu re Mnt-0007 . Every 8 hours, lubricate the cylinder grease fittin g through the top slot in the cover .
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-12 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE Buzzbar Head BLADES For best performance, have b lade s set and shar pe ned wh en the y begin to dull. Blades can be touched up with a grinder or file between sharpe nings.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-13 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE Belt T ension Adjustment (Fig ure Mnt-B-0010) Loosen nut s on the 4 studs and the jam nut.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-14 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE Grease each spindle with on e pump of high quality li thium grease weekly . More than one pump is un neces- sary and will cause a mess when extra gr ease squirts out of the relief.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-15 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE Grass Flail Head T ensioning Drive Belt s The rotor shaf t is driven from the gear motor via “V” b e lts which are adjust able for tension. After stopping the tractor eng ine, remove th e drive guard s to tighten t he belts.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-16 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE T APER BUSHING & SHEA VE INST ALLA TION Do not use lubricant s during installation as this may cause shea ve breakage. Make sure the bushing and bore of th e sheave are free of dirt, paint, met al chips, etc.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-17 ©2009 Alamo G roup 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 continu e unchecked, ca n cause the complete break-u p of a machine in a very short time.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-18 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE The actual speed at which the harmo nic will occur will vary with each mowe r and each installation. T o avoid this harmonic vibration when oper ating the mower , it ma y be necessary to adjust the engine spe ed of the trac- tor up or down.
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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.
T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safely , read your manual thoroughly and follow these dire ction s and the Safety Messages in this Ma nual. The T able of Cont ents clear ly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need.
AXTREME - SOM 3/09 Printed in USA P/N 02983328C.
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