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©2009 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 03/09 Part No. 803350C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL ® 1502 E. W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-372-3551 Email: part s@alamo-industrial.com FLAIL MOWER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of the safe operation of this machine and must be maint ained with the un it at all times.
T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazardous . There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the poten tial hazards and follows reasonable safe ty practices.
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and Practic es ............. ................ ................... ....
STARTING THE TRACTOR . .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ................. ... ... ... .... ................ ... ... ... .... .... .................. .. 4-8 SETTING THE MOWER .............. ................... ................ ...
EXTERNAL COIL SLIP CLUTC H DISK REPLACEMENT ..... ... .......... ................ ................ ................... .......... 5-20 TO DISASSEMBLE EXTERNAL COIL SPRING CLUTCH .......... ................. ................................ ...........
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Safety Section 1-1 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY SECTION.
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-2 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Sa fety is of primary import ance to the manufa cturer and should be to the owner/operator .
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, so me of its constituents , and certain veh icle components cont ain or emit chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defect s or other reproductive harm.
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-4 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MA Y CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! T ractors with or without an Implement attached can often be noisy enoug h to cause permanent hearing loss.
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices U se ex t reme cau ti on w h en ge tti ng on t o th e I mp l emen t t o per f orm repa i rs, ma i n t enance and when removing accum ulated material.
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-6 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY U se ex t reme care w h en l ower i ng or un f o ldi ng th e i mp l emen t’ s w i ngs. M a k e sure no bystanders are close by or underneath the wings. Allow ample clearance around the implement when folding or unfolding the wings .
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ride on, o r come close to th e T ractor or Implement.
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-8 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY I n case o f mec h an i ca l diffi cu lt y d ur i ng opera ti on, p l ace th e t ransm i ss i on i n th e par k position, set the parking brak e, shu t dow n all po we r , includin g th e PTO and the eng ine and remove the key .
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY M any var i e d o bj ects, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, or c h a i ns, can b ecome enta ng l e d i n t h e operating p arts of the mower h ead. These items could then swing out side the housing at greater velocities than the blades.
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-10 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Disco nn ec tin g Im ple m en t Safety Instructio ns and Practices Do not operate or pull the mower into standing water .
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implement driveline to a T ractor PTO.
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-12 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Allow suff icient clearance for the Implement to swing outward while turn ing. Implements carried behind the T rac tor will swi ng outside the tire pa th when making turns. Contacting a solid object while turning will cause equipment damage and possible injury .
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenanc e an d Servic e Saf ety Instructions and Practices O n l y t ow th e I mp l emen t b e hi n d a proper l y s i ze d an d equ i ppe d T rac t or which exceeds the weight of the Implement by at least 20%.
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-14 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never attempt to lubricate, adjust, or remove material from the Implement while it is in motion or while tracto r engine is running. (SG -20) Periodically inspect all moving parts for wear and replace when necessary with authorized service p art s.
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N Alamo Industrial mowers use balanced and matched system components for blade carriers, blades, cuttershaft s, knives, knife hangers, rollers, drivetrain components, and bearings.
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-16 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Alamo supplies safety decals on this product to p romote safe opera tion.
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P A RT NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 002369 4 DANGER Multiple- Hazard 2. 00753840 2 DANGER Foldin g Wing s/ Wing s Ra ised 3. 00756004 2 DANGER D/L Shield Missing 4. 00756005 2 DANGER Rotating D/L, Ent anglement 5.
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-18 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Peligro T ranslation, If you do not know how to read English, please fin d someone who knows how to read English. P/N 00725746 DANGER! S tay clear when lowering or raising wings.
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Keep all safe ty shielding installed, repaired and repla ced when damage d so that machine stays in safe condition. P/N 00756007 W ARNING ! Never use your hand to check for oil leaks.
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-20 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Do not operate with Belt Shield removed. Finger(s) may be pinched of f if get caught between V -Belt and Pulley . P/N 00758194 DANGER! Crushing and Pinch Point s. Moving machiney parts can pinch or crush or fall- which may cause injury or death.
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-21 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate without the SM V . P/N 03200347 Red Relector T ape. P/N 99203 Y ellow Relec tor T ape.
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-22 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY IMPORT ANT - Use ALAMO Genuine Flail Parts. P/N 03200432 Cutting Height Adjustment Chart P/N 002023 Instructions to properly lubricate and check mower for potential problems pr ior to operation.
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY 8 Hour Lubrication Chart P/N 002490 INFORMA TION - Pull to S tart, Push to S top 02962748 INFORMA TIO N - T o prevent pre mature hydra ulic component failure, do not over speed the engine.
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-24 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ALAMO NAME LOGO. P/N 001650 ALAMO INDUSTRIAL LOGO P/N 001651 NAME LOG O - Alamo In dustrial P/N 02960766 NAME - VERSA PRO P/.
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-25 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Wing Lowering Instructions . Following instructions will assure the safety of the operator and u nit.
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-26 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Read Operator’s Manual! The operator’s manual is located inside this canister .
SAFETY VERSA PRO 03/09 Safety Section 1-27 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intended to explain in broad te rms t he concept and effect of f ederal laws and regulations concerning employer and e mployee equipment operators.
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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION.
INTRODUCTION VERSA PRO 03/09 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Flail Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by sk illed workers.
INTRODUCTION VERSA PRO 03/09 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The V ersa Pro Flail Mower is designed for medium-du ty cutting such as lawn maintenance plus small weed and grass control. With a reasonable amount of prev entive maintenance, your mower will provide years of dependable ser vice.
INTRODUCTION VERSA PRO 03/09 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator ’s Manual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the Mower an d Power Unit.
Assembly Section 3-1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SECTION.
ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y The hydraulic system m ust be kept "SURGICA LL Y CLEAN" to ensure proper operation and long life of the pumps, moto r s, and valves. All component s have protective caps over openings connected to in ternal sp aces to prevent contam ination.
ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y MAINFRAME T O A TT ACHMENT FRAME ASSEMBL Y Place Mainframe on a level surface. Raise Mainfr ame with a fork lif t or hoist and att a ch the Ja ck st ands. Raise Jack stands until the Mainfr ame is raised to approximate ly 18".
ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y TRACTOR T O A TT ACHMENT FRAME ASSEMBL Y Raise the Attachment Frame Arms( 1) to a level height. Drive T ractor into Attachment Frame and align with the T ractor Attachment Frame Mount s (2).
ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DRIVELINE A TT ACHMENT Pull slide collar back and att ach one end to the T ractor PTO. Move yoke back and forth until locking collar "clicks" forward an d locks the yoke in place.
ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y WING MOWER A TT ACHMENT T o attach wing mower to mainfr ame. Align tilt link (1) wi th actuat or (2) and retain with pin (3). Proceed to lift frame (4) and align with lug on main frame (5), retain with pin (6) and with pin (7).
ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y ELECTRICAL CONNECTION A T TRACTOR Battery cable must be discon nected to prevent any elec trical shock. Un screw bottom screws from panel with regular tip screw driver (ASM-FL-0104).
ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CENTER MOWER ASSEMBL Y Attach the right and lef t Overarms (1) to the cutterhous ing. Secure with 5/8 x 1-3/4 b olts (2) and locknuts (3). Attach the A-Frame W eldment (4) to the Overarm s with bolts (2) and loc knuts (3).
ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CENTER MOWER ASSEMBL Y 1. Attach outboa rd bearing plate to cutterhousing. FORW ARD ROT A TION (Bearing p late mounts on le ft side of cutterhou sing.) a. Secure with 3/8 NC x 7/8 Bolt and nut at front mounting hole .
ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Asse mbly Section 3-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CENTER MOWER ASSEMBL Y Install idler ar m assembly to bearing plate. Do not secure at this time. ASM-FL-0052. 1. Remove fasteners and shaf t protector from end of drive shaft.
ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Asse mbly Se ction 3-11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y INST ALLA TION OF CENTER MOWER ASM-FL-01 1 1 1. T o properly attach center mower to mainframe , align lower links (1) to overar ms (2) and anti-swa y bar (3). Attach with 7/8" x 5" bolt and 7/8" locknut (4).
ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Asse mbly Section 3-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS Refer to the Tractor Manual when c onnecting hydr aulic hoses to th e tractor hydr aulic system. Numerous prec autions should be taken due to t he possibility of a pressure buildup within the hydraulic cir cuit.
ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Asse mbly Se ction 3-13 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HOSE CONNECTION A T TRACT OR 1. T o properly c onnect hydr aulic hoses to tr actor , c onnect right wing hose P/N 0283900 0 (1), and left wing hose P/N 02839000 (2). ASM -FL-01 12.
ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Asse mbly Section 3-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC CONNECTIO NS T O CYLINDER Connect the Hoses P/N 02965364 and P/N 02 961321 from T e e to Center Lift Hyd raulic Cylinders a t rod end.
ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Asse mbly Se ction 3-15 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC CONNECTION MOT ORS Lef t Wing Hydraulic Motor T o connect hydraulic hoses to left side mower , use hose P/N 002477 (identified as "B"). This ho se comes fro m filter at tank.
ASSEMBLY VERSA PRO 03/09 Asse mbly Section 3-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC Filter buggies or cart s are commercially available for hydraulic system charging. These consist of a h igh- efficiency , high-capacity filter , a pu mp, a drive motor , and hoses for supplying the mach ine’s hydraulic system.
Operation Sectio n 4- 1 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION SECTION.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION A L A M O I N D U S T R I A L V E R S A P R O F L A I L OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industrial V e rsa Pro flail mowers are manufact ured with quality material by skilled workers.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 88” Cutting Width T wo 10-Gauge Unitized Cutter Housings 1/2” Inboard and 5/16” W all Cuttershaft Replaceable.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must h ave the power , capacity and required equipment to safe ly operate the mower at a grou nd speed betwe en 2 and 5 MP H.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4-5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T ractor Requirement s and Cap abilities • ASAE approved Roll-Over Operat or Protective S tructure (RO PS) or ROPS cab and Seatbelt. • T ractor Safety Devices ...
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1.3 T ractor Horsepower The horsepower requ ired to operate the mower depends on many factors including the ve getation to be cu t, terrain con dition, opera tor experien ce, and cond ition of the mower and tr actor .
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 2. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACT OR Before gettin g onto the tractor , the operato r must read and complete ly understand the impl ement and tractor operator manuals.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. ST ARTING THE TRACT OR The operator mu st have a complete underst anding of the pl a cement, function, and opera tional use of all tractor controls before star ting the tractor .
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4-9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION mower . Always shut the T ractor completely down, place the tr ansmission in park, and se t the parking brake before you or anyone else attemp t s to connect or disco nnect the Implement and T racto r hi tc he s.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Roller Height Adjustment The mower ’s cutting height is se t by positioning the roller assembly for each mower sectio n. Each section must be set at the same height to ensure an even cut across the entire width of the mower .
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 5. DRIVELINE A TT ACHMENT The driveline yoke and trac tor PT O shaf t must be dirt free and greased fo r easy and secure attachment.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION “Bottoming Out” Check Procedu re” 1. Disconnect driveline from the tractor and slide the profiles together until fully comp ressed. 2. Place a mark on the in ner shield 1/8” from the end of the o uter shield and reatt ach the driveline to the PT O shaft.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.1 Mower Pre-Operati on Inspection/Service Before each mower use, a co mplete inspection and service is required to en sure the mower is in a good and safe working c ondition.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 T ractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator ’s ma nual to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed accordi ng to the manufacturers recommenda tions.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION The operator’s manual and safety signs af fixed on the unit contain important instru ctions on the saf e and proper use of the equipment.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Inspect the conditi on of the drive belt s. • Ensure the slip clutch is properly adjus ted and the friction pla tes are not frozen together . Reference the Maintenance Section for p roper slip clutc h maintenanc e.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Check for hydraulic oil leak s on the cylinders, along the hydraulic line s, and at tractor hydraulic port s. • Ensure each hydraulic cylinder is installed and ret ained correctly .
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 18 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Flail-W ing Mower PRE-OPERA TION Inspection Mower ID# ________________ Make ____________________ Date: ___________.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection Mower ID# ________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Sh.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 20 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. DRIVING THE TRACTO R AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport req uires the operator possess a thorough knowle dge of the model being operated an d precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached imp lem ent.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 21 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high speeds.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 22 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.3 Operating the Mower Wing T ransport Position The mower ’ s cent er of gravity is raised making the mower more prone to tippi ng when the wings are in the raised posit ion.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION terrain which could up set the mower . Operating Position Flail Mowers are cap able under adverse conditions of throwin g object s for great dist ances (100 yards or more) and cau sing ser iou s injur y or death.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 24 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines Damage resulting from over-collapse of th e driveline’s inner pro file a.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 25 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION When operatin g the tractor and mower ac ross slopes and inclines, through ditches, and other u neven terrain conditions, it is important to maintain suf ficient deck to gro und clearance.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 26 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Engage the PT O shaft at low engine sp eed and speed the engine up af ter blades are fully engaged. Never engage the PT O shaft at a high engin e speed. This coul d cause dama ge to the PT O shaft as well as the S peed Increaser and Pump.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 27 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.1 Foreign Debris Hazard Always wear your seat belt securely fa stened and on ly operate the tr actor and mower with the ROPS in the raised position.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 28 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.2 Byst ander/Pass ersby Precaution s If a bystan der comes within 100 yards of the tractor while the mower is being operated, stop the tra ctor at once, idle the engine and disengage the PTO.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 29 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.4 PT O RPM and Ground S peed Ground speed for mo wing will depend upon the heig ht, type, and density of vegetation to be cut. Recommended speed fo r efficient mower performan ce is betwee n 2 and 5 m ph.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 30 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not mow with two machines in the same ar ea except with Cab tractors with the wind ows closed. (SGM-1 1) Mow only in conditions where y ou have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 31 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR 9.1 S hutting Down the Implement T o shut down attached mower head, first bring the tractor to a complete st o p. Decrease engine RPM to idle then disenga ge cu tterhe ad.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 32 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Before disconnecting the mower , the PTO mu st be dise ngaged and all motion at a comple te stop. Move the mower to a level storage lo cation and lower both wings to the grou nd.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 33 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1 1. MOWER STORAGE It is recommended that the mower be stored lowered to ground level.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 34 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION If the tractor ’s hydra ulic pump is not independent of the tr actor PTO, or if the tractor PTO has to be run to have hydraulic power , disconnect the mower driveline from the tracto r PTO output shaf t.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 35 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 12.1 T ransporting on Public Roadways Extreme caution should be used wh en transporting the tractor an d impleme nt on public roadways.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 36 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Make sure that all tr actor flashing warning lights, headlight s, and brake/tail light s are functioning properly befor e proceeding onto public roads.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 37 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 12.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and implement, measure the height and width dimensions and gro ss weight of the complete loaded unit.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 38 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAU SE POSSIBLE REMEDY Mower will not rotate 1. Inline fuse blown. Replace Fuse. 2. Safety switch not making Adjust or replace safety contact.
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 39 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Cont’d) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Mower will not raise 1. Relief valve sett ing too low . Adjust relief valve. or raises slowly .
OPERATION VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4- 40 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAU SE POSSIBLE REMEDY Excessive case drain Excessive internal wear Disassemble motor , inspect parts and replace as nece ssary . Case drain flow should n ot exceed 1.
Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION.
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Mai ntenance Se ction 5-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DAIL Y CHECKS 1. Lubricate the VERSA PRO at the specified inter vals as outlined in th e lubrication diagram. All mower grease fittings are equipped with lubricap s which sn ap over the grease fittings to prevent dirt fr om entering the fittings.
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Mai ntenance Se ction 5-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION INFORMA TION Before operating your Mower , make sure it is properly l ubricated and th oroughly inspected.
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Mai ntenance Se ction 5-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CHANGING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FIL TER A large capacity filter is located on top of the hydraulic oil reservoir . Mnt-FL-0078 . The filter will trap particles which are .
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Mai ntenance Se ction 5-5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CHANGING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FIL TER (Cont’d) 1. Clean the filter co ver to prevent dirt from entering tank. 2. Loosen the four bolt s on the filter cover . Mnt-FL-0004.
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Mai ntenance Se ction 5-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CHANGING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FIL TER (Cont’d) 5. Remove filter . Inspect material trapped by the filter . It can indi c ate part s wear in the system. Mnt-FL-000 8.
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Mai ntenance Se ction 5-7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GENERAL Mowing is accom plished by a series of knives which rotate at high speed on a shaf t. The shaft is driven by a hydraulic moto r th ro ug h a set of dr ive belts.
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Mai ntenance Se ction 5-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE ROLLER BEARING REPLACEMENT 1. Remove roller and both bearing and bracket assemblies fro m mower . Lift the mower only high enough to remove the roller a ssembly .
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Mai ntenance Se ction 5-9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CUTTERSHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT OUTBOARD BEARING . (Mnt-FL-0021) 1. Lift cutter unit to maximum horiz on tal height ; then securely support en ds of cutterhousing.
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CUTTERSHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT (Cont’d) INBOARD (DRIVE) BEARING . (Mnt-FL-0023 & Mnt-FL-0058 ) 7. Remove Belt Guard. 8. Remove spring from idler arm. 9. Remove moto r mounting bracket f asteners, at the cutterhousing.
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CUTTERSHAFT REPLACEMENT NOTE: It is recommended that cuttersha ft bearing an d housing assemblies be replaced when replacing cuttershaft. 1. Place unit on the ground or secure ly support at a co nvenient height.
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HYDRAULICS GENERAL VERSA PRO hydraulic system consists of two circuits. The power circuit drives th e cuttershaft. The control circuit lift s and tilts the cutter unit.
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-13 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE REPLACING HYDRAULIC PUMPS The pump unit for the power circuit is a piston fixed di splace ment pump ( see specifications) an d is PT O driven. It is mounted on the mainframe above the hydraulic reservoir .
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE RESER VOIR Mnt-FL-0080 The reservoir stores hydraulic system oil. The b reat her ca p which is mounted on top of the reserv oir prevent s a pressure buildup or vacuum from occurring in the tank as oil level chan ges.
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-15 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SOLENOID CONTROL V AL VE (Cont’d) CHECKING SOLENOID V AL VE A. With engine run ning, turn the mower ON/OFF switch in the "ON" position. Check voltage level at the solenoid.
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE INSPECTION 1. Inspect flat surface of the backplate. T he finish on the piston block side sh ould be smooth and free of grooves. DO NOT LAP BACKPLA TE W EAR SURF ACE.
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-17 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC MOT OR DISASSEMBL Y 1. Clean outside of unit thoroughly . Refer to Hydraulic Motor illustra tion in the Parts Listing section. 2. Clamp shaft in a protect ed ja w v ise with backplate end up.
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-18 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE INSPECTION 1. W ash all parts thoroughly in a suitable solvent. 2. Examine needle b earings in housin g and back plate. 3. In spect thrust washers and thrust bearing.
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-19 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE LIFT CYLINDERS DISASSEMBL Y OF LIFT CYLINDER For part numbers and illustration, re fer to the Part s Listing section. 1. Disconnect hoses at cylinder . Cap all hoses to prev ent fluid cont amination.
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-20 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE EXTERNAL COIL SLIP CL UTCH DISK REPLACEMENT TO DISASSEMBLE EXTERN AL COIL SPRING CLUTCH (Refer to Mnt-FL-0083 ) Before beginning disassem bly , remove or fold shields out of th e way and clean of f dirt and trash from the area.
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-21 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE TO REPLACE SHIELDS 1. Make cert a in that all Driveline Canopy Shields are in good re p air and rotate smoo th ly on the Drivelines. Replace Bearings and/or Inte gral Shields if necessary .
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-22 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE TO TEST FOR FROZEN CLUTCHES 1. Mark across Clutch Disks and Plates plainly with sof t chalk so that yo u can tell if Clutch slips (would mis- align the marks). 2.
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-23 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO T ANK FI LLING INSTRUCTIONS USE Universal Tr actor Hydraulic oil only . A VERSA PRO will require approximately 26 gallons of oil to fill the hydraulic tank, hoses, and cooling tubes in the mower deck.
MAINTENANCE VERSA PRO 03/09 Maintenan ce Section 5-24 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STORAGE Y our mower represent s an investment from which y ou should get the greatest possible benefit.
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ALAMO-INDUSTRIAL LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED WARRANTIES 1.01. Alamo Industrial warrants for one year from the purchase dat e to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser 1.
T o keep your implement running efficien tly an d safely , read your manual thoroug hly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Ma nual. The T able of Cont ents clearly identifies each section where you ca n easily find the information you need.
VERSA PRO - SOM 3/09 Printed in USA P/N 803350C.
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