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©2006 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 03/06 Part No. 00761808C 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 MOWER This Opera tor's Manual is an integr al 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 practice s.
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T able of Contents SAFETY SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 General Safety Instructions and Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tractor Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 3-Point Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BLADE CARRIER INSTALLA TION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 BLADE TIMING AND RO TATION (FIGURE Mnt-R -0102) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety Section 1-1 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY SECTION.
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1-2 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A safe and careful operator is the best operator . Sa fety is of primary im portance to th e manufa cturer an d should be to the ow ner/opera tor .
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1-3 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Battery posts, ter minals and related accessories cont ain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer , birth defects or other reproducti ve harm.
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1-4 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Al ways rea d care f u ll y an d comp l y f u ll y w ith th e manu f ac t urer ’ s instructions when handling oil, solvents, cleansers, and any other chemical agen t. (SG-22) KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING ELEMEN TS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death.
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1-5 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT operate this Implement o n a Tra ctor that is not properly maint ained.
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1-6 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not operate Mower if excessive vibration exist s. Shut down PT O and the T ractor engine. In sp ect the Mowe r to dete rm ine th e so urce of the vibration. If Mowe r blad es a re missing or damaged replace them immediately .
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1-7 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY S tart tractor only when properly seate d in the Tractor seat. S tarting a tractor in gear can resu lt in injury or death. Read the T ractor operators manual for proper starting instructions.
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1-8 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Mow only in conditions where you have clear visi bility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkness or foggy cond itions whe re you cannot clearly see at least 100 yards in front and to the sides of the tractor and mower .
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1-9 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Avoid m owing in reverse direction when possible. Check to make sure there are no persons behind the mower and use extreme care when m owing in reverse. Mow only at a slow ground speed where you can safe ly ope rate and control the tractor and mower .
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1- 10 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Rotary Mowers are capable un der adverse conditions of throwing object s for great distances (100 ya rds or more) and causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully .
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1- 11 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Di sconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and Prac- tices T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT use a PT O adapter to attach a non-matchi ng Implement driveline to a T ractor PT O.
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1- 12 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Allow sufficient cl earance for the Implement to swing outward while turning. Implements carried behi nd the Tractor will swing ou tside the tire path when making tu rns. Contacting a solid object while turning will cause eq uipment damage and possible injury .
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1- 13 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y 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 we ight of the Impl ement by at least 20%.
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1- 14 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY N ever wor k un d er th e I mp l emen t , th e f ramewor k , or any lift e d component unless the Implement is securely supported or blocked up to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious injury or even death.
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1- 15 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices Replace bent or broken bl ades with new blades. N EVER A TTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN OR WELD ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKEL Y CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT F AILURE AND POS SIB LE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES.
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1- 16 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Alamo supplies sa fety decal s on thi s pro duct to promote safe operatio n.
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1- 17 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO T ranslat e Safety Material 2. 007491 17 1 DANGER Multiple Hazard 3. 00756004 3 DANGER D/L Shield Missing. Do not oper ate 4.
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1- 18 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY NOTE: Alamo supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Da mage to the d ecals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditi oni ng.
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1- 19 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO T ranslat e Safety Material 2. 007491 17 1 DANGER Multiple Hazard 3. 00756004 3 DANGER D/L Shield Missing. Do Not Operate.
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1- 20 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Peligro T ranslation, If you do not know how to read English, please find someone who knows how to read English. P/N 00725746 DANGER! Multi-Hazard Decal (Refer T o Front Cover) P/N 007491 17 DANGER! Guard Missing, Do Not Oper ate.
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1- 21 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. 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 W ARNIN G! Never use yo ur hand to ch eck for oil leaks.
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1- 22 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY IMPORT ANT - Use only G enuine Alamo Industrial replacement p arts. P/N 02925100 PELIGRO! S panish T ranslati on for Driveline Safety P/N 00773723 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible.
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1- 23 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator's Manual (with r epair part s) and warranty was attached to this implement during final inspection. P/N 00763977 IMPORT ANT! Required For Jackshaft Unit. Suggested for standa rd shaft.
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1- 24 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY P/N D132 T ime Blade Carriers Perpendicular to Each Other . Blade Rotation Counter Clockwise. P/N D137 Blade Rotation Clockwise. P/N D138 Attention! Do not operate u n til all slip clutches are properly adjust an d ar e not frozen.
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1- 25 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Name LOG O - Alamo Industrial P/N 00757139 NAME LOG O - Alamo Industrial P/N 02960766 NAME LOGO - A96B P/N 00769875 Amber Reflector .
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1- 26 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator ’s ma nual is located inside this canister .
SAFETY A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1- 27 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws an d regulations concerning emplo yer and employee equipment o perat ors.
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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION.
INTRODUCTION A96B 03/06 Introductio n Section 2-2 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled worker s. 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 A96B 03/06 Introductio n Section 2-3 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION These mowers are available in lift, pull, semi-moun t, or hydraulically offset sem i-mount t ype hitch configurations. These ru gged Mowers are de signed for medium-d uty work.
INTRODUCTION A96B 03/06 Introductio n Section 2-4 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator ’s Ma nual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement.
Assembly Section 3-1 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SECTION.
ASSEMBLY A96B 03/06 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y The A96B Mower will attach to most tractors with Cat. II and lII Quick Hit ch. The A96B can be purchased for tractors with 540 or 1000 RPM PT O. DEALER SET -UP INSTRUCTIONS Assembly of this mower is the resp onsibility of the Alamo dealer .
ASSEMBLY A96B 03/06 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y A-FRAME ASSEMBL Y - LIFT TYPE (CONT’D) ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION 1. 1 A-Frame - RH 2. 1 A-Frame - LH 3. 2 Brace 4. 2 Brace - Support 5. 2 Bushing 1-1/8OD x 9/16Lg 6. 6 Bushing 1OD x 7/16Lg 7.
ASSEMBLY A96B 03/06 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y T AIL WHEEL ASSEMBL Y - LIFT TYPE 1. Attach Beam Sup port Weldment s (2) to the Main Fram e Assembly with 1/2” x 1-1/2” Bolt s (6) & Locknuts(7). (Figure Asm-R-0135) 2.
ASSEMBLY A96B 03/06 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y The Component s of these machines are quite heavy . Block all component s up securely before working under or puttin g extremities under such part s.
ASSEMBLY A96B 03/06 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Attach the Axle Arms to the Main Axle maintaining Dim. A approximately equal to Dim. B when clamp bolts are tighten. However , these Dim. may vary slightly if needed to help level the Mower Deck f rom side to side.
ASSEMBLY A96B 03/06 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y MOWER SUPPORT ROD (OFFSET PULL MODEL ONL Y) Attach support stand (2) at the right fro nt bolt welded in the frame main cross me mber . Insert long rod (1) through hole in top en d of stand (2).
ASSEMBLY A96B 03/06 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. 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 be hind the Center Gearbox. Retain using 1 x 2-3/4 bolt and locknut.
ASSEMBLY A96B 03/06 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y WHEELS - PULL TYPE Install the Wheels on the Wheel Hubs. Note : If Laminated T ires are used, plac e the flat side of the Lug Nut against the Wheel Fig ure ASM-R-0146.
ASSEMBLY A96B 03/06 Assembly Section 3-10 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SHIELD ASSEMBL Y Remove and discard the two top bolt s from the Ce nter G earbox. Att ach Bracket (1) to th e Ce nter Gea rbo x with M10 x 40 Bolt s (2), and Flatwash ers (3) in the same hole location.
ASSEMBLY A96B 03/06 Assembly Section 3-11 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y CHECK CHAINS (EXTRA EQUIP- MENT) FOR LIFT -MODELS Check Chains are available for att achment to front of Mower as an a ccessory .
ASSEMBLY A96B 03/06 Assembly Section 3-12 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y FRONT AND REAR DEFLECT ORS (St a ndard Equi pment) and CHA IN GUARDS (Optional Equipmen t at additional cost) Front and Rear rubber-fabric Deflectors are S tandard Equipment and Front and Re ar Chain Guards are optional at extra cost.
ASSEMBLY A96B 03/06 Assembly Section 3-13 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y CHAIN GUARD (EXT RA EQUIPMENT) CHAIN GUARDS: Front and Rear Chain Guar ds (Optional Equipment) are recommen ded for higher than normal usage (100 hou rs or more per year) and will provide prot ection from thrown objects with careful operation.
ASSEMBLY A96B 03/06 Assembly Section 3-14 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y JACKSHAFT BEARING SUPPORT ASSEMBL Y Insert the splined end o f jackshaft into the Bearing Support, (Figure ASM-R-0154) , and attach the Jackshaft Bearing Support to the T ongue Lugs as shown.
Operation Sectio n 4- 1 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION SECTION.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Operation Sec tio n 4-2 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION ALAMO A96B MEDIUM-DUTY ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Alamo A96B rotary mowers are manu factured with quality ma terial by skilled workers.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Operation Sec tio n 4-3 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1. S tandard Equipment and S pecifications A96B Horsepower Required 50 HP Cutting Capacity (Max.) 2” Cutting Height 1-12” Safety Deflector S td. Cutting Width 8’ Overall Length 101” 136” Weight (Approx.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Operation Sec tio n 4-4 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS 2. OPERA T OR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator .
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Operation Sec tio n 4-5 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power capacity to lift, pull, and oper ate the Power T ake Off (P TO) at the mower’s rated speed while traveling at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Operation Sec tio n 4-6 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.3 T ractor Horsepower The power requir ed to operate a mower is determin ed by the tractor P TO horsepower . For most mowing conditions, the A96B lift mower requir es a tractor with at least 50 HP .
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Operation Sec tio n 4-7 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 2.5 Drawbar-Pull T ype Mower For equipment op erating at 540 RPM, the tractor drawbar must be position ed at a 14” distance from the hitch point to th e PTO sha ft end for proper operation and minimal wear to the driveline.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Operation Sec tio n 4-8 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.7 Power T ake Off (PTO) Depending on th e unit, the mower is designed to opera te at a P TO speed of 540 or 10 00 RPM. Most tractors operate at either 540, or a combina tion of 540 and 1000 RPM PT O speeds.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Operation Sec tio n 4-9 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3.1 Boarding the T ractor Use both hands and equ ipped handrails and steps for supp ort when boarding the tractor . Never use control levers for suppor t when mounting the tractor .
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-10 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4. ST ARTING THE TRACT OR The operat or must have a complete un derstanding of th e placemen t, function , and operatio nal use of all tractor cont rols before starting the tracto r .
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-11 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 5.1 Connecting the Mower-Lif t T ype and Semi-Mount T ype 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with th e correct P TO shaf t. Change shaf ts if needed. 2. Shorten or r emove the tractor draw bar to avoid interf erence when raising and low ering the mower .
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-12 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5.2 Connecting the Mower-Pull T ype 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with th e correct PTO shaft and the drawbar is extended 14” from th e PTO shaf t end for a 540 RPM mower and 16” fo r a 1000 RPM unit.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-13 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.1 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.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-14 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. Extend the tr actor ’s top 3-point link so that when lifting the mower , the front of the deck will raise 2 to 2½” before the tail wheel(s) leaves the ground. Th is will allow the mower to follow the contour of uneven terrain.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-15 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.3 Setting Deck Pitch T o facilitate safe and efficient operation, the mower should be operated with the deck appr oximately 3/4” LOWER IN THE FR ONT THAN THE REAR. Setting Deck Pitch-Lif t and Semi-Mount T ype 1.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-16 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping drive line must be inspected to ensur.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-17 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Shorten the driveline profiles as follows : • Remove the driveline from the tractor .
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-18 © 2006 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 angle betwe en the tr actor and mower must be determined to ensure the joint angle does not over-extend which can cause CV joint damage.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-19 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9. PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SER VICE Before each use, a pre-ope ration inspection and service of the imple ment and tractor must be performed.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-20 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 T ractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator ’s manua l to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed accordi ng to the manufacturers recommenda tions.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-21 © 2006 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 .
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-22 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Lift T yp e-E ns ur e th e tailwheel be am po sitio n support bolts are prope rly installed and tightened.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-23 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Inspect blades and blade bo lts for looseness and excessive wear . Make sure t he 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.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-24 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10. DRIVING THE TRACTOR 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 A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-25 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T ransport only at safe spe eds. Serious accidents a nd injuries can result from operating this equipmen t at unsafe speeds. Underst and the T ractor and Implement and ho w it handles before transporting on street s and highways.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-26 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting Make sure the tr actor brakes are in good oper ating condition. T ractor brakes can be set to ope rate independently allowing sin gle rear wheel braking action or locked together to provide simult aneous rear wheel braking.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-27 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks or going up sharp inclines, it is poss.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-28 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Damage resulting fro m over-collapse of the driveline’ s inner profile and its o uter housing may allow the driveline to come loose from the T ractor which could cause bodily injury to the operator or byst anders and/or extensive damage to the T ractor or Implement.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-29 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1 1. OPERA TING THE T RACTOR AND IMPLEMENT THE OPERA TOR MUST COMPLETEL Y UNDERST AND HOW TO OPERA TE THE TRA CTOR AND IMPLEMENT AND ALL CONTROLS BEFO RE A TTEMPTING TO OPERA TE.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-30 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.1 Foreign Debris Hazards Before mowin g, inspect the area to make sure there are no fore ign objects that the mower blades could hit or b ecome entangled with. Rem ove all foreign object s and debris.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-31 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are capable un der adverse conditions of throwing object s for great distances (100 ya rds or more) and causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully .
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-32 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. 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. Recommend ed speed for efficient mowe r performance is be tween 2 and 5 mph.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-33 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. 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 you have clear visi bility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-34 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is r aised for an y re ason, including clearance or for turning.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-35 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 11 . 6 S hutting Down the Implement T o shut down the implement, first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then slow down the implement by reducing the eng ine speed before disengagin g the PT O.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-36 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Always shut the T ractor completely down, pl ace t he transmiss ion in park, and se t the parking brake before you or a nyone else atte mpts to connect or disconnect the Implemen t and T ractor hitches.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-37 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 13. MOWER STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the mower at the en d of the season is critical to maintaining it s appearance and to help ensure years of de pendable service.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-38 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Before transporting th e tractor and mower , idle the tractor engine, disengag e the PT O and wait for all mower moving parts to come to a complete stop. Once all mower part s are completely stopped, raise the mower to transport height.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-39 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION The SMV (Slow-Moving V ehicle) emblem is universal symbol used to aler t drivers of the presence of equipment tr aveling on roadways at a slow speed. SMV signs are a triangular brigh t orange with r eflective r ed trim f or both ea sy day an d night visibility .
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-40 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Reduce speed befor e turning or applying the brakes. Ensure that both brake pedals are locked together when operating on public roads.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-41 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION TROUBLESHOOTIN G GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy MOWER VIBRA TES Blade locked back. Loosen locked Bla de. Drivelines not phased. Replace Driveline. Blade broken. Replace Blades in set s.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-42 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Blade Bolts W orking Loose Bolts not ti ghtened. T ighten Bolts to 300 ft./lbs. Bolt hole elongated o r oversized. Replace Blade Carrier . Locknut worn out. Replace Locknut.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-43 © 2006 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T ongue bending or binding Improper Drawbar . Add attaching Plate to all 3 -Point in turns. draw bars. BREAKING BLADE BOL TS Operating with loose Blade Bolt s. T ighten Blade Bolts to 300 ft.
OPERATION A96B 03/06 Ope ration Section 4-44 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION SHAFT OR TUBE TWISTED Over-loaded. Replace part and then slow down or or raise Mower . Use protective device. TUBE BROKEN IN WELDED Ov er-loaded. Replace p art. SEAM YOKE BROKEN A T Over-loaded.
Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 1 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION.
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Se ction 5-2 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operating your Rot ary Cutter , make sure it is properly lubricated and th oroughly inspected. Only a minimum of time and effort is requir ed to regularly lubr icate and maintain this machin e to provide long life and trouble free oper ation.
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Se ction 5-3 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX The Gearbox has been filled with lubricant to the T e st Plug Level prior to shipme nt. However , you should check the oil level at T est Plug before op erating, and frequently there after .
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Se ction 5-4 © 2006 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 e ach 8 hours of use.
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Se ction 5-5 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD 1. T o rem o ve th e ou te r CV con e, re mov e the locking screws from shie ld cone. Remove cone over yoke. Remove bearing ring and remove the lo cking screw s from inner shield cone .
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Se ction 5-6 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 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 onto the shaft and align hole for clamp ing cone with annular groove of gearbox sh aft.
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Se ction 5-7 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SHARPENING Always sharpen both blade s at same time to maintain ba lance. Follow original sharpening p attern as shown in Figure Mnt-R-0008. Always shar pen blades by grinding.
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Se ction 5-8 © 2006 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 gearb ox output shaft an d install special washer nut.
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Se ction 5-9 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE TIMING PROCEDURE 1. Raise the mower to m inimum height to allow suf f icient clearance between the mower deck a nd ground to visually inspect blade carriers. 2.
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SEASONAL CLUT CH MAINTENANCE It is important that the clutch es slip when an obstacle or load heavier than the clutch setting is encountered.
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MOWER ST ORAGE Y our rot ary mower represent s an investment from which you should get the greatest possibl e benefit.
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Section 5-12 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE T OOLS NEEDED FOR DISASSEM BL Y AND ASSEMBL Y OF T GEARBOX 1. Caulking Gun w/ #5900 Locktite 2. Impact W rench 3. Ball Pin Hammer 4. T orque Wrench 5. Retaining Ring Pliers 6.
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Section 5-13 © 2006 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 Lock washer 10. 24 Bolt 1 1.
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Section 5-14 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Disassembly and Assembly Procedures for T -BOX Refer to Figure MNT -R-01 18 for location of all item number s in procedures. Remove Main Input Shaft Ste p I . Drain oil from gearbox.
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Section 5-15 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Assembly Procedure for T - BOX Assembly can be accomplished by re ve rsing the disassembly procedure. Figure Mnt-R-01 19 . Ste p I . Install sp acer (4), gear (3), and bearing con es (8) onto shaft.
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Section 5-16 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Step VIII. Check backlash between gear set. Backla sh should be.012 to.024 inches. If backlash is to small ad d shims between main housing and input hub . Remove shims for excessive backlash.
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Section 5-17 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 1. Bearing Driver 2. Gasket Seala nt 3. Impact W rench 4. Chisel 3/16” Wide Blade 5. Sledge Ham mer 6. Ball Pin Hammer 7. Socket Wrench 8. Screw Driver 9. Punch - Long dr ift 10.
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Section 5-18 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Disassembly Instructions for Outer Gearbox Note: Drain all oil from Ge arbox before disassembly . Mount the Gearb ox in a Vice to aid in disassembly an d assembly . Step 1.
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Section 5-19 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Ste p 3. Unlock tab on special lock washer which locks top output shaft nu t in place ( Figure Mnt-R-0123 ). Remove lock washer , gear , shims and spacer ( Figure 23 ).
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Section 5-20 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Ste p 5 Insert long punch into top end of output shaft a nd drive shaft, bea ring cones and cups out of lower housing (Figure Mnt-R-0125). Note! Drive shaft until lower b earing cup is out of housing.
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Section 5-21 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCT IONS FOR GEARBOX Ste p 1 . Install bearing cups into lower en d of main housing. Using appropriate tool, inst all first cup, then spacer , and then last cup.
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Section 5-22 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Step 4. Install nut and tighten snug against wash er . S trike each end of shaf t with hammer to seat all part s. Check rolling torque of output shaft. Figure MNT -R-0129.
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Section 5-23 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Ste p 5 Place output cap on the output shaf t and check the gap betwee n housing and cap to see how many gaskets will be required. Remo ve the output cap and install the gasket s.
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Section 5-24 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Ste p 8 Install shims if they were present at disassembly against back side gear .
MAINTENANCE A96B 03/06 Maintenance Section 5-25 © 2006 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Gear Backlash Adjustment Ste p 1 1 Gear backlash adjustment is accomplished by movi ng shims from front to back gear side or vise versa. T o increase backlash move.012” thick shim from back to front side of gea r .
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.
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