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©2009 Alamo Group Inc. EAGLE 20/14 Published 03/09 Part NO. 00779092C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL 1502 East W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-379-1480 FLEX-WING MECHANICAL LEVEL LIFT ROT AR Y MOWER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of the safe opera tion of this machine and must be maintaine d with the un it at all times.
T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implement s with moving part s are potentially hazard ous . There is no substitute for a cautio us , safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonab le safety practices.
T able of Content s SAFETY SECTION ........................... .............................. ........................ ........1-1 General Safety Instructions and P ractices ................... ................ ................. ................ .....
Boarding the Tractor . ...... ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. .. ........................... ..... 4-8 Dismounting the Tractor .. ... ... ............. ............. .............
SLIP CLUTCHES ............ ............. ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. .... ...................... ...... 5-16 TIRES AND WHEELS .. ... ... ... .... ... ............. ... ... .... ............
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Safety Section 1-1 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY SECTION.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-2 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary import ance to the manu facturer and should be to the owner/operator .
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constitue nts, a nd cert ain vehicle compone nts cont ain or emit chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause cancer and birth defects or oth er reproductive harm.
SAFETY Eagle 20 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 n oisy enough to cause permanent he aring loss.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY U se ex t reme cau ti on w h en ge tti ng on t o th e I mp l emen t t o per f orm rep a i rs, ma i n t enance an d when removing accu mulated material. Only st and on solid flat surfaces to ensure good footing.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-6 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety In structions and Practices Repeated or subst antial breathing of hazardou s dusts, includin g crystalline silica, could ca use fatal or serious respiratory disease including silicosis.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operate this Eq uipment only with a T ractor eq uipped with an approved ro ll- over-protectiv e system (ROP S).
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-8 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not operate this Equi pment with hy draulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil and fuel are explosive and the ir presence could present a ha zard.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY There are obvio us and hidden potential h azards in the operation of th is Mower . REMEMBER! This machine is often oper ated in heavy brush and in heavy weeds. The Bla des of this Mower ca n throw objects if shields are not pro perly installed an d maintained.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-10 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of equipment and grass fires while operating, servicing, and rep airing the Mower and T ractor: -Equip the T ractor with a fire exti nguisher in an accesible location.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Rotary Mowers are capa ble under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great dist ances (300 feet or more) an d causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messag es carefully .
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-12 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Disconnecting Im plement Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT use a PTO ada pter to attach a non-matching Im plement driveline to a T ractor PTO.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices Be particularly ca reful when transporting the Im ple ment with the T ractor . T urn curves or go up hills only at a low speed and using a grad ual steering angle.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-14 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransport only at speeds where you can maintain con trol of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from o perating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders ta nd the T ractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on street s and high ways.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices Secure the Implement for tr ansport before traveling on public ro ads.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-16 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not modify or alter this Implement. Do not permit anyo ne to modify or alter this Implement, any of its compon ents or any Impl ement func tion.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices Replace bent or b roken blades with new blades.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-18 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Alamo Industrial supp lies safety decals on this pr oduct to promote safe oper ation. Damage to the decals may occur while in sh ipping, use, or reconditioning.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Get Manual T ranslated 2. 00753840 2{1} DANGER Folding Wings 3. 00756004 ((3{1})) DANGER Driveline Shield Missing 4. 00756005 3{1} DANGER Rotating Dr iveline 5.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-20 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Peligro T ranslation, If yo u do not know how to read English, please find someone who knows how to read English. P/N 00725746 DANGER! S tay clear when lowering or raising wings.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-21 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Maintain shields and deflectors in good condition. Failure to do so may lead to injury or even death. P/N 00769736 W ARNING! Ne ver use your hand to check for oil leaks.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-22 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! Make certain that drivelines are correct length and are se curely attach ed. P/N 00756494 IMPORT ANT - Use only G enuine Alam o Industrial replacement p arts. P/N 02925100 DANGER! Keep everyone clear when lifting, folding, and working und er raised component s.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Avoid Bodily Injur y , Use 10 00 RPM PTO S peed Only . P/N D1 14 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transpo rt or operate without the SM V .
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-24 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator's Manu al (with repair p arts) and warra nty was attached to this implement during final inspection. P/N 00763977 IMPORT ANT! Required For Jackshaft Unit. Suggested for standa rd shaft.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-25 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY NAME LO GO - Alamo Industrial P/N 02960766 Name LOG O - Alamo In dustrial P/N 00757139 NAME LOGO - EAGLE 20 EAGLE 20 NAME LOG.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-26 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY INFORMA TION - 5 Y ear Gearbox W arranty P/N 00771283 Read Operato r ’s Manua l! The operator’s manual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one from you r dealer .
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-27 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Multi Hazard Decal Sheet P/N 007491 17.
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-28 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY PELIGRO! S panish T ranslati on for Driveline Safety P/N 00773723 W ARNING! DO NOT transport at spe eds higher than 20 mph. Only transport behind a pro perly sized and equipped tractor .
SAFETY Eagle 20 03/09 Safety Section 1-29 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in br oad terms the co ncept and effect of federal la ws and regulations concerning employe r and employee equipme nt operat ors.
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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION.
INTRODUCTION Eagle 20 03/09 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled worker s.
INTRODUCTION Eagle 20 03/09 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Y our Eagle 20 is a heavy- duty Cutter/Shredder designed pr imarily for weed and grass co ntrol, brush up to 2" diameter , and shredding row cr ops such as cotton a nd corn stalks.
INTRODUCTION Eagle 20 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 understand the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement.
Assembly Section 3-1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SECTION.
ASSEMBLY Eagle 20 03/09 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y General Assemby Set up cutter as rece ived from factory with these in structions. Refer to Parts Listing Section for further information when necessary Select a suitable working a rea.
ASSEMBLY Eagle 20 03/09 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y T o ngue Attachment T o assemble the tongue (FIGURE Asm-R-0013) . Align the lugs of the tongue with the top holes of th e mainframe hitch plate (1). Insert the pivot pin (2) and fasten with 2 - 1/2" x 1 1/4" bolt (3) and 1/2 " locknut (4).
ASSEMBLY Eagle 20 03/09 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Wing Section Att achements While the Center Section is still solidly blocked, attach th e Wing Sectio ns (1 ) in the horizont al plane. Using Hinge Pins (2), a ttach the Right an d Left Wing Sections to the Center Sections.
ASSEMBLY Eagle 20 03/09 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Center Section Level Lif t Axle Att achme nt (Figure Asm-R-0017 ) Attach the Center Level Lif t Axle (1) to the Ce nter Section (2) with the Center Pins (3), Bolts (4), and Nuts (5).
ASSEMBLY Eagle 20 03/09 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Axle Adjustment Rod Att achment Attach the Axle Adjustm ent Rod w/Bushings (1) to the Center Axle (2) and Wing Axle (3) with bolt s an d locknuts (4). Install S pacers (5) as shown.
ASSEMBLY Eagle 20 03/09 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y TIRES AND WHEELS Before installing any tires and wheel s make cert ain the Cutter is jack ed up high enough and is securely supported. When installing a segmented or Airplane tire, be sure the flat side of the lug nut is against the Wheel.
ASSEMBLY Eagle 20 03/09 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Rubber S top Att achment The S pring S top is assembled to the stop bra cket (1) with the 1/2 x 5 1 /2 capscrew (2) inserte d thru the stop (3) , sp ring (4) and locknut (5).
ASSEMBLY Eagle 20 03/09 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Rubber Deflectors (S t andard) Attach the Center F ro nt De fle cto r B ar s(2 ) an d Ce nte r Se ctio n Def l ec to rs( 1) to th e Ce nt er Se ctio n with th e bo lts (5) Flatwa sher (6) and Locknut(8).
ASSEMBLY Eagle 20 03 /09 Assembly Section 3-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Chain Guard Att achment CHAIN GUARDS: Front an d Rear Chain Guar ds (Optional Equipment at extr a cost) are recommended for higher than normal usage (1 00 hours or more per y ear ) and will provide pr otection from thrown objects with careful operation.
ASSEMBLY Eagle 20 03/09 A ssembly Section 3-11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Counterweight Att achment For the two section cutter the Counter weight Attachment (1) m ust be installed to the left sid e of the Center Section with the Hinge Pin and Retaining Pin (Follo w the Wing Attachment in this section).
ASSEMBLY Eagle 20 03 /09 Assembly Section 3-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Driveline Clamp Cone Y o ke Operating Instructions Loosen the yoke clamp cone with a 1 1/16” (17mm) wrench and remove the cone from yoke. Slide yoke onto the shaf t and align hole for clamping con e with annular groove of gearbox shaf t.
ASSEMBLY Eagle 20 03/09 A ssembly Section 3-13 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Three S pool Control V alve Inst allation A Three-S pool Control V alve is available from your dealer for use with tractors having eith er an open or closed center Hydraulic System.
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Operation Sec tio n 4- 1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION SECTION.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Section 4-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION ALAMO INDUSTRIAL EAGLE 20/14 ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA T ION INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industrial Eagle 2 0/14 rotary mowe rs are manufactured with quality ma terial by skill ed workers.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Section 4-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1. St andard Equipment and S pecifications Eagle 20 Eagle 14 Cutting Width 240” 162” T ransport Width 1 15” 10.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Section 4-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to oper ate the mower must have the powe r capacity to lif t, pull, and operate the Power T ake Off ( PTO) at the mower ’s rated speed wh ile traveling at a g round speed between 2 and 5 MPH.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Section 4-5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION mower with a tractor th at does not meet the followin g requirement s may cause tractor or mower damage and be a potential danger to the operator and p assersby .
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Section 4-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.3 T ractor Horsepower The horsepower re quired to operate the mower dep ends on several op erating fa ctors includ ing the vege tation to be cut, terrain condition, oper ator experience, cond ition of the mower and tractor , and others.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Section 4-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 2.5 T ractor Hydraulics The mower center section and each wing ar e positioned with hydraulic cylin ders t hat are operated by the tractor hydr aulic pump.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Section 4-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACT OR Before getting onto the tr actor , the operator must read and completely underst and the implement and tractor operator manuals.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Section 4-9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION BEFORE leaving the tractor seat, always engage the brake and/or set the tractor transmission in parking ge ar , disengage the PTO, stop the engine, remove the key , and wait for all moving part s to stop.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5.1 Connecting the Mowe r T ongue to the T ractor 1. Ensure the tractor is eq uipped wi th the corr ect PTO shaf t and the drawbar is set at the correct length. 2. Using the p arking jack, pos ition the tongue clevis to the height of the tractor dra wbar .
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 5.2 Connecting Mower Hydrau lic Lines to the T ractor With the tract or shut down a nd secured in position, re li eve hydrau lic pressure from the tractor by moving the control levers back an d forth several times or placing the levers in the float position.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T o activate the 3-spool hydraulic control valve, tie the tractor’s hydraulic control lever back to kee p hydraulic oil continuously fed to the valve bank.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.1 Setting Deck Height LEVELING DECK CENTER SECTION 1. Place the tractor and mower o n a level su rface and lower b oth wings. 2. Use the center section hydraulic cylinder to set the mower at approxima tely 3/4 ” above the desired cutting height.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.3 Lowest Cutting Height NOTE: Only operate in the lower position wh en you are mowing in an agricultural application, be sure there are no byst anders, passerby or livestock with in 300 feet.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Also raise both skid shoe s from the lower holes to the upper holes as shown in Figure Op-2 46 .
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.1 Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tracto r , the telescoping driveline must be inspected to .
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION “B o tt om i ng O u t” Ch ec k P roce d ure • Disconnect driveline from the tractor and slide the profiles together u ntil fully comp ressed. • Place a mark on the inner shield 1/8” from the end of the outer shield.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-18 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.2 Constant V elocity (CV) Driv eline For mowers equipped with a Co nst ant V elocity (CV) dr iveline, the maximum turning an gle betwe en the tractor and mower must be determined to ensure the jo int angle does not over-extend which can cause CV joint damage.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not turn so sharp or lif t mo wer so high to produce a severe "knocking" of the Driveline which will cause accelerated wear and breakage of drive train components and could result in possible injury from the separated Driveline sections.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-20 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 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 Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-21 © 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 equipme nt.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-22 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Ensure the tractor PT O master shield is in place, lowered and in go od condition. • Ensure each mower slip clutch shield is secured in place and in good condition.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Ensure each hydraulic cylinder is inst alled and retained co rr ectly . Ensure the proper size p ins are used to ret ain the cylinders in place and are secured with pins.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-24 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.3 C utting C omponent Inspection Inspect blade p an and blade assembly for the following: OPS-U-0031.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-25 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLA D ES on that carrier IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade h.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-26 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.4 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 Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-27 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T r actor PRE-OPERA T ION Inspection Mower ID# ________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ S.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-28 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mower PRE-OPERA T ION Inspection Mower ID# ________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-29 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9. DRIVING THE TRACTO R AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport req uires the operator possess a thoroug h knowledge of the model being ope rated and precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-30 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 St arting the T ractor The procedure to st art the tractor is model specific. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for st arting procedures for your p articular tractor .
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-31 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T ransport Position T o raise mower wings, drive the unit to a level area and retrac t the wing hy draulic cylinde rs. DO NOT raise wings with the mo wer positioned on a n embankment or other inclined position to prevent overturning the mower .
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-32 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.4 Driving the T r actor and Cutter S tart off driving at a slow speed and gradually increase your speed while maintaining complete contro l of the tractor and mower .
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-33 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks o r going up sharp inclines, it is .
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-34 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Inclines and ditches should be app roached along a line which is at an an gle as shown. This type of path will reduce the possib ility of over-collapse of the driveline and re sulting damag e.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-35 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION M any var i e d o bj ec t s, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, or c h a i ns, can b ecome en t ang l e d i n th e operating p arts of the m ower head. These items could th en swing outside the hou sing at greater velocities than the blad es.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-36 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are capa ble under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great dist ances (300 feet or more) an d causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messag es carefully .
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-37 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.4 PT O RPM and Ground Speed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type , and density of vege tation to be cut. Recommended speed for ef ficient mower performance is between 2 and 5 mph(3-8 kp h).
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-38 © 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 Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-39 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION When you get to the end of a p ass, sligh tly raise the mower (2-4 ”) before turning.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-40 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When mowing across une ven areas such as road shoulde rs, ditch e dges, and other uneven te rrain, position mower s.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-41 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.6 S hutting Down the Implement T o shut down attached mower head, first bring the tractor to a complete s t op. Decrease engine RPM to idle then dise ngage cutterhe ad.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-42 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never unhitch without using the T ongue Jack. The T ongue is very hea vy . Attempting to lif t the T ongue without using the T ongue Jack could ca use stra ins or other injury .
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-43 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 12. MOWER STORAGE It is recommended that the mower be stored with the c enter section and both wings fully lowered to g round level.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-44 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never allow children or other persons to ride on the T ractor or Implement.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-45 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 13.1 Tire and Wheels Laminated Sectional T ires are designe d for conditions where puncture p roof performance is required and the mower will not be transporte d for long distances on roadways.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-46 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never allow children or other persons to ride on the T ractor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-1 0) Make cert ain that the “Slow Moving V ehicle” (SMV) sign is installed in such a wa y as to be clearly visible and legible.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-47 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION When operating on public roads, have consideration for other road u sers. Pull to the side of the road occasionally to allow all following traffic to pass. Do not exceed the legal sp eed limit set in your country for agricultural tra ctors.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-48 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Use adequately sized and rated traile rs and equipment to transport the tractor and imp lement. Consult an author ized dealer to determine the pr oper equipment required.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-49 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 14. TROUBLE SH OOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Excessive Vi brations Check Gear box bolt s. T ighten if loose. Check For loose nuts on T ighten If loose bladeholder and blades Check for bent output shaf t.
OPERATION Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Sectio n 4-50 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Clutch Slips Excessively Clutc h linings badly wor n or Repair clutch per ma in te na nc e plates warped . section of man ua ls. T oo much power for clutch. Reduce ground speed and material intake.
Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operat ing your Rotary Cutt er , m ake sure it is properly lubricated and thor oughly inspecte d. Only a minimum of time and effort is req uired to regularl y lubr icate and maint ain this machine to provide long life and trouble free oper ation.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE T o ngue The T ongue Hitch Pins att ach the T ongue to the Cen ter Section and should be ch ecked for signs of wear or cracking. Replace as needed. The Dr awbar 1” bol t faste ns th e cutter to the tra ctor Drawb ar .
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DIVIDER GEARBOX The T est Plug for the Divider Gearbox is located on the right side of the in put shaft. The f iller pressure relief Plug is on top of the Gearbox.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DRIVELINES The Drivelines and U-Joint s should be inspected each morn ing before the Cutter is started.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE MAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD (FIGURE Mnt-R-0032) T o remove the outer CV cone, remove the locking screws from shield cone. Remove cone over yo ke. MNT-R- 0038. Remove bearing r ing and remove the lo cking screws from inner shield cone.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE WING DRIVELINE Figure MntP-R-001 1) Remove the two shield bearings per ha lf shaft by prying the head of the bearings up with a screwdri ver , and pulling them out with pliers.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Figure MntP-R-0014) Grea se and install the sleeve baring in groove at th e end of the sleeve (only on one half shaft) .
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE T O DISASSEMBLE UNIVERSAL JOINT 1. Remove all snap ring s. 2. Position joint in loose vice, strike top arm of unsupported yoke to drive the top cup up. Repeat on oppo site side.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE T O REASSEMBLE UNIVERSAL JOINT 1. Smear grease into be arings and check for dirt. CAUTION! Make sure all needle bearin gs are seated properly . 2. Insert cup and cross .
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 5. Drive cup down with spacer and in sert snap ring 6. T o loosen cross, st rike yoke arm and check cross for free rotation 7. Position second yoke on cross. Repeat S teps 2 to 6.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-13 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SER VICING Inspect blades before each use to determine that they ar e properly inst alled and in good con dition. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn, or has any other damage.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SHARPENING Always sharpen both blades at same time to maint a in balance. Follow or iginal sh arpening p attern as shown in FIGURE 1 1 . Always sharpen blades by grinding .
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-15 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER REMOV AL Remove cotter pin and loosen slotted nut on gear box shaft. L oosen but do not remove the nut until the blad e carrier is loosened. Use a suitable tw o-jaw gear puller to pull carrier of f t apere d gear box shaf t.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER INST ALLA TION Clean the tape r and keyway on both the blade carrier and ou tput shaft. Po sition carrier on the ge ar box output shaft and install fla t washer and 1" hex nut.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-17 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE TIRES AND WHEELS Before working on any tires a nd wheels make certa in the Cutter is jacked up high eno ugh and securely supported. When inst alling laminated or airplane tires, be sur e the flat side of the lug nut is again st the Wh ee l.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-18 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC HOSES Replace pinched and broken Hyd raulic Hoses at once. T igh ten any Hydraulic Fitting with fluid leaking from it. If fluid still leaks, loosen the fitting, apply a pipe thr ead compound to the threads and tighten.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-19 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE PROPER TORQUE FOR F ASTENERS The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fastener s.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-20 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Gearbox T o ols For Disa ssembly and Assembly 1. Caulking Gun w/Silicon 2. Impact Wr ench6. 3. Chisel 3/16" wide Blade 4. Ball Pin Hammer 5. T orque Wrenc h 6.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-21 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Disassembly of Divider Gearbox (T rained dealer per sonnel only) STEP 1 Remove all eight of the M10 Bolts fr om both Cap Hubs, using a 14 mm socket. FIGURE Mnt-R- 0048 .
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-22 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP 3 Laying the Hub Assembly on it s side, tap the Ge ar end of the Output Shaf t into the Gear and Bearing. Once the Shaft has cleare d the Bearing, it c an be fully rem o ved from the Hub Assembly .
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-23 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP 5 The Input Gear and Bearing can be removed from the In put Shaft by tapp ing the end of the Input Shaf t on a solid surface.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-24 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP 3 Apply some Locktite on the Adjusting Nut FIGU RE Mnt-R-0059 . Install the Adjusting Nut onto the Shaft FIGURE Mnt-R-0060 . T ighten the Nut until it is difficult to turn the Shaf t FIGURE Mnt-R-0061 .
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-25 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP 4 Apply a small amount of Silicon sealer to the bore of the Hub Cap and to the outside diameter of the Seal . FIGURE Mnt-R-0063. Drive the Seal into the base of the Hub Cap.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-26 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP 5 Install the Bearing Race into the Main Gear Box Housing.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-27 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Install Bearing on the Shaft. On the op posite end of th e Shaft, inst all one .012" and o ne .020" Gear Adjusting Shims. Inst all the Gear S pacer and the Gear .
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-28 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Install a tot al thickness of .020" of Shims onto Hub Ca p. Mount the Hub Caps on th e Housing and inst all four Bolts, pla cing them in every other bolt hole, and tigh te n.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-29 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Install the second S pindle Hub assembly on the Main Housing .
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-30 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION 1. 1 Casing 2. 1 Bearing, Lower Outp ut 3. 1 Seal, Lower Output 4. 1 Nut, Slotted 5. 1 Cotter Pin 6. 1 Shaf t, Output 7. 1 Gear , Output 8. 1 Nut, Slotted 9.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-31 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE RIGHT ANGLE GEARBOX (OUTBOAR D) ASSEMBL Y & DISASSEMBL Y PROCEDURES INPUT SHAFT REMOV AL Ste p 1. Place Gearbox on approp riate work su rface. Ste p 2. Remove V ent Plug (item #16) or Complete T op Cover (item #18) Ste p 3.
MAINTENANCE Eagle 20 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-32 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE OUTPUT SHAFT INST ALLA TION Ste p 1 . Install Upper Ou tp ut Shaf t Bearing Cup (ite m # 1 2) in to Main Ho usi.
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