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©2009 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 03/09 Part No. 803213C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL ® 1502 E. W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-372-3551 Email: parts@alamo-industrial.com FLAIL 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 practices.
T able of Content s SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and Practic es ................ ................ ............. ......
Cutting Component Inspection ............... ................ ............. ................ ................ ............. ......... ............. .......... 4-19 Blade Bolt Inspection ...... ............. ................ ............. .............
SEASONAL CLUTCH MAINTENANCE .... ................................................................ ................. .............. .. ...... 5-27 Proper Torque for Fasteners . .... ............. ............. ................ ............. ...........
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Safety Section 1-1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SECTION.
SAFETY INTERSTATER 03/09 Safety Section 1-2 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices Operator Safety Instructions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary import ance to the manufa cturer and should be to the owner/operator .
SAFETY INTERSTATER 03/09 Safety Sectio n 1-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY The rot ating par ts of this machin e continue to rot ate even af ter the PT O has b een turned of f.
SAFETY INTERSTATER 03/09 Safety Section 1-4 © 2009 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 agent.
SAFETY INTERSTATER 03/09 Safety Sectio n 1-5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operat ion Safety Instructions and Practices Never leave the T ractor and Implement unattended while th e Implement is in the lifted position.
SAFETY INTERSTATER 03/09 Safety Section 1-6 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Fl a il M owers are capa bl e un d er a d verse con diti ons o f th row i ngo bj ec t s for great dist ances (100 yards or more) an d causing seriousinjury o r death. Follow safety messages carefully .
SAFETY INTERSTATER 03/09 Safety Sectio n 1-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not mount or di smount the T ractor while the tractor is moving. Mo unt the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving part s are completely stopped. (SG-12) S tart tractor only when properly seate d in the Tractor seat.
SAFETY INTERSTATER 03/09 Safety Section 1-8 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do Not operate this eq uipmen t in areas wher e in se ct s such as bees may attack you and/or cause you to lose contro l of the equipm ent. If you must enter in such areas, use a tractor with an enclosed Cab and close the windows to pr event insect s from entering.
SAFETY INTERSTATER 03/09 Safety Sectio n 1-9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Avoid mo wing in reverse direction when poss ible. Check to make su re there are no persons behind the mower and use extreme care when mowing in reverse. Mow only at a slow ground spee d where you can safely operate and co ntrol the tractor and mower .
SAFETY INTERSTA TER 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 allow any person under a folded wing unless wing is securely locked up or suppor ted.
SAFETY INTERSTATER 03/09 Safety Section 1-11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practice s On a fully-assemble d unit, do not rem ove the Wing Retaining S trap until hoses are attached to the tractor and the Wing Cylinders are filled with oil.
SAFETY INTERSTA TER 03/09 Safety Section 1- 12 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY 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. Understand the Tra ctor and Implement and how it hand les before transporting on street s and highways.
SAFETY INTERSTATER 03/09 Safety Section 1-13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices Make sure the PTO shield , integral driveline shie lds, and input shields are is installed when using PTO-driven equip ment.
SAFETY INTERSTA TER 03/09 Safety Section 1- 14 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose fastener s, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings.
SAFETY INTERSTATER 03/09 Safety Section 1-15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices Always disconnect the main PTO Driveline fr om the T ractor before performing ser vice on the Mower . Never work on the Mower with the tractor PTO driveline connected and running.
SAFETY INTERSTA TER 03/09 Safety Section 1- 16 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Alamo Industrial su pplie s safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in sh ipping, use, or reconditioning.
SAFETY INTERSTATER 03/09 Safety Section 1-17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 002369 4 DANGER Multiple-Ha zard 2. 002425 3 DANGER Front Guard 3. 00753840 2 DANGER Folding Wing/Wings Raised 4. 00756004 2 DANGER D/L Shield Missing 5.
SAFETY INTERSTA TER 03/09 Safety Section 1- 18 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Danger! Mult-Hazard W arning. Failing to follow these Safety Messages an d Operating Instructions can cause serious bo dily injury or even death to operator and others in th e area.
SAFETY INTERSTATER 03/09 Safety Section 1-19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! Keep Away! If front deflector shield is removed from flail housing, seriou s injury to or amputatio n of hands, feet, or limbs may occur from blades contact. Always ma ke sure that all shields are in plac e at all times .
SAFETY INTERSTA TER 03/09 Safety Section 1- 20 © 2009 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 INTERSTATER 03/09 Safety Section 1-21 © 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 p arts can pinch or cru sh or fall- which may cause injury or death.
SAFETY INTERSTA TER 03/09 Safety Section 1- 22 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ADVERTENCIA! T anque Sobrepresion. Slowly open cap to relieve pr essure befo re complet ely removing cap. S tay clear to prevent being scalded with hot oil which may caus e serious injury to eyes, face and exposed skin.
SAFETY INTERSTATER 03/09 Safety Section 1-23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY INFORMA TION - Attention - Service Hydraulic System with Universal Tr acto r Hydraulic Oil. Alamo Group pa rt Number 02966307. 02966305 IMPORT ANT - Use ALAMO Genuine Flail Parts.
SAFETY INTERSTA TER 03/09 Safety Section 1- 24 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Instructions to properly lubricate and check mower for potential problems pr ior to operation. P/N 000108 Information that Grease Fitting is present and must apply grease.
SAFETY INTERSTATER 03/09 Safety Section 1-25 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY INFORMA TION - Pull to S tart, Push to S top 02962748 INFORMA TIO N - T o prevent prematu re hydraulic component failure, do not over speed the engine. When using the mower attachment, oper ate tractor at the engine speed wh ich will deliver 540 PTO RPM on T achometer .
SAFETY INTERSTA TER 03/09 Safety Section 1- 26 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ALAMO INDUSTRIAL LOGO P/N 001651 NAME LOG O - Alamo Industrial P/N 02960766 INTERST A TER NAME LOGO. P/N 001660 Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator ’s ma nual is located inside this canister .
SAFETY INTERSTATER 03/09 Safety Section 1-27 © 2009 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 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION.
INTRODUCTION INTERSTA TER 03/09 Introductio n 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 INTERSTA TER 03/09 Introductio n Section 2- 3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The Interstater is a revolutionary mowing system. Utilizing 2 side wings an d 1 rear , you have ability to mow up to 20’ across in on swath. Pe rfect for large areas of mowing including inte rstate highways and airport fields.
INTRODUCTION INTERSTA TER 03/09 Introductio n Section 2- 4 © 2009 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 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SECTION.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS T o assemble your new INTERST A TER and mount it to yo ur tractor we a ssist you with draw ings.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y PRELIMINAR Y TRACTOR PREP ARA TION Depending on the make and model of tractor the INTERST A TER is to be mounted on, certain modifications will be illustrated.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y DRIVE COUPLING A TT ACHMENT Assemble the front couplin g to the engine crankshaft pulley using the hardware supplied with the coupling.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 5. Lif t the rear of the frame and secur e with (4) 1/2" x 1 1/ 2" & (2) 5/8" x 1/3/4" bolt s. Inst all the remaining fro nt hardware. ASM-FL-0006 MOUNTING AND PUMP ASSEMBL Y 1.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Raise the left lif t frame with the hydraulic ja ck and align frame with ears on main frame. ASM-FL-0009. In sert the upper pivot pi ns with the lift frame ear s on the out si de of the mainframe ea rs.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y If it is necessar y to loosen the n ut on the p ivot pin. Re-t orque the nu t to 400 ft labs. Failure to do so will cause the nut to loosen during use, allowing the pin to come out, thereby causing cert ain machine damage.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Attach the hydraulic pump assemblies to the pump moun t plate with (2) 1/2”x1-1/2” Gra de 8 bolts and (2) 1/2” lockwashers.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Using the wire identified as “Ignition-S tart” leading from ignition switch to starter solenoid, cut wire approximately 3” from ignition switch.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-10 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CONTROL V AL VE Attach valve st and to the top of the right lift cylinder su ppor t with (3) 1/2” x 1-1/2” bolt s, and (3) 1/2” locknut s. ASM-FL-0024 Attach valve st and to the valve mount bracket with (2) 3/8”x1-1/4” bolts and (2) 3/8” locknut s.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-12 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULICS Refer the T ractor Manual when connecting hydr aulic hoses to the tractor hydr aulic system.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-13 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 1. Attach the two Pump Case Drain hoses p/n 001788 (Item 1 a nd 2) fro m the Hydrauli c Pump to the Hydraulic T ank.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-14 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y 6. A t ta ch t h e Re t u rn H o s e (I t e m 1 ) t o L eft W i n g ASM-FL-0032 & 0033 Slide Prote ctive Sleeving (Item 2) over the Return Hose.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-15 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Slide the left wing pressure hose (Item 1) throu gh the protective sleeving (Item 2) and attach to the lef t wing hydraulic moto r .
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-16 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Attach the return h ose to the return filter on the hydraulic t ank. ASM-FL-0 038 Attach the other en d of the return hose to th e 3-way fitting on the hard plumbing.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-17 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Attach suction hose (Item 1) ASM-FL-0041 from auxiliary pump to hydraulic t ank.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-18 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y ITEM P ART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 8* 001775 1 Hose - Control V alve to Pump 7* 001776 1 Hose - Control V alve to Return Filter 6+ 001773 1 Hose - Control V alve to T ilt Cyl.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-19 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CONTROL CABLE CONNECTION T O CONTROL STICK ASSEMBLIES First remove the Cross-Scre w from the bottom of the Control S tick Assemb ly . DO NOT remove the screws that fasten the two housings halves together .
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-20 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y INITIAL ST ART -UP PROCEDURE 1. Check all nuts and he x head capscrews to ensure all are tight and all lock washers are fully compressed (flattened). 2. Check all hoses and hydraulic con nections.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-21 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Filter buggies or cart s are commercially available for hydrau lic system clean-up. These consist of a hi gh-efficiency , high- capacity filter , a circulating pump, a drive motor , and hoses for connecting th e overhauled machine’ s hydraulic system.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-22 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y INST ALLA TION OF REAR MOWER Before attaching mower to tractor , it will be nec essary that each tr actor lower hitch arm has freedom of movement so that the mover is completely independent of tractor movement.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-23 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y With the cutter housing tipp ed up, attach housing shoes/wearplate. Carriage bolt att aches to front mounting hole; plow bo lts attach to m iddle and rear holes. 1. Attach overarms to cutterhousing.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-24 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y 1. Attach outboa rd bearing plate to cutterhousing. FORW ARD ROT A TION (Bearin g plate mount s on left side of cutterhousing.) a. Secure with 3/8 NC x 7/8 HHCS and nut at front mounting hole.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-25 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Install idler ar m assembly to bearing plate. Do not secure at this time. ASM-FL-0052 3. Remove fasteners and shaf t protector from end of driv e shaf t and retain. Lightly grease shaf t.
ASSEMBLY INTERSTATER 03/09 Assembly Section 3-26 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y 1. Properly mount rear mower to tractor and inst all driveline. See INST ALLA TION AND DRIVELINE SECTIONS. 2. Attach PT O shield to mounting bracket. Snap- on shield is po sitioned so lower ears engage holes in bracket; upper ears rest on top of bracket.
Operation Sectio n 4- 1 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION SECTION.
OPERATION INTERSTATE R 03/09 Operation Sec tio n 4- 2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION ALAMO INDUSTRIAL INTERST A TER OPERA T ING INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industrial Interst ater flail mowers are man ufact ured with quality material by skilled workers. These mowers are designed for cutting grass and small weeds.
OPERATION INTERSTATE R 03/09 Operation Sec tio n 4- 3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Sp ecifications Base Unit Specifi cations 16’5”,18’5”, or 20’9” Over .
OPERATION INTERSTATE R 03/09 Operation Sec tio n 4- 4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.OPERA T OR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qual ified operator .
OPERATION INTERSTATE R 03/09 Operation Sec tio n 4- 5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS In addition to tractor horsepower an d size required to operate th e boom unit, the .
OPERATION INTERSTATE R 03/09 Operation Sec tio n 4- 6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION DO NOT use a PTO adapter to att ach a non-matching Implement driveline to a Tractor PTO. Use of an a dapter can double the operatin g speed of the Implement resulting in excessive vibration, thrown objects, and bl ade and implement failure.
OPERATION INTERSTATE R 03/09 Operation Sec tio n 4- 7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Never allow children or other persons to ride on the T ractor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-1 0) Do not mount or di smount the T ractor while the tractor is moving.
OPERATION INTERSTATE R 03/09 Operation Sec tio n 4- 8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. 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 INTERSTATE R 03/09 Operation Sec tio n 4- 9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.1 Connecting the Mower A-Frame to the T ractor 1. Make sure the tr actor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft. Change shaf t s if needed. 2. Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when rais ing and lowering the mower .
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. SETTING THE MOWER Properly setting the cutt ing height is essential for efficient and sa fe operation.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7.1 Roller Height Adjustment 1. The mower’s cutting height is set by positionin g the roller assembly for each mower section. Each section must be set at the same height to ensure an even cut across the entire wid th of the mower .
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.2 Leveling Deck T o Facilitate a safe and efficient mowing operation, the mower should be oper ated parallel to the ground at all times. Never operate if front or rear of mower is tilted upward.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping dr iveline must be inspected to ensure that at its most .
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Shorten the driveline profiles as follows : • Remove the driveline from the tractor. • Position the mower to the point with the shortest distance between the tractor PTO shaft and cutter gearbox.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION DO NOT allow any person under a folded wing unless wing is securely locked up or suppor ted. DO NOT approach the Implement unless the T ractor is turned of f and all motion has ceased.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.2 Mower Pre- O peration Inspection /S ervice Before each mowe r use, a complete inspection and serv ice is required to ensure the mo wer is in a good and safe working condition.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Ch ec k th a t th e ma i n d r i ve li ne secure l y attached to the tractor a nd the locking collar is seated in the groove of the PT O Shaft. • Ensure wing hydraulics are se cure at both ends.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-18 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Inspect oil level in gear box and replenish if needed. A low oil level is a warning sign that the gearbox may be cracked or its seal is damaged and n eeds to be replaced.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.3 C utting C omponent Inspection Inspect blade p an and blade assembly for the following: OPS-U-0031 Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear .
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-20 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.4 Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads d aily for abn ormal wear .
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-21 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Flail Mower PRE-OP ERA TION Inspe ction Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ______________.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-22 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA T ION Inspection Mower ID# ________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ S.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator possess a thorough knowledge of the model being operated and precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-24 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.1 St arting the T ractor The procedure to st art the tractor is model specific. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for st arting procedures for your p articular tractor .
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-25 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.3 Operating the Mower Wings T ransport Position 1. With tractor engine running, place ON/OFF switch(s) in "OFF" position and wait for cuttershaft(s) to stop rotating.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-26 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Operating Position Ensure that ON/OFF switc h(es) is (are ) in "OFF" position. With tractor engin e running, pull LIFT control lever rearward unt il bracket on cu tter unit clears support bar on lift cylinder support.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-27 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.4 Driving the T ractor and Implements S tart off driving at a slow speed and g radually increa se your speed wh ile maintaining complete control of the tractor an d units.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-28 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks or go ing up sharp inclines, it i.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-29 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Inclines and ditches should be app roached along a line which is at an an gle as shown. This type o f path will reduce the possib ility of over-collapse of the driveline and re sulting damag e.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-30 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION M any var i e d o bj ec t s, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, or c h a i ns, can b ecome en t ang l e d i n th e operating p arts of the mower h ead. These items could then swing out side the housing at greater velocities than the blades.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-31 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Fl a il M owers are capa bl e un d er a d verse con diti ons o f th row i ngo bj ec t s for great dist ances (100 yards or more) an d causing seriousinjury o r death.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-32 © 2009 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. Recommended speed for ef ficient mower performance is between 2 and 5 mph(3- 8 kph).
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-33 © 2009 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 y ou have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-34 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. 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 PTO.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-35 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION After disconnecting the 3 lift point s, remove the mower driveline from the tractor PTO shaf t. Lay the driveline down carefu lly to avoid damaging the driveline or its shield .
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-36 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION MOWER STORAGE It is recommended that the mower be stored with the c enter section and both wings fully lowered to ground level.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-37 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Before transporting the tra ctor and mower , idle the tractor engine, disen gage the PTO and wait for all mower moving p arts to come to a complete stop. Raise the mower sections and ensur e transport locks engage.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-38 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION If the tractor ’s hydraulic pump is not indepen dent 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 INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-39 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Make cert ain that the “Slow Moving V ehicle” (SMV) sign is inst alled in such a wa y as to be clearly visible and legible. When trans porting t he Equipment use the Tracto r flashing warning light s and follow all local traf fic regulations.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-40 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Reduce speed before tur ning or ap plying th e brake s. Ensure that both brake pedals ar e locked together when operating on public roads.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-41 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Arrange the cha ins so that when tightened, the chains are pulling downward and against themselves. Ca refully tighten the securing chains or other fasteners using boomers or binders to apply maximum tension.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-42 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 14. TROUBLE SH OOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Excessive Vi brations Check gearb ox bolts. Tighten if loose Check for missing knives on Replace missing knives cutter shaft.
OPERATION INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-43 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Knives Wear T oo Fast Cutting in sandy conditions. Increase cutting height. Cutting in rocky conditions . Incre ase cut ting height. Soft “will fit” knives. Use genu ine Alamo Industrial knives.
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Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DAIL Y CHECKS Before operating you r Interstater , take the time to inspect and r epair any damage to the m achine or tractor .
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE A LIFT FRAME POVOT PIN G REAR MOWER IDLER ARM B WING MOWER BEL T IDLER ARM H BANJO BEARING C CUTTERSHAFT BEAR.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING TENSION OF DRIVEBEL TS 1. Remove Pump Cover . 2. Loosen Pump Mount Plate bolt item 1 and 2. Mnt-FL-0010 3. Loosen Belt T ension Bracket bolt item 3. Mnt- FL-0010 4.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 5. Remove filter . Inspect material trapped by the filter . It c an indicate parts wear in the system. Mnt-FL-0008 6. Install the new filter . 7. Reinstall filter spring an d filter cover .
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CUTTER UNIT A. GENERAL The INTERST A TER electrical circuit cont rols the flow of oil to the hydraulic motor on the cutter unit. The motor control valve relies on a solenoid to control the spoo l within the va lve and direct the flow of oil.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE REPLACING CUTTER UNIT DRIVEBEL TS NOTE: Belts must be replaced as a set. DO NOT replace just one belt. 1. Place unit on ground or support secu rely . 2. Remove belt guard.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE ROLLER BEARING REPLACEMENT Securely support mower while removi ng and installing roller assembly . 1. Remove roller and both bearing and b racket assemblies from mower .
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CUTTERSHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT Outboard Bearing 1. Lift cutter unit to ma ximum horizo ntal height; then securely support ends of cutterhou sing. 2. Remove enough kn ives to place a floor jack under cent er of cutt ershaft.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Sectio n 5-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Inboard (Drive) Bearing 1. Remove spring from idler arm. Fig. Mnt-FL- 0013 2. Remove mo tor mount ing brack et fastener s, at the cutterhousing. Pivot motor- mounting bracket 3.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Sectio n 5-11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CHANGING TO FOR W ARD OR REVERSE ROT A TION Wing Mowers The hydraulic wing motors are dual rotation motors wh ich means they will rotate in either direction depending on the inlet port used.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Sectio n 5-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HYDRAULICS General The INTERST A TER hydraulic system consist s of two circ uits. The power c ircuit drives the cutter shaft. The control circuit lifts a nd tilt s the cutter unit.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Sectio n 5-13 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE T roubleshooting The following shows vari ous problems, the apparent cause, and the recommended procedure for their correction. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Mower will not rotate In line Fuse blown.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Sectio n 5-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE POWER CIRCUIT The pump unit assem bly is made up of the oil reser voir , an d hydraulic pump . The pump is driven by the engine crankshaf t through a drive shaft.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Sectio n 5-15 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Reservoir 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 INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Sectio n 5-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Checking Soleno id V alve 1. With engine running, turn the mower ON/ OFF switch in the "ON" position. Check volt age level at the solenoid. 2. If it is less than 12 volts, check wiring an d ground connections.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Sectio n 5-17 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Inspection of Hydraulic Pump 1. Inspect f lat surfa ce of the backplate. The finish on the piston b lock side should be smooth and free of grooves. DO NOT LAP BACKPLA TE W EAR SURF ACE.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Sectio n 5-18 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE POSSIBLE TROUBLE CAUSES REMEDIES System will not operate in Oil supp ly low . Check oil level and fill. either direction. Oil Filter clogged . Replace Filter Elemen t.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Sectio n 5-19 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Motor Disassembly 1. Clean outside of unit thoroughly . Refer to Hydraulic Motor illustration in th e Parts Listing section. 2. Cla m p shaft in a protec te d jaw vise with ba ckp late end up.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Sectio n 5-20 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Inspection 1. Wash all p arts thoroughly in a suit able solvent. 2. Ex amine need le bearings in housing and backpla te. 3. Inspect thrust washers and thrust bearing.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Sectio n 5-21 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE T roubleshooting POSSIBLE TROUBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Motor turns while unloaded Scored backplate. Remove backplate and examine but slows down or stops when surface co ndition of flat area; if sc ored, load is applied replace backplate.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Sectio n 5-22 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CONTROL CIRCUIT Lif t and Tilt Cylinders Hydraulic cylinders change the po sitio n of the cutter unit. The lift cylinder raises and lowers the unit by chang i ng position of th e lift frame.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Sectio n 5-23 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Gear Pump The gear pump, mounte d to the pump mount and driven by the crank shaf t pulley , produces oil flow for the control circuit. Th e gear pump inlet is connected, via a hose, to the reservoir which supplies control circuit oil.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Sectio n 5-24 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Checking Relief V alve Pressure 1. T o check the relie f valve pre ssure setting , remove in let hose at the control valve. Install a tee fitting and reconnect the hose to a pressure gauge.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Sectio n 5-25 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE External Coil Slip Disk Replacement A. TO DISASSEMBLE EXTERNAL COIL SPRING CLUTCH (Figure Mnt-FL-0024) Before beginning disassem bly , remove or fold shields out of the way and clean off dirt and trash from the area.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Sectio n 5-26 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Slip Clutch A slip clutch is incorporated in the PT O driveline. It is designed to slip, absorb the shock load, an d protect the driveline. After th e first hour of operation, the slip cl utch should be checked for overheating.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Sectio n 5-27 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SEASONAL CLUT CH MAINTENANCE It is important that the clutch lining plates slip wh en an obst acle or load heavier than clutch setting is encountered.
MAINTENANCE INTERSTATER 03/09 Maintenance Sectio n 5-28 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Proper T orque for Fasteners The chart lists the correct tightening torqu e for fastener s.
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ALAMO-INDUSTRIAL LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRA NTIES 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 thor oug 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.
INTERST A TER - SOM 03/09 Printed in USA P/N 803213C.
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