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©2009 Alamo Group Inc. EAGLE 10/15 Published 03/09 Part NO. 00780567C 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.
T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implement s with moving part s are potentially hazardous . 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 Practices ................ ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .
Brake and Differential Lock Setting ................ .... ... ... ... ... .... ................ ... ................ ... ................. ... ................ .. 4-29 Operating the Mower Wings .................. ................ ................ ....
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Safety Section 1-1 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SECTION.
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03 /09 Safety Section 1-2 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor .
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03 /09 Safety Sectio n 1-3 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constitue nts, a nd cert ain vehicle component s contain or emit chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03 /09 Safety Section 1-4 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MA Y CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! T ractors with or without an Implement attached can often be noisy eno ugh to cause permanent hear ing loss.
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03 /09 Safety Sectio n 1-5 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. 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 fla t surfaces to ensure good footing.
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03 /09 Safety Section 1-6 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety In structions and Practices Repeated or subst antial breathing of hazardous d usts, including crystalline silica, could ca use fatal or serious respiratory disease including silicosis.
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03 /09 Safety Sectio n 1-7 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operate this Eq uipment only w ith a T ractor equ ipped with an ap proved roll- over-protectiv e system (ROP S).
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03 /09 Safety Section 1-8 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not operate this Equ ipment with hy draulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil and fuel are explosive and the ir presence could present a ha zard.
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03 /09 Safety Sectio n 1-9 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY There are obvio us and hidden potential hazar ds in the operation of this Mower . REMEMBER! This machine is often operated in heavy brush and in heavy weeds. The Bla des of this Mower ca n throw objects if shields are not pro perly installed and ma intained.
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1- 10 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Follow these guidelines to re duce the risk of equipment and gr ass 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 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-11 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distance s (300 feet or more) and causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messag es carefully .
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1- 12 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting or Disconnecting Im plement Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implem ent driveline to a T ractor PTO.
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-13 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices Be particularly ca reful when transporting the Im plemen t with the T ractor . Tur n curves or go up hills only at a low speed and using a grad ual steering angle.
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1- 14 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransport on ly 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 tand the Tr actor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on str eet s and high ways.
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-15 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices Secure the Implement for tr ansport before traveling on pub lic roads.
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1- 16 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not modify or alter this Implement. Do not permit anyo ne to modify or alter th is Implement, any of its compone nts or any Implem ent functio n.
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-17 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices Replace bent or broke n blades with new blades.
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1- 18 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. 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 EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-19 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Get Manual T ranslated 2. 00753840 2(1) DANGER Folding Wing, Thrown Objects 3. 00756004 1((3)) DANGER D/L Shie ld Missing, Do Not Oper .
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1- 20 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description Peligro T ranslation, If you do no t 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 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-21 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNING! Maintain shields and deflectors in good condition. Failure to do so may lead to injury or even death. P/N 00769736 W ARNING! Ne ver use your ha nd to check fo r oil leaks.
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1- 22 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! Make certain that drivelin es are correct length and are se curely attached. P/N 00756494 IMPORT ANT - Use only Gen uine Alamo In dustrial replacement p arts. P/N 02925100 W ARNING! Jack - Maximum Capacity 3,200 lbs.
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-23 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Multi Hazard Decal Sheet P/N 007491 17.
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1- 24 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! Keep everyone clear when lifting, folding, and working under raised component s.
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-25 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Red Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458392 Amber Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458393 Operator's Manu al (with repair p arts) and warranty was attached to this implement during final inspection.
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1- 26 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Blade Rotation Counter Clockwise. P/N D137 Blade Rotation Clockwise. P/N D138 NAME LOG O - Alamo Industrial P/N 02960766 Name .
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-27 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNING! DO NOT transport at spe eds higher than 20 mph. Only transport behind a proper ly sized and equipped tractor .
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1- 28 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator’s manual is located inside this canister .
SAFETY EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-29 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the concep t and effect of federal laws and reg ulations concerning emplo yer and employee equ ipment operat ors.
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Introduction Section 2-1 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION.
INTRODUCTION EAGLE 15 0 3/09 Introductio n Section 2-2 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Cutter is designed with ca re and built with quality materials by skilled worker s.
INTRODUCTION EAGLE 15 0 3/09 Introductio n Section 2-3 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. INTRODUCTION Y our medium-duty Cu tter is designed primarily for we ed , grass, and brush to 3" diameter . With proper maintenance as described in this ma nual, your Cutter will provide you with years of dependable serv ice w ith a minimum of rep airs.
INTRODUCTION EAGLE 15 0 3/09 Introductio n Section 2-4 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely understand the Safe ty Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implem ent.
Assembly Section 3-1 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SECTION.
ASSEMBLY EAGLE 15 02/08 Assembly Section 3-2 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SET -UP INSTRUCTIONS The mower as received from the factory is virtually completely assembled an d requires minimum time to complete assembly ready for sale. ASSEMBL Y Select a suit able work area large en ough to allow for lowering of the wings.
ASSEMBLY EAGLE 15 02/08 Assembly Section 3- 3 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. ASSEMBL Y 2. Make sure the tra ctor PTO is the correct speed and shaf t size for the imple ment. Ensure the dra wbar is extended the prope r distance from the T ractor PT O shaft for desir ed PTO speed; 540 PTO is 14” and for 1000 PT O speed the distan ce is 16” 3.
ASSEMBLY EAGLE 15 02/08 Assembly Section 3-4 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. ASSEMBL Y 9. Make sure the wing Transport Bars/Latche s are locked in the position to hold the wings vertical before rem oving shipping strap.
ASSEMBLY EAGLE 15 02/08 Assembly Section 3- 5 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. ASSEMBL Y Keep coworkers and bystanders away from the implement while filling. 13. Continue to ho ld the control lever until both wings are down and the win g cylinders are fully e xtended.
ASSEMBLY EAGLE 15 02/08 Assembly Section 3-6 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. ASSEMBL Y the possibility of back injuries. 1. Remove taper pin from main driveline implement conne ction yoke and insert onto power divider gearbox shaft. In sert pin and tighten to 75 ft.
ASSEMBLY EAGLE 15 02/08 Assembly Section 3- 7 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. ASSEMBL Y implement tires to manufa cturer rated PSI as shown on the tire sidewall.
ASSEMBLY EAGLE 15 02/08 Assembly Section 3-8 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. ASSEMBL Y Lubricate the PT O d rivelines and whee l hubs accord ing to th e lubrica tion info rmation fou nd in the Main tenance Section.
ASSEMBLY EAGLE 15 02/08 Assembly Section 3- 9 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. ASSEMBL Y Driveline Clamp Cone Y o ke Operating Instructions Loosen the yoke clamp cone with a 1 1/16” (17mm) wrench and remo ve the cone from yoke. Slide yoke onto the shaf t and align hole for clamping cone with annular groove of gearbox shaf t.
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Operation Sectio n 4- 1 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION SECTION.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4-2 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION EAGLE 10/ 15 ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industrial EAGLE 10/15 rotary mowers are manufactur ed with quality material by skilled workers.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4-3 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. St andard Equipment and S pecifications EAGLE 10 EAGLE 15 Cutting Wid th 126” 180” T ransport Width 88” 96”.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4-4 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 2. OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator .
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4-5 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power cap acity to lift, p ull, and operate the Power T ake Off ( PTO) at the mowe r ’s rated speed wh ile traveling at a grou nd speed between 2 and 5 MPH.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4-6 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION The horsepower re quired to operate the mower depen ds on several op erating fa ctors includ ing the vege tation to be cut, terrain condition, operator expe rience, condition of the mower a nd tractor , and others.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4-7 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.5 Front End Weight A minimum of 20% total tracto r weight must be maintained on the tractor fro nt end at all times. Front end weight is critical to mainta in steering control and to preven t the tracto r from rea ring up while driving.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4-8 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 3.7 Tire S p acing T ractor tires should be se t a minimum o f 60”(1.5 mm) apart meas ured fr om insid e of tir e to ins ide of tire. Refer to the trac tor Operator’s Manual or consult an authorized dea ler for instructions to change tractor tire sp acing.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4-9 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never allow children or other persons to ride on the T ractor or Implement.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 10 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 5. ST ARTING THE TRACTOR The operat or must have a complete und erstanding of the p lacement, fun ction, and op erational us e of all tractor cont rols before starting the tractor .
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 11 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.1 Connecting the Mowe r T ongue to the T ractor 1. Ensure the tractor is equipped with the cor rect PTO shaf t and the drawbar is set at the corre ct length. 2. Using the parking ja ck, position the tongue clevi s to the height of the tractor drawba r .
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 12 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 6.3 Connecting Mower Hydrau lic Lines to the T ractor With the tract or shut down a n d secu red in position , reli eve hydraulic 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 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 13 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Hydraulic Cylinder Priming Hydraulic Cylinders must be filled with hydraulic oil before removing the wing transport brac es to lower the mower wings.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 14 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 5. IMPORT A NT : Alternate adjustments between rods and adju st at equal leng ths to maintain equal ten- sion. Improper adjustm ents may cause rods to snap or ben d. 6.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 15 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping dr iveline must be inspected to e.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 16 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. 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 un til fully compr essed.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 17 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.2 Constant V elocity (CV) Driveline For mowers equipped with a Co nst ant V elocity (CV) dr iveline, the maximum turning angle b etween the tractor and mower must be determined to ensure the joint angle does not over-extend which can cause CV joint damage.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 18 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Do not turn so sharp or lif t mo wer so high to produce a severe "knocking" of th e 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 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 19 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 T ractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator’s manual to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed accordi ng to the manufacturers recommenda tions.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 20 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION The operator’s manual and safety signs af fixed on the unit contain important instru ctions on the saf e and proper use of the equipme nt.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 21 ©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 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 22 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION • Ensure each hydraulic cylinder is inst alled and retained corr ectly . Ensure the prope r size pi ns are used to ret ain the cylinders in place and are secured with pins.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 23 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.3 C utting C omponent Inspection Inspect blade p an and blade assembly for the following: OPS-U-0031.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 24 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLA D ES on that carrier IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade ha.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 25 ©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 EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 26 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mower PRE-OPERA T ION Inspection Mower ID# ________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 27 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T r actor PRE-OPERA TIO N Inspection Mower ID# ________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shi.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 28 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 10. DRIVING THE TRACT OR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport req uires the operator possess a thoroug h knowledge of the model being opera ted and precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 29 ©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 EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 30 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION T ransport Position T o raise mower wings, drive the unit to a level area and retrac t the wing hydr aulic cylinders. DO NOT raise wings with the mo wer positioned o n an embankment or other inclined position to prevent overturning the mower .
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 31 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.4 Driving the T ractor and Cutter S tart off driving at a slow speed and gradually increase your speed while maintaining complete co ntrol of the tractor and mower .
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 32 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 10.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks or go ing up sharp inclines, it is .
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 33 ©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 damage .
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 34 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION M any var i e d o bj ec t s, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, or c h a i ns, can b ecome en t ang l e d i n th e operating p arts of the m ower head. These items could th en swing outside the housin g at greater velocities than the blades.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 35 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distance s (300 feet or more) and causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messag es carefully .
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 36 ©2009 Alamo G roup 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 EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 37 ©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 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 38 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION When you get to the end of a p ass, slightly ra ise the mower (2-4 ”) before turning.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 39 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When mowing across une ven areas such as ro ad shoulde rs, ditch edg es, and other uneven terrain, p osition mower s.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 40 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 11 . 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 disenga ge cu tterhe ad.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 41 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never unhitch without using the T ongue Jack. The T ongue is very heavy . Attempting to lif t the T ongue without using the T ongue Jack could ca use strains or other injury .
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 42 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 13. 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 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 43 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never allow children or other persons to ride on the T ractor or Implement.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 44 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 14.1 Tire and Wheels Laminated Sectional T ires are designed for conditions where puncture proof perfor mance is required and the mower will not be transporte d for long distances on roadways.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 45 ©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 vis ible and leg ible.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 46 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. 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 lega l speed limit set in your country for agricultural tra ctors.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 47 ©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 prop er equipment required.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 48 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION 15. TROUBLE SH OOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Excessive Vi br ations 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 shaft.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 49 ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Gearbox Noisy Roug h gears. Run in or change gear s. Worn bearing. Replace bearing Gear Box Leaking D amaged oil seal Replace Seal. Bent shaft. Replace oil seal and shaf t.
OPERATION EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4- 50 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. OPERA TION Oil Squirting fro m Breather Oil leaking by piston ring. Do not carry cutter on cylinder . vent hole (A small amount of le akage is (Use stroke collars) normal) Piston "O" rin g worn Replace pist on "O" ring.
Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 1 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-2 ©2009 Alamo G roup 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 req uired to regularly lubr icate and maint ain this machine to provide lon g life and trouble free oper ation.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-3 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-4 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBL Y The Wheel Hub Assemb lies need to be lubricated on a weekly basis. T o ngue The T ongue Hitch Pin s attach the T ongue to the Center Section and should be checked f o r signs of wear or cracking.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-5 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE CENTER & WING GEARBOXES The Gearboxes have be en filled with lubricant to the proper Level prior to shipment. However , you should check the oil level on dipstick befor e op erating, and frequently thereaf ter .
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-6 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE DRIVELINES The Drivelines and U-Joint s should be inspect ed e ach morning before the Cutte r is started.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-7 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE MAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD T o remove the outer CV cone, remove the locking screws from shield cone. Remove cone over yoke. Figure Mnt-R-00 38 Remove bearing ring and remove the locking screws from inner shield cone.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-8 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE CA T IV WING DRIVELINE SHIELDS T o remove the main inner driveline shield, Remove the locking scre ws. Align the bearing tabs with the cone pockets. FIGURE Mnt-0026.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-9 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE WING DRIVELINE CA T V Figure MntP-R-001 1) Remove the two shield bearings per ha lf shaft by prying the head of the bearings up with a scre wdriver , and pulling them out with pliers.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-10 ©2009 Alamo G roup 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 shaf t).
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-11 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE T O DISASSEMBLE UNIVERSAL JOINT 1. Remove all snap rings. 2. Position joint in loose vice, str ike top arm of unsupported yoke to drive the top cup up. Repeat on oppo site side.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-12 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE T O REASSEMBLE UNIVERSAL JOINT 1. Smear grease into bearings and ch eck for dirt. CAUTION! Make sure all needle bearin gs are seated properly . 2. Insert cup an d cr oss .
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-13 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE 5. Drive cup down with sp acer and insert snap ring 6. T o loosen cross, strike yoke arm and check cross for free rotation 7. Position second yoke on cross. Repeat S teps 2 to 6.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-14 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SER VICING Inspect blades before each use to de termine that they are prope rly installed and in good cond ition. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicke d, worn, or has any other dama ge.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-15 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SHARPENING Always sharpen both blade s at same time to maintain ba lance. Follow original sharpen ing pattern as shown in FIGURE 19 . Always sharpen blad es by grin ding.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-16 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER REMOV AL Remove cotter pin and loosen slotted nut on gear box shaft. Loo sen but do not remove the nu t until the blade carrier is loosened. Use a suit able two-jaw gear pu ller to pull ca rrier of f t ape red gear box sha ft.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-17 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER INST ALLA TION Clean the splines on bo th the blade car rier and ou tput s haft. Position carrier on the gear box output shaf t and install fla t washer and 1" hex nut.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-18 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE SEASONAL CLUT CH MAINTENANCE It is important that the clut ches slip when an obstacle or load heavier than the clutch setting is encountered.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-19 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE STORAGE Y our rotar y cutter represent s an investment from which you should get the greatest possible benefit.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-20 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE Gearbox T ools For Disa ssembly and Assembly 1. Caulking Gun w/Silicon 2. Impact W rench6. 3. Chisel 3/16" wide Blade 4. Ball Pin Hammer 5. T orq ue Wrench 6.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-21 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE DISASSEMBL Y OF DIVIDER GEARBOX (T rained Dealer Personnel Only) STEP 1 Remove all eight of the M10 Bolt s from both Cap Hubs, using a 14mm socket. FIGURE Mnt-R- 0048 .
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-22 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP 3 Laying the Hub Assembly on its side, t a p the Gear end of the Outp ut Shaft into the Gea r and Bearing. Once the Shaft has cleared the Bearing, it can be fully re move d from the Hub Assembly .
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-23 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP 6 The Input Gear and Bearing can be removed from the In put Shaf t by tapping the end of the Input Shaft on a solid surface.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-24 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE Assembly of Power Divider STEP 1 Install the Bearing Race into the Hub cap. STEP 2 Install the Bearing on the Outp ut Shaf t. FIGURE Mnt-R-0054 . Pla ce th e Sha f t into the Hub Ca p.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-25 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE loosened. Repeat this p rocess until the Shaft no longer be comes loose in the assembly . Unscrew the Nut a small amount and again t ap each end of Shaft while holding the Hub.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-26 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP 5 Install the Bearing Race into the Main Gearbox Housing. STEP 6 Install Bearing on th e Shaft. On the opposite end of the Shaf t, install the Gear S pacer and th e Gear .
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-27 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP 7 Install the Shaf t Assembly into the Main Housing. FIGURE Mn t-R-0070. Install the Input Cap and check the gap between the Main Housing an d the Input cap to det ermine the app roximate amount of Shims that will be required.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-28 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP 9 After Gear adjustm ent is complete the Input Cap and the Gaskets should be remove d from the Ma in Hous ing. The Gaskets should be inst alled on th e Input Cap.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-29 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP 1 1 Install th e second Hub Cap assembly on the Ma in Housing.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-30 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE TEM QTY DESCRIPTION 1. 1 Housing 2. 18 Lockwas her 3. 12 Hex Head Bolt 4. 1 Input Cap 5. 1 Input Cap 6. 1 Input Oil Seal 7. V AR Inp ut Cap Gasket .10 8. V AR Inp ut Cap Gasket .
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-31 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE RIGHT ANGLE GEARBOX (OUTBOAR D) ASSEMBL Y & DISASSEMBL Y PROCEDURES INPUT SHAFT REMOV AL Ste p I. Place Gearbox on appropr iate work surface. Ste p II . Remove V ent Plug (30) or Complete T op Cov er (26).
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-32 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE Ste p V . From the bottom of Ma in Housing drive o ut top Bearing Cu p (20) an d from the top dr ive out th e bottom Bea ring Cup (12). P ARTS INSPECTION Ste p I Inspect and Clean all Parts.
MAINTENANCE EAGLE 15 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-33 ©2009 Alamo G roup Inc. MAINTENANCE STEP I insert short and lon g spacer (29 & 24) in proper location on shaft. Press rear bearing (20) on to sh aft. STEP II Insert shaft thr ough rear housing bore through ge ar .
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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