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©2010 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 02/10 Part No. 02988075C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL ® 1502 E. W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-372-3551 Email: parts@alamo-industrial.com BOOM ARM MOWER This Opera tor's Manual is a n integral 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 reco gnizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices.
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T able Of Content s SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and Practic es ................ ................... .................
Driving the Tractor and B oom ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ .. ........................ 3-38 OPERATING THE BO OM UNIT AND ATTACHED H EAD .... ................... .................
Safety Section 1-1 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SECTION.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-2 © 2010 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 manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator .
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-3 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. 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 bir th defects or other reproductive harm.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-4 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING ELEMEN TS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death. (SG-24) Never allow children to play on or around T ractor or Implement. Children can slip or fall of f the Equipment and be injured or killed.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-5 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Avoid co ntact with hot surfaces including hydraulic o il tanks, pumps, motors, valves and hose connections. Relieve hydraulic pressure before pe rforming maintenance or rep airs.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-6 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting & Disconnecti ng Implemen t Safety Instructi ons & Practices Equipment Operation Safety In structions and .
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-7 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Rotary Mowers are capable u nder adverse conditions o f throwing objects for g reat dista nces 300 feet or more) and caus ing serious injury or death. Follo w safety messages carefully .
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-8 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Follow these guidelines to red uce the risk of equipment and grass fires w hile operating, serv icing, and repairing the Mower and T ractor: -Equip the T r actor with a fire extinguisher in an accessible location.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-9 © 2010 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 ng objects for great distances ( 300 feet or more) and causing seri ous injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully .
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-10 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not mount or dismou nt the Tr actor while the tractor is moving. Mount the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving part s are completely stopped. (SG-12) S tart tractor only when properly seated in th e Tractor seat.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-11 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do Not operate this equip men 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 equip ment. 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 AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-12 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Saf ety Instructions and Practices M ow a t th e spee d th a t you can sa f e l y opera t e an d con t ro l th e t rac t or an d mower . Th e correct mowing spee d depends on terrain cond itio n and grass type, density , and height of cut.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-13 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Always disconnect the wire leads from th e mower pump solenoid before performing se rvice on the T ractor or Mower . Use caution when working on the T ractor or Mower . T racto r engine must be stopped before working on Mower or T ractor .
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-14 © 2010 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 le aky or loose fittings.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-15 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices Secure the boom an d mower head in the transpo rt position before traveling o n public roads. Never transport on public roads with t he boom and mower hea d extended.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-16 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Concluding Safety In structions and Practices 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.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-17 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Alamo Industrial supplies safety deca ls on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-18 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 00757139 3 LOGO Alamo Industrial 2. 024028 1 W ARNING Replace Worn Rubber Deflectors 3. 02925100 1 IMPORT ANT Genuine Parts 4. 02958241 1 DANGER Multi Hazard 5.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-19 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 002369 1 D ANGER Multi-Hazard 2. 02965141 1 DANGER Thrown Objects 3. 02967668 1 DANGER Thrown Objects Safety Shields 4. 02967867 1 DANGER Safety Shield 5.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-20 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 00769736 1 WARNING Use/Repa ir Shields 2. 02925100 1 CAUTION Genuine Parts 3. 02958241 1 DANGER Operator Safety 4. 02967827 1 DANGER Mu lti hazard Rotary 5.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-21 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1. 02962764 6 W arning, Pinch Points 2. 02988484 2 Name Logo, 18’ Axtreme . 02988485 2 Name Logo, 22’ Axtreme . 02988486 2 Name Logo, 25’ Axtreme 3.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-22 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transpo rt or operate without the SM V . P/N 03200347 Information that Grease Fittin g is present and must apply grease.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-23 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Failure to use and maintain shields and deflectors in good condition may lead to injury or death from ent anglement with rota ting part s, being hit by object s thrown with great force by blades, or by contact.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-24 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! - Multi-Hazard Boom. T ake precautions while transporting and oper ating Boom Unit. P/N 02958241 DANGER! - Multi Hazard - Failure to follow Safety Messages and Operating Instructions can cause serious bodily injury or even death to Operator and Others in area.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-25 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Inspect Rubber Deflector and replace if damaged or notice ably worn. Do not operate mower if deflector is missing or dama ge d. P/N 24028 Blade Rotation Clockwise. P/N D138 W ARNING! Replace blade bolt s and nut s everytime you replace m ower blades.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-26 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Failure to use and maintain shields and deflectors in good condition may lead to injury or death from ent anglement with rotating p arts. being hit by object s thrown with great force by blades, or by blade contact.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-27 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY 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 AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-28 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! - Multi Hazard - Failure to follow Safety Messages and Operating Instructions can cause serious bodily injury or even death to Operator and Others in area.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-29 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING- Disconnect the hy draulic solenoid before pre forming serv ice work on trac tor or mower . P/N 02975515 W ARNIN G- Hearing Protec tion is required w hen working within 100 yards of this machine.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-30 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY INSTRUCT - Do not locate hitch post in this area P/N 02975516 W ARNING! Failure to INSPECT and REP AIR or REPLACE Hoses may .
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-31 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY NAME DECAL- AXTREME 2 18’ P/N 02988484 NAME DECAL- AXTREME-2 22’ P/N 02988485 NAME DECAL- AXTREME-2 25’ P/N 02988486.
SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-32 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. 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 employe r and employee equipment oper at ors.
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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2010 Alamo Group INTRODUCTION SECTION.
INTRODUCTION Axtreme 2 02/10 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2010 Alamo Group INTRODUCTION This Boom Mower is design ed with care and built with quality material s by skilled workers. Proper assembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine.
INTRODUCTION Axtreme 2 02/10 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2010 Alamo Group INTRODUCTION Y our Axtreme 2 Boom is designed for he avy-duty cutting in limited access areas such a s highway , park, and rural roadsides , overhead gr owth, ditches, levees, and other such grass and limb control uses in ge nerally hard-to-reach area s.
INTRODUCTION Axtreme 2 02/10 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2010 Alamo Group INTRODUCTION Attention Ow ner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator ’s Manual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement.
Operation Section 3-1 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION SECTION.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-2 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION ALAMO INDUSTRIAL BOOM MOWERS OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industria l Booms are manu factured with qualit y material by skilled workers.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-3 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 1.OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator .
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-4 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 2.TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS In addition to tractor horsepowe r and size required to operate the boo m unit, the tractor must .
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-5 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 2.3 T ractor Lighting and SMV Emblem If the tractor will be operated near or traveled on a public roadw ay it must be eq uipped with proper warning lighting and a Slow Mo ving V ehicle (SMV) emblem which ar e clearly visible from th e rear of the unit.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-6 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 3.GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACT OR Before getting o nto the tractor , the operato r must read and complete ly understand the impleme nt and tractor operator manuals.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-7 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 3 . 2 Di smoun ti ng th e T rac t or Before dismoun ting the tractor , idle the tractor engine down, disengage the he ad and re tr act the boom arm to the transport p osition.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-8 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION Never run the T ractor engine in a closed build ing or without adequate ventilatio n. The exhaust fumes can be hazardou s to your health. (SG-23) S tart tractor only when properly seated in th e Tractor seat.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-9 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 6.PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SERVICE Before each use, a pre- operation inspection and se rvice of the imple ment and tractor must be perform ed.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-10 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 6.2 Boom Unit Pre-Operati on Inspection and Service Inspect and service the boom arm and head pr ior to operation. Damaged and/or broken part s should be repaired and/or replaced immediately .
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-11 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION The operator’s manual and sa fety signs affixed on the unit contain important instru ctions on the safe and proper use of the equi pment.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-12 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION B OO M ARM A SS EMBL Y • Inspect condition of each a rm se ction weldm ent • Ensure all pins ar e in pl a ce . • Ensure all bolt s and screws are properly installed.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-13 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION HYDRAULIC PUMP/OIL RESERVOIR • Check oil reservoir leve l and oil condition. (Add specific type oil if low) • Change hydraulic oil filter and hydrauli c oil according to mainte nance schedule.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-14 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION ROT ARY HEAD INSPECTION • Inspect blades and bl ade bo lts for looseness and excessive wear . R otate to 90° to make for checking easier . Re place damaged, worn, and missing blades as complete set s to maintain rot ary balanc e.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-15 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION FLAIL HEAD INSPECTION • Inspect blades and bl ade bo lts for looseness and excessive wear . Rotate to 90° to make for checking easier . Replace damaged, worn, and missing blades as complete sets to maint ain cuttershaft balance .
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-16 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION SA W BLADE HEAD INSPECTION • Inspect the saw blad es and spindle bolts for looseness and excessive wear . Make sure the unit is securely blocked up before doing maintenance.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-17 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION Boom Mower PRE-OP ERA TION Inspection Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift _.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-18 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection Mower ID# ________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ___.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-19 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 6.3 C utting C omponent Inspection Inspect blade p an and blade assembly for the following: OPS-B-0062 Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear .
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-20 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 6.4 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 AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-21 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 7.OPERA TING CONTROL V AL VES The Boom has two control valves. One is the on-of f s witch to the cutter motor and the other is the position control valve. ON-OFF Switch (Mower V alve) - T o operate the mowe r , pu ll the switch while the tracto r is running .
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-22 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION For safe and ef ficient boom mower operation, it is critic al that the ope rator be exper ience d and feel confident in using the control valve sticks to position th e boom.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-23 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 7.1 Swing The handle neare st the center of the tractor , in the ba nk of five valves, actuates the SWING cylinde r . This valve has three positions and operates in three ways.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-24 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 7.2 Lif t The second handle from the left in the ba nk of five va lves actuates the LIFT cylinde r . This valve has three positions. Pulling the valve handle back, toward the operator , causes t he boom LIFT cylinder to lif t the boom arm up.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-25 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 7.3 Dipper The third handle in the bank of five valves ac tuates the DIPPER cylinder . Like the swing valves, this has three positions. Pulling the valve handle causes the boom DIPPE R cylinder to lift the small boom UP .
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-26 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 7.4 Tilt The fourth handle in the ba nk of five valves a ctuat es the TIL T cylinder .
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-27 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION BOOM JOYSTICK CONTROL - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 8.OPERA TING THE BOOM JOYSTICK CONTROL Positioning the boom is performed with electronic va lves controlled by the operator using a single joystick.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-28 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 8.1 Mower Head Power ON - OFF Switches (base of the JOYSTICK) Before attempting to start the T ractor , make cert ain th at th e Motor Switch is pu sh ed IN to the STOP position and the Master Switch is in the OF F position to ensure that the mower head is not engaged.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-29 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 8.2 Swing The twisting motion of the Joysti ck, actuates the SWING cylinder . T wisting the Joystick Counterclockwis e admit s hydraulic fluid to the Butt End of the SWING cylinder , causing the boom to swing out to the right side of the tractor .
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-30 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 8.3 Lif t The forward and back movement of the Joystick actuates the LIFT cylinder . Pulling the Joystick back, toward the operator , causes the boom LIFT cylinder to lift the bo om arm up.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-31 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 8.4 Dipper The Left and Right movement of the Joystick actuates the DIPPER cylinder . Pushing the Joystick lever to the RIGH T causes the boom DIPPER cylinder to LIFT the small boom UP .
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-32 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 8.5 Tilt The two lower th umb buttons (Red Buttons) on the panel at the top of the joystick activates the TIL T cylinder . Pressing the left button will caus e the outer rim (far thest from the tractor) to move UP .
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-33 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 8.6 Door Using the trigger button in co njuction with the swivel buttons(Red Butt ons)on the joystick ac tuates the Aux iliary Cylinder on the attached head.. Pressing the trigger button and pu shing the left swivel button opens the door .
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-34 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION OPTIONAL 8.8 Head Swivel The two upper buttons (Red Buttons) on the panel at the top of the joystick actuates the h ead swivel on the atta ched head. Pressing the left button swivels the head to the left.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-35 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION N ever opera t e th e T rac t or or I mp l emen t un til you h ave rea d an d completely underst and this Manual , the T ractor Operator ’s Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the Tr actor and Implement.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-36 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders tand the Tractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on street s and highwa ys.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-37 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 9.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting Make sure the tr actor brakes are in good operating condition. T ractor brakes can be set to operate independently allowing sin gle rear wheel braking action or locked together to provide simult aneous rear wheel braking.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-38 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 9.3 Driving the T ractor and Boom S tart off dri ving at a slow speed and gradually increase your speed while maintainin g complete contr ol of the tractor .
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-39 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 10.OPERA TING THE BOOM UNIT AND A TT ACHED HEAD THE OPERA TOR MUST COMPLETEL Y UNDERST AND HOW TO OPERA TE THE TRA CTOR AND MOWER AND ALL CONTROLS BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO MOW .
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-40 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 10.1 Foreign Debris Hazard s/Overhead Obstructions An area to be cut must first be inspe cted for objects that could be thrown or that could damage the machine. W alk through the area look ing for fences, boulders, rocks, culverts, stumps or metal objects.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-41 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 10.2 Operating Speed and Ground S peed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type, and density of veget ation to be cut. Do Not exceed 2 MPH while op erating.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-42 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION Rot ary Cutter • The Rotary Cutting He ad is rated to cut vegetation up to 5” in diameter . • Objects te nd to be thrown out from under the head in the direction of blad e rotation and toward the raised edge of the shroud.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-43 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION Flail • The Flail Brush Cutter is rated to cut material up to 4” in diameter . • Setting cuttin g he igh t ra ng e s fro m 3/ 4” to 6”. Cutting height is set by adjusting the height of the roller assembly .
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-44 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION Saw Blade T ree Limb Cutter • The BuzzBar T ree Limb Cutter is rated for material up to 6” in diameter . • Suggested cutting S peed for the Buzzb ar is 1st gear . Slow down for thick, dense, or hard material.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-45 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 10.4 Shutting Down the Att ached Head- For S tandard Equipment T o shut down attached mowe r head, first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Decrease engine RPM to idle then disengage cutterhea d.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-46 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 10.5 Shutting Down the Att ached Head - For (Optional Equipment) T o shut down attached mowe r head, first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Decrease engine RPM to idle then disengage cutterhea d.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-47 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 11 . TRACTOR, BOOM, AND A T T ACHED HEAD STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the unit at the end of t he season is critical to maintiang it s appearance and to help ensure years of dep endable service.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-48 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 13.Placing Boom Ar m on Boom Arm Rest Before transporting tracto r between locations, idle th e tractor engine, disengage the attach ed head, and wait for all head motion to come to a co mplete sto p.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-49 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 13.1 T ransporting on Public Roadways Extreme caution should be used when transporting the tracto r and mower on public roadways.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-50 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION Before proc eeding on to public road s make sure your boom arm is restin g properly on boom rest and the implement s head is properly po sitioned so that the oper ator , tractor flashing warn ing lights an d SMV are not being obscured fr om other motori st on the road.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-51 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION When operating on public roa ds, have consideration for other r oad users. Pull to the side of the road oc casionally to allow all following traffic to pass. Do no t exceed the legal speed limit set in your state or muni cipality for agricultural tractors.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-52 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 13.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loaded tra ctor and imple ment, measure the height an d width dimension s and gross weight of the complete loaded unit.
OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-53 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION Arrange the chain s so that when tightened, the chains are pulling downward and against themselves. Carefully tighten the securing chains or other fasteners using boomer s or binders to apply maximum tension.
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Maintenanc e Sec tio n 4- 1 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE SECTION.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02 /10 Maintenance Section 4-2 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE Lubrication Information Before operating your Impleme nt, take the time to inspect and repair any damage to the machine or tractor . Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to regularl y maint ain this machine to provide long life and trouble free operation.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02 /10 Maintenance Section 4-3 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE ..
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02 /10 Maintenance Section 4-4 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Oil, Filters, and Component s Filters and Oil - Change the Pre ssure Filter af ter the fir st 200 hou rs of operation. Change th e filter again at 80 0 hours; then, change th e oil and filters at 1600 hours.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02 /10 Maintenance Section 4-5 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE Blades Check the Blades for cracks and wear and Blade Bolt s for tightness, da ily . Blades s h ould be replaced when they are worn excessively , bent, deformed, or out of balance.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02 /10 Maintenance Section 4-6 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE Proper T orque for Fasteners The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fa stener s.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02 /10 Maintenance Section 4-7 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE Service of Spindle Ho using (FIGURE Mnt-0006) Remove blade bar or p an. Remove hydraulic motor . Remove spindle housing from unit. Drain remaining oil from housing. Using a chisel, bend the tang on the lockwasher (6) until it is free from the slot in the nut (5).
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02 /10 Maintenance Section 4-8 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE ASSEMBL Y Make sure a ll parts are clean and free of a ny contamination Install Bearing Cu ps (3 & 4) into S pindle Housing (2) using a su itable bearing driver to seat the cu ps.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02 /10 Maintenance Section 4-9 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE ROLLER BEARING REPLACEMENT Securely support mower while removing and inst alling roller assembly . If installing a roller with pre asse mbled bearing and bracket assemblies, remove the old roller , proceed to step 1 1.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02/10 Maintenance Section 4-10 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE Saw Blade Head BLADES For best performance, have b lade s set and shar pened wh en the y begin to dull. Blades ca n be touched up with a grinder or file between sharpenin gs.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02/10 Maintenance Section 4-11 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE Belt T ension Adjustment (Fig ure Mnt-B-0010) Loosen nut s on the 4 studs and the jam nut.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02/10 Maintenance Section 4-12 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE Lubrication: Grease each spindle with on e pump of high quality lith ium grease weekly . More than one pump is un neces- sary and will cause a mess when extra gr ease squirts out of the relief.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02/10 Maintenance Section 4-13 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE General Information on Flail Mower V ibration FLAIL MOWERS INFORMA TION BULLETIN NO. 5 EXCESSIVE VIBRA TION Vibration is a MONSTER and if allowed to continu e unchecked, ca n cause the complete break-up of a machine in a very short time.
MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02/10 Maintenance Section 4-14 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE The actual speed at which the harmo nic will occur will vary with each mowe r and each installation. T o avoid this harmonic vibration when oper ating the mower , it ma y be necessary to adjust the engine spe ed of the trac- tor up or down.
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ALAMO INDUSTRIAL LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Alamo Industrial warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municip al purchaser (“Purchaser”) and war rants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser 1.
T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safely , read your manual thoroughly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Manu al. The T able of Cont ents clearly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need.
AXTREME 2 - SOM 2/10 Printed in USA P/N 02988075C.
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