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©2009 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 03/09 Part No. 80321 1C 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 Operator' s Manual is an integra l part o f the safe operatio n of this machine and must be maint ained with the un it at all times.
T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are po tentially hazardous . Ther e is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the poten tial hazards and fo llows reasonable safety pr actices.
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T able of Content s SAFETY SECTION .......... ................................. ............................ ............................ ........... 1-1 General Safety Inst ructions and Practices ............... ................ ................ ....
Starting the Tractor ........... ................ ................. ................ ................ ................ .............. ......... ................ ....... 4-23 Brake and Differential Lock Set ting ............. ................ .........
Safety Section 1-1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SECTION.
SAFETY SHD 03/09 Safety Section 1-2 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor .
SAFETY SHD 03/09 Safety Section 1-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices 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 SHD 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, solvent s, cleansers, and any other chemical agent. (SG-22) KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING ELEMEN TS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death.
SAFETY SHD 03/09 Safety Section 1-5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT operate this Implement o n a T ractor that is not properly maintain ed.
SAFETY SHD 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 yar ds or more) and cau sing seriousinjur y or death. Follow safety messages carefully .
SAFETY SHD 03/09 Safety Section 1-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not mount or di smount the T ractor while the tractor is moving. Mount the T r actor only when the T ractor and all moving parts are comp letely stopped. (SG-12) S tart tractor only when properly sea ted in the T ractor seat.
SAFETY SHD 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 att a ck you a nd/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 SHD 03/09 Safety Section 1-9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Avoid mo wing in reverse direction when poss ible. Check to make sure ther e are no persons behind the mower and use extr eme care when mowing in reverse. Mow only at a slow ground spee d where you can safely operate and contro l the tractor and mower .
SAFETY SHD 03/09 Safety Section 1-10 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Disconnecting Im plement Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT allow any person under a folded wing unless wing is secur ely locked up or suppor ted. DO NOT approach the Imple ment unless the T ractor is turned off and all motio n has ceased.
SAFETY SHD 03/09 Safety Section 1-11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices Each Rear Wheel must have a minimum of 1,000 pounds cont act with the surface to prevent lateral instability and possible tip-over which could result in serious bodily in jury or even death.
SAFETY SHD 03/09 Safety Section 1-12 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransp ort only at spe eds where you can mainta in control of the equipment. Seriou s accident s and injurie s can result from oper ating this equipment at high speeds. Underst and the T ractor and Implement a nd how it handles before transporting on street s and hi ghways.
SAFETY SHD 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 PT O-driven equipment.
SAFETY SHD 03/09 Safety Section 1-14 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and rep lace when necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose fastener s, worn or broken p art s, and leaky or loose fittings.
SAFETY SHD 03/09 Safety Section 1-15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices Always disconnect th e wire leads from th e mower valve solen oid before performing service on the T ractor or Mower . Use caution when working on the T ractor or Mower .
SAFETY SHD 03/09 Safety Section 1-16 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Alamo Industrial supplies safety decal s on this product to promote sa fe operation. Damag e to the decals may occur while in sh ipping, use, or reconditioning.
SAFETY SHD 03/09 Safety Section 1-17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO T ranslate Saf ety Material 2. 00773723 1 PELIGRO T ranslate Dr iveline Instructions 3. 002369 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 4. 002425 1 DANGER Front Shield 5.
SAFETY SHD 03/09 Safety Section 1-18 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Peligro T ransla tion, If you do not know how to read English, please find someone who knows how to read English. P/N 00725746 PELIGRO! S panish T ranslati on for Driveline Safety P/N 00773723 Danger! Mult-Hazard W arning.
SAFETY SHD 03/09 Safety Section 1-19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! Guard Missing, Do Not Oper ate. If you see this decal, Do No t Operate the mower u ntil the shield has been repl ac e d. P/N 00756004 DANGER! Rotating Driveline Keep Away , Contact can cause death.
SAFETY SHD 03/09 Safety Section 1-20 © 2009 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 rot ating part s. being hit by object s thrown with great fo rce by blades, or by blade contact.
SAFETY SHD 03/09 Safety Section 1-21 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Instructions to properly lubricate and check mower for potential problems pr ior to operation.
SAFETY SHD 03/09 Safety Section 1-22 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator's Manu al (with repair part s) and warranty was attached to this implement during fina l inspection. P/N 00763977 IMPORT ANT - Use only Gen uine Alamo In dustrial replacement p art s.
SAFETY SHD 03/09 Safety Section 1-23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY NAME LOG O - Alamo Industrial P/N 02960766 Read Operato r ’s Ma nual! The ope rator’s manual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one fr om you r dealer .
SAFETY SHD 03/09 Safety Section 1-24 © 2009 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 emplo yer and employe e equipment oper at ors.
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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION.
INTRODUCTION SHD 03/09 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Flail Mower is designed with ca re and built with quality materials 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 SHD 03/09 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The Super Heavy Duty Flail is made fr om the proven, ti me-tested design of Alamo Industrial, of fering you a manicured look with subst antial safety .
INTRODUCTION SHD 03/09 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, comp letely underst and the Safety Message s and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement.
Assembly Section 3-1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SECTION.
ASSEMBLY SHD 03/09 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y GENERAL T o help you assemble your new SHD FLAIL to your trac tor , we provide you with drawings, instructions, and information, if nece ssary , you may get more inform ation or clarification fr om our T echnica l Services Depart ment over the phone .
ASSEMBLY SHD 03/09 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y KNIFE ASSEMBL Y T ip cutterhousing back (Figure 2) and p lace a block under roller to sa fely support unit. Remove shipping skids and drive pulley side belt guar d fender . If necessary , install knives, as shown, on e row at a time.
ASSEMBLY SHD 03/09 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y GEARBOX AND EXTENSION SHAFT ASSEMBL Y For forward rot ation att ach the ou tboard bearin g plate (item 1) on the left side of cutter housing with (2) 3/8” x 7/8” bolt s, and (3) 3/8” locknut s.
ASSEMBLY SHD 03/09 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DRIVELINE A TT ACHMENT Before starting a ssembly , make certain that all paint, dirt, and grease are removed from gearbox shaft (1). T o ease assembly app ly a light coat of grease to splines and assemble.
ASSEMBLY SHD 03/09 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y IDLER ARM ASSEMBL Y Do not secure at this time. 1. Remove fasteners and shaft protector from end of driveline. Lightly grease shaf t. Install key and driveline pulley . Do not secure a t this time.
ASSEMBLY SHD 03/09 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y INST ALLA TION OF MOWER TO TRACT OR Before attaching mower to tractor , it will be necessary th at each tract or lower hitch a rm has freedom of movement that the mower is comple tely independent of tr actor movement.
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Operation Sectio n 4- 1 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION SECTION.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4- 2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION ALAMO INDUSTRIAL SHD62, SHD74, SHD88 & SHD96 SUPER-HEA VY -DUTY FLAIL MOWE R OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industrial SHD flail mowers are manufactur ed wit h quality material by skilled workers.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4- 3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1. St andard Equipment and Specifications SHD 62 SHD74 Horsepower Required (Min.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4- 4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION SHD 88 SHD 96 Horsepow er Required ( Min.) 40HP 50H P T ractor PTO 540 RPM 540 R PM Cutting Capacity 1” 1” Cutting He.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4- 5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 2. OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator .
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4- 6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate th e mower must have th e power , capacity and r equired equipme nt to safely operate the mower at a grou nd speed betwe en 2 and 5 MP H.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4- 7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor Horsepower The horsepower required to operate the mower depend s on many factors includin g the vegetation to be cut, terrain cond itio n, op er a tor ex pe rie n ce , and c on di tion o f th e m ow er an d tra cto r .
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4- 8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION DO NOT use a PTO adapter to att ach a non-matching Im plement driveline to a T ractor PTO. Use of an a dapter can double the operating speed o f the Implement resu lting in excessive vibration, thrown objects, and bl ade and implement failure.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4- 9 © 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 SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-10 © 2009 Alamo Group 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 SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.1 Connecting the Mower A-Frame to the T ractor 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PT O shaft. Change shaf ts if needed. 2. Shorten or re move the tractor drawbar to a void interference when rais ing and lowering the mower .
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Roller Height Adjustment The mower ’s cutting height is set by positioning the roller assembly for each mower sect ion. Each section must be set at th e same height to ensure an even cut across the entir e width of the mowe r .
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7.1 Leveling Deck T o Facilitate a safe and efficient mowing operation, the mower sho uld be operated p arallel to the ground at all times. Never operate if front or rear of mower is tilted upward.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping driveline must be inspecte d to ensure.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. 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 SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION DO NOT allow any person under a folded wing unless wing is secur ely locked up or suppor ted. DO NOT approach the Imple ment unless the T ractor is turned off and all motio n has ceased.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.2 Mower Pre- O peration Inspection /S ervice Before each mowe r use, a complete in spection and service is r equired to e nsure the mower is in a good and safe working condition.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-18 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Ensure rubb er deflectors ar e in position and not damaged. Replace worn, broken , and missing sections imm ediately . • Ensure th e rollers are in good cond ition and rota te freely .
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Inspect cutter knives and knife pins for looseness and excessive wear . Make sure the mower is securely blo cked up before crawling beneath. Replace damag ed, worn, and missing knives as complete sets to mainta in cuttershaft balance.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-20 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Flail Mower PRE-OP ERA TION Inspection Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift _.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-21 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection Mower ID# ________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ___.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-22 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport req uires the operator possess a th orough knowledge of th e model being opera ted and precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Always disengage the tractor di fferential lock when turn ing. When engaged t he dif ferential lock will prevent or limit the tr actor from turning. During normal cutting co nditions, locking the dif ferential provides no benefit an d should not be used.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-24 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.3 Raising the Mower Using the tractor 3-point hi tch control le ver , raise the mower of f the ground about 6” , or just high enough to clear any ground obst acles.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-25 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks or go ing up sharp inclines, it is possi.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-26 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Inclines and ditches should be app roached along a line which is at an an gle as shown. Thi s type of path will reduce the possib ility of over-collapse of the driveline and re sulting damage .
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-27 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION M any var i e d o bj ec t s, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, or c h a i ns, can b ecome en t ang l e d i n th e operating p arts o f the mower head. These items could then swing o utside the housing at greater velocities than the blades.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-28 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. 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 yar ds or more) and cau sing seriousinjur y or death. Follow safety messages carefully .
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-29 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1 1.4 PT O RPM and Ground Sp eed 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 SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-30 © 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 SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-31 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 11 . 6 S hutting Down the Implement T o shut down the implement, first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then slow down the im plement by reducing the eng ine speed before d isengaging the PTO.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-32 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never sta nd or allow another per son to stan d between a running T ractor and the Mower when disconnecting the Imple ment from the T racto r 3-point hitch.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-33 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Never work under the Implem ent, the framework, or any lif ted component unless the Implement is securely supporte d or blocked up to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious injury or even death.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-34 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 14. TRANSPORTING THE TRACT OR AND IMPLEMENT Inherent hazards of operating the tr actor and implement and the possibilit y of accidents are not left behind when you finish work ing in an area .
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-35 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION If the tractor ’s hydraulic pump is not indepe ndent of th e tr actor PT O, or if the tractor PTO has to be run to have hydraulic power , disconnect the mower driveline from the tractor PT O output shaf t.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-36 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. 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 vis ible and leg ible. When transport ing the Equipment use the T ractor fla shing warning lights and follow all local traf fic regulations.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-37 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 14.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and imple ment, measure the height and width dimension s and gross weight of the complete loaded unit.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-38 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Excessive Vi brations Check gearb ox bolt s. T ighten if loose. Check for missing knives on Replace missing knives. cutter shaft.
OPERATION SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-39 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Clutch Slips Excessively Clutch linings badl y worn or Repair clutch per maintena nce plates wa rped. section o f manuals. T oo much power for clutch. Reduce ground sp eed and ma terial intake.
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Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION.
MAINTENANCE SHD 03/09 Maintenanc e Section 5-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Daily Checks 1. Lubricate at the specified inte rvals as outlined in the lubrication diagram below . A ll mower grea se fittings are equipped with lub ricaps which snap over the grease fittings to prevent dirt fr om entering the fittings.
MAINTENANCE SHD 03/09 Maintenanc e Section 5-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE A. Cuttershaft Bearing s B. Roller Bearing C. Rear Mower Idler Arm D. Banjo Bearing E. Banjo Coupling F . Driveline Y oke G . Driveline T elescoping Joint Slip Clutch .
MAINTENANCE SHD 03/09 Maintenanc e Section 5-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE It is important that the clutch lining plates slip when an obst acle or load heavier than the clu tch setting is encountered.
MAINTENANCE SHD 03/09 Maintenanc e Section 5-5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Replacing Cutter Unit Drive Belt Image Mnt-FL-00 20 1. Place unit on ground or support se curely . 2. Remove belt guard. 3. Remove idler arm spring. 4. Remove extension shaf t housing mounting bracket front bolt and loo sen rear bolt.
MAINTENANCE SHD 03/09 Maintenanc e Section 5-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Roller Bearing Replacement Image Mnt-FL-0013 1. Remove roller and both bearing and b racket assemblies from mo wer . Lift the mower only high enough to remove the roller assembly .
MAINTENANCE SHD 03/09 Maintenanc e Section 5-7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Cuttershaf t Bearing Replacement OUTBOARD BEARING - Image Mnt-FL-0022 1. Lif t cutter unit to maximum horizont al height; then, securely support ends of cu tterhousing.
MAINTENANCE SHD 03/09 Maintenanc e Section 5-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Inboard (D rive) Bearing - Images Mnt-FL -0023 and Mnt-FL-0020. 7. Remove belt guard. 8. Remove spring from idler arm. 9. Remove extension shaf t housing mounting br acket fa steners at the cutterhousing.
MAINTENANCE SHD 03/09 Maintenanc e Section 5-9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Cuttershaf t Replacement NOTE: It is recommended that cuttersha ft bea ring an d housin g assemblies be replaced when re placing cuttershaft. 1. Place unit on the gro und or s ecur ely su pp o rt at a conv en ien t he ig ht.
MAINTENANCE SHD 03/09 Mainte nance Section 5-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE General Information on Flail Mower V ibration FLAIL MOWERS - INFORMA TION BULLE TIN NO. 5 Excessive Vibration Vibration is a MONSTER and if allowed to continu e unchecked, ca n cause the complete break-u p of a machine in a very short time.
MAINTENANCE SHD 03/09 Mainte nance Section 5-11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Some units have a harmonic which o ccurs below the nominal operating speed . On these units, it will be noticed that there is always a little vi bration at a particular RPM as the mo wer is being sped up to operatin g speed.
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.
T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safely , read your manual thor oughly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Manual. T he T able of Contents clearly identifies e ach sect ion where you can easily find the information you need.
SHD - SOM 3/09 Printed in USA P/N 80321 1C.
An important point after buying a device Alamo SHD88 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Alamo SHD88 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Alamo SHD88 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Alamo SHD88 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Alamo SHD88 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Alamo SHD88, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Alamo SHD88.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Alamo SHD88. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Alamo SHD88 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
