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©2008 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 03/08 Part No. 00777575C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL ® 1502 E. W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-372-3551 Email: parts@alamo-industrial.
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 cognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practice s.
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©2008 Alamo Group Inc. T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ............. ................................ .................................................. ............ 1-1 General Safety Inst ructions and Practices ................ ................ .
©2008 Alamo Group Inc. Bystander/Passersby Precautions ............... ............. ................ ............. ............. ................ ....................... ...4-24 Engaging the Mower ....................... ................ ...........
Safety Section 1-1 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY SECTION.
SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1-2 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor .
SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Sectio n 1-3 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constitue nts, a nd certa in 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 SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1-4 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MA Y CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! T ractors with or without an Implement attached can often be noisy enoug h to cause permanent hearing loss.
SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Sectio n 1-5 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices 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.
SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1-6 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY U se ex t reme care w h en l ower i ng or un f o ldi ng th e i mp l emen t’ s w i ngs. M a k e sure no bysta nders are close by or underneath th e wings. Allow amp le clearance around the implement when folding or unfolding the wings .
SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Sectio n 1-7 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ri de on, or come close to the T ractor or Implement.
SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1-8 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY I n case o f mec h an i ca l diffi cu lt y d ur i ng opera ti on, p l ace th e t ransm i ss i on i n th e par k position, set the parking brake, shut down all po wer , inc luding the PTO and the engine and remove the key .
SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Sectio n 1-9 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY M any var i e d o bj ects, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, or c h a i ns, can b ecome enta ng l e d i n t h e operating p arts of the mower h ead. These items could then swing out side the housing at greater v elocities than the blades .
SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1- 10 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not operate or pull the mower into standing water . When uplift or fa n type mower blades contact wa ter they can be severely deflected down ward causing possible failure of blade resulting in serious bold ly injury to the operator or bystanders.
SAFETY SL60 03/0 8 Safety Section 1 -11 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Disconn ecting Implement Safet y Instructions and Practices DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implement driveline to a T ractor PTO.
SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1- 12 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Inst ructions and Practices Be particularly ca reful when transporting the Im plement with the T ractor . Turn cur ves or go up hills only at a low speed and using a grad ual steering angle.
SAFETY SL60 03/0 8 Safety Section 1 -13 © 2008 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 SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1- 14 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Saf ety 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 SL60 03/0 8 Safety Section 1 -15 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized servic e part s. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings.
SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1- 16 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Concluding Safety In structions and Practices PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N Alamo Industrial mowers use ba lanced and matc hed system component s for blade carriers, blades, cuttershaft s, knives, knife hangers, rollers, dr ivetrain components, and be arings.
SAFETY SL60 03/0 8 Safety Section 1 -17 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation.
SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1- 18 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1-14 0077662 1 Decal Sheet 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO T ranslate Safety Material 2. 007491 17 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 3. 00755742 1 DANGER Cutting Blades/Thrown Objects 4.
SAFETY SL60 03/0 8 Safety Section 1 -19 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Peligro T ranslation, If you do not know how to read English, please find someone who knows how to read English. P/N 00725746 DANGER! Multi-Hazard Decal (Refer T o Front Cover) P/N 007491 17 DANGER! Keep Away P/N 00755742 DANGER! Keep Away Thrown Object s.
SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1- 20 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! - Maximum Cutting Height is 18”. Do Not operate Mower ab ove 18”. 00776607 W ARNING! - Not a S tep. Do not board from this side. 00776608 W ARNING! Pinch Points P/N 02962764 DANGER! - Pr otect Oper ator with Front Door .
SAFETY SL60 03/0 8 Safety Section 1 -21 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNIN G! Never use yo ur hand to ch eck for oil leaks. Always use paper or cardb oard. P/N 00756059 For safety and to guarantee optimu m product reliability alwa ys use genuine RHINO replacement parts.
SAFETY SL60 03/08 Safety Section 1- 22 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY NAME LOGO - SL60 SL60 Read Operato r ’ s Manual! The operato r ’ s manual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one fr om your dealer . P/N 00776031 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal.
SAFETY SL60 03/0 8 Safety Section 1 -23 © 2008 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 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION.
INTRODUCTION SL60 03/0 8 Introductio n Section 2-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled worker s. 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 SL60 03/0 8 Introductio n Section 2-3 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The SL60 r otary mower is designed to be opera ted on skid steer power units. These rug ged Mowers are designed for medium-duty work and ar e related to cut vegetation up to 2” in diamete r .
INTRODUCTION SL60 03/0 8 Introductio n Section 2-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION A TTENTION OWNER/OPERA TOR 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 Mower an d Power Unit.
Assembly Section 3-1 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SECTION.
ASSEMBLY SL60 03/07 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Set up mower as receive d from factory with these instructions. This mower is shipped partially as sembled. Assembly will be easier if components are aligned and loosely assembled before tighten ing hardware.
ASSEMBLY SL60 03/07 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y 3. Place bushing betwee n both arms above mower link and inst all 5/8” bolt through bush- ing an fasten with 5/8” locknut. HITCH ASSEMBL Y 1. Secure Hitch W eldment (1) to mower de ck using 1” x 5” Bolt s (7) and 1” Locknuts (6).
ASSEMBLY SL60 03/07 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y FRONT CHAIN GUARD ASSEMBL Y 1. Att ach Chain Guard Bracke t (6) to Deflector Bracket (5) using 1/2” x 1-1/4” Bolts (8), 1/2” Flatwasher s (2), and 1/2” Locknut s (1).
ASSEMBLY SL60 03/07 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2007 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SIDE DEFLECT OR ASSEMBL Y 1. Place Side Deflector Panel ( 3) on top lip of left rear dischar ge chute. Plac e Side Deflec tor S trap (4) on top of p anel and align holes of strap, panel, and mower deck.
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Operation Sectio n 4-1 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION SECTION.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO SL60 SKID STEER ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industrial SL60 rotary mowers are manufactured with quality material by skilled workers.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-3 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION 1. SL60 St andard Equipm ent and Specifications Cutting Width 60” Cutting Capacity (Diameter) 2” maximum Cutting Hei.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. OPERA T OR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qual ified operator .
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-5 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION 3. SKID STEE R REQUIREMENTS Skid S teer Requirements and Cap abilities • ASAE approved Roll-Over Operator Pr otective S tructure and Seatbelt. • Operator Protective Door .
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-6 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.2 Operator Protective Door The skid steer must b e equipped with an Operator Fr ont Prote ctive Door . Seriou s injury or death can result from a th rown object hitting an unprotec ted operato r .
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-7 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION 3.5 Auxiliary Hydraulics The skid steer must be equipped with Front Auxiliary Hydraulics. The hydraulic output capacity of the skid steer must match the equi pped mower drive motor .
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-8 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION D o no t moun t th e P ower U n it w hil e th e P ower U n it i s mov i ng. M oun t th e Power Unit only when the Power Un it and all moving part s are com- pletely stopped.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-9 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION 4.2 Dismounting the Skid S teer Before dismounting, pa rk the skid steer and mower on a reasonably level surface, apply the p arking brake, idle the engine down, disengage the auxilia ry hydraulics, and lower the mower to the ground.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 10 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION St ar t th e P ower U n it on l y w h en proper l y sea t e d i n th e P ower U n it sea t . St ar ti ng a Power Unit in gear can result in injury or death. Read the Power Unit Opera - tor ’s Manual for prope r starting instructions.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 11 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION 1. With the engin e complete ly shut dow n and the parking brak e set, rotate the skid steer latch handles upward to the unlatched position. The la tch handles must be completely raised to fu lly retract the hitch lock pins.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 12 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Connecting Mower and Sk id Steer Hydraulics Lines 1. Before connecting th e mower hydraulic lines to the skid steer.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 13 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION 7. PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SER VICE Before each use, a pre-ope ration inspection and service of the imple ment and tractor must be performed.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 14 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.2 Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Before each mower us e, a complete inspection and serv ice is required to ensure the mower is in a good and safe working condition.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 15 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION The operator’s manual and safety signs af fixed on the unit contain important instru ctions on the saf e and proper use of the equipment.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 16 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Perform scheduled lubrication as specifie d in the maintenance section. • Inspect the spindle oil level and reple nish if needed. A low oil level is a warning sign that the spindle housing may be cracked or its seal is damaged and needs to be replaced.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 17 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION 7.3 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 SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 18 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.4 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 SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 19 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION Rotary Mower PRE-OPERA TION Inspection Mower ID# ________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shif.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 20 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA T ION Inspection Mower ID# ________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift _.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 21 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION 8. DRIVING THE SKID STEER AND MOWER Safe skid steer tran sport require s the opera tor possess a thoro ugh knowledge of the model bein g operated and precau tions to take while driving with a front att achment.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 22 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 St arting the Skid Steer Refer to the skid steer ope rator ’s manual for proper st ar ting procedures. Consult an authorized dealer if the starting pr ocedure is unclear .
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 23 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION T o avoid overturns, drive the skid steer with ca re and at safe speeds, especially when operating over roug h ground, crossing ditches or slo pes, and turning corners. Use extreme caution when operating on steep slopes.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 24 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION If you hit a solid object or foreign debr is, stop the mower and skid steer at once. Immediately idle th e engine speed and disengage th e auxiliary hydraulics to stop the mower blades from turn ing.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 25 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION Use extreme caution when raisin g the Mower above ground level. S top the Blades from turning when the Mowe r is raised and passers by are within 100 yards.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 26 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION S tay alert and watch for trees, low hang ing limbs, powe r lines, and other overhe ad obstacles and solid ground objects while you ar e operating. Use care to avoid hitting these items .
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 27 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION 10. DISCONNECTING THE MOWE R FROM THE SKID STEER Before disconnecting the mowe r , the auxiliary hydraulics must be disengaged and bl ade rotation at a complete stop. Lower the mower t o the ground .
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 28 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 11 . M O W E R S T O R A G E Properly preparing and storing the mower at the end of t he season is critical to maint aining its a ppearance and to help ensure year s of dependabl e service.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 29 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION Before transporting the skid steer and mower , idle the skid steer engine, disengage the auxilia ry hydrauli cs and wait for all mower movi ng parts to come to a complete stop.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 30 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12.2 Hauling the Skid Steer and Mower Before transporting a load ed skid steer and mower , measure th e height and width dimensions and gross weight of the complete loaded unit.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 31 © 2008 Alamo Group In c OPERA TION 13. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Excessive Vibration 1. Check for loose nuts on T ighten if loose. bladeholder and blades. 2. Check to see if blad es are Free Blades so the y free swinging.
OPERATION SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4- 32 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Blade Bolts 1. Bolts no t tightened. T ighten bolts to 250 ft.lbs. 2. Bolt hole elongated or Replace Bushing or oversized. Blade Carrier .
Maintenanc e Section 5-1 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION.
MAINTENANCE SL60 03/07 Maintenance Se ction 5-2 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operating the mower , make sure it is properly lubricated and thoroughly inspected. Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to regul arly lubricate and ma int ain this mac hine to prov ide long life and trouble fre e operation.
MAINTENANCE SL60 03/07 Maintenance Se ction 5-3 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SPINDLE LUBRICA TION T o check the grease level in the spindl e, place the mower head on a flat le vel surface.
MAINTENANCE SL60 03/07 Maintenance Se ction 5-4 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SER VICING Inspect blades before each use to determine that they ar e properly insta lled and in good condition. Replac e any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn, or has any other damage.
MAINTENANCE SL60 03/07 Maintenance Se ction 5-5 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOV AL T o remove blades for sharpen ing or replacement, remove the cover pla te on deck of mower near Hydraulic Motor . Remove lock nut from blade bo lt. NOTE: Inspect lock nut af ter removal and replace if threads are damaged .
MAINTENANCE SL60 03/07 Maintenance Se ction 5-6 © 2007 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STORAGE Y our mowe r repres ents an investme nt from w hich you should get the greatest po ssible b enefit.
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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 efficiently an d safely , read your manual thor oughly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Ma nual. The T able of Cont ent s clearly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need.
SL60-SOM- 03/08 P/N 00777 575C Printed U.S.A.
An important point after buying a device Alamo SL60 (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 SL60 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 SL60 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Alamo SL60 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Alamo SL60 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Alamo SL60, 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 SL60.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Alamo SL60. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Alamo SL60 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
