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BOOM ARM MOWER
Published 11/08 Part No. 02986941C
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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ALAMO INDUSTRIAL
1502 E. Walnut
Seguin, Texas 78155
830-372-3551
Email: parts@alamo-industrial.com
©2008 Alamo Group Inc.
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To the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of acci- dents. BEFORE YOU START!!Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual. Observe the rules of safety and common
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Table of Contents SAFETY SECTION ...............................................................................................................1-1 General Safety Instructions and Practices..........................................................................................................1-2 Operator Safety Instructions and Practices ........................................................................................................1-3 Connecting & Disconnecting Implement Safety Instru
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TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ....................................................................................3-42 Transporting on Public Roadways ....................................................................................................................3-44 Hauling the Tractor and Implement...................................................................................................................3-46 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................................
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SAFETY SECTION Safety Section 1-1 ©2008 Alamo Group Inc.
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SAFETY General Safety Instructions and Practices A careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing certain precautions. The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death. Read and understand these Safety Messages before
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SAFETY SAFETY Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. (SG-31) Operator Safety Instructions and Practices Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and completely understand this Manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the Tractor and Implement. Learn how to stop the tractor engin
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SAFETY Never allow children to play on or around Tractor or Implement. Children can slip or fall off the Equipment and be injured or killed. Children can cause the Implement to shift or fall crushing themselves or others. (SG-25) NEVER use drugs or alcohol immediately before or while operating the Tractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator’s alertness and coordination and therefore affect the operator’s ability to operate the equipment safely. Before operating th
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SAFETY SAFETY Do not put hands or feet under mower decks. Blade Contact can result in serious injury or even death. Stay away until all motion has stopped and the decks are securely blocked up. (SFL-2) Do not put hands or feet under mower decks. Blade Contact can result in serious injury or even death. Stay away until all motion has stopped and the decks are securely blocked up. (SGM-9) Do not put hands or feet near the cutter bar. Blade contact can result in serious injury. Stay away
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SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Never leave the Tractor and Implement unattended while the Implement is in the lifted posi- tion. Accidental operation of lifting lever or a hydraulic failure may cause sudden drop of unit with injury or death by crushing. To properly park the implement when disconnecting it from the tractor, lower the stand and put the retaining pin securely in place, or put a secure support under the A-Frame. Lower the implement carefully to the
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SAFETY SAFETY Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of equipment and grass fires while operating, servicing, and repairing the Mower and Tractor: -Equip the Tractor with a fire extinguisher in an accessible location. -Do Not operate the Mower on a Tractor with an underframe exhaust. -Do Not smoke or have an open flame near the Mower and Tractor. -Do Not drive into burning debris or freshly burnt areas. -Do Not attempt to mow or place the mower head close to burning debris. -Never allow clip
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SAFETY Flail Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwingobjects for great distances (100 yards or more) and causing seriousinjury or death. Follow safety messages carefully. STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 YARDS UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors, Chain Guards, or Bands are installed and in good, workablecondition; -Mower sections or Wings are running close to and parallel to the ground withoutexposed Blades; -Passerby are outside the existing thrown-object zone;-All areas
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SAFETY SAFETY Do not mount the Tractor while the tractor is moving. Mount the Tractor only when the Tractor and all moving parts are completely stopped. (SG-12) Start tractor only when properly seated in the Tractor seat. Starting a tractor in gear can result in injury or death. Read the Tractor operators manual for proper starting instructions. (SG-13) Do not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil and fuel are explosive and their presence could present a hazard. D
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SAFETY Do Not operate this equipment in areas where insects such as bees may attack you and/or cause you to lose control of the equipment. If you must enter in such areas, use a tractor with an enclosed Cab and close the windows to prevent insects from entering. If a tractor cab is not available, wear suitable clothing including head, face, and hand protection to shield you from the insects. Attacking insects can cause you to lose control of the tractor, which can result in serious injury or
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SAFETY SAFETY Mow at the speed that you can safely operate and control the tractor and mower. The correct mowing speed depends on terrain condition and grass type, density, and height of cut. Normal ground speed range is from 2 to 5 mph(3-8 kph). Use slow mowing speeds when operating on or near steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power lines, or when debris and foreign objects are to be avoided. (SGM-7) Avoid mowing in reverse direction when possible. Check to make s
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SAFETY Do not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason, including clearance or for turning. Raising the Mower deck exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard and could cause serious injury or even death from objects thrown from the Blades. (SRM-7) Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices Make sure the PTO shield, integral driveline shields, and input shields are is installed when using PTO-driven equipment. Always replace an
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SAFETY SAFETY DO NOT allow any person under a raised boom or mower head unless it is securely locked up or supported. DO NOT approach the Implement unless the Tractor is turned off and all motion has ceased. Never work under the frame work, or any lifted component unless the implement is securely supported or blocked up. Inadvertent contact with the controls could allow a component to fall. A sudden or inadvertent fall by any of these components could cause serious injury or even death. (
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SAFETY Perform service, repairs and lubrication according to the maintenance section. Ensure the unit is properly lubricated as specified in the lubrication schedule and all bolts and nuts are properly torqued. Failure to properly service, repair and maintain this Implement in good operating condition could cause component failure and possible serious injury or even death. (SG-35) Use caution and wear protective gloves when handling sharp objects such as blades, knives, and other cutting edge
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SAFETY SAFETY Be particularly careful in transport. The Mower has raised the center of gravity for the tractor and has increased the possibility of overturn. Turn curves or go up slopes only at low speed and using a gradual turning angle. Slow down on rough or uneven surfaces. (SBM-3) When transporting Boom Mower on a truck or trailer, the height or width may exceed legal limits when the boom is in the transport position. Contact with side or overhead structures or power lines can cause proper
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SAFETY Transport only at speeds where you can maintain control of the equipment. Serious accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high speeds. Understand the Tractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on streets and highways. Make sure the Tractor steering and brakes are in good condition and operate properly. Before transporting the Tractor and Implement, determine the proper transport speeds for you and the equipment. Make sure you abide by the foll
