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SAFETY

SWINGTRIM   03/09

Safety Section 1-16

© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.

SAFETY

Read Operator’s Manual! The operator’s manual is
located inside this canister.  If the manual is
missing order one from your dealer.

P/N 00776031

Slow Moving Vehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector
clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate
without the SMV. 

P/N 03200347

Summary of Contents for Swingtrim

Page 1: ...72 3551 Email parts alamo industrial com SICKLE BAR BOOM MOWER This Operator s Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times READ U...

Page 2: ...safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents BEFORE YOU START Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual Observe the rules of safety and common sense...

Page 3: ...wn this video and presented you a DVD Video when you purchased your mower If you or any mower operator have not seen this video Watch the Video Read this Operator s Manual and Complete the Video Guide...

Page 4: ...MA Mower Operator Safety Video Mower Operator s Manual AEM Mower Operator s Safety Manual Requester Name Phone Requester Address City State Zip Code Mower Model Serial Number Date Purchased DealerSale...

Page 5: ...int Hitch 4 6 Hydraulics 4 7 Front End Weight 4 7 Power Take Off PTO 4 7 GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR 4 8 Boarding the Tractor 4 8 Dismounting the Tractor 4 8 STARTING THE TRACTOR 4 9 CONNECTING THE...

Page 6: ...S 5 2 CUTTERBAR 5 3 Adjusting the Knife Guides 5 3 Sharpening the Knife 5 4 HYDRAULIC RAMS 5 5 Ram Seal Replacement General Information 5 5 To Change Seals on Angle Reach and 40 MM Dia Lift Ram 5 5 To...

Page 7: ...Safety Section 1 1 2009 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY SECTION...

Page 8: ...to warn the owner operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible injury faced when operating this equipment Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided WILL result in DE...

Page 9: ...the Tractor flashing warning lights and follow all local traffic regulations SG 6 Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an approved roll over protective system ROPS Always wear seat...

Page 10: ...d component unless the Implement is securely supported or blocked up to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious injury or even death SG 14 Do not operate this Equipment with hy...

Page 11: ...you abide by the following rules Test the tractor at a slow speed and increase the speed slowly Apply the Brakes smoothly to determine the stopping characteristics of the Tractor and Implement As you...

Page 12: ...l solvents cleansers and any other chemical agent SG 22 Never run the Tractor engine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation The exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your health SG 23 KEEP A...

Page 13: ...or foggy conditions where you cannot clearly see at least 100 yards 90 m in front and to the sides of the tractor and mower Make sure that you can clearly see and identify passersby steep slopes ditch...

Page 14: ...situation is extremely hazardous and could result in serious injury or even death Inspect the cutting area for such objects before mowing Remove any like object from the site Never allow the cutting...

Page 15: ...ses the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard and could cause serious injury or even death from objects thrown from the Blades SRM 07 Never leave the Tractor and Implement unattend...

Page 16: ...econds after the brake has been set the PTO disengaged the tractor turned off and all evidence of rotation has ceased S3PT 10 Wait a minute Save a life Always disconnect the main PTO Driveline from th...

Page 17: ...nd handling charges may apply Contact your Alamo Industrial dealer to order replacement decals PARTS INFORMATION Alamo Industrial mowers use balanced and matched system components for blade carriers b...

Page 18: ...Over Speed Engine 8 00763977 1 NOTICE Operator s Manual Shipped with Equipment 9 3688303 1 DANGER Keep Away Sharp Blades 10 03200437 1 WARNING Pressurized Tank 11 001651 2 LOGO NAME Alamo Industrial 1...

Page 19: ...or and Others in area P N 02967827 DANGER Multi Hazard Boom Take precautions while transporting and operating Boom Unit P N 02958241 WARNING Failure to INSPECT and REPAIR or REPLACE Hoses may allow wo...

Page 20: ...ture hydraulic component failure do not over speed the engine When using the mower attachment operate tractor at the engine speed which will deliver 540 PTO RPM on Tachometer Over speeding the engine...

Page 21: ...AFETY SWINGTRIM 03 09 Safety Section 1 15 2009 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY DANGER Keep Away Sharp Blades 3688303 WARNING Pressurized Tank 03200437 ALAMO INDUSTRIAL LOGO P N 001651 ALAMO NAME LOGO P N 00165...

Page 22: ...FETY Read Operator s Manual The operator s manual is located inside this canister If the manual is missing order one from your dealer P N 00776031 Slow Moving Vehicle Decal Keep SMV reflector clean an...

Page 23: ...operation and servicing of all equipment with which the employee is or will be involved Employer Responsibilities To ensure employee safety during Tractor and Implement operation it is the employer s...

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Page 69: ...Introduction Section 2 1 2009 Alamo Group Inc INTRODUCTION SECTION...

Page 70: ...uble Shooting Guide helps diagnose difficulties with implement and offers solution to the problems Safety is of primary importance to the owner operator and to the manufacturer The first section of th...

Page 71: ...or Solid Skirts for Agricultural purposes as well to reduce the risk of property damage serious bodily injury or even death from objects thrown out by or from contact with the Cutting Blades Mower Ori...

Page 72: ...out the Warranty Card in full Be sure to answer all questions including the Serial Number of the Implement Mail promptly using the return envelope included with the Operator s Manual NOTE Warranties...

Page 73: ...Assembly Section 3 1 2009 Alamo Group Inc ASSEMBLY SECTION...

Page 74: ...and fit them on either side of the tractor s top hitch bracket with the 3 4 UNF nut and bolt provided If the tractor has only one top hitch position the bolt will replace the existing top hitch pin I...

Page 75: ...to the park position with foot down 3 Position the arms so that the motor is level with the bottom of the frame 4 Raise tractor linkage to take the weight off the yoke Where a common top link and yok...

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Page 77: ...Operation Section 4 1 2009 Alamo Group Inc OPERATION SECTION...

Page 78: ...a swingtrim and are not specific to any model Some pictures may show shields removed for picture clarity NEVER operate implement without all shields in place and in good operational condition The ope...

Page 79: ...ons Standard Specifications CAT I Three Point Hitch Boom reach 11 Up 14 Out 6 Down Double Swing Main Boom Arm is 2 3 4 Tubing Dipper Arm is 2 1 4 Tubing Mechanical Breakaway Tractor Supplied Hydraulic...

Page 80: ...l Protective Equipment PPE for the job conditions when attaching operating servicing and repairing the equipment PPE is designed to provide operator protection and includes the following safety wear P...

Page 81: ...ecially during a roll over where the driver could be crushed and killed Only operate the tractor with the ROPS in the raised position and seat belt fastened Tractor model not equipped with a ROPS and...

Page 82: ...the correct hitch pins for the hitch category being used For a Cat I hitch 7 8 lower and 3 4 upper diameter hitch pins are used CAT I Implement Hitch Specification Width from outside to outside A fram...

Page 83: ...000 RPM will have a 21 spline shaft or a 1 3 4 20 spline shaft Refer to the tractor owner s manual for instructions to change PTO speeds on models that operate at more than one speed If operating an o...

Page 84: ...nd be seriously injured or killed from falling off and being ran over It is the operator s responsibility to forbid all extra riders at all times OPS U 0008 Never allow children or other persons to ri...

Page 85: ...ol lever Locate the brake pedals and clutch Locate the PTO control Locate the 3 point hitch control lever Locate the boom operating controls joystick or valve bank Before starting the tractor ensure t...

Page 86: ...protection when servicing hot components Contact with a hot surface or fluid can cause serious injury from burns or scalding SG 34 Always shut the Tractor completely down place the transmission in par...

Page 87: ...serious injury or even death SG 14 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 c...

Page 88: ...in good condition ROPS is in the raised position No tractor oil leaks Radiator free of debris Engine oil level and condition Engine coolant level and condition Power brake fluid level Power steering f...

Page 89: ...or s manual inside Ensure all safety signs are in place and legible Replace missing damaged and illegible decals OPS U 0011 KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING ELEMENTS to prevent entanglement and possible seriou...

Page 90: ...ECTION Inspect blade and bolts for looseness and excessive wear Make sure the unit is securely blocked up when crawling underneath or set on ground before doing maintenance Replace damaged and worn bl...

Page 91: ...oil tanks pumps motors valves and hose connections Relieve hydraulic pressure before performing maintenance or repairs Use gloves and eye protection when servicing hot components Contact with a hot su...

Page 92: ...ER The Operator s Manual is in the Canister on the mower All Safety Decals are in place and legible The Mounting frame bolts are in place and tight The Sickle bar connection bolts pins are tight There...

Page 93: ...SMV Sign is clean and visible The tires are in good condition with proper pressure The wheel lug bolts are tight The tractor brakes are in good condition The steering linkage is in good condition Ther...

Page 94: ...h its back to the hedge and therefore some deterioration in the quality of cut can be expected If it is necessary to carry out a considerable amount of work in these positions the topping performance...

Page 95: ...OPERATION SWINGTRIM 03 09 Operation Section 4 19 2009 Alamo Group Inc OPERATION 8 2 Arm Controls...

Page 96: ...fixed in position by the interlock bar When encountering an obstruction and the tractor continues to move forward the free suspended link will pivot about its mounting bar and allow the complete armh...

Page 97: ...e distance KEEP CLEAR OPS B 0005 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...

Page 98: ...tance increases Determine the maximum transport speed not to exceed 20 mph 30 kph for transporting this equipment Test the equipment at a slow speed in turns Increase the speed through the turn only a...

Page 99: ...lock when turning When engaged the differential lock will prevent or limit the tractor from turning During normal cutting conditions locking the differential provides no benefit and should not be used...

Page 100: ...e difficult to control Perform turns with the tractor and mower at slow speeds to determine how the tractor with and attached implement handles a turn Determine the safe speed to maintain proper contr...

Page 101: ...ep slopes and passersby and animals in the area OPS U 0015 Do not mow with two machines in the same area except with Cab tractors with the windows closed SGM 11 Mow only in conditions where you have c...

Page 102: ...ing of the freshly cleared area place it then take the first cutting area flag up to the end of the freshly cleared area 300 feet away Walk and inspect the next 300 feet and place the second cutting a...

Page 103: ...fly out at great speed and can injure or even cause death Do not exceed the rated PTO speed for the Implement Excessive PTO speeds can cause Implement driveline or blade failures resulting in serious...

Page 104: ...damaged parts Perform repairs and make replacements so that the mower will be ready for use at the start of the next season Store the unit in a clean and dry location Use spray touch up enamel where n...

Page 105: ...rts to stop Place the tractor shift lever into a low range or parking gear to prevent the tractor from rolling Never dismount a Tractor that is moving or while the engine is running Operate the Tracto...

Page 106: ...kes when towing heavy loads at road speeds Never tow the implement at speeds greater than 20 MPH 25 kph OPS U 0018 13 1 Transporting on Public Roadways Extreme caution should be used when transporting...

Page 107: ...a slow speed SMV signs are a triangular bright orange with reflective red trim for both easy day and night visibility Make sure the SMV sign is clean and visible from the rear of the unit before trans...

Page 108: ...s Use caution and reduce speed if other vehicles or pedestrians are in the area OPS U 0022 Reduce speed before turning or applying the brakes Ensure that both brake pedals are locked together when ope...

Page 109: ...both the front and rear of the tractor utilizing the proper tie down locations as specified by the tractor manufacturer OPS U 0025 Arrange the chains so that when tightened the chains are pulling down...

Page 110: ...C MOTOR NOT WORKING Check lines for kinks or pinched place If the motor is bogging down under load recheck the valve setting on the cutter valve 2500 PSI HYDRAULIC VALVE Failures in the hydraulic syst...

Page 111: ...Maintenance Section 5 1 2009 Alamo Group Inc MAINTENANCE SECTION...

Page 112: ...rication diagram and grease daily all points indicated Remember regular lubrication ensures longer machine life and diminishes service costs In addition occasionally oil the con rod pivots and bushes...

Page 113: ...maximum clearance of 1MM between the sloping faces of the knife holder 1 and the guide plate 2 This allows clearance for the knife to move freely and can be checked by placing a 5 8 dia bar into the...

Page 114: ...angle of 35 40 degrees is required A high speed hand grinder should be used with ideally a pot shaped pencil grinder of approximately 25 MM 1 dia by 35 MM 13 8 long Grinding is carried out with the e...

Page 115: ...on after the piston and locking nut are reassembled 6 Refit the piston locking nut using Permabond A113 or a similar medium strength thread locking compound 7 Reassemble the completer rod into the ram...

Page 116: ...ase of filling when large quantities are involved the strainer basket can be prised from its housing If filling in this manner make sure that new oil is used and that the area around filler and any fi...

Page 117: ...ted The APH 415 A3 complete with its drive coupler is used with all diggers which have independent hydraulics and which are used on tractors with high speed PTO shafts The pump is counterclockwise in...

Page 118: ...MAINTENANCE SWINGTRIM 03 09 Maintenance Section 5 8 2009 Alamo Group Inc MAINTENANCE CONTROL VALVE...

Page 119: ...the handle end far enough to reassemble the return spring or detent assembly plus the cover 8 Reassemble the lever pivot box lever and handle to the valve Main Relief Valve The main relief valve is pr...

Page 120: ...rong connections 2 When the hose is screwed to an additional fitting or union use a second spanner on the union to avoid breaking both seals 3 Do not use jointing compound on threads 4 Avoid twisting...

Page 121: ...MAINTENANCE SWINGTRIM 03 09 Maintenance Section 5 11 2009 Alamo Group Inc MAINTENANCE HOSE CONNECTIONS...

Page 122: ...ilizer bag which could lead to rapid corrosion PROPER TORQUE VALUES FOR FASTENERS The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fasteners When bolts are to be tightened or replaced refer to this c...

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Page 124: ...abor charges exceeding a reasonable amount as determined by Manufacturer and for returning the goods to the Dealer whether or not the claim is approved Purchaser is responsible for the transportation...

Page 125: ...to the protected area provided by the ROPS REQUIRED OF THE OPERATOR 1 Securely fasten seatbelt if the tractor has a ROPS 2 Where possible avoid operating the tractor near ditches embankments and hole...

Page 126: ...SWINGTRIM SOM 03 09 Printed in USA P N 00763548C...

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