Alamo John Deere 6215, Assembly & Instruction Manual, Page: 9 / 128

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Alamo Group Inc.
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Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04
MACHETE PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Pre-Operation Inspection:
Check the following items before operating the unit to assure
that they are properly assembled. (See following page 1-4 for component location)
Flail Mower Head:
___ Skid Shoe Bolts are torqued to 120 ft-lbs (Location 15)
___ Motor Bolts are torqued to 120 ft-lbs
___ Belt Alignment& tension adjustment is correct
___ Cutter shaft bearings are properly lubricated
___ Roller bearings are properly lubricated (Location 16)
___ Blades swing freely
Tractor Mower Operation Inspection:
Using all Safety precautions, operate the Tractor and Mower unit for 30 minutes and
while the unit is running check the following items: Note! Only make adjustments after
the mower has been turned off and all motion has stopped and all hydraulic pressure
has been relieved.
___ Check for Hydraulic oil leaks at the hose connections
___ Operate the boom and mower head throughout its full range of motion and check
for hose's rubbing, pinching, or kinking.
___ Make sure the Return Filter Gauge is reading in the Green after Oil is warm.
___ Check the function of the Mower Head On-Off Valve and switch for proper function
___ Make sure that the tractor will not start with the mower on-off switch in the on
position.
___ Check the Blade Rotation for the Rotary Mower Head to make sure it is turning
Clockwise looking from the top of the mower deck.
___ Make sure the control valve boom movements agree with the valve operation decal.
___ Make Sure Boom Movement operates as expected and is smooth and under control
(no air in the control system)
___ Look for any unusual or excessive noise or vibrations.
___ Make sure the left rear wheel of the tractor stays on the ground when the boom is
fully extended horizontally with 200 lbs. placed on the outside of the mower head.
Post-Operation Inspection:
___ Check that the oil in the hydraulic tank has not turned milky in color or has foam on top.
___ Check that there are no loose fasteners or hardware.