Alamo Schulte SRW 1400, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
OPERA
TION
Operation Section 4-25
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
SRW1400 10/04
Never raise the implement entirely while the teeth are turning. If the implement must be raised higher than 12” from
ground level, disengage the tractor PTO and wait for all implement rotation to come to a complete stop before
proceeding to raise the implement. If implement is raised to high while the unit is running there is a possibilty of
damaging the driveline.
Use extreme care when transporting the windrower on public highways and roads. The combination of windrower
and the tractor is longer in length. The implement is also wider than the tractor. Allow ample clearance when
transporting the tractor and implement to insure that they do not contact any bystanders, signs, road structures,
or other vehicles.
Some important notes when using the SRW1400 to
reclaim the gravel ridge left on the sides of gravelled
roads.
The axle on the left side of the windrower must be set
¾” lower than the axle on the right side. Running
thedischarge end of the drum slightly higher allows
smaller material to drop out as the ridge moves across
the drum. Only grass will be left, which will dry and
blow away. The windrower should never be operated
on the center (crown) of the road as this will cause
excessive wear of the hard surfacing on the teeth near
the center of the drum.
Only skim the surface of the road when moving the ridge from the side of the road to the center. Letting the teeth
“hammer” the surface of the road will cause accelerated wear of the hard surfacing.
The drum should be checked frequently for wear. Teeth must be hard surfaced before the bare tooth is exposed.
If the hard surfacing is not properly maintained, highly accelerated tooth wear will result. Excessive tooth wear
caused by lack of maintenance of the hard surfacing is considered neglect by Schulte Industries Ltd.
Avoid windrowing in the reverse direction when possible. In situations where the implement must be backed to
access areas to be windrowed make sure there are no persons,posts,animals, or foreign debris behind the unit
before windrowing in reverse.
WARNING!
Do not windrow with two machines in the same area except with Cab tractors with the
windows closed.
(SGM-11)
DANGER! Operate the Tractor and/or Implement controls only while properly seated in
the Tractor seat with the seat belt securely fastened around you. Inadvertent
movement of the Tractor or Implement may cause serious injury or death.
(SG-
29)