Alamo UNDER THE GUARDRAIL, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
OPERA
TION
Operation Section 4-23
© 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
UGM 06/03
Blades Scalping High Places 1. Mowing too low.
2. Rough, uneven ground.
3. Turning Tractor too fast.
Raise height of cut.
Use a Slower Speed.
Lower Rollers.
Slow down when turning.
Discharging Bunches or Clogging 1. Belt installed improperly.
2. Blades dull.
3. Grass too wet.
4. Grass too long.
5. Travel speed too fast.
6. PTO RPM too low.
Check belt for correct set up.
Check blades for sharpness.
Wait for grass to dry.
Mow at 3-1/2" and recut lower.
Use a lower tractor gear.
Mow at engine RPM to match 540
PTO RPM.
1. Cutting in sandy conditions.
2. Cutting in rocky conditions.
3. Soft "will fit" knives.
Increase cutting height.
Increase cutting height.
Use genuine Alamo Industrial
knives.
Knives Wear Too Fast
10. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLE
Excessive Vibrations
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Check gear box bolts.
2. Check for missing knives on
cutter shaft
3. Check to see if knives are
free swinging.
4. Blade broken or bent.
POSSIBLE REMEDY
Tighten if loose.
Replace missing knives.
Free knives so they swing.
Replace blades.
Noise 1. Damaged Belt Shield
(Rubbing on pulleys or belt)
2. Worn Bearing or Gear
Straighten or replace Shields.
Replace Bearing or Gear