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Safety Section  1-2

WHIRLWIND   08/01
© 2004 

Alamo Group Inc.

SAFETY

SAFETY

A safe and careful operator is the best operator.   Safety is of primary importance to the manufac-
turer 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 assem-
bling, operating or servicing this mower.   This equipment should only be operated by those
persons who have read the Manual, who are responsible and trained, and who know how to do
so safely and responsibly.

The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word, as seen below, is used throughout this
manual and on decals which are attached to the equipment.  The Safety Alert Symbol means:

“ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”

  The Symbol and Signal

Word are intended to warn the owner/operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible
injury faced when operating this equipment..

CAUTION!

The lowest level of Safety Message; warns of possible injury.  Decals

                       located on the Equipment with this Signal Word are Black and Yellow.

WARNING!

Serious injury or possible death!  Decals are Black and Orange.

DANGER!

Imminent death/critical injury.  Decals are Red and White. 

(SG-1)

Practice all usual and customary safe working precautions and
above all---remember safety is up to YOU.    Only YOU can prevent
serious injury or death from unsafe practices.

READ

UNDERSTAND

, and 

FOLLOW

 the following Safety

Messages.   Serious injury or death may occur unless care is
taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the Safety
Messages.   Always use good common sense to avoid hazards.

       

 

(SG-2)

Summary of Contents for WHIRLWIND WW60-10001

Page 1: ... Walnut Seguin Texas 78155 830 372 3080 OPERATOR S MANUAL 2004 Alamo Group Inc WHIRLWIND Side Discharge 60 72 Rotary Mowers Published 08 01 Effective S N WW60 10001 to Currrent Part No 00774807 WW72 10001 to Current 0 00 ...

Page 2: ...ART Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual Observe the rules of safety and common sense TO THE OWNER OPERATOR DEALER WARRANTY INFORMATION Read and understand the complete Warranty Statement found in this Manual Fill out the Warranty Registration Form in full and return it within 30 Days Make certain the Serial Number of the Machine is recorded on the Warranty Card and o...

Page 3: ...ed your mower If you or any mower operator have not seen this video Watch the Video Read this Operator sManual andCompletetheVideoGuidebook beforeoperatingyournewmower Ifyou do not understand any of the instructions included in the video or operator s manual or if you have any questions concerning safety of operation contact your supervisor dealer or Alamo GroupAg IfyouwouldlikeaVHSvideotapeofthev...

Page 4: ...A 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 Dealer Salesperson Dealership Name Dealership Location Mail to AEM Video Services 1502 E Walnut street Seguin TX 78155 Or Fax to 830 372 9529 Or Email to AEMVideo alamo group com ...

Page 5: ...nt to Tractor 4 3 Cutting Height Adjustment 4 3 Starting Stopping Cutter 4 3 Cutting Speed 4 4 Cutting Tips 4 4 DetachingandStoring 4 5 DrivelineLengthCheckProcedure 4 5 FrontGaugeWheelInterferenceCheck 4 6 Troubleshooting 4 7 MAINTENANCE SECTION 5 1 Lubrication Information 5 2 Gearbox 5 3 Gauge Wheel Assemblies 5 3 Driveline Lubrication 5 4 Blade Spindle Lubrication 5 4 Blade Servicing 5 5 Blade ...

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Page 7: ...SAFETY SECTION Safety Section 1 1 ...

Page 8: ... is used throughout this manual and on decals which are attached to the equipment The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED The Symbol and Signal Word are intended to warn the owner operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible injury faced when operating this equipment CAUTION The lowest level of Safety Message warns of possible injury Decals located ...

Page 9: ...e Slow Moving Vehicle SMV sign is installed in such a wayastobeclearlyvisibleandlegible WhentransportingtheEquipmentuse the Tractor flashing warning lights and follow all local traffic regulations SG 6 WARNING Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an approved roll over protective system ROPS Always wear seat belts Serious injury or even death could result from falling off the tr...

Page 10: ...vent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious injury or even death SG 14 WARNING The operator and all support personnel should wear hard hats safety shoes safety glasses and proper hearing protection at all times for protection from injury including injury from items thrown by the equipment SG 16 CAUTION PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMA NENT HEARING LOSS Tractors wit...

Page 11: ...mine the maximum safe turning speed for you and this equipment before operating on roads or uneven ground Only transport the Tractor and Implement at the speeds that you have determined are safe and which allow you to properly control the equipment 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 I...

Page 12: ...r alcohol SG 27 In addition to the design and configuration of this Implement including Safety Signs and Safety Equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of the machine Refer also to Safety Messages and operation instruction in each of the appropriat...

Page 13: ... must be clearly marked and carefully avoided by the operator Stop mowing immediately if blades strike a foreign object Repair all damage and make certain rotor or blade carrier is balanced before resuming mowing SGM 5 WARNING Many varied objects such as wire cable rope or chains can become entangled in the operating parts of the mower head These items could then swing outside the housing at great...

Page 14: ...with any remaining debris being removed and mowed again at desired final height This will also reduce power requiredto mow reduce wear and tear on the Mower drivetrain spread cut material better eliminate streaking and make the final cut more uniform SRM 1 DANGER Always disconnect the main PTO Driveline from the Tractor before performing service on the Mower Never work on the Mower with the tracto...

Page 15: ...inute Save a life DANGER OperatetheTractorand orImplementcontrolsonlywhileproperlyseatedinthe 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 DANGER Do not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil leaking Oil is expensive and its presence could present a hazard Do not check for leaks with your ha...

Page 16: ... DANGER Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distances 100 yards or more and causing serious injury or death Follow safety messages carefully Mower Deck Shielding and Discharge Deflector are installed and in good working condition Mower section is running close to and parallel with the ground without exposed Blades Passerby are outside the existing throw...

Page 17: ...O NAME Rhino Name 2 x 7 3 8 14 00774809 1 NAME WW60 Name 00774811 1 NAME WW72 Name 15 00773359 1 NAME WHIRLWIND 16 nfs 1 SERIALPLATE Whirlwind Serial Plate 17 2738332 2 REFLECT RedReflectors 18 00776481 1 INSTRUCT OperatorsManualInside Decal 19 00776031 1 Canister OperatorsManual 20 00774807C 1 OperatorsManual 21 10058000 3 Bolt 22 00017000 3 Lockwasher 23 00024100 3 Flatwasher 24 02959924 3 Lockn...

Page 18: ... WHIRLWIND 08 01 2004 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY SAFETY 1 00725746 3 00755742 4 00756004 5 00756005 6 00756494 7 00758194 9 D103 2 00749117 Not Shown See Inside Front Cover of Manual 13 99101 8 00760657 R 03 09 00 4A 00775933 ...

Page 19: ...Safety Section 1 13 WHIRLWIND 08 01 2004 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY SAFETY 8A 00773723 6A 00769737 11 00755691 12 00763977 14 00774811 14 00774809 WW60 16 00773359 WW72 18 00776481 ...

Page 20: ... 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 responsibility to 1 Train the employee in the proper and safe operation of the Tractor and Implement 2 Require that the employee read and fully understand the Tractor and Implement Operator s manual 3 Permit only qualified and...

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Page 65: ...INTRODUCTION SECTION Introduction Section 2 1 ...

Page 66: ... operator how to work the Mower correctly and attend to appropriate maintenance The Trouble Shooting Guide helps diagnose difficulties with mower and offers solution to the problems Safety is of primary importance to the owner operator and to the manufacturer The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages that if followed will help protect the operator and bystanders from inju...

Page 67: ...e physically large and strong enough to reach and operate controls easily For Non Agricultural use OSHA ASAE SAE and ANSI standards require the use of Chain Guards Deflectors or Solid Skirts at all times The Mower manufacturer strongly recommends the use of Chain Guards or Solid Skirts for Agricultural purposes as well to reduce the risk of property damage serious bodily injury or even death from ...

Page 68: ... Mower 2 Fill out the Warranty Card in full Be sure to answer all questions including the Serial Number of the Mower Mail within 30 days of delivery date of this implement NOTE Warranties are honored only if completed Owner Registration and Warranty forms are received by Alamo Group within thirty days of delivery of the mower 3 Record the Mower Model and Serial Numbers on the Warranty page at the ...

Page 69: ...ASSEMBLY SECTION Assembly Section 3 1 ...

Page 70: ...nd exploded view drawings for more detail This mower is shipped partially assembled Assembly will be easier if components are aligned and loosely assembled before tightening hardware CAUTION Always use personal protection devices such as eye and ear protectors during assembly 8 12 11 10 3 2 5 6 1 4 7 9 FIGURE1 A FRAMEATTACHMENT Attach the rear brace bars 1 to the lugs on the rear of the deck with ...

Page 71: ...herearetwoextendedpositions Toinstallinextendedpositionmoveflats 1 forwardandplacebushings in the proper locations shown in Figures 3 4 STANDARDPOSITION 1ST EXTENDEDPOSITION FIGURE3 FIGURE4 CASTERWHEEL ATTACHMENTS Attach the right and left Axle Arm Weldment 1 to the deck with 3 8 bolts 2 flatwasher 1 1 2 ODx3 16 thick 3 lockwashers 4 and locknuts 5 Install a one inchspacer 6 anda1 2inchspacer 7 on...

Page 72: ...wer without discharge chute in place Attach discharge chute 1 to mower platform using four 3 8 x 3 4 bolts 2 and 3 4 locknuts 3 as shown FIGURE 5 DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT To Gearbox 1 Insert yoke onto splined shaft Twist red collar on end yoke 2 Slide yoke with collar twisted onto gearbox shaft 3 Move yoke back and forth until collar clicks and locks the yoke in place Discharge Chute Installation 2 1 ...

Page 73: ...OPERATION SECTION Operation Section 4 1 ...

Page 74: ...rt position Wheel Treads Tractor wheel tread spacing should be increased when working on inclines or rough ground to reduce the possibility of tipping Stabilizer Bars or Sway Blocks Use stabilizer bars or sway blocks to prevent side sway of the mower Drawbar Shorten or remove the tractor Drawbar so it will not interfere with the up and down movement of the Mower WARNING Do not get between Tractor ...

Page 75: ...ift down during maintenance 2 Holding wheel and yoke assembly up remove quick lock pin from top of gauge wheel spindle Position full length spacers and half spacer as required All spacers on top of spindle tube allows for approximately 1 cutting height Adjustments range form 1 to a maximum of 4 1 2 in 1 2 increments 3 Adjust the length of tractor top links so that when lifting the mower the front ...

Page 76: ...avel may also produce a cleaner cut As often as possible stop mowing when other people are passing by Although the Mower is shielded to prevent objects from being thrown out by the blades no one shield device is 100 effective The operator has greater knowledge of the dangers of being around this Mower while it is operational than the person on the street WARNING Avoid personal injury Pick up all r...

Page 77: ...riveline will not bottom out or become disengage Disengage the Driveline from the tractor PTO Shaft Slide the Driveline together until it bottoms out solidly Apply colored tape to the Inner Shield 1 8 from the end of the Outer Shield FIGURE 3 Re attach the Driveline to the PTO Shaft Driveline in maximum compressed position 1 8 INCH COLORED TAPE FIGURE 3 FIGURE 2 DETACHING AND STORING Lower the Mow...

Page 78: ...heck distance from colored tape to end outer shield tube Drive line tube engagement must always exceed 12 inches If not consult dealer to obtain longer driveline FRONT GAUGE WHEEL INTERFERENCE CHECK Do not operate mower until this interference check has been performed If you change tractors you must perform the check for that mounting Raise mower with tractor hydraulics to maximum height of tracto...

Page 79: ...ARGES Material too high and too much Reduce ground speed but maintain FROM MOWER UNEVENLY material 540 rpm at tractor PTO or make two BUNCHES MATERIAL passes over material Raise the mower ALONG SWATH for the first pass and lower to desired height for the second and cut at 90 deg to first pass Raise rear of mower high enough to permit material to discharge but not so high that conditions listed abo...

Page 80: ...lt misaligned or belt rubbing Re align belt or guide Be sure belt guide doesn t rub any other part while running Pulley misalignment Inspect to ensure belt is running in center of backside idler Shim idler as necessary to align BELT ROLLOVER Pulley misalignment Re align Damaged belt Replace belt Foreign object in pulley grooves Inspect all pulley grooves for rust paint or weld spots and remove Wor...

Page 81: ...MAINTENANCE SECTION Maintenance Section 5 1 ...

Page 82: ...operating in sandy areas The illustrations below shows lubrication points The chart gives the frequency of lubrication in hours based on normal operating conditions Severe or unusual conditions may require more frequent lubrication Figure 1 Use an SAE multi purpose lithium type grease for all locations shown Be sure to clean the fitting thoroughly before using grease gun Failure to maintain proper...

Page 83: ...eration and oil added until it runs out Test Plug hole The Test Plug is located on the back of the Gearbox Filler Plug is located on top back of Gearbox Figure 2 FIGURE 3 GAUGE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES Gauge wheels are equipped with bushingswhichrequiregreasedai ly GreaseFittingsareprovidedin the Wheel Hub and Gauge Wheel Pivot Grease after 8 hours of use FIGURE 3 4 FIGURE2 Recommended lubricant is NLGI 0...

Page 84: ...cutter BLADE SPINDLE LUBRICATION Blade spindles must be lubricated daily every 8 hrs Access lubrication fitting through hole in outer sheilds and in center gearbox mounting Each spindle has vent hole in top just under drive pulley and must be lubricated enough each time to force small amount of grease out NOTE Do not over lube as excess grease may get on belt drive The telescoping PTO shaft inside...

Page 85: ...low original sharpening pattern as shown Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge but leave a 1 32 blunt edge Do not sharpen back side of blade Figure 6 WARNING Avoid personal injury Always block the cutter up to prevent it from falling when the blades and or carrier are being serviced BLADEREMOVAL Hold the end of blade using heavy leather gloves and remove left hand threaded bolt BLADE INSTALLATION I...

Page 86: ...te BELT REMOVAL INSTALLATION Figure 7 Shut off mower and tractor Remove belt shield fasteners and belt shields Loosen gearbox slide plate bolts and gear box adjustment bolt Slide gearbox to the full forward position Slip belts under gearbox sheave item 7 and over center spindle sheave item 8 Slip new belts under gearbox sheave item 7 and over center spindle sheave item 8 Ensure that right hand bel...

Page 87: ...Make replacements immediately 5 Store the cutter in a clean dry place with the cutter housing resting on blocks 6 Use spray touch up enamel where necessary to prevent rust and maintain the appearance of the cutter PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fasteners When bolts are to be tightened or replaced refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolts and...

Page 88: ...reverse order that they were removed 2 Press lower roller bearing 5 onto shaft NOTE Tapered rollers should point toward center of shaft Install lower bearing cup 4 3 Drop upper bearing cup 4 over shaft NOTE Small ID of cup should face toward lower cup Press top bearing into place and install retaining ring 3 4 Lubricate seal ID and tap top shaft end with plastic tape to cover sharp edge Slide seal...

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Page 90: ...able 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 trans portation cost for the goods or part s from the Dealer to the designated factory 3 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 3 01 MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS INCLUDING BUT NOT...

Page 91: ... the employee 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 holes 3 Reduce speed when turning crossing slopes and on rough slick or muddy surfaces 4 Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation 5 Watch where you are going especially at row ends on roa...

Page 92: ...MODEL OMWPL 08 01 Printed U S A P N 00774807 ...

Page 93: ...AND DROP LAST COPY IN ANY MAILBOX IMPORTANT TO PLACE THIS WARRANTY IN EFFECT THIS WARRANTY REGISTRATION MUST BE FILLED OUT SIGNED AND MAILED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF DELIVERY DATE OF THIS MACHINE DEALER AND PURCHASER MUST SIGN ATTENTION ANY CLAIM SUBMITTED TO SERVIS RHINO WILL BE REFUSED UNTIL COMPLETED SIGNED WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD IS ON FILE 00763505 An Alamo Group Company ...

Page 94: ...tements above and the potential hazards of operating without such guards I understand that the operator is responsible for the safety of others in the area I have examined the product and accept it as being complete and in satisfactory condition with all required guards Purchaser s Signature ___________________________________ Date ______________ Servis Rhino Model Serial No Purchase Date M I Firs...

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Page 96: ...ential hazards of operating without such guards I understand that the operator is responsible for the safety of others in the area I have examined the product and accept it as being complete and in satisfactory condition with all required guards Purchaser s Signature ___________________________________ Date ______________ Servis Rhino Model Serial No Purchase Date M I First Name Purchaser Last Nam...

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Page 98: ...ntial hazards of operating without such guards I understand that the operator is responsible for the safety of others in the area I have examined the product and accept it as being complete and in satisfactory condition with all required guards Purchaser s Signature ___________________________________ Date ______________ Servis Rhino Model Serial No Purchase Date M I First Name Purchaser Last Name...

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