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OPERATION
FLX-1510 06/18 Operation Section 4-5
© 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
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2.3 Tractor Horsepower
The horsepower required to operate the mower depends on several operating factors including the vegetation
to be cut, terrain conditions, operator experience, condition of the mower and tractor, and other factors. The
minimum tractor HP for the FLX-1510 is 85 HP. The minimum tractor HP for the FLX-1510 configured for use
with a 10’ rotary cutter is 75 HP. Operating the mower with a tractor that does not have enough power may
produce a less desirable cut.
2.4 Drawbar
Position the length of the drawbar from the end of
the tractor PTO shaft to the drawbar hitch hole
according to the operating speed of the cutter. If the
cutter is a 540 RPM unit, position the drawbar
length from shaft end to hitch hole at 14”. For 1000
RPM cutters, set the drawbar length at 16” for 21
spline 1-3/8” cutters and at 20” for 1-3/4” 20 spline
cutters.
2.5 Tractor Hydraulics
The mower deck and wings are raised and lowered with hydraulic cylinders operated by the tractor hydraulic
pump. There are several ways to configure the mower hydraulics depending on the number of tractor selective
control valves and if they are four double acting. The mower can be operated on a tractor with a minimum of
four single acting circuits. One double acting and two single acting cylinders or a three spool control valve must
be used to operate the mower equipped with hydraulic phasing cylinders.
Refer to the assembly and parts section of this manual for hydraulic system set-up or contact an authorized
dealer for the best configuration depending on your tractor hydraulic capabilities and your intended mower use.
IMPORTANT: Scan this QR Code with your smart phone to link to the PAMI Safe
Implement Hitching Manual for more information on correctly connecting
agricultural tractors to implements. Or type in your internet browser the following
web address: www.algqr.com/hme
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