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ONE LAST WORD

This manual cannot possibly cover all of the

potentially hazardous situations you will

encounter. By being familiar, though, with the

safety rules, operating and maintenance

instructions in this manual you can help prevent

accidents. The objective of this manual is to

help make you a better operator. Remember,

SAFETY IS YOU!

Your safety and the safety of those around you

depends on

YOU

. Common sense should

play a large role in the operation of this machine.

Since we at Tiger Corporation are constantly striving to improve out products, we

reserve the right to change specifications or design at any time.

Summary of Contents for TWR-120

Page 1: ...must be maintained with the unit at all times READ UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW the Safety and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before operating the equipment Published 12 04 Part No C314TG01...

Page 2: ...ety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents BEFORE YOU START Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual Observe the rules of safety and common sense WAR...

Page 3: ...Connection to Tractor 3 2 Lowering Wings 3 3 Leveling 3 3 Driveline Shield Chains 3 4 Lamintated Tires 3 4 Center Section Wheel Standards 3 4 Wing Lift Spacer Plates 3 5 Blade Rotations 3 5 Hydraulic...

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Page 5: ...SAFETY SECTION...

Page 6: ...rained 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 equipme...

Page 7: ...s to be clearly visible and legible When transporting the Equipment use the Tractor flashing warning lights and follow all local traffic regulations SG 6 WARNING Operate this Equipment only with a Tra...

Page 8: ...ath Read the Tractor operators manual for proper starting instructions SG 13 DANGER Never work under the Implement the framework or any lifted component unless the Implement is securely supported or b...

Page 9: ...ough the turn only after you determine that it is safe to operate at a higher speed Use extreme care and reduce your speed when turning sharply to prevent the tractor and implement from turning over D...

Page 10: ...ly with the manufacturers instructions when handling oil solvents cleansers and any other chemical agent SG 22 DANGER Never run the tractor engine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation...

Page 11: ...continue mowing SGM 1 DANGER There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this Mower REMEMBER This machine is often operated in heavy brush and in heavy weeds The Blades of this...

Page 12: ...hat you can safely operate and control the Tractor and Mower Safe mowing speed depends on terrain condition and grass type density and height of cut Normal ground speed range is from 0 to 5 mph Use sl...

Page 13: ...mented unattended while the implement is in the lifted position Accidental operation of lifting lever or a hydraulic failure may cause sudden drop of unit with injury or death by crushing To properly...

Page 14: ...the center of gravity is raised and the possibility of overturn is increased Drive slowly and use extremecaution when turning on hillsides Overturning the Implement could cause the Implement to overt...

Page 15: ...nly tow the Implement behind a properly sized and equipped Tractor which exceeds the weight of the Implement by at least 20 DO NOT tow the Implement behind a truck or other type of vehicle Never tow t...

Page 16: ...Safety Section 1 12 SAFETY SAFETY TWR 180 TWR 120 12 04 2004 Alamo Group Inc 44 45 46 43 47...

Page 17: ...rial Plate 12 02978853 4 3 Check Oil Level 13 02978854 1 1 Lubrication Requirements 14 D102 1 1 Safety Chain Drawbar Adjustment 15 00769736 1 1 Failure to Maintain Shields 16 00753840 2 2 Stay Clear 1...

Page 18: ...Safety Section 1 14 SAFETY SAFETY TWR 180 TWR 120 12 04 2004 Alamo Group Inc 14 D102 30 00756494 4 02978846 19 00763977 3 226 148 29 226 191...

Page 19: ...2004 Alamo Group Inc TWR 180 TWR 120 12 04 16 00753840 2 D114 2 D103 17 00763613 6 02978848 RED REFLECTOR 7 02978849 YELLOW REFLECTOR 8 00749117 SEE INSIDE FORNT COVER 11 SERIAL PLATE 23 02978859 25...

Page 20: ...Safety Section 1 16 SAFETY SAFETY TWR 180 TWR 120 12 04 2004 Alamo Group Inc 9 D138 22 D137 31 00773723 15 00769736 18 02978856 20 02978843 On 1000 RPM Units Only...

Page 21: ...Safety Section 1 17 SAFETY SAFETY 2004 Alamo Group Inc TWR 180 TWR 120 12 04 10 02978851 13 02978854 26 02978862 42 999403 On 10 Units Only...

Page 22: ...Safety Section 1 18 SAFETY SAFETY TWR 180 TWR 120 12 04 2004 Alamo Group Inc 1 00769737 21 226 328 38 226 042 39 03200347 40 00777394 41 00777394...

Page 23: ...of 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 Trai...

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Page 25: ...INTRODUCTION SECTION Introduction Section 2 1...

Page 26: ...as been assembled for operation with a tractor PTO input speed of either 540 or 1000 RPM Should you desire to change PTO input speed contact your local Tiger dealer who will assist you in performing t...

Page 27: ...ASSEMBLY SECTION Assembly Section 3 1...

Page 28: ...s in the hose organizer to allow sufficient slack for turning Ensure the hoses will not contact the driveline or can become pinched The wing lift cylinders should be cycled several times to remove air...

Page 29: ...ry cutter has been supplied to you already assembled it is possible that the wing lift hydraulic cylinders are not completely filled with oil An indication of this will be that the wing lift lock up p...

Page 30: ...wing sufficient slack for turning IMPORTANT OSHA ASAE and SAE standards require that all rotating shafts be guarded against contact The unchained plastic shields can rotate with the driveline but must...

Page 31: ...120 12 04 Center Section Wheel Standards For shipping purposes the axle assemblies on the center section wheel standard may be set outwards To avoid the tires contacting the frame offset the axle asse...

Page 32: ...nses facing to the rear and the amber in the outer most left and right positions When the cutter is in transport position the light assemblies should be sitting vertical on the center beam Wiring Harn...

Page 33: ...effective area on the rod side of the cylinder is less than the basic effective area of the cylinder In order to achieve synchronization cylinder diameters are reduced as cylinders are connected to th...

Page 34: ...ts section for a complete list of the components supplied with the kit WARNING ENSURE THAT THE UNIT IS PROPERLY BLOCKED AND ALL PRESSURE RELIEVED FROM THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BEFORE WORKING ON UNIT Remov...

Page 35: ...OPERATION SECTION Operation Section 4 1...

Page 36: ...cts being thrown from the mower by the blades however no shielding is 100 effective All shields guards deflectors and chains equipped on the unit must be maintained on the mower in good operational co...

Page 37: ...nd Differential Lock Setting 4 22 9 3 Operating the Mower Wings 4 23 9 4 Driving the Tractor and Mower 4 24 9 5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines 4 25 10 OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND MOWER 4 26 10 1 Fo...

Page 38: ...ower must be equipped with either single or double chain guards at all times Alamo Industrial recommends mowers be equipped with double chain guards for all mowing purposes Single chain guards may be...

Page 39: ...d tractor PPE is designed to provide operator protection from bodily injury and includes the following Personal Protective Equipment PPE Protective eye glasses goggles or face shield Hard hat Steel to...

Page 40: ...scured Maintain all manufacturer equipped safety shields and guards Always replace shields and guards that were removed for access to connect service or repair the tractor or mower Never operate the t...

Page 41: ...tal tractor weight must be maintained on the tractor front end at all times Front end weight is critical to maintain steering control and to prevent the tractor from rearing up while driving If the fr...

Page 42: ...ds The operating speed of the mower and tractor can be determined by the number of splines on the driveline yoke and PTO output shaft Those operating at 540 RPM will have a 1 3 8 diameter 6 spline sha...

Page 43: ...wn the tractor engine according to the operator s manual remove the key and wait for all motion to completely stop Never leave the seat until the tractor its engine and all moving mower parts are comp...

Page 44: ...d After the tractor engine is running avoid accidental contact with the tractor transmission to prevent sudden and unexpected tractor movement The operator must have a complete understanding of the pl...

Page 45: ...ower hitch A frame 6 Lower the jack until the tongue is completely supported by the drawbar Remove jack from the tongue and place on storage bracket of mower 5 1 Connecting the Mower Tongue to the Tra...

Page 46: ...n and cap the tractor hydraulic outlet ports when not in use If the tractor ports or mower hydraulic hose ends become contaminated wipe clean with a rag before connecting After connecting the mower hy...

Page 47: ...ging debris 6 1 SETTING CUTTING HEIGHT 6 2 Setting Deck Pitch To facilitate safe and efficient operation the mower should be operated with the deck approximately 3 4 LOWER IN THE FRONT THAN THE REAR O...

Page 48: ...ttoming out can cause serious damage to the Tractor PTO by pushing the PTO into the Tractor and through the support bearings or downward onto the PTO shaft breaking it off WARNING 7 DRIVELINE ATTACHME...

Page 49: ...shield 1 8 from the end of the outer shield 3 Disconnect the driveline from the tractor and separate the two driveline halves 4 Measure the distance from the mark to the end of the inner profile This...

Page 50: ...Park and apply the Parking Brake before dismounting 3 Check the CV joint at this maximum turning radius by holding the driveline yoke above the PTO shaft and then angle the CV joint to its maximum an...

Page 51: ...before performing service on the Mower Never work on the Mower with the Tractor PTO driveline connected and running Blades or Drivelines could turn without warning and cause immediate entanglement in...

Page 52: ...Steering linkage PTO shield SMV sign is clean and visible Tractor s lights are clean and functional Tractor Seat belt is in good condition Tractor cab or ROPS is in good condition ROPS is in the rais...

Page 53: ...on and are properly torqued Ensure the mower hitch is securely attached to the tractor drawbar with a proper size bolt and secured nut Ensure that a properly rated safety tow chain is equipped securin...

Page 54: ...t the gearbox may be cracked or its seal is damaged and needs to be replaced Ensure all gearbox vents are in place and free from clogs Inspect blades and blade bolts for looseness and excessive wear M...

Page 55: ...you have determined are safe and which allow proper control of the equipment Transport only at safe speeds Serious accidents and injuries can result from operating equipment at unsafe speeds Understan...

Page 56: ...le rear wheel braking action or locked together to provide simultaneous rear wheel braking FOR MOST DRIVING AND MOWING CONDITIONS THE BRAKE PEDALS SHOULD BE LOCKED TOGETHER TO PROVIDE THE MOST EFFECTI...

Page 57: ...ever detents in the center position for greater stability Transport Position To raise mower wings drive the unit to a level area and retract the wing hydraulic cylinders DO NOT raise wings with the mo...

Page 58: ...ition to prevent damage to the mower driveline and tongue when turning 9 4 Driving the Tractor and Mower Perform turns with the tractor and mower at slow speeds to determine how the tractor with an at...

Page 59: ...pproach from an angle which is perpendicular or straight on as damage to over collapse of the driveline may occur When crossing such terrain the wings should be fully lowered for a lower center of gra...

Page 60: ...e items could then swing outside the housing at greater velocities than the blades Such a situation is extremely hazardous and could result in serious injury or even death Inspect the cutting area for...

Page 61: ...ation of the debris Inspect the condition of the mower and make any needed repairs immediately Make sure the blades are not damaged and the carrier is balanced before resuming operation Front and Rear...

Page 62: ...gear to provide the required PTO and desired ground speed Make sure that the mower is operating at its full rated speed before entering the vegetation to be cut If it becomes necessary to temporarily...

Page 63: ...de of tires Lower cutting heights in general will also increase cutting performance Reducing the tractor ground speed while maintaining the operating speed of the mower may permit downed grasses to at...

Page 64: ...es the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard and could cause serious injury or even death from objects thrown from the Blades SRM 7 When turning the angle between the tractor and m...

Page 65: ...r position which may cause the blades to contact the ground Cutting into the berm or edge of the ditch will cause abnormal and accelerated blade wear and possible blade component failure Correct Mower...

Page 66: ...k and forth several times 2 Lower the parking jack and raise the mower until the tongue clevis is no longer resting on the tractor drawbar and is supported solely by the jack Make sure the jack foot i...

Page 67: ...ion 3 Tighten all bolts and pins to the recommended torque 4 Check the mower for worn and damaged parts Perform repairs and make replacements immediately so that the mower will be ready for use at the...

Page 68: ...ting only raise the center deck enough to clear ground obstacles to prevent tipping especially when traveling through rough terrain If the tractor s hydraulic pump is not independent of the tractor PT...

Page 69: ...tends beyond your lane of the road Make certain that the Slow Moving Vehicle SMV sign is in stalled in such a way as to be clearly visible and legible When transportingtheEquipmentusetheTractorflashin...

Page 70: ...all following traffic to pass Do not exceed the legal speed limit set in your country for agricultural tractors Always stay alert when transporting the tractor and mower on public roads Use caution a...

Page 71: ...he front and rear of the tractor utilizing the proper tie down locations as specified by the tractor manufacturer Arrange the chains so that when tightened the chains are pulling downward and against...

Page 72: ...OPERATION Operation Section 4 38 OPERATION 2004 Alamo Group Inc TWR 180 TWR 120 12 04 14 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE...

Page 73: ...MAINTENANCE SECTION...

Page 74: ...of this manual for transport pin locations Slip Clutches Each of the drive shafts has a slip clutch Disassembly Fully loosen all four socket head screws Remove the taper pin Loosen the bolts evenly an...

Page 75: ...additional 1 8 turn Continue backing each nut off 1 8 turn until spacer ring rotates freely Re insert the taper pin into the hub After new linings are installed the torque setting will be low until t...

Page 76: ...bly Hydraulics Periodically clean dirt and debris from the bottom side of the depth stop ring Inspect hydraulic hoses fittings and cylinders for wear or leaks Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather t...

Page 77: ...e bearing with your gloved finger Ensure that no dirt or filings contact the grease or the bearings 2 Pack the inside of the hub with grease Grease needs to cover complete surface area inside hub but...

Page 78: ...n coat of grease by using your finger Then install on hub using the right dust cap driver 5 Wipe off all excess grease from hub and axle IMPORTANT There should not be any drag noticed when spinning a...

Page 79: ...k of cutter near each gearbox Remove lock nut from blade bolt It is recommended to change blade bolts and locknuts every time the blades are replaced Inspect the condition of the blade bolt bushing an...

Page 80: ...80o and repeat process until the blade carrier is loosened Blade Carrier Installation Clean the taper and splines on both the blade carrier and output shaft Castle nuts and cotter pins are used to tig...

Page 81: ...install drain plug 4 Remove vent plug and level plug 5 Fill gearbox until oil runs out the level plug hole 6 Reinstall vent plug and level plug 7 Dispose of old oil in accordance with the local regula...

Page 82: ...e needle bearings in cross journals shield bearings telescoping members and CV centeringmechanism For heavy duty applications a compatible grease with 3 to 5 molybdenum disulfide additive may be used...

Page 83: ...e any accumulated cuttings off the under side of the deck Coat the deck underside and any other exposed metal surfaces with oil to prevent rusting If the mower is left unused for an extended period of...

Page 84: ...ed if the equipment is modified or altered in ways not approved in writing by Tiger if repair parts other than genuine Tiger repair parts have been used or if the equipment has bee subject to misuse n...

Page 85: ...anual you can help prevent accidents The objective of this manual is to help make you a better operator Remember SAFETY IS YOU Your safety and the safety of those around you depends on YOU Common sens...

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