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©2009 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 03/09 Part No. 02965180C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL ® 1502 E. W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-372-3551 Email: part s@alamo-industrial.com FLAIL MOWER This Opera tor's Manual is an integr al part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times. READ, U[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazardou s. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who re co gnizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practice s. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all it s safety equipment properly attached to minimize [...]

In order to reduce accidents and enha nce the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Industrial, in cooperation with other industry manufacturers has developed the AEM/FEMA I ndustrial and Agri cultural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book. The video will familiari ze and instruct mower -tractor operators in safe practic es when using industrial an[...]

Alamo Industrial Division is willing to provide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo Mower Operator ’ s Manual AEM Mower Operator ’ s Safety Manual Requester Name Phone: Requester Address: City S tate Zip Code Mower Mod[...]

©2009 Alamo Group Inc. T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and Practic es ... ................ ............. ................ ................ ............. ........ ............ ........ 1-2 Operator Saf[...]

©2009 Alamo Group Inc. Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines .............. ............. ................ ................. ............ ................. .. ................. ... 4-28 OPERATING TH E TRACTOR AND MOWER ....... ................ ................ ............. ................ ................ ........... .. 4-30 Bystander/Passersby Pr[...]

Safety Section 1-1 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY SECTION[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-2 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and sho uld be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avo ided by b eing aware of yo ur equipm ent, your surro undings, and obse[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constitue nts, a nd certa in vehicle component s contain or emit chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (S G- 30 ) Battery posts, ter [...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-4 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Al ways rea d care f u ll y an d comp l y f u ll y w ith th e manu f ac t urer ’ s instructions when handling oil, solvents, cleansers, and any other chemical agent. (SG-22) KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING ELEMEN TS to prevent ent anglement and possible serious injury or dea[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Avoid contact with hot surfaces of the engine or mu ffler . Use gloves and eye pro tection when servicing hot component s. Contact with a h ot surface or fluid can cause serious injury from burns or scalding. (SG-38) Do[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-6 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not operate Mower if excessive vibr ation exists. Shut down PTO and the Tr actor engine. In sp ect the Mowe r to dete rm ine th e so urce of the vibration. If Mowe r blad es a re missing or dam aged replac e them imme diately . Do n ot operate th e mower until th e blade[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not operate this Equ ipment with hy draulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil and fuel are explosive and the ir presence could present a haza rd. Do not check for leaks with your hand! High-pr essure oil streams from breaks in the line co uld penetrat e the skin and cause tissue[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-8 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY There are obvio us and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this Mower . REMEMBER! This machine is of ten operated in heavy br ush and in heavy weeds. The Bla des of this Mower ca n throw objects if shields are not pro perly installed and maint ained. Serious injury[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Follow these guidelines to re duce the risk of equipment and grass fir es while operating, servicing, and rep airing the Mower and T ractor: -Equip the T ractor with a fire exti nguisher in an accesible location. -Do Not oper ate the Mo wer on a T ractor with an underfram [...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-10 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Disconnecting Im plement Safety Instructions and Practices Rotary Mowers are capable un der adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distances (30 0 feet or more) and causing serio us injury or death. Follow safety messages carefu lly . STOP MOWING I[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T r ansporting Safety Instructions and Practices Always shut the T ractor completely down, place th e transmission in park, an d set the parking brake before you or anyone else attemp t s to connect or disco nnect the Implement and T racto r hi tc he s. (S3PT-15) Never op[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-12 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high speeds. Understand the Tra ctor and Implement and how it hand les before transporting on street s and highways. Mak[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices Make sure the PTO shield , integral driveline shie lds, and input shields are is installed when using PTO-driven equip ment. Always replace any shield if it is damaged or missing. (S3PT -8) Relieve hydraulic pr es[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-14 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose fastener s, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from not m[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices PA R T S I N F O R M A T I O N Alamo Industrial mowers use ba lanced and matc hed system component s for blade carriers, blades, cuttershaft s, knives, knife hangers, rollers, dr ivetrain components, and be arings. These part [...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-16 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Alamo supplies safety decals on this product to p romote safe opera tion. Damage to the decals may occur whi le in shipping, use, or reconditioning. Alamo cares about the safe ty of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO T ranslate Safety Ma terial 2. 00756004 ((1)) DANG ER Shield Missing 3. 00756005 ((1)) DANGER Rotating Drivelin 4. 00756059 1 W ARNING Checking for Oil Leaks 5. 00756494 1 DANGER Drive line Multiple H azard 6. 0296[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-18 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Mower (T op View) ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 002369 1 DANGER Flail Multiple Hazard 2. 002425 1 DA NGER Use Front Shield 3. 00725739 1 W ARNING Use/Re pair Shields/Guards 4. 00753840 1 DANGER Folding Wing 5. 02967668 2 DANGER Cutting Blades/Thrown Object s 6. 0[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Peligro T ranslation, If you do not know how to read English, please find someone who knows how to read English. P/N 00725746 DANGER! Guard Missing, Do Not Oper ate. If you see this decal, Do No t Operate the mower until the shield has been repl ac e d. [...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-20 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! Make certain that drivelin es are correct length and are se curely attached. P/N 00756494 W ARNING! Pinch Points P/N 02962764 DANGER! Crushing and Pinch Point s. Moving machiney p arts can pinch or cru sh or fall- which may cause injury or death. P/N 02962765 ADVE[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-21 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate without the SM V . P/N 03200347 Red Relector T ape. P/N 99203 Operator's Manu al (with repair part s) and warranty was attached to this implement during final inspection. P/[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-22 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ALAMO NAME LOGO. P/N 001650 Name LOG O - Alamo Industrial P/N 00757139 NAME LOG O - Alamo Industrial P/N 02960766 NAME - Gr ass King P/N 02965260[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read Operato r ’ s Manual and Understan d, before operating T ractor and Implement. P/N 02977417 Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator ’s ma nual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one fr om you r dealer . P/N 00776031[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-24 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Danger! Mult-Hazard W arning. Failing to follow these Safety Messages an d Operating Instructions can cause serious bo dily injury or even death to operator and others in th e area. P/N 002369[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-25 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! Keep Away! If front deflector shield is removed from flail housing, seriou s injury to or amputatio n of hands, feet, or limbs may occur from blades contact. Always ma ke sure that all shields are in plac e at all times . P/N 002425 W ARNING! Failure to use and ma[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-26 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Do not operate with Belt Shield removed. Finger(s) may be pinched of f if get caught between V -Belt and Pulley . P/N 00758194 IMPORT ANT - Use ALAMO Genuine Flail Parts. P/N 03200432 Y ellow Relector T ape. P/N 99204 Instructions to properly lubricate and check[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-27 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Cutting Height Adjustment Chart P/N 002023 INFORMA TION - 8 Hour Lubrication Chart 02965089[...]

SAFETY GRASS KING 03/09 S afety Section 1-28 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws an d regulations concerning emplo yer and employee equipment o perat ors. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should[...]

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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

INTRODUCTION GRASS KING 03/09 Int roduction Section 2-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Flail Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by sk illed workers. Proper assembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the mach[...]

INTRODUCTION GRASS KING 03/09 Int roduction Section 2-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION These Flail Mowers are designed for medium-duty work . They can m ow pastures and control gras s and weeds on highways or industrial sites. For Non-Agricultural use, OSHA, ASAE, SAE, a nd ANSI standards requ ire the use of Chain Guards, Def lectors, or Sol[...]

INTRODUCTION GRASS KING 03/09 Int roduction Section 2-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION A TTENTION OWNER/ OPERA TOR BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator ’s Ma nual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the Mower an d Power Unit. 2. Fill out the W arrant[...]

Assembly Section 3-1 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY GRASS KING 03/09 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y The GRASS KING will att ach to most tractors with Cat I or Cat II Hitch and 540 PTO RPM. TRACTOR PREP ARA TION For satisfactory operation the Gr ass King machine should be att ached to tractors that are of suf ficient size and horse powe r . The Grass King flail mowe[...]

ASSEMBLY GRASS KING 03/09 A ssembly Section 3-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y WING MOWER A TT ACHMENT Position the Wing Mowe r (2) so that the Lift Frame (1) and the Lugs of the Mower (2) line-up. Attach the Lug Pins (3) an d Locknuts (4). Attach the Link Weldment (5 ) to the lugs on the Mower (2). Retain with Pi n Weldment (6) and Cotter Pin [...]

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Operation Sectio n 4- 1 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Ope ration Section 4-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION ALAMO INDUSTRIAL GRASS KING FLAI L OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industrial G rass King flail mowers are manufact ured with quality material by skilled workers. These mowers are designed to cut grass, weeds, small brush, and other ve getative materi al up to 2” [...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Ope ration Section 4-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1. St andard Equipment and Specifications Cutting Width 62” or 74” Cutting Capacity (Diameter) 1” maximum Cutting Height Range 1/2” to 6” Cutting Housing 10-Gauge T op and 5-16” End-Plates with Bearing Guards Cutter Shaft 4-1/2” Diameter , 3/8” W [...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Ope ration Section 4-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. OPERA T OR REQUIREM ENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator . A qualified operator ha s read and understands th e implement and tractor Operator’s Ma nuals and is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all as[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Ope ration Section 4-5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must have t he power , capacity and required equip ment to safely operate the mowe r at a g round spee d b etween 2 a nd 5 MP H. Oper ating th e mo we r with a tra ctor tha t d oes n ot meet the follo[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Ope ration Section 4-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor Horsepower The horsepower requ ired to operate the mower depends on many factors including the ve getation to be cu t, terrain con dition, oper ator exper ience, an d condition of the mowe r and trac tor . For most mowing co ndition, the Grass king fl[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Ope ration Section 4-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3.7 Power T ake Off (PTO) Only operate the mower on a tractor equ ipped to operat e at 540 RPM PT O speed. T ractors operating at 540 rpm will have a 1-3/8” diameter 6-spli ne PTO shaf t stub. Refer to the trac tor operator ’s manual for operating the PTO at [...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Ope ration Section 4-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4.2 Dismounting the T ractor Before dism ounting, park the tractor and mower on a reasonabl y level surface , apply the parking brake, idle the engine down, disengage the auxiliary hydraulics, and lower the mower to the ground. Shut down the tractor engine accordi[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Ope ration Section 4-9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6. CONNECTING THE MOWER T O THE TRACTOR Use extreme caution when conn ecting the mower to the tractor . The mower should be securely resting at ground level or on blocks. Place a block in front of and behind the tires to prevent the mo wer from moving. Keep hands[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.1 Connecting the Mower 3-Po int Hitch to the T ractor 1. Make sure the tr actor is equipped with the correct PTO shaf t. Change shaft s if needed. 2. Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when ra ising and lowering the mower . 3. Board the [...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.2 Connecting Mo wer Hydraulics 1. With the tractor shut down and secured in position, mo ve the hydrau lic remote valv e lever back and fort h several times or place the hydraulic lever in the float position to relieve all hydraulic pre ssure. When connecting t[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. SETTING MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT Properly setting the cutting height is essential for ef fi cient and safe operation . A proper ly set mower makes a more uniform cut, distributes clippings more e venly , increases tractor efficiency , and follows the contour of une[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 4. Remove h ex nuts, wash ers and carriage bolts from bracket at each end of roll er . Make certain that roller bracket is fr ee to move once th e fasteners are removed. A stuck roller could drop unexpected ly an d ca us e inju ry . 5. Use lifting device to repo [...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. DRIVELINE A TT ACHMENT The driveline yoke and trac tor PT O shaft mu st be dirt free and greased for easy and secure attach ment. T o connect the mower driveline to the tractor PTO output sha ft, pull th e driveline yoke collar back and align the grooves and sp[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION “Bottoming Out” Check Procedure” 1. Disconnect driveline from the tra ctor and slide the profiles together until fully compressed. 2. Place a mark on the inner shield 1/8” from the end of the oute r shield and reat tach the driveline to the PT O shaft. 3.[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. If the engaged length is less th an 8”, the shaf t is considere d too short and should be r eplaced with a lon ger shaft. Co nsult an au thorized dealer to purchase the requ ire d driveline length. NOTE: If the driveline cannot be shortened and still ma int a[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.1 T ractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tractor operator ’s manual to ensure a complete pre- operation in spection an d scheduled service is perfor med according to manufacturer recommendations. The following is a partial list of items requir[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-18 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The operator’s manual and safety signs af fixed on the unit contain important instru ctions on the saf e and proper use of the equipment. Maintain these importan t safety features on the implement in good condition to ensure the information is available to the o[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Ensure r ubber de flector s are in p osition a nd not damaged. Replace worn , broken, and missing sections imme d iat ely . • Ensure the roller s are in good condition and rota te freely . • Inspect that all bo lts and screws are in position and a re prop[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-20 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Inspect cutter knives and knife pins for looseness and excessive wear . Make sure the mower is secure ly blocked up before crawling beneath. Re place damaged, worn, and missing knives as co mplete sets to maintain cuttershaft balanc e. • Remove a ny grass or[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-21 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Flail Mower PRE-OP ERA TION Inspe ction Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in pa[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-22 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection Mower ID# ________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park wi[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND MOWER Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator possess a thorough knowledge of the model being operated and precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the cap acity to handle the weight[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-24 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.1 S tarting the T ractor T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders tand the T ractor and Implement and how it handles before trans[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-25 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Be aware of th e operating conditions. Do not op erate the T ractor with we ak or faulty brakes. When operating down a hill or on a wet or ra in slick roads, the braking distance increases; use extreme care and redu ce your speed in these conditions. When opera t[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-26 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The mower ’s center of gravity is raised making the mower more prone to tipping when the wings are in the raised posit ion. Use ext reme cautio n when towin g the mower in the tran sport position and avoid uneven terrain which co uld upset the mower . Operating [...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-27 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Flail Mowers are cap able under adverse conditions of throwin g object s for great dist ances (100 yards or more) and cau sing ser iou s injur y or death. Follow safety messages carefully . 10.4 Driving the T ractor and Mower S tar t off driving at a slow speed a[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-28 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines Damage resulting from over-collapse of th e driveline’s inner pro file and its outer h ousing may allow the driveline to come loose from the T ractor which could cause bodily injury to the operator or byst anders and/or e[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-29 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION When operatin g the tractor and mower ac ross slopes and inclines, through ditches, and other u neven terrain conditions, it is important to maintain suf ficient deck to gro und clearance. Blade cont act with the ground may cause soil, rocks and oth er debris to [...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-30 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1. OPERA TING THE TRACTOR AND MOWER THE OPERA TOR MUST COMPLETEL Y UNDERST AND HOW TO OPERA TE THE TRACTOR AND MOWER AND ALL CONTROLS BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO MOW . The operator must read and un derst and the Sa fety and Operation Sections of the mower an d tractor[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-31 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Foreign Debris Hazard Always wear your seat belt securely fa stened and on ly operate the tr actor and mower with the ROPS in the raised position. If the trac tor or mower hits a tree stump, rock, or bump, a sudden movement could throw yo u off of the seat and un[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-32 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.1 Bystander/Passersby Precautions If a bystan der comes within 100 yards of the tractor while the mower is being operated, stop the tra ctor at once, idle the engine and disengage the PTO. Do no t engage the PTO aga in until all bystanders ar e well past the 1[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-33 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 12. PTO RPM and Ground S peed Ground speed for mo wing will depend upon the heig ht, type, and density of vegetation to be cut. Recommended speed fo r efficient mower performan ce is betwee n 2 and 5 m ph. Mowe r is designe d to mow effectivel y when a cuttershaf[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-34 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Mow only in conditions where y ou have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkne ss or foggy cond itions where you cannot clearly see a t least 100 yards(90 m) in front an d to the sides of the tractor an d mower . Make[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-35 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 12.1 Shutting Down the Mower T o shut down the mower , first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then slow down the mower by reducing the engine speed befo re disengaging the PTO. W ait for all rot ating motion to stop before proc eeding to drive or shut down t[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-36 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR Before disconnecting the mower , the PTO mu st be dise ngaged and all motion at a comple te stop. Move the mower to a level storage lo cation and lower both wings to the grou nd. If the mower will be stored with the sec[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-37 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 14. MOWER ST ORAGE It is recommended that the mower be stored lowered to ground level. If the mower is stored in the raised position, select a level area and ensure the wing is locked to prev ent unexpected falling BEFORE disconnecting the mower 3-p oint hitch an[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-38 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION If the tractor ’s hydraulic pump is not indepen dent of the tr actor PTO, or if the tractor PTO has to be run to have hydraulic power , disconnect the mower driveline from the tracto r PTO output shaft. Secure the driveline to the mower deck to prevent drive lin[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-39 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 15.1 T ransporting on Public Roadways Use extreme caution when transport ing the tractor and mower on public roadways. The tractor must be equipped with all required safety warning features incl uding a SMV em blem an d flashing warning lig hts to alert drivers o[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-40 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Make sure that all tractor flash ing warning lights, headlights, and brake/taillight s are func tioning properly befo re proceedin g onto public roa ds. While newer model tractors ha ve plenty of lighting to provide warning signa ls and operating lighting, most ol[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-41 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 15.2 Hauling the T ractor and Mower Before trans porting a loaded trac tor and mower , measure the h eight and width dimensions and gross weight of the comp lete loaded u nit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance with the legal limits set for the areas that[...]

OPERATION GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-42 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION While hauling the tra ctor and mower , make occasional stop s to check that the trac tor and mower have not moved or shif ted and that the securin g chains have maint ained tension. If during transport a har d braking, sharp turning, or swerving action was perform[...]

Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE GRASS KING 03/09 Mai ntenance Section 5-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operating the Grass KIng, make sure it is pr o perly lubricated and thorough ly inspected. Only a minimum of time and effort is requir ed to regularly lubr icate and maintain this machin e to provide long life and trouble free oper ation. LUBRICA TION [...]

MAINTENANCE GRASS KING 03/09 Mai ntenance Section 5-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC OIL, FIL TERS, & COMPONENTS Filters and Oil - Change the return f ilter in the t ank after the first 200 hou rs of operation. Change the filters again at 800 hours; then, change the oil an d filter s at 1600 ho urs. After that, cont inue to chan[...]

MAINTENANCE GRASS KING 03/09 Mai ntenance Section 5-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DRIVELINE LUBRICA TION Grease Fitt ings are located on the Cross As sembly of each U-Joint and on the telescop ing tubes. Gre ase the U-Joint after ea ch 8 hours of use. Image Mnt- FL-0061. Do not force gre ase throug h the Needle Cup Assemblies. Grease th e [...]

MAINTENANCE GRASS KING 03/09 Mai ntenance Section 5-5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE REPLACING CUTTER UNIT DRIVE BEL TS Image Mnt-FL-00 63 NOTE: Belts must be replaced as a set. DO NOT replace just one belt. 1. Place unit on ground or support securely . 2. R emove belt gu ar d . 3. Remove idler arm spring. 4. Remove motor mounting bracke t fr[...]

MAINTENANCE GRASS KING 03/09 Mai ntenance Section 5-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE ROLLER BEARING REPLACEMENT 1. Remove roller and both bearin g and bracket assemblies from mower . Lift the mowe r only high enough to remove the r oller assemb ly . Securely support mower while remo ving and installing roller assembly . If installing a roller[...]

MAINTENANCE GRASS KING 03/09 Mai ntenance Section 5-7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CUTTERSHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT 1. Lift cutter unit to maximum horizontal heigh t; then securely support ends of cutterhousing. 2. Remove enough knives to place a floo r jack under cent er of cut terhousing. 3. Se cu re ly su pp or t cut tersh a ft. NOTE: The[...]

MAINTENANCE GRASS KING 03/09 Mai ntenance Section 5-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CUTTERSHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT (Cont’d) 1. Remove spring from idler arm. 2. Remove motor mounting bracket fasteners, at the cu tterhousin g. Pivot motor-mo unting bracket assembly and remove drive belt s. 3. R emove fa steners that s ecure pulley to cutter[...]

MAINTENANCE GRASS KING 03/09 Mai ntenance Section 5-9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CUTTERSHAFT REPLACEMENT NOTE: It is recommended that cuttersha ft bearing an d housing assemblies be replaced when replacing cuttershaft. 1. Place unit on the ground or secure ly support at a co nven ient height. 2. Remove cuttershaft beari ng and cu tter ass[...]

MAINTENANCE GRASS KING 03/09 Mai ntenance Section 5-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CUTTERSHAFT REPLACEMENT (Cont’d) HYDRAULIC MOTOR DISASSEMBL Y 1. Clean outside of unit thoroughly . Refer to Hydraulic Motor illu stration in the Parts Listing section. 2. Clamp shaft in a pr otected jaw vise with backplate end up. 3. Remove six cap screws[...]

MAINTENANCE GRASS KING 03/09 Mai ntenance Section 5-11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CUTTERSHAFT REPLACEMENT (Cont’d) REASSEMBL Y 1. Use filtered system oil t o lubricate all critical moving parts before assembly . 2. Install one snap ring in rear groove of drive shaft. Inst all one thrust washer , thrust bearing , and second thrust washer[...]

MAINTENANCE GRASS KING 03/09 Mai ntenance Section 5-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE POSSIBLE TROUBLE POSSIBLE TROUBLE CAUSES REMEDIES 1. Motor turns while unloaded but slows down or stops when load is applied. A. Scored back plate. B. Scored or worn piston shoes. C. Low relief valve pressure . A. Remove backplate and examine surface conditi[...]

MAINTENANCE GRASS KING 03/09 Mai ntenance Section 5-13 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CHANGING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FIL TER A large capacity filter is located on top of the hydraulic oil re servoir . Image Mnt-FL- 065. The filter will trap particle s which are.001 inch or larger . The filter needs to be changed af ter the first 10 hours of operat[...]

MAINTENANCE GRASS KING 03/09 Mai ntenance Section 5-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CHANGING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FIL TER (Cont’d) 1. Clean the filter cover to prevent dirt from entering tank. 2. Relieve tank pressure by removing the Breath er Filter . S t and off to one side when remo ving the Breather Cap Element and while venting the exces[...]

MAINTENANCE GRASS KING 03/09 Mai ntenance Section 5-15 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CHANGING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FIL TER (Cont’d) 6. R emove filter . Inspect material trapped by the filter . It can indicate parts wear in the system. Image Mnt-FL-007 0. 7. Ins tall the new filter . 8. R einstall filter spring an d filter cover . Replace the o[...]

MAINTENANCE GRASS KING 03/09 Mai ntenance Section 5-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STORAGE Y our mower represent s an investment from wh ich y ou should get the greatest possible benefit. Ther efore, when the season is over , the mower should be thor oughly checked and prepar ed for storage so that a minimum amount of work will be required[...]

MAINTENANCE GRASS KING 03/09 Mai ntenance Section 5-17 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Be certain to clamp or securely su pport the S pindle Housing and sub-assemblies to prevent injuries to hands and feet due to inadvert ent dropping or falling over . Always wear safety glasses and gloves to prevent eye and han d injury when chiseling or hamm[...]

MAINTENANCE GRASS KING 03/09 Mai ntenance Section 5-18 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SPINDLE SERVICE PR OCEDURE (Cont’d) 1. Using a 3/16” cape chisel, bend out the staking inden tations on each side of the be aring adjusting nut. T o do this, place th e chisel in the gr oove and parallel to the sh aft. Drive the chisel dow nward until th[...]

MAINTENANCE GRASS KING 03/09 Mai ntenance Section 5-19 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SPINDLE SERVICE PR OCEDURE (Cont’d) 1. Coat the outside of the seal with silicone and install the lower bearin g, seal, and retaining ring into the housing, using the correct seal inst aller . 2. Place a light film of silicon or per matex on the inside dia[...]

ALAMO-INDUSTRIAL LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Alamo Industrial warrants for one year from the purchase dat e to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser 1.02. Manufacturer will replace for the Pu rchas er any p[...]

T o keep your implement running efficien tly an d safely , read your manual thoroughly and follow these dire ctions and the Safety Messages in this Ma nual. The T able of Cont ents clearly identifies each section where you ca n easily find the information you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (1928.51 Subp art C) makes these minimum s[...]

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