Alamo SL72 manual

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    ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 03/08 Part No. 00777576C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL ® 1502 E. W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-372-3551 Email: parts@alamo-industrial.com SKID STEER ROT AR Y 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 t[...]

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    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 cognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practice s. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all it s safety equi pment properly attached to minimize [...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and Practic es ... ................ ............. ................ ................ ............. ........ ............ ........ 1-2 Operator Saf[...]

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    ©2008 Alamo Group Inc. Engaging the Mower .................... ............. ................ ................ ............. ................ ............. . ............................ 4-21 Operating Speed and Ground Speed ............................. ................. ................ ............. ................ ... ................ 4-22 Sh[...]

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    Safety Section 1-1 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY SECTION[...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/08 Safety Section 1-2 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary import ance to the manufa cturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avo ided by being aware of your equipment, your sur roundings, and observing c [...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/08 Safety Sectio n 1-3 © 2008 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 minals a[...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/08 Safety Section 1-4 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MA Y CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! T ractors with or without an Implement attached can often be noisy enoug h to cause permanent hearing loss. We recommen d that you always wear hearing protection if the noise in the Operator’s position exceeds [...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/08 Safety Sectio n 1-5 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices U se ex t reme cau ti on w h en ge tti ng on t o th e I mp l emen t t o per f orm rep a i rs, ma i n t enance an d when removing accu mulated material. Only st and on solid flat surfaces to e nsure good footing. Use a lad der[...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/08 Safety Section 1-6 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY U se ex t reme care w h en l ower i ng or un f o ldi ng th e i mp l emen t’ s w i ngs. M a k e sure no bysta nders are close by or underneath th e wings. Allow amp le clearance around the implement when folding or unfolding the wings . Use extreme caution around buildings or ov[...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/08 Safety Sectio n 1-7 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ri de on, or come close to the T ractor or Implement. Usually , 16-17 year-old child ren who are mature and responsible can operate the implement with adult supervision, if they have read and underst and the Operator’s Manuals, been trained in [...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/08 Safety Section 1-8 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY I n case o f mec h an i ca l diffi cu lt y d ur i ng opera ti on, p l ace th e t ransm i ss i on i n th e par k position, set the parking brake, shut down all po wer , inc luding the PTO and the engine and remove the key . Wait until a ll rotating motion has stopped before dismou[...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/08 Safety Sectio n 1-9 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY M any var i e d o bj ects, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, or c h a i ns, can b ecome enta ng l e d i n t h e operating p arts of the mower h ead. These items could then swing out side the housing at greater v elocities than the blades . Such a s ituation is extremely ha zardous[...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/08 Safety Section 1- 10 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not operate or pull the mower into standing water . When uplift or fa n type mower blades contact wa ter they can be severely deflected down ward causing possible failure of blade resulting in serious bold ly injury to the operator or bystanders. (SGM-15) Use extreme caution[...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/0 8 Safety Section 1 -11 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting or Disconn ecting Implement Safet y Instructions and Practices T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implement driveline to a T ractor PTO. Use of an a dapter can double the operatin g speed of the Implemen[...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/08 Safety Section 1- 12 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Allow suff icient clearance for the Implement to swing outward while turn ing. Implements carried behind the T ractor will swi ng outside the tire pa th when making turns. Contacting a solid object while turning will cause equipment damage and possible injury . (S3PT-20) Make c[...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/0 8 Safety Section 1 -13 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices O n l y t ranspor t th e I mp l emen t b e hi n d a proper l y s i ze d an d equ i ppe d T ractor which exceeds the weight of the Implement by at least 20%. DO NOT transp ort the Imp lement beh ind a truck or other typ[...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/08 Safety Section 1- 14 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never work under the Implem ent, the framework, or any lifted component unless the Implement is securely supported or blocked up to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious injury or even death. (SG-14) Never attempt to lubricate, adju st, or remove mater[...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/0 8 Safety Section 1 -15 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices Replace bent or broke n blades with new blades. NEVER A TTEMP T TO STRAIGHTEN, WELD, OR WELD HARDF ACING ON BLAD ES SINCE THIS WILL LIKEL Y CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT F AILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FR[...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/08 Safety Section 1- 16 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Alamo supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operatio n. 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 decals[...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/0 8 Safety Section 1 -17 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO T ranslat e Safety Material 2. 0077660 9 1 W ARNING Max Cut 3. 0077660 9 1 DANGER Protect Operator 4. 0076973 7 1 DANGER Blades/Thrown Object s 5. 00777519 1 DANGER Multi Hazard 6. 0076397 7 1 INSTRUCT Notice to Owner 7[...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/08 Safety Section 1- 18 © 2008 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! - Maximum Cutting Height is 18”. Do Not operate Mower ab ove 18”. 00776607 DANGER! - Pr otect Oper ator with Front Door . [...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/0 8 Safety Section 1 -19 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! - Muti-Hazard Decal - Failure to follow Safety Messages and Operating instr uctions can cause serious bodily injury and or death to op erator and others in the area. 00777519 Operator's Manu al (with repair part s) and warranty was attached to this implement durin[...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/08 Safety Section 1- 20 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! Keep Away P/N 00755742 W ARNIN G! Never use yo ur hand to ch eck for oil leaks. Always use paper or cardb oard. P/N 00756059 W ARNING! - Not a S tep. Do not board from this side. 00776608 Name LOG O - Alamo Industrial P/N 00757139[...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/0 8 Safety Section 1 -21 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! - Implement W eight is 1050 lbs. Use only on appropr iate rated Skid S teer Loaders with proper hitch an d adapter . Carry the load low while transporting. T ransport only at low speeds. Loss of stability from overload or terrain can result in roll over and serious b[...]

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    SAFETY SL72 03/08 Safety Section 1- 22 © 2008 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 not b[...]

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    Introduction Section 2-1 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

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    INTRODUCTION SL72 03/0 8 Introductio n Section 2-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled worker s. 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 machine.[...]

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    INTRODUCTION SL72 03/0 8 Introductio n Section 2-3 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The SL72 r otary mower is designed to be opera ted on skid steer power units. These rug ged Mowers are designed for medium-duty work and ar e related to cut vegetation up to 2” in diamete r . The mower is equipped wit h a HEIGHT LIMITING CHAIN , RUBBER DEFLEC[...]

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    INTRODUCTION SL72 03/0 8 Introductio n 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 arranty Card[...]

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    Assembly Section 3-1 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

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    ASSEMBLY SL72 03/08 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Set up mower as receive d from factory with these instructions. This mower is shipped partially as sembled. Assembly will be easier if components are aligned and loosely assembled before tighten ing hardware. Refer to bolt torq ue chart in Mainten [...]

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    ASSEMBLY SL72 03/08 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HITCH ASSEMBL Y 1. Secure Hitch Weldment (1) to mo wer deck using 1" x 5" Bolts (7 ) and 1" Locknuts (6). 2. Insert Bushin g (5) in upper holes of hitch weldment, place a se t of Upper Floating Links (3) on ea ch side of bu shing, an d secure together us ing [...]

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    ASSEMBLY SL72 03/08 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y INST ALLING HYDRAULIC MOT OR 1. Elevate the rear of the unit approx. 2' to prevent oil from running out of ge arbox 2. Remove gearbo x shipping cover(00776159) and bolts and discar d. 3. Replace gas ket (2) with new gasket included in motor kit. 4. V erify that motor p[...]

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    ASSEMBLY SL72 03/08 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SIDE DEFLECT OR ASSEMBL Y 1. Place Side Deflector Panel ( 3) on top lip of left rear dischar ge chute. Plac e Side Deflec tor S trap (4) on top of p anel and align holes of strap, panel, and mower deck. Secure together using 1/2” x 1-1/4” Bolt s (1) and Locknuts (2) . 2[...]

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    ASSEMBLY SL72 03/08 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y OPTIONAL GAUGE WHEEL ASSEMBL Y 1. Attach Wldmt. T/W Bea m (1) to the mower with bolt (2) and T oplock nut (3) 2. Then attach t ailwheel support RH and LH (4) to Bolt (5) with T oplock nut 6. 3. After atta ching the tailwheel support attach them to position bracket (7) an d [...]

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    Operation Sectio n 4-1 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION ALAMO INDUSTRIAL SL 72 SKID STEER ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industrial ro tary mowers are manufacture d with quality material by skilled workers. These mowers are designed to cut grass, weeds, sm all brush, and other vegetative mat erial up to 2” in[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-3 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1. SL72 St andard Equipm ent and Specifications Cutting Width 72” Cutting Capacity (Diameter) 2” maximum Cutting Height Range 1-9/16” to 18” Overall Width 78” Overall Length 94” Front and Rear Gua rds S tandard Hitch Universal Mount, Quick Weight ( Approxim[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. OPERA T OR REQUIREMENTS 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 associate[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-5 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3. SKID STEE R REQUIREMENTS Skid S teer Requirements and Cap abilities • ASAE approved Roll-Over Operator Pr otective S tructure and Seatbelt. • Operator Protective Door ................. Contact aut horized skid steer dealer for equipping unit with operator prote [...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-6 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 Skid Steer W arn ing Equipment If transportin g or operating the skid steer and mower near a public roadway , the skid steer must be equipped with proper warning lighting and a Slow Moving V ehicle (SMV) emblem which are clearly visible fr om the rear of the unit. M[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-7 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 4. GETTING ON AND OFF THE SKID STEER Before getting onto the skid steer , the operator must re ad and completely u nderstand the mower and skid steer operator manuals. If any part of either manual is n ot completely understood, co nsult an authorized dealer for a compl[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-8 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Use hand rails and steps when exiting the skid steer . Be care ful of your step and use extra caution when mud, ice, snow or other matter has accumu lated on the steps or hand rails. Use all handrails and step s for support and never rush or jump of f the skid steer . 5[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Sec tion 4-9 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6. CONNECTING THE MOWE R T O THE SKID STEER Use extreme caution wh en connecting the mower to the skid steer . The mower should be se curely resting at ground level or on blo cks. Keep hands and feet ou t from und er the mower and clear of pin ch points between the mow[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 10 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. With the mo wer fully supported by the skid steer boom, lower th e mower to ground level. Slightly tilt the front of the m ower head upward abou t 2” from ground level. T urn off the eng ine, set the parking brak e, and exit the sk id steer . Push both latc h hand[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 11 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7.1 Skid Steer Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the skid steer operator’s manual to ensure a c omplete pre -operation inspection and scheduled service is performed acco rding to manufacturer recommendations. The fo llowing is a partial list of items requiri[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 12 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Ensure th e Manual Cani ster is secured to the mower and cont ains the Operator ’s Manual. • Ensure all decals are in place an d legible. Replace missing, worn, and non legible decals. NOTE: The mower opera tor ’s manual and affixe d decals contain important [...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 13 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Perform scheduled lubrication as specifie d in the maintenance section. • Inspect the gearbox oil level and replenish if needed. A low oil level is a warning sign that the gearbox may be cracked or its seal is damaged and needs to be replaced. OPS-SS- 0020 • I[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 14 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.3 C utting C omponent Inspection Inspect blade p an and blade assembly for the following: OPS-U-0031 Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLA D ES on that carrier IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade has: •Become bent or deformed fr om it’s original[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 15 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7.4 Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads d aily for abn ormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLADE BOL TS on the Blades IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade bolts has: • Visible cracks or • If the blade bolt crown i[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 16 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mower 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 wit[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 17 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA T ION 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 with [...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 18 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. DRIVING THE SKID STEER AND MOWER Safe skid steer transp ort requires the operator to possess a thoro ugh knowledge of the model bein g operated and precau tions to take while driving with a front att achment. Ensure the skid steer has the capacity to handle th e wei[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 19 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.1 St arting the Skid Steer Refer to the skid ste er operator ’s manual for proper st arting proced ures. Consult an authorized dealer if the starting procedure is unclear . Make sure that the skid st eer parking brake is set, its tran smission is in neutral, the m[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 20 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9. OPERA TING THE SKID STEER AND MOWER THE OPERA TOR MUST COMPLETEL Y UNDERST AND HOW TO OPERA TE THE SKID STEER AN D MOWER AND ALL CONTROLS BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO MOW . The operator m ust read and underst and the Safety and Operation Sections of the mower and sk id ste[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 21 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.2 Byst ander/Passe rsby Precautions If a bystand er comes within 100 yards of the skid steer wh ile the mower is be ing operated, stop the skid steer at once, idle the e ngine and stop the mower . Do not engage th e mower again until all byst anders are well p ast t[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 22 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.4 Operating Speed and Ground S peed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type , and density of vege tation to be cut. Recommend ed speed for efficient mowe r performance is be tween 2 and 5 mph. Operate the mower at its full rated speed to maint ain b[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 23 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.5 Operating the Mower Only operate the mower fr om the skid steer operat or ’s seat with the seatbelt securely fastened. The mower is designed to cut vegeta tion up to 2” in diameter . Shar p blades will produce a cleaner c ut and require less power . T ravel at[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 24 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10. DISCONNECTING THE MOWE R FROM THE SKID STEER Before disconnecting the mower , the auxiliary hydraulics must be disengag ed and blade rotation at a complete stop. Lower th e mower to the gr ound. If the mo wer is not resting securely on th e ground, blo ck the mower[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 25 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 1 1. MOWER STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the mo wer at the end of th e season is critical to m aintaining its app earance and to help ensure years of dependable service. The following are sug gested storage procedures: 1. Thoroughly cle an all debris off the[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 26 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12. TRANSPORTING THE SKID STEER AND MOWER Inherent dange rs of operating the skid stee r and mower and the possibility of accidents are not lef t behind when you finish mowing an area. One must also u s e good judgement an d safe operation practices when transporting t[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 27 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 12.2 Hauling the Skid Steer and Mower Before transp orting a loaded skid steer and mower , measure the height and wid th dimensions a nd gross we ight of the complete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance with the legal limits set for the areas that [...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 28 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAU SE POSSIBLE REMEDY Excessive Vibr ation 1. Check g earbox bolt s. T ighten if loose. 2. Check to see if blades are Free Blades so they free swingin g. swing. 3. Check for even wear on each Weigh Blades. blade tip. Were bot[...]

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    OPERATION SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4- 29 © 2008 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Gear Box Leaking 1. Damaged oil seal. Replace seal. 2. Bent shaft. Replace oil seal and shaf t. 3. Shaft roug h in oil seal area. Replace or rep air shaft. 4. Oil seal installed wro ng. Replace seal. 5. Oil seal not sealing in th[...]

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    Maintenanc e Section 5-1 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SL72 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operating the mower , make sure it is properly lubricated and thoroughly inspected. Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to regul arly lubricate and ma int ain this mac hine to prov ide long life and trouble fre e operation. LUBRICA TION INFORMA TIO[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SL72 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE NOTE: Overfilling the Gearbox will caus e pressure to build up and caus e Oil Seals to leak. A TTENTION: If the Gear box suddenly start s making an unusua l noise, stop at once, che ck for leaks, and refill Geabox as required. HYDRAULIC LINES, COUPLERS, & ADAPTE[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SL72 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SER VICING Inspect blades before each use to determine that they ar e properly insta lled and in good condition. Replac e any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn, or has any other damage. Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening . When sharpening[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SL72 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE REMOV AL T o remove blades for sharpen ing or replacement, remove the cover pla te on deck of mower near Hydraulic Motor . Remove lock nut from blade bolt. NOTE: Inspect lock nut after removal and replace if threads are damaged. Always replace nut when replaci[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SL72 03/08 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2008 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STORAGE Y our mowe r repres ents an investme nt from w hich you should get the greatest po ssible b enefit. Therefore, when the season is over , the mower should be thor ough ly checked and prep ared for storage so that a minimum amount of work will be required to p[...]

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    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[...]

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    T o keep your implement running efficiently an d safely , read your manual thor oughly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Ma nual. The T able of Cont ent s clearly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (1928.51 Subp art C) makes these minimum sa[...]

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    SL72-SOM-03/08 P/N 00777576C Printed U.S.A[...]