Alamo Industrial A-Boom, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...55 210 372 3551 Email parts alamo industrial com BOOM ARM MOWER This Operator s Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times READ...

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

Page 3: ...wn this video and presented you a DVD Video when you purchased your mower If you or any mower operator have not seen this video Watch the Video Read this Operator s Manual and Complete the Video Guide...

Page 4: ...MA 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 DealerSale...

Page 5: ...ismounting the Tractor 3 8 STARTING THE TRACTOR 3 9 CONNECTING ATTACHING HEADS TO THE BOOM 3 10 Connecting Mower Head Hydraulics 3 10 PRE OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE 3 11 Tractor Pre Operation In...

Page 6: ...Rod Maintenance 4 4 PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS 4 5 SPINDLE SERVICE PROCEDURE 02960553B and 02960553C 4 6 CLEANING 4 7 INSPECTION 4 7 ROLLER BEARING REPLACEMENT 4 9 TIMBER CAT HEAD 4 10 Buzzbar Head 4...

Page 7: ...Safety Section 1 1 2009 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY SECTION...

Page 8: ...d are intended to warn the owner operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible injury faced when operating this equipment Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided WIL...

Page 9: ...fully read and understood the manuals prior to operation SG 4 The op erator an d all sup port pe rsonnel shou ld wear ha rd ha ts sa fety shoes safety glasses and proper hearing protection at all time...

Page 10: ...rk breaks to help prevent these p otentially impaired o perating con di tions Never operate the Implement and Tractor in a fatigued or bored mental state which impairs proper and safe operation SG 32...

Page 11: ...Do not operate the im plement while wearing loose fitting clothing Ent anglement of the clothing with the rotating elements can result in serious injury or even death Stay clear of all rotating eleme...

Page 12: ...the Mower head exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard and can cause serious injury by objects thrown from the Blades or by contact with the Blades SBM 2 Never L eave the...

Page 13: ...g debris Never allow clippings or debris to collect near drivelines gear boxes or hydrualic componts such as valves tanks pumps and motors Pe riodically sh ut down the Tractor an d Mower and clean cli...

Page 14: ...ap proved ro ll over protective sys tem ROPS Always wear seat belts Serious injury or even death could result from falling off the tractor particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pi...

Page 15: ...e Cardboard to check for evidence of oil leaks If you suspect a leak REMOVE the HOSE and have it tested at a Dealer If oil does penetrate the skin have the injury treated immediately by a physician kn...

Page 16: ...less care is taken to insure the safety of the operator bystanders or passersby in the area Do n ot operate this machine with anyone in the immediate area Stop mowing if anyone is within 100 yards of...

Page 17: ...o Not smoke or have an open flame near the Mower and Tractor Do Not drive into burning debris or freshly burnt areas Ensure slip clutches are properly adjusted to prevent excessive slippage and plate...

Page 18: ...ay result in injury SBH 13 Relieve hydraulic pressure prior to doing any maintenance or repair work on the Implement Place the Mower Head on the ground or securely supported on blocks or stands diseng...

Page 19: ...fy or alter this Imple ment any of its components or any Implement function SG 8 Never work under the Implement the framework or any lifted compo nent unless the Implement is securely supported or blo...

Page 20: ...system components for blade carriers blades cutter shafts knives knife hangers rollers drivetrain components and bearings These parts are made and tested to Alamo Industrial s pecifications Non genuin...

Page 21: ...truck or trailer the height or width may exceed legal limits when the boom is in the transport position Con tact with side or overhead structures or power lines can cause property damage or se rious...

Page 22: ...ng on roads or uneven ground Only transport the Tractor and Implement at the speeds which allow you to properly control the equipment Be aware of the operating conditions Do not operate the Tractor wi...

Page 23: ...age to the decals may occur while in shipping use or reconditioning Alamo Industrial cares about the safety of its cus tomers operators and bystanders and will replace the safety decals on this produc...

Page 24: ...On Off 11 02964677 1 INSTRUCT Lock Lift Lever for Transport 12 02965093 1 INSTRUCT Do Not Over speed Engine 13 02966305 1 INSTRUCT Use Universal Hydraulic Oil 14 00757139 2 LOGO ALAMO RJR 5 x 19 15 0...

Page 25: ...Cutting Blades Thrown Objects 2 02965132 1 DANGER Swinging Guard 3 02967827 1 DANGER Multi Hazard 4 00769736 1 WARNING Use Repair Guards 5 02925100 1 IMPORTANT Replacement Parts 6 000678 1 INSTRUCT G...

Page 26: ...02967668 1 DANGER Thrown Objects Safety Shields 4 02967867 1 DANGER Safety Shield 5 00725739 1 WARNING Shield and Guards 6 00758194 1 WARNING Belt Shield 7 02925100 1 IMPORTANT Replacement Parts 8 00...

Page 27: ...NING Use Repair Shields Guards 3 02967668 1 DANGER Cutting Blades Thrown Objects 4 00758194 1 WARNING Pinch Point V Belt Pulley 5 02965141 1 DANGER Boom Flails 6 000108 1 INSTRUC Flail Operating Inst...

Page 28: ...up Inc SAFETY ITEM PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 02972145 1 TIMBER CAT 5 02972146 1 TIMBER CAT 7 1 00757139 1 Decal Alamo Logo 2 02971931 1 Decal Timber Cat 3 00757140 1 Decal Alamo Logo 4 02973496 2 Keep A...

Page 29: ...Alamo Group Inc SAFETY ITEM PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 1 00749117 1 Danger Multi Hazard 2 00756007 1 Danger Use repair Shields Guards 3 02925100 1 Important Replacement Parts 4 999204 1 Logo Ditcher 5 00...

Page 30: ...t 7 00756004 1 DANGER Guard Missing 8 02965262 1 DANGER Leak Hose Burst 9 02967827 1 DANGER Multi hazard Rotary 10 00757139 1 LOGO Alamo Logo 11 02974998 1 LOGO Buzzbar 12 D138 1 DECAL Blade Rotation...

Page 31: ...Instructions 2 02970354 1 INSTRUCT Knife Service 3 02965093 1 ATTENTION Do Not over Speed Engine 4 00725746 1 PELIGRO Spanish Translation 5 02973496 1 DANGER Amputation Hazard Keep Away 6 00756059 1...

Page 32: ...injury or even death to Operator and Others in area P N 02967827 Danger Mu lt Hazard W arning Faili ng to follo w these Safety Messages and Operating Instructions can cau se se rious bo dily injur y o...

Page 33: ...gine speed wh ich will deliver 540 PTO RPM on Tachometer Over spee ding th e eng ine and pump when operating the mower will overheat and rapidly ruin the oil which will decrease the life of the hydrau...

Page 34: ...N 00757140 Peligro Translation If you do not know how to read English ple ase fin d so meone who knows how to read English P N 00725746 WARNING Pinch Points P N 02962764 DANGER Crushing and Pinch Poin...

Page 35: ...r REPLACE Hoses may allow worn Hoses to rupture SUDDENLY and VIOLENTLY with resulting serious BODILY INJ URY from SCALDING or FIRE w ith resulting BURN INJURY or DEATH P N 02965262 INFORMATION Valve I...

Page 36: ...ent Damage to the Boom and or to the Tractor Do Not swing the Boom to the rear of the tractor unless the Boo m has been raised high enough so that the Lift Cylinder will not hit the Tractor Cab Window...

Page 37: ...void all foreign objects such as wire cable metal objects and all othe r foreign material Foreign mater ial can be thrown from the mower and cause serious bodily injury to the operator and passerby Do...

Page 38: ...ial replacement parts P N 02925100 Information that Grease Fitting is present and must apply grease P N 000678 WARNING Cutting while Flail Head is raised of f ground will allow high speed Flail Blades...

Page 39: ...Do not approach mower until all movement has stopped P N 02967668 DANGER Multi Hazard Failure to follow Safety Messages and Op erating Instruction s can cause serious bodily injury or even death to O...

Page 40: ...ubricate and check mower for potential problems prior to operation P N 000108 NAME DECAL P N 02970887 WARNING Keep all safe ty s hielding inst alled repaired an d r eplaced whe n da maged so that mach...

Page 41: ...SAFETY A BOOM 03 09 Safety Section 1 35 2009 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY Multi Hazard Decal Sheet P N 00749117...

Page 42: ...T Insp ect knife to le dger plate clear ance daily Poor c utting performance will result if proper clearance is not maintained Refer to opera tors manual for adjustment 02970354 DANGER KE EP A WAY Sic...

Page 43: ...issing Do Not Operate If you see this decal Do Not Operate the mower until the shield has been replaced P N 00756004 LOGO NAME BUZZBAR P N 02974998 Blade Rotation Clockwise P N D138 WARNING Hearing Pr...

Page 44: ...SAFETY DANGER Keep away rotating blades P N 02975170 WARNING Disconnect the hy draulic solenoid before pr eforming se rvice wo rk on tr actor o r mower P N 02975515 INSTRUCT Do not locate hitch post...

Page 45: ...Safety Section 1 39 2009 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY Red Reflector Keep reflectors clean and visible P N 1458392 Amber Reflector Keep reflectors clean and visible P N 1458393 NAME DECAL P N 02970885 NAME...

Page 46: ...Insp ect knife to le dger plate clear ance daily Poor c utting performance will result if proper clearance is not maintained Refer to opera tors manual for adjustment 02970354 Peligro Translation If...

Page 47: ...e operation and servicing 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...

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Page 93: ...Introduction Section 2 1 2009Alamo Group Inc INTRODUCTION SECTION...

Page 94: ...d 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 wil...

Page 95: ...uty cutting in limited access areas such as highway park rural roadsides overhead growth ditches levees and other such grass and limb control uses in generally hard to reach areas DIRECTION Throughout...

Page 96: ...2 Fill out the Warranty Card in full Be sure to answer all questions including the Serial Number of the imple ment Mail within 30 days of delivery date of this implement NOTE Warranties are honored on...

Page 97: ...Operation Section 3 1 2009 Alamo Group Inc OPERATION SECTION...

Page 98: ...use of the boom and attached head Pictures contained in this section are intended to be used as a visual aid to assist in explaining the operation of a A Boom and are not specific to a A Boom Some pic...

Page 99: ...ative material Only operate this Mower on a properly sized and equipped Tractor Operating this Mower in an application for which it is not designed and or operating the Mower with the wrong size Tract...

Page 100: ...rotective Equipment PPE for the job conditions when attaching operating servicing and repairing the equipment PPE is designed to provide operator protection and includes the following safety wear PERS...

Page 101: ...m falling off the tractor especially during a roll over where the driver could be crushed and killed Only operate the tractor with the ROPS in the raised position and seat belt fastened Tractor model...

Page 102: ...sersby are with in 100 yards SBM 9 3 3 Tractor Lighting and SMV Emblem If the tractor will be operated near or traveled on a public roadway it must be equipped with proper warning lighting and a Slow...

Page 103: ...quired unless the unit is operated in a manner other than what is considered standard operating conditions For additional information on properly ballasting the tractor refer to Alamo Industrial Tract...

Page 104: ...not mount or dismount the Tractor while the tractor is moving Mount the Tractor only when the Tractor and all moving parts are completely stopped SG 12 4 2 Dismounting the Tractor Before dismounting...

Page 105: ...Make sure all guards shields and other safety devices are securely in place The parking brake is on The tractor transmission levers are in park or neutral The boom operating controls are in the neutra...

Page 106: ...m 1 and item 2 3 4 x 5 1 2 into Boom Weldment and Hitch Post Attach nuts 1 item 3 and item 4 3 4 to bolt and tighten securely Note Additional support may be needed at the end of the Boom to aid in ins...

Page 107: ...REMOVE the HOSE and have it tested at a Dealer If oil does penetrate the skin have the injury treated immediately by a physician knowledgeable and skilled in this procedure SG 15 7 PRE OPERATION INSPE...

Page 108: ...ced at once to reduce the possibility of injury or death from thrown objects entanglement or blade contact SBM 18 7 1 Tractor Pre Operation Inspection Service Refer to the tractor operator s manual to...

Page 109: ...good working order SG 21 The operator s manual and safety signs affixed on the unit contain important instructions on the safe and proper use of the equipment Maintain these important safety features...

Page 110: ...dition of each arm section weldment Ensure all pins are in place Ensure all bolts and screws are properly installed Check condition of teflon bushings at boom pivot points Ensure each hydraulic cylind...

Page 111: ...k the fluid level in the Hydraulic Tank on the Tractor and add oil if required As the air has been forced out of the Cylinders and Hoses it goes into the Hydraulic Tank and reduces the volume of oil M...

Page 112: ...deflectors are in position and not damaged Replace worn broken and missing sections immediately Ensure hydraulic lines are properly connected to the hydraulic motor Check for hydraulic leaks along hos...

Page 113: ...ition and are properly torqued Ensure hydraulic lines are properly connected to the hydraulic motor Check for hydraulic leaks along hoses and fittings DO NOT use your hands to check for oil leaks Use...

Page 114: ...il leaks Use a piece of heavy paper or cardboard to check for hydraulic oil leaks OPS B 0027 BUZZBAR HEAD INSPECTION Inspect the saw blades and spindle bolts for looseness and excessive wear Make sure...

Page 115: ...worn broken and missing sections immediately Ensure hydraulic cylinder is installed and retained correctly Ensure the proper size pins are used to retain the cylinder in place and are secured with pin...

Page 116: ...cals are in place and legible The Mounting frame bolts are in place and tight The Boom connection bolts pins are tight There are no cracks in boom The Hydraulic Cylinders pins are tight The Hydraulic...

Page 117: ...V Sign is clean and visible The tires are in good condition with proper pressure The wheel lug bolts are tight The tractor brakes are in good condition The steering linkage is in good condition There...

Page 118: ...has Become bent or deformed from it s original shape or Any cracks are visible or Deep gouges in the blade s surface are persent or Gouges or chipped areas in the cutting edge are larger than 1 2 12 7...

Page 119: ...BOLTS on the Blades IMMEDIATELY if either blade bolts has Visible cracks or If the recessed area on blade bolt is worn off or If Blade Bolt has gouges or chipped areas Failure to replace abnormally w...

Page 120: ...seat with this valve engaged or with the tractor engine running Allow approximately 60 seconds for the blades to come to rest after turning the switch off before dismounting The mower valve comes with...

Page 121: ...es Their use will be explained in the following pages of this manual Read each explanation carefully then practice in a safe level area CLEAR of all people animals and any obstructions As always use e...

Page 122: ...If the handle is continually held in this position the boom will continue to the left side of the tractor Again if the valve handle is released the valve will automatically return to center and the b...

Page 123: ...osition If the handle is pulled as far back as it will go it will be LOCKED in the float position This will allow the boom to move freely up and down and follow the contour of the ground If the mower...

Page 124: ...in that you do not lift the head in such a fashion that you lift the left rear wheel off the ground Install weight as needed to keep at least 1000 lbs on the left rear wheel If the handle is released...

Page 125: ...e is released the valve will automatically return to center and the boom will be LOCKED in position Pushing the handle forward will move the head in the opposite direction Again if the handle is relea...

Page 126: ...PTO at low engine RPM and run the mower for a short period until all air is removed from the hoses Keep all person s well clear of mower since blades can throw objects with great velocity for a consi...

Page 127: ...h the turn only after you determine that the equipment can be operated at a higher speed Use extreme care and reduce your speed when turning sharply to prevent the tractor and implement from turning o...

Page 128: ...CONDITIONS THE BRAKE PEDALS SHOU LD BE LOCKED TOGETHER T O P ROVIDE THE MOST EFFECTIVE BRAKING ACTION Always disengage the tractor differential lock when turning When engaged the differential lock wi...

Page 129: ...mplement handles a turn Determine the safe speed to maintain proper control of the tractor when making turns When turning with the implement the overall working length and width of the unit is increas...

Page 130: ...ked to access areas to be cut make sure there are no persons or other foreign debris behind the tractor When backing operate the tractor at a much reduced ground speed to ensure complete control of th...

Page 131: ...d be taken when operating near loose objects such as gravel rocks wire and other debris Inspect the area before mowing Foreign objects should be removed from the site to prevent machine damage and or...

Page 132: ...erating Operate the mower at its full rated PTO speed to maintain blade speed for a clean cut Refer to the tractor operator s manual or the tractor instrument panel for the engine speed and gear to pr...

Page 133: ...2 Rotary Cutter The Rotary Cutting Head is rated to cut vegetation up to 5 in diameter Objects tend to be thrown out from under the head in the direction of blade rotation and toward the raised edge o...

Page 134: ...to reach areas where a smooth cut is required Cutting height ranges from 3 4 to 4 in vegetation Cutting height is set by adjusting the height of the roller assembly When operating near the ground or w...

Page 135: ...Cutter is rated for material up to 4 in diameter Suggested cutting Speed for the Buzzbar is 1st gear Slow down for thick dense or hard material Always cut with the boom positioned perpinducular to the...

Page 136: ...al and clean up When operating the unit be sure there are no bystanders or animals with in 100 yards of the unit OPS B 0044 Ditcher Head The Ditcher is designed to remove both debris and dirt from dit...

Page 137: ...ugh weeds under water ideal for maintaining ponds creeks and other areas that may be under shallow water When operating the unit be sure there are no bystanders or animals within 100 yards of the unit...

Page 138: ...not engage or disengage the cutterheads at a high RPM unless there is an emergency situation Park the tractor on a level surface place the transmission in park or neutral and apply the parking brake...

Page 139: ...fall crushing themselves or others SG 25 BEFORE leaving the tractor seat always engage the brake and or set the tractor transmission in parking gear disengage the PTO stop the engine remove the key a...

Page 140: ...he boom arm rest Lower the Lift until this V rest on the Boom Rest this may take come re adjustment of the dipper section Place the Master Switch in to the OFF position The boom is now in the transpor...

Page 141: ...or extends beyond your lane of the road OPS B 0014 The SMV Slow Moving Vehicle emblem is universal symbol used to aler t drivers of the presence of equipment traveling on roadways at a slow speed SMV...

Page 142: ...OPS B 0016 When transporting Boom Mower on a truck or trailer the height or width may exceed legal limits when the boom is in the transport position Contact with side or overhead structures or power...

Page 143: ...the front and rear of the tractor utilizing the proper tie down locations as specified by the tractor manufacturer OPS U 0025 Arrange the chains so that when tightened the chains ar e pu lling do wnw...

Page 144: ...OR NOT WORKING Check lines for kinks or pinched place If the motor is bogging down under load recheck the relief valve setting on the cutter valve 2500 P S I HYDRAULIC VALVE Failures in the hydraulic...

Page 145: ...Maintenance Section 4 1 2009 Alamo Group Inc MAINTENANCE SECTION...

Page 146: ...s the frequency of lubrication in hours based on nor mal ope rating con ditions Severe or u nusual cond itions may re quire m ore fr equent lu brication MOWER HEAD The A Boom must be serviced daily to...

Page 147: ...facturer for proper specifications Between filter changes monitor condition of filter by reading pressure gauge mounted on filter on top of the tank If pressure reads 15 psi or greater at 1800 engine...

Page 148: ...hydraulic cylinder rods daily before use It is highly recommended that while the machine is stored or getting very little use that a protectant is applied to the hydraulic cylinder rods to prevent de...

Page 149: ...rade o f bolts an d the proper tor que except when sp ecific tor que valu es ar e assigned in manual text RECOMMENDED TORQUE IN FOOT POUNDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THE MANUAL NOTE These values app...

Page 150: ...n the groove and parallel to the shaft Drive the chisel downward until the inden tation is free of the shaft and threads see Figure 1 6 Using the same chisel straighten the tang on the lockwasher if e...

Page 151: ...flat screwdriver or similar tool 13 Remove the seal and bearing 14 A punch or similar tool can be used to remove the bearing cups from the housing if the cups are not to be re used CLEANING 1 Clean ho...

Page 152: ...hrough the lower bearing and seal Make sure the bearing is seated against the bearing ring 8 Place Locktite on threads of the bearing adjusting nut flange nut 9 Using gloves install the heated upper b...

Page 153: ...of bearing housing 5 Remove b earing from ho using by ro tating Bearing 90 O sideways and lin e up with notches in Bea ring Housing then pull out 6 Install new bearing into housing Bearing must be in...

Page 154: ...elief reversing components to engage Continuous operation in this mode will result in oil overheating and premature failure of components If the unit is improperly adjusted follow the stroke adjustmen...

Page 155: ...trees blades will need to be cleaned every few hours To remove the resin use oven cleaner or lacquer thinner with a Scotch Brite pad or steel wool Apply these product s carefully since many of them w...

Page 156: ...Use a hand wrench or socket to tension the belts Never use power or air equipment to tighten belt This could cause damage to belt sheave shaft and bearings Once the belts begin to tighten small adjus...

Page 157: ...is eq uipped with high performance Micro V belts that run much tighter than regular V belts The belts should be ten sioned to 15 to 20 lbs of force for 5 16 of an inch of deflection If belts begin to...

Page 158: ...BUSHING SHEAVE INSTALLATION Do not use lubricants during installation as this may cause sheave breakage Make sure the bushing and bore of the sheave are free of dirt paint metal chips etc Insert cap...

Page 159: ...ion effect is cancelled out and the machine being driven will be driven at a uniform rate of speed However if the ends are not parallel the uneven rotation effect may be multiplied resulting in a spee...

Page 160: ...ent The shafts are straight within a couple of thousandths of an inch when they are made It is possible that they will become bent in use such as if the shaft is hooked on a stump while the tractor is...

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Page 162: ...r charges exceeding a reasonable 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 transportation cos...

Page 163: ...e to the protected area provided by the ROPS REQUIRED OF THE OPERATOR 1 Securely fasten seat belt if the tractor has a ROPS 2 Where possible avoid operating the tractor near ditches embankments and ho...

Page 164: ...ABOOM SOM 03 09 P N 02924700C Printed U S A...