Alamo 02968915C Benutzerhandbuch
MAINTENANCE
MACHETE BOOM 3/09
Maintenance Section 4-12
©2009 Alamo Group Inc.
MAINTENANCE
START UP PROCEDURE
1.
Read all safety instructions. Decals on the Machete Boom warn you of particular and multiple hazards.
Many decals are attached close to part of the Machete Boom where there is a possible hazard. Read
and make sure you understand the safety messages before you operate the Machete Boom. Keep all
decals clean and readable. Replace lost or damaged decals.
Many decals are attached close to part of the Machete Boom where there is a possible hazard. Read
and make sure you understand the safety messages before you operate the Machete Boom. Keep all
decals clean and readable. Replace lost or damaged decals.
2.
Before operating, read all the safety and operating instructions in the Operators Manual for both the
tractor and mower.
tractor and mower.
3.
When the hydraulic tank has been filled and the mower unit properly assembled, the unit should be
started up. NOTE: Make sure that no materials, tools, or jacks, have been left under the mower head.
Make sure the front and rear of the mower are properly guarded to prevent any foreign objects from
being thrown by the mower. All other workers should be kept a safe distance from the unit before the
mower is started.
started up. NOTE: Make sure that no materials, tools, or jacks, have been left under the mower head.
Make sure the front and rear of the mower are properly guarded to prevent any foreign objects from
being thrown by the mower. All other workers should be kept a safe distance from the unit before the
mower is started.
4.
Start the tractor and idle at a slow engine speed until oil is being pumped.
5.
Engage the Cutter Control Valve at low engine rpm and run the mower slowly for a short period until all
air is removed from the hoses. Keep all persons WELL CLEAR of mower since Blades can THROW
OBJECTS with great velocity for a considerable distance! KEEP CLEAR!
air is removed from the hoses. Keep all persons WELL CLEAR of mower since Blades can THROW
OBJECTS with great velocity for a considerable distance! KEEP CLEAR!
6.
With the area clear of any ground and overhead obstructions, work each cylinder on the boom one at a
time, several times, to expel any air in the Hoses and Cylinders.
time, several times, to expel any air in the Hoses and Cylinders.
7.
Run the Mower Head for 5 minutes. While the tractor is idling, blocked, wearing protective clothing and
eye protection, CAREFULLY check for leaking hydraulic fittings, hoses and ports at this point with a
piece of cardboard, DO NOT USE YOUR HAND! If any are found stop the tractor immediately and
correct any leaky connections.
eye protection, CAREFULLY check for leaking hydraulic fittings, hoses and ports at this point with a
piece of cardboard, DO NOT USE YOUR HAND! If any are found stop the tractor immediately and
correct any leaky connections.
8.
Check 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 oil level. Check
your Tractors Operators Manual for the proper level and type of oil to be used.
forced out of the Cylinders and Hoses, it goes into the Hydraulic Tank and reduces the oil level. Check
your Tractors Operators Manual for the proper level and type of oil to be used.