Alamo GR72 User Manual

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OPERATION
GR60/72   02/07
Operation Section 4-19
© 2007 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERA
T
ION
Inspect blades and blade bolts for looseness 
and excessive wear.  Make sure the mower is 
securely blocked up before crawling beneath.  
Replace damaged, worn and missing blades as 
complete sets to maintain rotary balance during 
operation.    
Ensure carrier hub nut is tightened with the    
cotter pin inserted and spread.  OPS-R-0041
Replace bent or broken blades with new blades.  NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN,
WELD, OR WELD HARDFACING ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR
OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE  WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY
FROM THROWN BLADES. 
  (SGM-10)
9.3 Cutting Component Inspection
Inspect blade pan and blade assembly  for the following:
OPS-U-0031