User ManualTable of ContentsA96B1OPERATOR’S MANUAL1ALAMO INDUSTRIAL®1To the Owner/Operator/Dealer2ROTARY MOWER1Alamo Industrial Division is willing to provide4one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Video4Table of Contents5SAFETY SECTION9General Safety Instructions and Practices10Operator Safety Instructions and Practices11Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices13Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and Practices19Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices19Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices21Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices23Decal Location24ITEM PART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION251. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Translate Safety Material252. 00749117 1 DANGER Multiple Hazard253. 00756004 3 DANGER D/L Shield Missing. Do not operate254. 00756005 3 DANGER Rotating D/L-Entanglement255. 00756007 1 WARNING Use/Repair Shields & Guards256. 00756059 1 DANGER Oil Leak Detection257. 00756485 2 DANGER Cutting Blades/Thrown Objects258. 00756494 1 DANGER Driveline Hazards259. 02925100 1 IMPORTANT Alamo Genuine Parts, Rotary Mower2510. 00773723 1 PELIGRO! Rotating Driveline Translation2511. 03200347 * REFLECTOR SMV Sign2512. 1458392 2 REFLECTOR Red Reflectors2513. 00763977 INSTRUCT Notice to Owner2514. D114** 1 INSTRUCT 1000 RPM25. D103** 1 INSTRUCT 540 RPM2515. D132 1 INSTRUCT Blade Timing2516. D137 1 INSTRUCT CCW Blade Rotation2517. D138 1 INSTRUCT CW Blade Rotation2518. 00763613 1 INSTRUCT Slip Clutch2519. 00757139 2 L. NAME Alamo Type (5 x15)2520. 02960766 2 LOGO Alamo Logo (4 x 5)2521. 00799875 4 NAME A96B2522. nfs 1 SER PLT A96B Serial No. Plate2523. 1458393 1 REFLECTOR Amber Reflector2524. 00776031 1 Canister, Operators Manual2525. 00761678C 1 Operators Manual2526. 10058000 3 Bolt2527. 00024100 6 Flatwasher2528. 02959924 3 Locknut25ITEM PART NO. QTY. LEVEL DESCRIPTION271. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Translate Safety Material272. 00749117 1 DANGER Multiple Hazard273. 00756004 3 DANGER D/L Shield Missing. Do Not Operate.274. 00756005 4 DANGER Rotating D/L - Entanglement275. 00756007 1 WARNING Use/Repair Shields & Guards276. 00756059 1 WARNING Oil Leak Detection277. 00756485 2 DANGER Cutting Blades/Thrown Objects278. 00756494 1 DANGER Driveline Hazards279. 00760657 1 IMPORTANT Alamo Genuine Parts, Rotary Mower2710. 00773723 1 PELIGRO! Rotating Driveline Translation2711. 03200347 * REFLECTOR SMV Sign2712. 1458392 2 REFLECTOR Red Reflectors2713. 00763977 1 INSTRUCT Notice to Owner2714. D102 1 INSTRUCT Draw bar-to-PTO Adjustment2715. D114** 1 INSTRUCT 1000 RPM27. D103** 1 INSTRUCT 540 RPM2716. D132 1 INSTRUCT Blade Timing2717. D137 1 INSTRUCT CCW Blade Rotation2718. D138 1 INSTRUCT CW Blade Rotation2719. 00763613 1 INSTRUCT Slip Clutch2720. 00757139 2 L. NAME Alamo Type (5 x 15)2721. 02960766 2 LOGO Alamo Logo (4 x 5)2722. 00769875 4 NAME A96B2723. nfs 1 SER PLT A96B Serial No. Plate2724. 1458393 1 REFLECTOR Amber Reflector2725. 00776031 1 Canister, Operators Manual2726. 00761678C 1 Operators Manual2727. 10058000 3 Bolt2728. 00024100 6 Flatwasher2729. 02959924 3 Locknut27Decal Description28Federal Laws and Regulations35Attention Owner/Operator84INTRODUCTION SECTION81DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS86A-FRAME ASSEMBLY-LIFT TYPE861. Insert bushing (5) into lower end of each A-Frame half (1 & 2). Position each A-Frame half so the large hole in the top is to...862. Install bushing (8) between A-Frame halves (1 & 2) through lower front hole and retain with bolt (12) and locknut (13).863. Install bushing (8) between A-Frame halves (1 & 2) at upper rear hole location. Install bushings (6) through Braces (3) and i...864. Attach Braces (3) to Braces (4) with bushings (6), flatwashers (14), bolt 3/4” x 2-1/2” (16), and locknut (13). Retain the re...865. Install rear braces (4) to the rear lugs on the Main Frame with bolts 3/4” x 2" (10), flatwashers (14), bushings (6) and locknuts (13).86A-FRAME ASSEMBLY - LIFT TYPE (CONT’D)871. 1 A-Frame - RH872. 1 A-Frame - LH873. 2 Brace874. 2 Brace - Support875. 2 Bushing 1-1/8OD x 9/16Lg876. 6 Bushing 1OD x 7/16Lg877. 1 Bushing 1OD x 2-1/16Lg878. 2 Bushing 1-1/4OD x 2-1/8Lg879. 1 Bolt8710. 4 Bolt8711. 1 Bolt8712. 1 Bolt8713. 9 Nut8714. 8 Washer8715. 1 Bushing 1-1/4OD x 1 1/16Lg8716. 1 Bolt8717. 1 Bolt8718. 1 Pin8719. 2 Pin - CATII8720. 1 Clip8721. 4 Clip8722. 1 Bolt8723. 2 Spacer8724. 3 Bolt87TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY - LIFT TYPE881. Attach Beam Support Weldments (2) to the Main Frame Assembly with 1/2” x 1-1/2” Bolts (6) & Locknuts(7). (Figure Asm-R-0135)882. Slide the Beam Weldment (1) through Bracket (3) and attach to the Mower Lugs with 5/8” x 4" Bolt(4) and Locknut(5).883. Remove Cotter Pin (8) and Washer (9) from Fork Pivot Shaft. Insert shaft into tube on end of Beam (1). Reinstall Washer (9) and Cotter Pin (8).884. Install 1/2” x 1-3/4” Bolts (6) through Beam Support Weldment (2) and Bracket (3). (Install through pair of holes which will give approximate desired cutting height). Install Locknut (7).88The Components of these machines are quite heavy. Block all components up securely before working under or putting extremities under such parts.89TONGUE - PULL TYPE89AXLE ASSEMBLY - PULL TYPE89AXLE ASSEMBLY (Semi-Mount & Hydraulic Offset) (Figure ASM-R-0138)89CONTROL RODS - PULL TYPE90MOWER SUPPORT ROD (OFFSET PULL MODEL ONLY)91HYDRAULIC OR MANUAL LIFT - PULL & OFFSET TYPE92HYDRAULIC OFFSET SEMI-MOUNT92WHEELS - PULL TYPE93DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT931. Attach the slip clutch end of the driveline to the gearbox input shaft securely. Make certain that the slip clutch is fully o...93SHIELD ASSEMBLY94JACKSHAFT BEARING SUPPORT ASSEMBLY94CHECK CHAINS (EXTRA EQUIPMENT) FOR LIFT-MODELS95DRIVELINE CLAMP CONE YOKE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS95FRONT AND REAR DEFLECTORS (Standard Equipment) and CHAIN GUARDS (Optional Equipment at additional cost)961. Attach the front rubber deflectors (1) to the Mower with bracket Straps (2), 1/2” x 1-1/4” Bolts (3), Flatwashers (4) and Locknuts (5).96Rear Deflector962. Attach the rear rubber Deflectors (1) to the Mower with bracket Straps (2) using 1/2” x 1-1/4” Bolts (5), Flatwashers (4) and Locknuts (3). (Figure ASM-R-0151)96CHAIN GUARD (EXTRA EQUIPMENT)97Front Chain Guards971. Attach the right and left Chain Guard (1) to the mower with 1/2” x 1-1/4” Bolts (2), Flatwashers (3), and Locknuts (4). Fasten chain links (5) to guard by inserting rod (6) through each link and bending over the ends. (Figure ASM-R-0152)97Rear Chain Guards971. Attach the Right Chain Guard Mounting Plate (1) & the Left Chain Guard Mounting Plate (2) to the mower with 1/2” x 1-1/2” Bol...97JACKSHAFT BEARING SUPPORT ASSEMBLY98CV JACKSHAFT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY98ASSEMBLY SECTION85OPERATION SECTION99OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS1001. Standard Equipment and Specifications101A96B1012. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS102Tractor Requirements and Capabilities1032.1 ROPS and SEAT BELT1032.2 Tractor Safety Devices1042.3 Tractor Horsepower1042.4 3-Point Hitch1042.5 Drawbar-Pull Type Mower1052.6 Front End Weight1052.7 Power Take Off (PTO)1063. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR1063.1 Boarding the Tractor1073.2 Dismounting the Tractor1074. STARTING THE TRACTOR1085. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR1085.1 Connecting the Mower-Lift Type and Semi-Mount Type1091. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft. Change shafts if needed.1092. Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when raising and lowering the mower.1093. Board the tractor and start the engine. Position the tractor to the mower with the 3-point lift arms positioned between the r...1094. Turn off the tractor engine, set the parking brake, place the tractor in park, and dismount.1095. One lift arm at a time, align arm end hole between the set of holes of A-frame lift lugs. Insert hitch pin through the lug an...1096. Lift Mowers-Extend or retract the 3-point top link to align its end hole with the holes of the mower’s top link. Insert the t...1097. Adjust any lower link check chains, guide blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the mower from swaying side to side and possible contact with tractor rear tires.1095.2 Connecting the Mower-Pull Type1101. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft and the drawbar is extended 14” from the PTO shaft end for a 540 RPM mower and 16” for a 1000 RPM unit.1102. Block the mower wheels in place and use the attached parking jack to raise or lower the tongue clevis to the height of the tr...1103. Board the tractor and start the engine. Back the tractor to the mower aligning the drawbar hitch hole with the mower hitch clevis. Turn off the tractor engine, set the parking brake, place the tractor in park, and dismount.1104. To attach the mower, place two 1” flat washers (1) positioned under top lip of tongue clevis and to the top of drawbar. Add a...1105. Securely attach mower safety chain to tractor drawbar or drawbar support frame.1106. Lower the jack until the tongue is completely supported by the drawbar. Remove jack from the tongue and place on storage bracket of mower main frame.1107. If using a hydraulic cylinder, connect hydraulic hose ends into tractor hydraulic ports.1108. If the mower has been attached to a 3-point hitch drawbar, adjust any tractor equipped lower link check chains, guide blocks,...1105.3 Safety Chains1106. SETTING THE MOWER1116.1 Setting Mower Height- Lift Type1111. Park the tractor and mower on level ground.1112. Using the 3-point hitch control lever, position the front of the mower with its side skids 1” less off the ground than desire...1113. Shut down the tractor and remove the key.1114. Level the mower deck front to rear by extending or retracting the 3-point top link.1115. Level the mower side to side by manipulating one lower lift arm length. On most tractors, at least one of the lift arms is designed to allow for manipulation of its length. Shortening or extending will allow for deck leveling from side to side.1116. Securely block up the mower at this height.1117. Remove the bolts securing the tailwheel beam support brackets and allow the tailwheel(s) to rest at ground level. Align beam ...1118. Extend the tractor’s top 3-point link so that when lifting the mower, the front of the deck will raise 2 to 2º” before the tail wheel(s) leaves the ground. This will allow the mower to follow the contour of uneven terrain.1126.2 Setting Mowing Height-Pull Type1121. Park the tractor and mower on level ground.1122. Using the tailwheel racket jack or hydraulic cylinder, position the mower so the skid shoes are 1” less off the ground than t...1123. Adjust the mower leveling rod so that the front of the mower is approximately 3/4” lower that the rear.1124. If the mower is attached to a 3-point hitch drawbar, adjust any tractor equipped lower link check chains, guide blocks, or sw...1126.3 Setting Deck Pitch1137. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT1138. Driveline Length Check1148.1 Constant Velocity (CV) Driveline1169. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE1179.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service1189.2 Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service1189.3 Cutting Component Inspection12110. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT12210.1 Starting the Tractor12310.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting12410.3 Raising the Mower12410.4 Driving the Tractor and Mower12510.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines12511. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT12711.1 Foreign Debris Hazards12811.2 Bystanders/Passersby Precautions12811.3 Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)12911.4 PTO RPM and Ground Speed13011.5 Operating the Mower13011.6 Shutting Down the Implement13312. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR13313. MOWER STORAGE13514. TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT13514.1 Transporting on Public Roadways13614.2 Hauling the Tractor and Implement138Problem Possible Cause Remedy139Drivelines not phased. Replace Driveline.139Blade broken. Replace Blades in sets.139Blade Carrier bent. Repair or replace Carrier.139Blade Hub not properly Remove Hub, check for wear139seated on Shaft. and replace or seat properly.139New Blade matched with Replace Blades in sets.139worn Blade.139Blade rotation incorrect. Use correct Blade for Carrier.139Using Straight Blades. Use Fan Blades in grass.139Carrier RPM too low. Increase PTO speed.139Mower not level. Adjust machine level (in very139heavy weeds, 1/2” to 1" low in front).139Tractor tires mashing down grass. Increase tire spread to 90”139Ground speed too fast. Reduce ground speed.139Blades locked back. Free blades.139Blades riding up due to blade bolt Replace blade bolts.139wear.139Blades bent up. Replace Blades.139Blades too soft. Replace Blades; with hardened,139high-quality, Alamo Blades from the139manufacturer.139Blade Bolts Working Loose Bolts not tightened. Tighten Bolts to 300 ft./lbs.140Bolt hole elongated or oversized. Replace Blade Carrier.140Locknut worn out. Replace Locknut.140Rough gears. Run in or change Gears.140Worn Bearing. Replace Bearing.140Bent Shaft. Replace Oil Seal and Shaft.140Oil Seal Race rough. Replace Shaft or repair Race.140Oil Seal installed wrong. Replace Seal.140Oil Seal not sealing in the housing. Replace Seal or use a sealant on O.D.140of Seal.140Oil level too high. Drain oil to proper level.140Gasket damaged. Replace Gasket.140Bolts loose. Tighten Bolts.140No Oil Seal Install Oil Seal140Oil too light. Use EP140.140Bearings loose. Adjust Bearings.140Vent Plug stopped up. Open Vent Plug.140No oil seal. Install oil seal.140Oil too light. Use EP140.140Oil level too high. Drain oil to proper level.140Gasket damaged. Replace gasket.140Bolts loose. Tighten bolts.140open.140Tongue bending or binding Improper Drawbar. Add attaching Plate to all 3-Point141in turns. draw bars.141(Right Hand threads)141Worn Blade Bolt. Replace Bolt.141Blade Carrier bent. Straighten or replace Blade Carrier.141Blades on upside down. Turn Blades right side up and tighten.141ground speed.141Slow down or raise Mower.141SHAFT OR TUBE TWISTED Over-loaded. Replace part and then slow down or142or raise Mower. Use protective device.142Springs weak. Replace Springs.142Improper adjustment. Re-adjust Slip Clutch142Too much power for Reduce ground speed and142Slip Clutch. material intake.142Friction Facings worn. Replace Facings.142Oil on Facings. Replace Facings.142Friction Facings glazed. Clean with emery cloth.142approximately 5/8”.142Oil level too high. Lower oil level to Plug.142MAINTENANCE SECTION143Lubrication1441. U-Joint 8 hours1442. Gearbox Check Daily1443. Tail wheel Pivot 10 Hours1444. Wheel Hubs 10 Hours1445. Telescoping 8 hours1446. Gearbox Coupler Weekly144GEARBOX145TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY145DRIVELINE LUBRICATION146DRIVELINE SHIELD REMOVAL146MAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD1471. To remove the outer CV cone, remove the locking screws from shield cone. Remove cone over yoke. Remove bearing ring and remov...1471. To assemble outer CV driveline, grease yoke groove and inner profile tube. Attach bearing ring on groove with recesses facing...147DRIVELINE CLAMP CONE YOKE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS148BLADE SERVICING148BLADE SHARPENING149BLADE REMOVAL149BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL149BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION150BLADE TIMING AND ROTATION (FIGURE Mnt-R-0102)150BLADE TIMING PROCEDURE1511. Raise the mower to minimum height to allow sufficient clearance between the mower deck and ground to visually inspect blade carriers.1512. Completely shut down the tractor and secure the tractor in position by placing the tractor in park and setting the parking brake. Securely block the mower at this height.1513. On a side gearbox, remove connecting driveline coupler.1514. Manually rotate carriers until blades are positioned at near 90 degree angle from one another. See Fig. Mnt-R-01021515. Replace connecting driveline and coupler.1516. Manually spin carriers a complete rotation to ensure blades do not collide with one another.151SLIP CLUTCH151SEASONAL CLUTCH MAINTENANCE1521. Loosen nuts (Figure Mnt-R-090) on springs until the springs can freely rotate, yet remain secure on bolts.1522. Attach cutter to tractor and start the tractor. Set the engine speed at 1200 RPM.1523. Mark outer plates as shown in Figure Mnt-R-090.1524. Engage the PTO (approximately one second) and then quickly disengage it. The friction lining plates should break loose (check the mark).1525. Turn tractor off and tighten the nuts on the springs to their original position of 1-9/16” compressed spring length.152MOWER STORAGE1531. Thoroughly clean the cutter.1532. Lubricate the cutter as covered in Maintenance Section.1533. Tighten all bolts and pins to the recommended torque.1534. Check the cutter for worn or damaged parts. Make replacements immediately.1535. Store the cutter in a clean, dry place with the cutter housing resting on blocks.1536. Use spray touch-up enamel where necessary to prevent rust and maintain the appearance of the cutter.153TORQUE CHART153TOOLS NEEDED FOR DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF T GEARBOX1541. Caulking Gun w/ #5900 Locktite1542. Impact Wrench1543. Ball Pin Hammer1544. Torque Wrench1545. Retaining Ring Pliers1546. 3/16" Punch1547. 10 mm & 14 mm Socket1548. Locktite #2701541. 2 Seal1552. 2 Cap-Side1553. 1 Gear-14 Tooth1554. 1 Spacer1555. 2 Pipe Plug1556. 1 Shaft1557. 1 Housing1558. 4 Bearing1559. 24 Lock washer15510. 24 Bolt15511. AR Gaskets (includes 0.40, 0.25, 0.30)15512. 1 Cap-Hub Input15513. 1 Adjusting Nut15514. 1 Cotter Pin15515. 1 Seal15516. 1 Shaft15517. 1 Gear-17 Tooth15518. 1 Pipe Plug Vented (not illustrated)155Disassembly and Assembly Procedures for T-BOX156Assembly Procedure for T - BOX1571. 2 Seal1582. 2 Cap-Side1583. 1 Gear-14 Tooth1584. 1 Spacer1585. 2 Pipe Plug1586. 1 Shaft1587. 1 Housing1588. 4 Bearing1589. 24 Lock washer15810. 24 Bolt15811. AR Gaskets15812. 1 Cap-Hub Input15813. 1 Adjusting Nut15814. 1 Cotter Pin15815. 1 Seal15816. 1 Shaft15817. 1 Gear - 17 Tooth15818. 1 Pipe Plug Vented1581. Bearing Driver1592. Gasket Sealant1593. Impact Wrench1594. Chisel 3/16” Wide Blade1595. Sledge Hammer1596. Ball Pin Hammer1597. Socket Wrench1598. Screw Driver1599. Punch - Long drift15910. 14mm Socket15911. 17mm Socket15912. Pry Bar15913. Locktite #270159Disassembly Instructions for Outer Gearbox160ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR GEARBOX163Gear Backlash Adjustment167Keep children away from danger all day, every day...169Equip tractors with rollover protection (ROPS) and keep all machinery guards in place...169Please work, drive, play and live each day with care and concern for your safety and that of your family and fellow citizens.169TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER169ALAMO-INDUSTRIAL168LIMITED WARRANTY1681. LIMITED WARRANTIES1681.01. Alamo Industrial warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser1681.02. Manufacturer will replace for the Purchaser any part or parts found, upon examination at one of its factories, to be defective under normal use and service due to defects in material or workmanship.1681.03. This limited warranty does not apply to any part of the goods which has been subjected to improper or abnormal use, neglig...1681.04. Except as provided herein, no employee, agent, Dealer, or other person is authorized to give any warranties of any nature on behalf of Manufacturer.1682. REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES.1682.01. This limited warranty is not effective unless the Purchaser returns the Registration and Warranty Form to Manufacturer within 30 days of purchase.1682.02. Purchaser claims must be made in writing to the Authorized Dealer (“Dealer”) from whom Purchaser purchased the goods or an approved Authorized Dealer (“Dealer”) within 30 days after Purchaser learns of the facts on which the claim is based.1682.03. Purchaser is responsible for returning the goods in question to the Dealer.1682.04. If after examining the goods and/or parts in question, Manufacturer finds them to be defective under normal use and service due to defects in material or workmanship, Manufacturer will:168(a) Repair or replace the defective goods or part(s) or168(b) Reimburse Purchaser for the cost of the part(s) and reasonable labor charges (as determined by Manufacturer) if Purchaser paid for the repair and/or replacement prior to the final determination of applicability of the warranty by Manufacturer.1682.05. Purchaser is responsible for any labor charges exceeding a reasonable amount as determined by Manufacturer and for returni...1683. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.1683.01. MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS (EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN) AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.1683.02. MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE DESIGN, CAPABILITY, CAPACITY, OR SUITABILITY FOR USE OF THE GOODS.1683.03. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, MANUFACTURER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTI...1683.04. NO ACTION ARISING OUT OF ANY CLAIMED BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR TRANSACTIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY MAY BE BROUGHT MORE THAN TWO (2) YEARS AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS OCCURRED.1684. MISCELLANEOUS.1684.01. Proper Venue for any lawsuits arising from or related to this limited warranty shall be only in Guadalupe County, Texas.1684.02. Manufacturer may waive compliance with any of the terms of this limited warranty, but no waiver of any terms shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other term.1684.03. If any provision of this limited warranty shall violate any applicable law and is held to be unenforceable, then the invalidity of such provision shall not invalidate any other provisions herein.1684.04. Applicable law may provide rights and benefits to purchaser in addition to those provided herein.168ALAMO INDUSTRIAL168An Alamo Group Company168Post Office Drawer 549168Seguin, Texas 78156168Size: 52 MBPages: 170Language: EnglishOpen manual
