User ManualTable of ContentsINTERSTATER1OPERATOR’S MANUAL1ALAMO INDUSTRIAL®1To the Owner/Operator/Dealer2FLAIL MOWER1Table of Contents3Alamo Industrial Division is willing to provide8one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Video8General Safety Instructions and Practices10Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices21Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices23Decal Location241. 002369 4 DANGER Multiple-Hazard252. 002425 3 DANGER Front Guard253. 00753840 2 DANGER Folding Wing/Wings Raised254. 00756004 2 DANGER D/L Shield Missing255. 00756005 2 DANGER Rotating D/L, Entanglement256. 00756007 3 WARNING Use/Repair Shields/Guards257. 00756059 3 DANGER Oil Penetration, Leaks258. 00756485 3 DANGER Cutting Blades, Thrown Objects259. 00756494 1 DANGER Driveline Hazards2510. 00758194 3 WARNING Belt/Pulley Pinch Point2511. 02962765 2 DANGER Crushing From Folding Hazard2512. 03200285 2 CAUTION Slipping on Step Hazard2513. 03200328 1 DANGER Transport with Lever in Detent2514. 02971123 1 WARNING Pressurized Tank2515. 03200347 * REFLECTR SMV Reflector2516. 1458392 4 REFLECTR Red Reflector Decal2517. 1458393 4 REFLECTR Yellow Reflector Decal2518. 02966305 1 INSTRUC Hyd Oil and Type2519. 03200432 3 INSTRUC Genuine Alamo Flail Parts2520. 002023 3 INSTRUC Cutting Height Adjustment2521. 001412 1 INSTRUC Valve Lever Operating Plate2522. 000108 3 INSTRUC Flail Operation2523. 000678 2 INSTRUC Grease Fitting Inside2524. 001829 2 INSTRUC Wing Lube Chart2525. 001830 1 INSTRUC Rear Unit Lube Chart2526. 02962748 2 INSTRUC On/Off Switch2527. 02965093 1 INSTRUC Do Not Over speed Engine2528. 00763977 1 INSTRUC Notice to Owner2529. 001650 1 LOGO Alamo (Mott Flail)2530. 001651 4 LOGO Alamo (Mott Flail)2531. 02960766 3 LOGO Alamo2532. 001660 2 NAME Interstater2533. nfs 1 or 2 SER PLT Wing Serial Plate2534. nfs 1 SER PLT Rear Mower Serial Plate2535. 00776031 1 Canister (Operator’s Manual)2536. 803213C 1 Interstater Operators Manual2537. 10058000 4 Bolt2538. 00017000 4 Lock washer2539. 0024100 4 Flatwasher25SAFETY SECTION9Decal Description26Federal Laws and Regulations35INTRODUCTION SECTION81GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS861. The hydraulic system must be kept “SURGICALLY CLEAN” to ensure proper operation and long life of the pumps, motors, and valves. All components have protective caps over openings connected to internal spaces to prevent contamination. It is impo...862. After the drive belts are installed, DO NOT start the tractor unless the hydraulic system is filled with hydraulic oil. Running without oil will damage the pumps.863. Check the oil level in the reservoir before start-up.864. Care should be taken when filling the reservoir to prevent contamination of the hydraulic system. Always use new hydraulic fluid when filling the system. USE ONLY TRACTOR HYDRAULIC OIL IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.Reference to the left or right side of...86PRELIMINARY TRACTOR PREPARATION87SPECIAL TOOLS87DRIVE COUPLING ATTACHMENT88HYDRAULIC TANK, SUPPORTS AND MAINFRAME ATTACHMENT881. Attach the left hydraulic tank support and step weldment to the tractor with (4) bolts provided in your Mount Kit. Refer to your particular Tractor Installation Drawing for part numbers and quantities. ASM-FL-0003882. Attach the right hydraulic tank support to the tractor with (4) bolts provided in your Mount Kit. Refer to your particular Tractor Installation Drawing for part numbers and quantities. ASM-FL-0004883. To make assembly easier, the hard plumbing assembly should be installed on the Mainframe before the Mainframe is installed. Use (2) 1/2” x 1-1/2” bolts, (2) 1/2" Flatwashers, and (2) 1/2" Locknuts. Metal tubing on assembly will need to be loos...884. Position the mainframe under the tractor. Lift the front of the frame and install the top two 5/8” x 2" bolts. Install a 5/8" flatwasher and a 5/8" locknut on the bolts and tighten enough to hold the frame in place. ASM-FL-0005885. Lift the rear of the frame and secure with (4) 1/2" x 1 1/2" & (2) 5/8" x 1/3/4" bolts. Install the remaining front hardware. ASM-FL-000689MOUNTING AND PUMP ASSEMBLY891. Before mounting tank, attach pipe manifold for return lines to the return filter assembly.892. Raise bumper with a forklift or hoist and lower onto hydraulic tank supports. Attach the bumper to the tank supports with (4) 1/2” x 2" bolts and (4) 1/2" locknuts. ASM-FL-0007893. Now tighten all hardware for mainframe, tank support, tank, and bumper.89LIFT CYLINDER FRAME ATTACHMENT89Raise the left lift frame with the hydraulic jack and align frame with ears on main frame. ASM-FL-0009. Insert the upper pivot pins with the lift frame ears on the outside of the mainframe ears. Secure the pins with the (2) 3/ 8"x3/4" NF bolts and (2...90MOUNTING WING MOWERS90ELECTRICAL WIRING INSTALLATION92Using the wire identified as “Ignition-Start” leading from ignition switch to starter solenoid, cut wire approximately 3” from ignition switch. Using the internal and external bullet connectors provided, install the “Line-connector” (intern...93ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT93CONTROL VALVE95HYDRAULICS961. Attach the two Pump Case Drain hoses p/n 001788 (Item 1 and 2) from the Hydraulic Pump to the Hydraulic Tank. ASM-FL-0029972. Attach the two Suction hoses p/n 001783 (Items 3 and 4) from the Hydraulic Pump to the vertical suction tubes on the hydraulic tank. ASM-FL-0029 Fit hoses and cut to length so that there is no kink after they are installed.973. Attach the left wing pressure hose (Item 1) to the first Hydraulic Pump. ASM-FL-0030974. Attach the right wing pressure hose (Item 2) to the second Hydraulic Pump. ASM-0030975. Slide the Protective Sleeving (Item 3) over these hoses. ASM-FL-0030 & 003197Slide the left wing pressure hose (Item 1) through the protective sleeving (Item 2) and attach to the left wing hydraulic motor. ASM-FL-0034 & 003599Attach the return hose to the return filter on the hydraulic tank. ASM-FL-0038 Attach the other end of the return hose to the 3-way fitting on the hard plumbing. ASM-FL-0039100Attach suction hose (Item 1) ASM-FL-0041 from auxiliary pump to hydraulic tank.101CONTROL CABLE CONNECTION TO CONTROL STICK ASSEMBLIES103INITIAL START-UP PROCEDURE1041. Check all nuts and hex head capscrews to ensure all are tight and all lock washers are fully compressed (flattened).1042. Check all hoses and hydraulic connections. Make certain they are secure.1043. Inspect all moving parts and be sure that no wires or hoses will be caught or pinched when the tractor or the INTERSTATER is in operation. Tie down loose wires and hoses.1044. Thoroughly grease the INTERSTATER and install a lubricap on each grease fitting. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Section.1045. Jack front of tractor up enough to allow axle to pivot through its full range. While turning wheels through their limits, right and left, swing them up and down. Look for interference between tires and any part of the INTERSTATER. If interference ...1046. To fill the INTERSTATER reservoir with new, clean hydraulic oil, follow the steps below. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Section for specifications.104FINAL CHECK105INSTALLATION OF REAR MOWER106ASSEMBLY SECTION85ALAMO INDUSTRIAL INTERSTATER112OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS1121. Standard Equipment and Specifications1132. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS1143. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS115Tractor Requirements and Capabilities1153.1 ROPS and Seat Belt1153.2 Tractor Safety Devices1153.3 Tractor Horsepower1154. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR1164.1 Boarding the Tractor1164.2 Dismounting the Tractor1175. STARTING THE TRACTOR1186. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR1186.1 Connecting the Mower A-Frame to the Tractor1191. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft. Change shafts if needed.1192. Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when raising and lowering the mower.1193. Board the tractor and start the engine. Position the tractor to the mower with the 3-point lift arms positioned between the respective set of mower A-frame lift lugs. Note: Set the 3-point lift control to “Position Control” so that the lift ar...1194. Turn off the tractor engine and dismount.1195. One lift arm at a time, align arm end hole between the set of A-frame lift lugs. Insert hitch pin through the lug and arm holes and insert retaining pin into hitch pin.1196. Walk around to opposite side and repeat procedure for remaining lift arm and hitch pin.1197. Extend or retract 3-point top link to align its end hole with the holes of the mower’s top link. Insert the top link hitch pin and insert retaining pin into hitch pin.1198. 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.1196.2 Safety Tow Chain1197. SETTING THE MOWER1207.1 Roller Height Adjustment1211. The mower’s cutting height is set by positioning the roller assembly for each mower section. Each section must be set at the same height to ensure an even cut across the entire width of the mower.1212. Place the tractor and mower on a level surface and completely lower the mower to the ground.1213. Shut down the tractor, place the transmission in park, and set the parking brake before dismounting.1214. One section at a time, place lifting device (scissors jack or hydraulic jack) under center of cutter housing.1215. Remove hex nuts, washers and carriage bolts from bracket at each end of roller. Make certain that roller bracket is free to move once the fasteners are removed. A stuck roller could drop unexpectedly and cause injury.1216. Use lifting device to reposition cutter housing to desired cutting height. Align bracket holes with cutter housing, then reinstall hardware.1217. Lower cutter housing to the ground and remove lifting device.1218. Set cutting height according to procedures above for remaining two cutter sections. Make sure that all three rollers are set at the same height to ensure a even cut across the entire width of the mower.1217.2 Leveling Deck1228. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT1228.1 Driveline Length Check1229. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE1249.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service1259.2 Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service1269.3 Cutting Component Inspection1299.4 Blade Bolt Inspection13010. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT13310.1 Starting the Tractor13410.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting13410.3 Operating the Mower Wings13510.4 Driving the Tractor and Implements13710.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines13811. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT13911.1 Foreign Debris Hazards14011.2 Bystanders/Passersby Precautions14011.3 Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)14111.4 PTO RPM and Ground Speed14211.5 Operating the Mower14211.6 Shutting Down the Implement14412. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR144MOWER STORAGE14613. TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT14713.1 Transporting on Public Roadways14813.2 Hauling the Tractor and Implement15014. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE152Problem Possible Cause Remedy152Check for missing knives on Replace missing knives152cutter shaft.152Check to see if knives are Free knives so they swing.152free swinging.152Blade broken or bent. Replace blades.152Cuttershaft bent. Replace cuttershaft.152Drivelines not phased correctly. Replace driveline.152Implement & Tractor yokes must152be in line.152Improper type lubricant. Replace with proper lubricant.152Excessive trash build-up Remove trash.152around gearbox.152Bearing or gears set up Consult your Dealer.152improperly.152Worn Bearing. Replace bearing.152Noise Damaged Belt Shield Straighten or replace Shields.152(Rubbing on pulleys or belt).152Worn Bearing or Gear. Replace Bearing or Gear.152Bent shaft. Replace oil seal and shaft.152Shaft rough in oil seal area. Replace or repair shaft.152Oil seal installed wrong. Replace seal.152Oil seal not sealing in the housing. Replace seal or use a sealant on152OD of Seal.152Oil level too high. Drain oil to proper level.152Sand hole is casting. Replace castings or gearbox.152Gasket damaged. Replace gasket.152Bolts loose. Tighten bolts.152plates warped. section of manuals.152Too much power for clutch. Reduce ground speed and material152intake.152Oil on facings. Replace facings.152Friction facings glazed. Clean with emery cloth.152Cutting in rocky conditions. Increase cutting height.153Soft “will fit” knives. Use genuine Alamo Industrial knives.153Quick coupler not completely Complete connection.153connected.153Piston “O” Ring worn. Replace piston “O” Ring.153Cylinder wall scored or pitted. Replace cylinder.153Wrong piston ring on piston. Use correct piston ring.153Blades dull. Check blades for sharpness.153Grass too wet. Wait for grass to dry.153Grass too long. Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.153Travel speed too fast. Use a lower tractor gear.153PTO RPM too low. Mow at engine RPM to match 540153PTO RPM.153Rough, uneven ground. Use a slower speed.153Lower rollers.153Turning Tractor too fast. Slow down when turning.153Mower deck not level. Level the mowing deck.153Blades dull or unbalanced. Sharpen or balance blades.153Deck underside plugged. Clean underside of deck.153Grass too high. Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.153Housing plugged. Clean underside of deck.153Spring broke & belt off idler. Replace spring or adjust belt.153Housing plugged. Clean underside of housing.153Debris around pulleys. Remove deck belt shield and clean153out debris.153Grass too high. Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.153OPERATION SECTION111MAINTENANCE SECTION155DAILY CHECKS156ADJUSTING TENSION OF DRIVEBELTS1581. Remove Pump Cover.1582. Loosen Pump Mount Plate bolt item 1 and 2. Mnt-FL-00101583. Loosen Belt Tension Bracket bolt item 3. Mnt- FL-00101584. Move pump unit outwards to increase tension on the belt. Belts should have no more than 1/4 inch play at midpoint between drive pulley and pump pulley. Tighten mounting bolts.1585. Replace Pump Cover.158CHANGING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FILTER158CUTTER UNIT160GENERAL MAINTENANCE160REPLACING CUTTER UNIT DRIVEBELTS1611. Place unit on ground or support securely.1612. Remove belt guard.1613. Remove idler arm spring.1614. Remove motor mounting bracket front bolt and loosen rear bolt.1615. Pivot motor-mounting bracket assembly. Remove old belts and install new ones.1616. Reinstall front mounting bolt then secure motor mounting bracket to unit.1617. Reinstall idler arm spring and belt guard.161ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT1611. Lower cutter unit to ground and place control valve levers in "FLOAT" position.1612. Place lifting device (scissors jack, hydraulic jack) under center of cutter housing.1613. Remove hex nuts, washers and carriage bolts from bracket at each end of roller. Make certain that roller bracket is free to move once the fasteners are removed. A stuck roller could drop suddenly and cause an injury.1614. Use lifting device to reposition cutter housing to desired cutting height. Align bracket holes with cutterhousing holes, then reinstall fasteners. Refer to cutting height decal on mower or Safety Section.1615. Lower cutter unit to ground; then remove lifting device.161ROLLER BEARING REPLACEMENT1621. Remove roller and both bearing and bracket assemblies from mower. Lift the mower only high enough to remove the roller assembly. If installing a roller with pre assembled bearing and bracket assemblies, remove the old roller, proceed to step 11.1622. Slide bearing and bracket assemblies off each end of roller. If replacing with new bearing and bracket assemblies, proceed to step 9.1623. Remove roller bearing and housing assembly attaching hardware. Remove assembly from bracket. Inspect seal between assembly and bracket for brittleness, cracks, wear and tear. Replace if necessary. If replacing with new roller bearing and housing a...1624. Remove grease fitting from the top of bearing housing.1625. Remove bearing form housing. By Rotating Bearing 90deg. sideways and line up with notches in Bearing Housing: then pull out.1626. Install new bearing into housing. Bearing must be installed with grease hole in bearing aligned with grease fitting hole in housing.1627. Reinstall grease fitting to housing. Grease fitting must be tight and seated in grease hole in bearing to prevent bearing from rotating in housing.1628. Attach roller bearing and housing assembly to bracket with seal between housing and bracket.1629. Slide bearing and bracket assemblies on each end of roller.16210. Check bearing for proper installation in housing by gently rocking bearing and bracket assembly in end of roller. Play should be slight to none at all.16211. Install roller and bearing and bracket assemblies on mower.16212. Lubricate roller bearing until lubricant can be seen coming out between roller and bearing housing.162CUTTERSHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT163Outboard Bearing1631. Lift cutter unit to maximum horizontal height; then securely support ends of cutterhousing.1632. Remove enough knives to place a floor jack under center of cuttershaft.1633. Securely support cuttershaft.1634. Remove outboard fender.1635. Remove fasteners securing bearing and housing assembly to cutterhousing, then remove bearing and housing assembly.1636. Using a jack to align parts, install bearing and housing assembly to cutter unit and make certain that bearing setscrew is located in keyway on cuttershaft. Grease bearing and install cap over fitting.163Inboard (Drive) Bearing164CUTTERSHAFT REPLACEMENT164CHANGING TO FORWARD OR REVERSE ROTATION165Wing Mowers165Rear Mower165REPLACING CUTTER UNIT KNIVES165HYDRAULICS166General166Initial Start-Up Procedures166PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY167POWER CIRCUIT168Replacing Hydraulic Pumps168Replacing Outer Pump168Solenoid Control Valve169Hydraulic Pump170POSSIBLE TROUBLE CAUSES REMEDIES175CONTROL CIRCUIT176Lift and Tilt Cylinders176Disassembly or Lift or Tilt Cylinder176Cylinder Rod Maintenance176Hydraulic Gear Pump177Sectional Control Valve177External Coil Slip Disk Replacement179Slip Clutch180SEASONAL CLUTCH MAINTENANCE1811. Loosen nuts on springs until the springs can freely rotate, yet remain secure on bolts.1812. Attach mower to tractor and start the tractor. Set the engine speed at 1200 RPM.1813. Mark outer plates as shown in.1814. Engage the PTO (approximately one second) and then quickly disengage it. The friction lining plates should break loose (check the mark).1815. Turn tractor off and tighten the nuts on the springs to their original position of 1-5/16" compressed spring length.181Proper Torque for Fasteners182Keep children away from danger all day, every day...185Equip tractors with rollover protection (ROPS) and keep all machinery guards in place...185Please work, drive, play and live each day with care and concern for your safety and that of your family and fellow citizens.185TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER185ALAMO-INDUSTRIAL184LIMITED WARRANTY1841. LIMITED WARRANTIES1841.01. 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 purchaser1841.02. 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.1841.03. This limited warranty does not apply to any part of the goods which has been subjected to improper or abnormal use, negligence, alteration, modification, or accident, damaged due to lack of maintenance or use of wrong fuel, oil, or lubricants, ...1841.04. Except as provided herein, no employee, agent, Dealer, or other person is authorized to give any warranties of any nature on behalf of Manufacturer.1842. REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES.1842.01. This limited warranty is not effective unless the Purchaser returns the Registration and Warranty Form to Manufacturer within 30 days of purchase.1842.02. 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 based1842.03. Purchaser is responsible for returning the goods in question to the Dealer.1842.04. 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:184(a) Repair or replace the defective goods or part(s) or184(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.1842.05. Purchaser is responsible for any labor 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 cost for...1843. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.1843.01. 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.1843.02. MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE DESIGN, CAPABILITY, CAPACITY, OR SUITABILITY FOR USE OF THE GOODS.1843.03. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, MANUFACTURER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE GOODS INCLU...1843.04. 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.1844. MISCELLANEOUS.1844.01. Proper Venue for any lawsuits arising from or related to this limited warranty shall be only in Guadalupe County, Texas.1844.02. 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.1844.03. 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.1844.04. Applicable law may provide rights and benefits to purchaser in addition to those provided herein.184ALAMO INDUSTRIAL184An Alamo Group Company184Post Office Drawer 549184Seguin, Texas 78156184Size: 11.7 MBPages: 186Language: EnglishOpen manual