Assembly assembl y, Connecting strut to cutter – Tiger FLX15 User Manual
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Assembly Section 3-6
FLX15/10 04/06
© 2006
Alamo Group Inc.
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBL
Y
Remove the cutter jack and place in its storage position.
Pin the strut assembly to the mounting lugs on the arm
and cutter with the 1" bolts. The length of the strut from
pinpoint to pinpoint should be set to according to what
type of cutter is being attached. See chart for length of
strut according to cutter being used.
1" Bolts
DANGER!
Always shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in park,
and set the parking brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect
or disconnect the Implement and Tractor hitches.
(S3PT-15)
NOTE: All cutters will have a strut mount lug welded to
the cutter at the factory. If cutter is an older model and
does not come with the welded mounted lug, a retro-fit
weld on lug kit is available for purchase at your local
dealer.The kit consist of lug, bolt & nut, a spray can
paint, and installation instructions. Customer will be
required to weld lug then drill a 17/32” hole through the
tube and pin the safety bolt through it (the hole is
already pre-drilled on the lug itself)
7. Connecting Strut To Cutter
Machine
Strut length
XH1500
49-1/4”
XH1000
48-1/4"
S150
49"
S100
48"
NEVER STAND BETWEEN THE TRACTOR AND THE ROTARY CUTTER WHILE THE TRACTOR
IS BEING BACKED TO THE HITCH
WARNING!
Connect the cutter hoses to the hydraulic breakaway
stand. The hoses are color coded to identify their
location. Never leave a disconnected hose end open
always keep them capped and clean from contamination.
Connect the driveline that was supplied with the Flex
Arm and lower the PTO support.
IMPORTANT: Before operation remove the 3/4" bolts
to unlock the castor wheels. To allow them to move
freely.
Breakaway
Stand
8. Connecting the Hoses to Breakaway Stand and Connecting the Selector
Valve for 15’ Models
The selector valve kit reduces the required tractor ports and provides independent double acting wing lift action.
DANGER!
Use wing lock up pins to secure wings or lower rotary cutter to the ground before
attempting to connect the selector valve