Alamo Eagle 20 User Manual
Eagle 20/14, Operator’s manual
©2009 Alamo Group Inc.
EAGLE 20/14
Published 03/09
Part NO. 00779092C
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
ALAMO INDUSTRIAL
1502 East Walnut
Seguin, Texas 78155
830-379-1480
FLEX-WING MECHANICAL LEVEL
LIFT ROTARY MOWER
This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must
be maintained with the unit at all times. READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety
and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before operating the equipment. C01-
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- EAGLE 20/14
- OPERATOR’S MANUAL
- To the Owner/Operator/Dealer
- Table of Contents
- Alamo Industrial Division is willing to provide
- one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Video
- General Safety Instructions and Practices
- Operator Safety Instructions and Practices
- Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices
- Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and Practices
- Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices
- Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices
- Storage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices
- Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices
- Decal Location
- SAFETY SECTION
- 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Get Manual Translated
- 2. 00753840 2{1} DANGER Folding Wings
- 3. 00756004 ((3{1})) DANGER Driveline Shield Missing
- 4. 00756005 3{1} DANGER Rotating Driveline
- 5. 00769736 1 WARNING Use/Repair Shields & Guards
- 6. 00756059 1 WARNING Leak Detection
- 7. 00769737 2{1} DANGER Cutting Blades Thrown Objects
- 8. 00756494 1 DANGER Driveline Hazards
- 9. 02925100 1 IMPORTANT Genuine Parts, Rotary
- 10. 999043 0{1} DANGER Overturn of Two-Section Flex
- 11. D103 [1] INSTRUCT 540 RPM
- 12. 03200347 * REFLECT SMV
- 13. 1458392 2 REFLECT Red Reflector
- 14. 1458393 1 REFLECT Amber Reflector
- 15. 00763977 1 INSTRUCT Notice to Owner
- 16. D102 1 INSTRUCT PTO to Drawbar Hole Adj.
- 17. D137 1 INSTRUCT CCW Blade Rotation
- 18. D138 2{1} INSTRUCT CW Blade Roation
- 19. 02960766 2 LOGO Alamo Industrial
- 20. 02977139 2 L.NAME Alamo Industrial
- 21. [3] NAME Eagle 20
- 22. nfs 1 SER PLATE Eagle 20/14 Serial Plate
- 23. 00771283 1 INSTRUCT 5 Year Gearbox Warranty
- 24. 00776031 1 Canister, Operator’s Manual
- 25. 00778645C 1 Operator’s Manual
- 26. 10058000 3 Bolt
- 27. 00024100 6 Flatwasher
- 28. 02959924 3 Locknut
- 29. 00749117 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard
- 30. 00773723 1 PELIGRO Rotating Driveline Translation
- 31. 00777394 1 WARNING TRANSPORT
- 32. 1006348 6** WARNING Tire Explosion Hazard
- 33. D482 1* WARNING Jack Positioning
- Decal Description
- Federal Laws and Regulations
- General Assemby
- Blade Carrier and Blades
- Tongue Attachment
- Level Rod Assembly
- Wing Section Attachements
- Hose Bracket Attachment
- Center Section
- Level Lift Axle Attachment (Figure Asm-R-0017 )
- 1 . Align the axle tube pivots in the hinge area on the section.
- 2 . Insert the Pin thru the hinge plate, the tube pivot and make it come to rest on the other hinge plate
- 3 . Turn the Pin to align to the bolt hole as necessary and attach with nut and bolt
- 4 . Note the lube points on the Hinge pins and lubricate as per the Maintenance Section.
- Axle Adjustment Rod Attachment
- Center Axle Hydraulic Cylinder Attachment
- Wing Section Hydraulic Cylinder Attachment
- TIRES AND WHEELS
- Rubber Stop Attachment
- Baffle Kit Assembly (Optional)
- Rubber Deflectors (Standard)
- Counterweight Attachment
- Three Spool Control Valve Installation
- ALAMO INDUSTRIAL EAGLE 20/14 ROTARY MOWER
- OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. Standard Equipment and Specifications
- Eagle 20 Eagle 14
- 2. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS
- 3. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR
- 4. STARTING THE TRACTOR
- 5. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR
- 5.1 Connecting the Mower Tongue to the Tractor
- 1. Ensure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft and the drawbar is set at the correct length.
- 2. Using the parking jack, position the tongue clevis to the height of the tractor drawbar. Adjust the mower tongue clevis to be level and parallel with the tractor drawbar using the control rod connecting the mower tongue clevis to the deck.
- 3. Board the tractor and start the engine. Back the tractor to the mower aligning the drawbar hitch hole with the mower tongue clevis. Turn off the tractor engine, place the tractor in park, and set the parking brake before dismounting.
- 4. To attach the mower, place two 1” flatwashers (1) positioned under top lip of tongue clevis and to the top of drawbar. Add additional 1” flatwashers (2) between the bottom of drawbar and bottom lip of clevis to fill open space. Insert a 1” d...
- 5. Securely attach the mower safety chain to the tractor drawbar or drawbar support frame.
- 6. Lower the jack until the tongue is completely supported by the drawbar. Remove jack from the tongue and place on storage bracket of mower.
- Safety Tow Chain
- 5.2 Connecting Mower Hydraulic Lines to the Tractor
- 5.1 Connecting the Mower Tongue to the Tractor
- 6. SETTING THE MOWER
- 1. Place the tractor and mower on a level surface and lower both wings.
- 2. Use the center section hydraulic cylinder to set the mower at approximately 3/4” above the desired cutting height. The additional height is necessary so that after the mower has been leveled, the deck pitch can be set such that the front of the ...
- 3. Shut down the tractor, place the transmission in park, and set the parking brake before dismounting.
- 4. Level the mower deck front to rear by adjusting the leveling rods linking the tongue to the rear axle. DO NOT allow feet or other body part underneath the mower when making adjustments. To adjust rod length, loosen jamnut and screw turnbuckles. To...
- 5. Place split collar assemblies on the center axle hydraulic cylinder rod to maintain a set cutting height each time the mower is raised and lowered.
- 6.2 Setting Deck Pitch
- 6.3 Lowest Cutting Height
- 7. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT
- 8. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE
- 9. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 10. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 11. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR
- 12. MOWER STORAGE
- 13. TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 14. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
- Problem Possible Cause Remedy
- OPERATION SECTION
- MAINTENANCE SECTION
- Lubrication
- Tongue
- DIVIDER GEARBOX
- DRIVELINES
- MAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD (FIGURE Mnt-R-0032)
- WING DRIVELINE
- TO DISASSEMBLE UNIVERSAL JOINT
- 1. Remove all snap rings.
- 2. Position joint in loose vice, strike top arm of unsupported yoke to drive the top cup up. Repeat on opposite side.
- 3. If you cannot grip the loosened cap per Step 4, use a pointed tool to tip a needle them repeat Step 2.
- 4. Grip loosened cup in vise, strike yoke arm to drive yoke off cup. Repeat on opposite cup.
- 5. Support cross in loose vise and strike yoke arm. Repeat Step 4 to remove remaining two cups.
- TO REASSEMBLE UNIVERSAL JOINT
- 1. Smear grease into bearings and check for dirt.
- 2. Insert cup and cross. Drive in with spacer.
- 3. Insert snap ring
- 4. Insert second cup and hold cross into cup. Drive cup flush with arm.
- 5. Drive cup down with spacer and insert snap ring
- 6. To loosen cross, strike yoke arm and check cross for free rotation
- 7. Position second yoke on cross. Repeat Steps 2 to 6.
- BLADE SERVICING
- BLADE SHARPENING
- BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL
- TIRES AND WHEELS
- SEASONAL TORQUE LIMITER MAINTENANCE
- 1. Loosen nuts (Figure MntP-R-0018) on springs until the springs can freely rotate, yet remain secure on bolts.
- 2. Attach cutter to tractor and start the tractor. Set the engine speed at 1200 RPM.
- 3. Mark outer plates as shown in Figure Mnt-R- 0018.
- 4. Engage the PTO (approximately one second) and then quickly disengage it. The friction lining plates should break loose (check the mark).
- 5. Turn tractor off and tighten the nuts on the springs to their original position of 1-9/16" compressed spring length (top of washer to pressure plate).
- SEASONAL TORQUE LIMITER MAINTENANCE
- HYDRAULIC HOSES
- SKID SHOES
- STORAGE
- 6. Thoroughly clean the cutter.
- 7. Lubricate the cutter as covered in Maintenance Section.
- 8. Tighten all bolts and pins to the recommended torque.
- 9. Check the cutter for worn or damaged parts. Make replacements immediately.
- 10. Store the cutter in a clean, dry place with the cutter housing resting on blocks.
- 11. Use spray touch-up enamel where necessary to prevent rust and maintain the appearance of the cutter.
- PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS
- Gearbox Tools For Disassembly and Assembly
- 1. Caulking Gun w/Silicon
- 2. Impact Wrench6.
- 3. Chisel 3/16" wide Blade
- 4. Ball Pin Hammer
- 5. Torque Wrench
- 6. 3/16" Punch
- 7. 10 mm & 14 mm Socket
- Disassembly of Divider Gearbox
- Assembly of WW75-340
- 1. 1 Casing
- 2. 1 Bearing, Lower Output
- 3. 1 Seal, Lower Output
- 4. 1 Nut, Slotted
- 5. 1 Cotter Pin
- 6. 1 Shaft, Output
- 7. 1 Gear, Output
- 8. 1 Nut, Slotted
- 9. 1 Cotter Pin
- 10. 3 Bearing, Upper Output,Inner & Outer Input
- 11. 1 Spacer, Long
- 12. 10 Lockwasher
- 13. 4 Bolt, Top Cover
- 14. 1 Plug, Pressure Vent
- 15. 1 Washer, Sealing
- 16. 1 Cover, Top Inspection
- 17. 1 Gasket, Top Cover
- 18. AR Shim (0.10)
- 19. AR Shim (0.25)
- 20. AR Shim (0.50)
- 21. 8 Bolt, Front Cover
- 22. 1 Cap, Front Bearing Retaining
- 23. 1 Seal, Input
- 24. 1 Shaft, Input
- 25. 1 Gear, Input
- 26. 1 Spacer, Short
- 27. AR Shim (0.30)
- 28. AR Shim (0.40)
- 29. AR Shim (0.50)
- RIGHT ANGLE GEARBOX (OUTBOARD) ASSEMBLY & DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
- ALAMO-INDUSTRIAL
- LIMITED WARRANTY
- 1. LIMITED WARRANTIES
- 1.01. 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 purchaser
- 1.02. 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.
- 1.03. 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, ...
- 1.04. Except as provided herein, no employee, agent, Dealer, or other person is authorized to give any warranties of any nature on behalf of Manufacturer.
- 2. REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES.
- 2.01. This limited warranty is not effective unless the Purchaser returns the Registration and Warranty Form to Manufacturer within 30 days of purchase.
- 2.02. 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
- 2.03. Purchaser is responsible for returning the goods in question to the Dealer.
- 2.04. 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:
- (a) Repair or replace the defective goods or part(s) or
- (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.
- 2.05. 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...
- 3. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
- 3.01. 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.
- 3.02. MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE DESIGN, CAPABILITY, CAPACITY, OR SUITABILITY FOR USE OF THE GOODS.
- 3.03. 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...
- 3.04. 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.
- 4. MISCELLANEOUS.
- 4.01. Proper Venue for any lawsuits arising from or related to this limited warranty shall be only in Guadalupe County, Texas.
- 4.02. 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.
- 4.03. 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.
- 4.04. Applicable law may provide rights and benefits to purchaser in addition to those provided herein.
- LIMITED WARRANTY
- TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER