Alamo A72 User Manual
A60 a72, Operator’s manual
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Document Outline
- A60
- A72
- 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
- Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices
- Transporting 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. 00749117 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard
- 3. 00756004 1 DANGER D/L Shield Missing
- 4. 00756005 1 DANGER Rotating Driveline
- 5. 00756494 1 DANGER Driveline Hazards
- 6. 02925100 1 IMPORTANT Genuine Parts, Rotary
- 7. 00769736 1 WARNING Use/Repair Shields & Guards
- 8. 00769737 1 DANGER Blades/ Thrown Objects
- 9. 00763613 1 INSTRUCT Slip Clutch Adjustment
- 10. 00763977 1 INSTRUCT Notice to Owner
- 11. 03200347 * REFLECT SMV Emblem
- 12. 02960766 2 LOGO Alamo Industrial (4 x 5)
- 13. 00757139 2 L. NAME Alamo Industrial (5 1/8 x 18 3/4)
- 14. 00769872 2 NAME A60
- 15. nfs 1 SER. PLT. Serial Number Plate
- 16. 2738332 2 REFLECT Red Reflector
- 17. 00776031 1 Canister, Operators Manual
- 18. 00759048C 1 Operators Manual
- 19. 10058000 3 Bolt
- 20. 00017000 3 Lockwasher
- 21. 0024100 3 Flatwasher
- 22. 02959924 3 Locknut
- Decal Description
- Attention Owner/Operator
- INTRODUCTION SECTION
- A-Frame Assembly
- 1. Place one rear brace (3) (end with smaller hole) to the inside of each lift lug located in the mid section of the mower on each side of the gearbox. Position the braces so when attached to the lugs, the braces bend towards the center of the mower....
- 2. One side at a time, position an A-frame leg (2) to the inside of a inner lift lug located in the front of the mower. The leg must be positioned with the smaller hole to the bottom and the bend of the leg to the center of the mower. Align the leg h...
- 3. Position bushing (13) within the toggle link (4) back set of holes (holes closest to bend). Raise rear braces (3) and position against each side of toggle link and bushing. Raise A-frame legs and position to the outside of each rear brace. Insert ...
- 4. Tighten all bolts and locknuts per recommended torque at this time.
- Tailwheel Assembly
- 1. Place a 1-1/2” flatwasher (3) on the shaft of the caster fork & wheel assembly (5). Attach assembly to tailwheel beam (1) by inserting shaft through the large hole of the tailwheel beam. The beam must be positioned with its grease fitting on the...
- 2. Slide tailweel positioning bracket (2) onto tailwheel beam. Position the opposite end of the tailwheel beam between the set of lugs in the mid section of the mower deck behind the gearbox. Align holes of the lugs and tailwheel beam and retain with...
- 3. Place the mid section of the tailwheel beam between the tailwheel beam support brackets at the desired cutting height. Note: The rear deck height is set by raising or lowering the tailwheel beam. Raise the beam to reduce the height of cut, lower t...
- 4. Tighten all bolts, lockwashers, and nuts to the recommended torque and grease fitting on end of tailwheel beam until grease is visible on either end of shaft.
- Front and Rear Deflectors (Standard Equipment) and Chain Guards (Optional Equipment at Extra Cost)
- 1. Attach the Front Bracket (1) to the front of the mower with 5/8" x 3" Bolts (3), Flatwashers (9) and Locknuts (4).
- 2. Attach the Front Deflector (2) to the Bracket with 3/8" x 1-1/2" Bolts (5), Woodwashers (8), Flatwashers (6), and Locknuts (7), as shown in Figure Asm-R-0085.
- 1. Attach the Right and Left Deflector Weldment (1 & 2) to the mower deck using 1/2" x 1-1/4" bolts (5) and locknuts. Attach the Right and Left Deflector Weldments (1 & 2) together using 1/2" x 4" bolts (6), flatwasher (7) and locknuts.
- 2. Attach the Right and Left Mount Plates (9 & 10) to the mower deck and the Deflector Weldments using 1/2" x 1-1/4" bolts, flatwasher and locknuts.
- 3. Attach the Deflector Panels (3) to the Deflector Weldments using Deflector Bar (4), 1/2 x 1-1/4" bolts, and locknuts.
- Chainguards (Optional Equipment at Extra Cost)
- 1. Attach Chain Guard Plate (4) to deck using 5/8" x 3-1/2" Bolts (8), Washers (6), and Locknut (7).
- 2. Insert the individual Chain Links (3) into slotted holes in Chain Guard Plate (4) and secure in place with Rod (9)
- 3. Attach the Side Deflectors (5) to the mower deck using 1/2" x 1-1/2" bolts (2) and Locknuts (1) (Figure Asm-R-0089)
- 1. Attach the Right and Left Deflector Weldment (2 & 3) to the mower deck using 1/2" x 1-1/4" bolts (6) and locknuts. Attach the Right and Left Deflector Weldments (2 & 3) together using 1/2" x 4" bolt (7), flatwasher (8) and locknuts.
- 2. Attach the Right and Left Mount Plates (4 & 5) to the Mower Deck and the Deflector Weldments using 1/2" x 1-1/4" bolts, flatwasher and locknuts.
- 3. Place Chain Links (10) through slotted hole in Guard Bracket (1) and secure in place with Rod (11), bending end over to prevent rod from falling out due to vibration.
- 4. Attach the assembled Chain Guards to the Deflector weldments (1 & 2) using 3/8" x 1-1/4" Bolts, Flatwashers (8), and Locknuts (9).
- Driveline Attachment
- 1. Attach the slip clutch end of the driveline to the gearbox input shaft securely. (Figure Asm- 0090) Make certain that the slip clutch is fully onto the input shaft splines. Tighten the locknuts (2) alternately until they have reached the proper to...
- 1. Guide shield bracket (2) through weldment shield (1) so that bracket stud screw potrudes through weldment hole and retain in place with wingnut (3).
- 2. Align holes of shield bracket with gearbox holes positioned around input shaft. Retain bracket to gearbox with three 3/8” x 3/4” bolts (6), 3/8” washers (4), and 3/8” lockwashers (5). Position hardware as follows: gearbox, bracket, flatwas...
- 1. Attach the slip clutch end of the driveline to the gearbox input shaft securely. (Figure Asm- 0090) Make certain that the slip clutch is fully onto the input shaft splines. Tighten the locknuts (2) alternately until they have reached the proper to...
- Check Chains - Extra Equipment - for Lift-Models
- Offset Adapter Hitch - Extra Equipment
- 1. Fasten the Offset Adapter Hitch weldment to the lift lugs using the Hitch Pin holes. Fasten the Adjustable Leg to the left side lug if the Mower is to offset to the left. The Mower will make a cleaner cut behind the wheel tracks if it is offset to...
- 2. Install the Brace Bars. Fasten the chain end to the rear mounting hole in the Gearbox Base Plate. Adjust the Brace Bar so the Hitch Assembly is nearly perpendicular.
- 3. Attach the Mower to the tractor. Install stabilizer bars or adjust sway chains to prevent side sway of the mower.
- 4. Raise the mower to check clearance between the Driveline and Mower Deck. Set the lift stop on the tractor to ascertain that the Driveline does not strike the deck.
- ASSEMBLY SECTION
- OPERATION SECTION
- Offset Adapter Hitch - Extra Equipment
- OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. Standard Equipment and Specifications
- 2. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS
- 3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
- 4. Tractor Horsepower
- 5. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR
- 6. STARTING THE TRACTOR
- 7. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR
- 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft. Change shafts if needed.
- 2. Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when raising and lowering the mower.
- 3. 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.
- 4. Turn off the tractor engine and dismount.
- 5. 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 and arm holes and insert retaining pin into hitch pin.
- 6. Walk around to opposite side and repeat procedure for remaining lift arm and lift lugs.
- 7. 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.
- 8. 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.
- 8. SETTING THE MOWER
- 8.1 Setting Mower Height
- 1. Park the tractor and mower on level ground.
- 2. Using the 3-point hitch control lever, position the front of the mower with the side skids 1” less off the ground than desired cut height. For example, for a 3” cut, position the skids 2” from the ground. Set the 3-point control lever stop a...
- 3. Shut down the tractor and remove the key.
- 4. Level the mower deck front to rear by extending or retracting the 3-point top link.
- 5. 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.
- 6. Securely block up the mower at this height.
- 7. Remove the bolts securing the tailwheel beam in position and allow the tailwheel to rest at ground level. Align tailwheel beam between nearest sets of holes in beam support brackets and reinstall support bolts on each side of beam. Tighten all bol...
- 8. Extend the tractor’s top 3-point link so that when lifting the mower, the front of the deck will raise 2 to 2½" before the tail wheel leaves the ground. This will allow the mower to follow the contour of uneven terrain.
- 8.2 Setting Deck Pitch
- 8.1 Setting Mower Height
- 9. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT
- 10. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE
- 11. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 12. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 13. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR
- 14. MOWER STORAGE
- 15. TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 16. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
- Problem Possible Cause Remedy
- blade rotation incorrect. Use correct Blade for Carrier.
- Use Fan Blades in grass.
- Carrier RPM too low. Increase PTO speed.
- Mower not leveled. Adjust machine level (in very heavy
- weeds, 1/2” to 1” low in front).
- Tires mashing down grass. Use offset Adapter to move Mower to
- the left.
- Ground speed too fast. Reduce ground speed.
- Blades locked back. Free blades.
- Blades riding up due to Blade. Replace Blade Bolts.
- Bolt wear.
- Blades bent up. Replace Blades.
- (Right Hand Threads).
- Worn Blade Bolt. Replace Bolt.
- Blade Carrier bent. Straighten or replace Blade Carrier.
- Blades on upside down. Turn Blades right side up and tighten.
- Drivelines not phased. Replace Driveline.
- Blade broken. Replace Blades in sets.
- Blade Carrier bent. Repair or replace Carrier.
- Blade Hub not properly seated Remove Hub, check Key and Shaft,
- on Shaft. and replace or seat properly.
- New Blade matched with worn Blade. Replace Blades in sets.
- Output Shaft Bent. Replace Output Shaft.
- speed.
- Blades too soft. Replace Blades with hardened,
- high- quality, Rhino Blades from the
- manufacturer.
- Blade Bolts Working Loose Bolts not tightened. Tighten Bolts to 300 ft./lbs.
- Bolt hole elongated or oversized. Replace Blade Carrier.
- Locknut worn out. Replace Locknut.
- Check joint angles and phasing.
- Slow down ground speed or raise
- Mower.
- Ears have deformed. Install thrust washer.
- Into Cup and Cross Use Slip Clutch.
- Check joint angles and phasing.
- ground speed or raise Mower.
- Use protective device.
- (See Clutch Maintenance).
- (See Clutch Maintenance).
- (See Clutch Maintenance).
- Rough gears. Run in or change Gears.
- Worn Bearing. Replace Bearing.
- Excessively Mower.
- Springs weak. Replace Springs.
- Improper adjustment. Re-adjust Slip Clutch.
- Too much power for Slip Clutch. Reduce ground speed and material
- intake.
- Friction Facings worn. Replace Facings.
- Oil on Facings. Replace Facings.
- Friction Facings glazed. Clean with emery cloth.
- shallow cavity Plug. Cavity in Oil Plug should be
- approximately 5/8”
- Oil level too high. Lower oil level to Plug.
- Gearbox Leaking Damaged Oil Seal. Replace Seal.
- No Oil Seal. Install Oil Seal.
- Oil too light. Use NLGI-000 Grease, or
- Mobilux EP023, or Gulf EP023, or
- Sun 740-A EP Grease.
- Bent Shaft. Replace Oil Seal and Shaft.
- Oil Seal Race rough. Replace Shaft or repair Race.
- Oil Seal installed wrong. Replace Seal.
- Oil Seal not sealing in the housing. Replace Seal or use a sealant on O.D.
- of Seal.
- Bearings loose. Adjust Bearings.
- Vent Plug stopped up. Open Vent Plug.
- Oil level too high. Drain oil to proper level.
- Gasket damaged. Replace Gasket.
- Bolts loose. Tighten Bolts.
- Rattling or Not Turning Freely Nylon Bearing worn. Replace Nylon Bearing.
- MAINTENANCE SECTION
- Lubrication
- DRIVELINE LUBRICATION
- Problem Possible Cause Remedy
- GEARBOX
- TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- BLADE SERVICING
- BLADE SHARPENING
- BLADE REMOVAL
- BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL
- BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION
- SLIP CLUTCH
- SEASONAL CLUTCH MAINTENANCE
- 1. Loosen nuts (Figure Mnt-R-0090) on springs until the springs are free, 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-0090.
- 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. Tighten the nuts on the disc spring clutch until Belleville spring is flat, then loosen each nut 2 turns.
- 1. Standard Equipment and Specifications
- TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER
- 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.
- ALAMO INDUSTRIAL
- LIMITED WARRANTY