Alamo Swingtrim User Manual
Swingtrim, Operator’s manual, Sickle bar boom mower
Table of contents
Document Outline
- SWINGTRIM
- OPERATOR’S MANUAL
- To the Owner/Operator/Dealer
- Alamo Industrial Division is willing to provide
- one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Video
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Safety Messages
- Decal Location
- SAFETY SECTION
- 1. 02967827 1 DANGER Multiple Hazard Rotary
- 2. 02958241 1 DANGER Multiple Hazard Boom
- 3. 02965262 1 WARNING Oil/Leak Penetration
- 4. 0292510 1 IMPORTANT Use Genuine Alamo Industrial Parts
- 5. 02962764 2 DANGER Pinch Points/Scissors
- 6. 02962765 1 DANGER Multiple Hazard/Crushing
- 7. 02965093 1 ATTENTION Do Not Over Speed Engine
- 8. 00763977 1 NOTICE Operator’s Manual Shipped with Equipment
- 9. 3688303 1 DANGER Keep Away Sharp Blades
- 10. 03200437 1 WARNING Pressurized Tank
- 11. 001651 2 LOGO NAME Alamo Industrial
- 12. 001650 1 LOGO Alamo Industrial
- 13. NFS 1 SER PLT Swing Trim Serial Plate
- 14. 00763548C 1 Alamo Industrial Operator’s Manual
- 15. 02977046 1 AEM Mower Safety Manual
- 16. 00776031 1 Canister, Operator’s Manual
- 17. 10058000 4 Bolt
- 18. 00024100 4 Flatwasher
- 19. 0295924 3 Locknut
- 20. 00776583 1 NOTICE Canister Manual Inside
- 21. 03200347 * REFLCTR SMV Sign
- Decal Description
- Federal Laws and Regulations
- TRACTOR SELECTION
- ATTACHMENT TO TRACTOR
- 1. Unbolt the upper halves of the yoke and fit them on either side of the tractor’s top hitch bracket with the 3/ 4” UNF nut and bolt provided. If the tractor has only one top hitch position the bolt will replace the existing top hitch pin. If mo...
- 2. Do not tighten the nut at this stage.
- 3. Attach the machine to the three-point linkage and raise to give 200-250 MM (8”-10”) clearance under the lowest part of the frame.
- 4. Rebolt the yoke halves together. It may be necessary to raise or lower the machine on the linkage to achieve hole alignment. Adjust the top link until the main frame is vertical.
- 5. Tighten the nut and bolt securing the upper yoke just enough to eliminate any sideways movement. Do not overtighten and squeeze the top hitch brackets.
- 6. Tighten the check chains/stabilizer bars.
- 7. Release its holding chain and position the control valve to suit the tractor and operator. This is achieved by a combination of height adjustments in the mounting bar attachment and by bending the mounting bar itself.
- 8. Turn the parking leg upside down and pin in position.
- COUPLING UP HYDRAULICS
- REMOVAL FROM THE TRACTOR
- 1. Select a firm level site.
- 2. Replace the stand leg to the park position with foot down.
- 3. Position the arms so that the motor is level with the bottom of the frame.
- 4. Raise tractor linkage to take the weight off the yoke. Where a common top link and yoke position is used, the yoke must be unbolted in the middle. If different top link locations are used, the yoke may be unbolted at the top.
- 5. Lower the machine to the ground and disconnect the three point linkage. Remove top halves of the yoke if still attached to the tractor.
- 6. Use chain to tie the hydraulic control valve back to the main arm. This will make it easier for subsequent coupling up.
- 7. Blank off hose ends or loop the hoses and join with coupling is available.
- STORAGE
- REMOVAL FROM THE TRACTOR
- ALAMO INDUSTRIAL SWINGTRIM
- OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. Standard Equipment and Specifications
- 3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
- Tractor Requirements and Capabilities
- 3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt
- 3.2 Operator Thrown Object Protection
- 3.3 Tractor Lighting and SMV Emblem
- 3.4 Tractor Horsepower
- 3.5 3-Point Hitch
- 3.6 Hydraulics
- 3.7 Front End Weight
- 3.8 Power Take Off (PTO)
- 4. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR
- 5. STARTING THE TRACTOR
- 6. CONNECTING THE IMPLEMENT TO TRACTOR
- 1. Unbolt the upper halves of the yoke and fit them either side of the tractor’s top hitch bracket with the 3/4” UNF nut and bolt provided. If the tractor has only one top hitch position, the bolt will replace the existing top hitch pin. If more ...
- 2. Do not tighten the nut at this stage.
- 3. Attach the machine to the three point linkage and raise to give 200-250 mm (8”-10”) clearance under the lowest part of the frame.
- 4. Rebolt the yoke halves together. It may be necessary to raise or lower the machine on the linkage to achieve hole alignment. Adjust the top link until the main frame is vertical.
- 5. Tighten the nut and bolt securing the upper yoke just enough to eliminate any sideways movement. Do not overtighten and squeeze the top hitch brackets
- 6. Tighten the check chains/ stabilizer bars.
- 7. Release its holding chain and position the control valve to suit the tractor and operator. This is achieved by a combination of height adjustments in the mounting bar attachment and by bending the mounting bar itself.
- 8. Turn the parking leg upside down and pin in position.
- 7. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE
- 8. OPERATING THE IMPLEMENT
- 8.2 Arm Controls
- 8.3 Forward Speed
- 8.4 Highway Working
- 8.5 Unclogging Cutterbar, Checks or Adjustments
- 8.6 Breakaway
- 8.7 Swingover
- 9. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 10. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 11. TRACTOR, BOOM, AND ATTACHED HEAD STORAGE
- 12. DISCONNECTING THE IMPLEMENT
- 1. Select a firm level site.
- 2. Replace the stand leg to the park position with foot down.
- 3. Position the arms so that the motor is level with the bottom of the frame.
- 4. Disconnect the supply and return hoses and also the motor drain line from the tractor.
- 5. Raise tractor linkage to take the weight off the yoke. Where a common top link and yoke position is used, the yoke must be unbolted in the middle. If different top link location are used, the yoke must be unbolted at the top.
- 6. Lower the machine to the ground and disconnect the three point linkage. Remove top halves of the yoke if still attached to tractor.
- 7. Use chain to tie the hydraulic control valve back to the main arm. This will make it easier for subsequent coupling up.
- 8. Blank off hose ends or loop the hoses and join with coupling.
- 13. TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
- LUBRICATION
- FASTENERS
- CUTTERBAR
- HYDRAULIC RAMS
- Ram Seal Replacement- General Information
- 1. Whenever possible the ram should be removed from the machine and cleaned off before dismantling on a clean work bench.
- 2. When using a bench vice, do not apply excessive pressure to the ram cylinder-use soft metal jaws grasping the ram rod.
- 3. Remove scores and nicks on the ram rod by using a fine oil stone. Do not use a file or emery cloth.
- To Change Seals on Angle, Reach and 40 MM Dia Lift Ram
- 1. Unscrew the gland and withdraw to complete rod assembly. Remove piston locking nut, slide the piston and gland housing off the rod.
- 2. Lubricate all new seals prior to assembly.
- 3. Replace the gland seals ensuring they are positioned in the same location from which they were removed. Carefully place the gland housing complete with seals back on the rod.
- 4. Separate the piston halves and discard rod seals. Rebuild the piston onto the rod fitting a new piston rod “O” ring.
- 5. The piston seals can be replaced in conjunction with the above operation or alternatively, gently prised into position after the piston and locking nut are reassembled.
- 6. Refit the piston locking nut using “Permabond A113” or a similar medium strength thread locking compound.
- 7. Reassemble the completer rod into the ram cylinder. Screw in gland housing and tighten.
- To Change Seals on 50 MM Dia Lift Ram
- 1. Unscrew the gland and withdraw the complete rod assembly. Slacken piston grub screw, unscrew the piston and slide off the gland housing.
- 2. Gland Seals - Replace as necessary. Ensure seals are replaced in the position from which they were removed.
- 3. Piston Seal - Remove split members of the piston and seal and then, using a soft lever which will not scratch the piston lift the remaining seal components from the piston. Replace with the new seals in reverse order.
- 4. Refit gland housing on the rod. Be careful when easing the wiper seal over the piston rod shoulder.
- 5. The piston is locked onto the rod with a medium strength thread locking fluid such as “Permabond A113”, “Loctite Nutloc 242”, “Dunlop Nutloc SAS110”, “Tru lock Nutgrade 375” or “Hermetite Torqueseal M”.
- 6. The threads must be cleaned with a suitable solvent to remove oil thoroughly dried before applying a complete film of the locking fluid to the rod threads. The piston should be screwed on, tightened firmly and left for 30 minutes before filling wi...
- Ram Seal Replacement- General Information
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (Pump and Tank Kit)
- Oil Requirements
- Oil Supply
- 1. Carrying all hydraulic servicing in a clean, dust-free surroundings
- 2. Cleaning off around the reservoir cap before removal, and keeping that area clean.
- 3. Using clean containers when replenishing the system.
- 4. Regular servicing of the filtration system.
- Filtration Maintenance
- Hydraulic Pumps (If Fitted)
- Cylinder Rod Maintenance
- CONTROL VALVE
- Non Return Valve
- Replacing Spool “O” Rings
- 1. Extract the lever pivot and the lever pivot box.
- 2. Remove the cover at the opposite end of the spool and unscrew the return spring or detent assembly whichever is necessary.
- 3. Pull the spool through the block from the handle end, until the “O” ring marked “A” is accessible. Remove the “O” ring from its groove using a smooth edged hook.
- 4. Completely remove the spool from the block out of the return spring end.
- 5. Remove the “O” ring marked “B” and refit the new “O” ring groove “A”.
- 6. Fit new “O” ring in groove “A”.
- 7. Push the spool back through from the handle end far enough to reassemble the return spring or detent assembly plus the cover.
- 8. Reassemble the lever pivot box, lever and handle to the valve.
- Main Relief Valve
- Replacing Spool “O” Rings
- Non Return Valve
- HYDRAULIC HOSES
- Hose Replacement
- 1. Replace one hose at a time to avoid the risk of wrong connections.
- 2. When the hose is screwed to an additional fitting or union, use a second spanner on the union to avoid breaking both seals.
- 3. Do not use jointing compound on threads.
- 4. Avoid twisting the hose. Adjust the hose line to ensure freedom from rubbing or trapping before tightening the hose end connections.
- Hose Warranty
- HOSE CONNECTIONS
- Hose Replacement
- STORAGE
- 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.