Alamo Interstater FC-FL-0001 - Manual (Page 135)

OPERATION
INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-25
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OPERA
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10.3 Operating the Mower Wings
Transport Position
1. With tractor engine running, place ON/OFF
switch(s) in "OFF" position and wait for
cuttershaft(s) to stop rotating.
2. Pull LIFT control lever rearward until lift frame is
as high as it will go.
3. Pull TILT control lever rearward until bracket on
unit is above support bar on lift cylinder support. It
takes some effort to pull TILT lever from "FLOAT"
position.
4. Push LIFT control lever forward enough to lower
unit slowly. Bar on cylinder support must pass
through bracket on unit as shown in Figure 2.
5. Make certain that all control levers are in "HOLD"
position when transporting unit.
NOTE: Lift and Tilt cylinder rods may be adjusted to
provide proper transport bracket to support bar
clearance.
Loosen rod end clamp.
Shorten stroke on LIFT cylinder to raise lift frame.
Lengthen stroke on LIFT cylinder to lower lift frame.
and/or
Shorten stroke on TILT cylinder to move transport
bracket closer to support bar. Lengthen stroke on
TILT cylinder to move transport bracket away from
support bar.
Once sufficient clearance is obtained, tighten rod
end clamp.
The mower’s center of gravity is raised making the
mower more prone to tipping when the wings are in
the raised position. Use extreme caution when
towing the mower in the transport position and
avoid uneven terrain which could upset the mower.
When the Wings are folded for transport, the center of gravity is raised and the possibility of
overturn is increased. Drive slowly and use extreme caution when turning on hillsides.
Overturning the Implement could cause the Implement to overturn the Tractor and vice
versa resulting in serious injury or even death. Never fold wings on a hillside...the
Implement may overturn.
(STI-02)