Alamo RX96 - Manual (Page 152)

MAINTENANCE
RX96 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-8
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
MAINTENANCE
CV MAIN DRIVELINE CLAMP CONE YOKE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Loosen the yoke clamp cone with a 11/16” (17mm)
wrench and remove the cone from yoke. Slide yoke onto
the shaft and align hole for clamping cone with annular
groove of gearbox shaft. Reinstall cone and tighten
(75lb-ft. torque). Push and pull the driveline to ensure it
is securely attached to the shaft. Regularly check the
driveline yoke to ensure a tight connection. To remove
the yoke, remove the connecting cone and pull yoke off
the shaft. If the cone cannot be easily removed by hand,
drive it out from the other side using a hammer and
punch.
NOTE: The clamping cone is serviced only as a
complete assembly. Do not attempt to disassemble the
clamping cone.
When attaching PTO yoke to tractor PTO shaft, it is important that spring-activated locking
collar slides freely and locking balls are seated in groove on PTO shaft. A loose shaft could
slip off and result in personal injury or damage to cutter.
BLADE SERVICING
Inspect blades before each use to determine that they are properly installed and in good condition. Replace
any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn, or has any other damage. Small nicks can be ground out
when sharpening.
Use only original equipment blades on this cutter. They are made of special heat-treated
alloy steel. WILL-FIT BLADES MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY FAIL
CATASTROPHICALLY AND CAUSE BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.
Inspect Blades daily for abnormal wear. If Blades have a notch worn into the leading edge at
the lower bend more than a 1/2" DEEP (due to running in gravel and/or the ground),
REPLACE BOTH BLADES ON THAT CARRIER IMMEDIATELY. Failure to replace such
abnormally worn blades may lead to catastrophic failure of the blade and ejection of the
broken part with tremendous force which may cause bodily injury or death!
NOTE: Replace Blades in pairs after no more than 1/2" notch wear!
Replace bent or broken blades with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN,
WELD, OR WELD HARDFACING ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR
OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE
SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES.
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