Alamo A84B User Manual
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STARTING THE TRACTOR ........................................................................................................................... 4-10
CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR ........................................................................................ 4-10
Connecting the Mower-Lift Type ..................................................................................................................... 4-11
Connecting the Mower-Pull Type .................................................................................................................... 4-12
Safety Chains .................................................................................................................................................. 4-13
SETTING THE MOWER ................................................................................................................................. 4-13
Setting Mower Height- Lift Type ...................................................................................................................... 4-13
Setting Mowing Height-Pull Type .................................................................................................................... 4-15
Setting Deck Pitch ........................................................................................................................................... 4-15
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT ........................................................................................................................... 4-16
Driveline Length Modification .......................................................................................................................... 4-16
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE .......................................................................................... 4-18
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ....................................................................................................... 4-19
Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ....................................................................................................... 4-19
Cutting Component Inspection ........................................................................................................................ 4-22
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................................ 4-26
Starting the Tractor ......................................................................................................................................... 4-27
Brake and Differential Lock Setting ................................................................................................................. 4-27
Raising the Mower .......................................................................................................................................... 4-28
Driving the Tractor and Mower ........................................................................................................................ 4-28
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines .............................................................................................................. 4-29
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .......................................................................................... 4-30
Foreign Debris Hazards .................................................................................................................................. 4-31
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions ................................................................................................................ 4-31
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) .............................................................................................................. 4-32
PTO RPM and Ground Speed ........................................................................................................................ 4-33
Operating the Mower ...................................................................................................................................... 4-33
Shutting Down the Implement ......................................................................................................................... 4-36
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR ............................................................................ 4-36
MOWER STORAGE ....................................................................................................................................... 4-38
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .................................................................................. 4-38
Transporting on Public Roadways .................................................................................................................. 4-39
Hauling the Tractor and Implement ................................................................................................................. 4-41
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....................................................................................................................... 4-43
MAINTENANCE SECTION ............................................................................ 5-1
Lubrication ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-2
GEARBOX ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-3
TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................ 5-3
DRIVELINE LUBRICATION .............................................................................................................................. 5-4
BLADE SERVICING ......................................................................................................................................... 5-5
BLADE SHARPENING ..................................................................................................................................... 5-5
BLADE REMOVAL ............................................................................................................................................ 5-6
BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL .......................................................................................................................... 5-6
BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................. 5-6
SLIP CLUTCH ................................................................................................................................................... 5-7
SEASONAL CLUTCH MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................ 5-7
MOWER STORAGE ......................................................................................................................................... 5-8
TORQUE CHART ............................................................................................................................................. 5-8